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Old 27-10-2010, 09:44 PM   #31
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i saw a vehicle that may suit on the way home tonight, was parked along side at the lights, height looked good not to low or high(but i`m just guessing)
it was a nissan dualis , dual zone climate control on the ti version, it looked about suby liberty size.
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Old 29-10-2010, 01:34 PM   #32
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Had my 04 X-Trail since new, not quite 70,000km yet but hasn't missed a beat. Haven't had to fix/replace anything yet, and it gets a bit of a hammering with 4WDing. Very happy with it, definitely worth a test-drive.

The 2004 'Series 2' upgrade is worth seeking out if it fits the budget.

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Old 01-11-2010, 01:44 AM   #33
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Old 01-11-2010, 02:26 AM   #34
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Just saw this thread and thought of a few I shortlisted for my wife before getting the Lexus. Her list was "higher than gutters, safe and luxurious".

We looked at heaps but these seem to fit your bill:

Volvo XC70
Audi Allroad
Subaru Liberty Outback
Subaru Forrester

Have you had any joy yet?
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Old 01-11-2010, 09:46 PM   #35
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Thanks for your feedback
we have taken it all on board
we looked at an X trail
the right size but with the speedo in the middle
it looked very strange like a mini from the sixties
we will be checking out some more cars this weekend
the Rav 4 is interesting also the Suburu Forester
but if any one has something please let us know
we will have a 2003 BA Fairmont Ghia with rego till Jan 2011
a current RWC
with new tyres new radiator and reco trans
it has to be used as a trade in
which must to be sold to do the deal
Like I said before we were offered 10k on a 15k Terry
so that is the ball park figure
any more ideas would be appreciated
thanks John
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:02 PM   #36
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Yeah forget the xtrails john, they are strange

i'd really recommend the ford escape/mazda tribute option
you get a real lot of gear for your coin.
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Old 01-11-2010, 10:28 PM   #37
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Or from left field, how about a Focus Zetec sedan or hatch only a year or so old, or even a Focus Ghia sedan? Both have a higher driving position than Falcon, are spacious, economical and very safe. Worth a look anyway.
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Old 02-11-2010, 01:17 PM   #38
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It took me a few weeks to adjust to the central instruments in the X-Trail, but it's just natural now. If you regularly switch between two cars it might be a little different.

Many suggestions here don't seem to take into account the budget you mentioned - could you clarify?

You looked at a Territory that was priced at $15k, and they offered you $10k trade-in, meaning a changeover price of $5k? Is that correct?

An Escape/Tribute in the budget would probably be one of the older ones with the column shift auto, wouldn't it? I know what I'd rather adjust to...

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Old 02-11-2010, 05:16 PM   #39
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go for a drive past the bowls club ..but seriously .suzuki vitara ,hyundai tucson / santa fai, rav 4.5 etc all have that easy access thing happening , and im not old ,But know what you mean its a long way down in a falcon when your other cars are lifted 4wds .i almost bought an xtrail when they first come out but that dash is way special , stupid having the speedo in the middle
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:58 PM   #40
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From one old fart to another.....

A V8 RTV and put it on SVI gas
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:56 PM   #41
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Hi all
thanks for all your comments and info
we went shopping to day and looked at a Rav 4 an X trail
and a Honda CRV
well for the price the Honda took the bill
we tested a 2001 model with the collumn shift
then went for a run in a 2002 CRV with the still strange to me
gear stick in the dash but has a fair bit of kit
air windows locking and cruise tint and a tow bar
so pretty well ticked all the boxes
and all for $13990 drive away with rego and a warranty
and it didnt hurt too much to hop into
(that was the main reason for the change)
so still no deal done yet but it looks like its a goer
thanks for all your input
John
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:37 PM   #42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by last fairlane
Hi all
thanks for all your comments and info
we went shopping to day and looked at a Rav 4 an X trail
and a Honda CRV
well for the price the Honda took the bill
we tested a 2001 model with the collumn shift
then went for a run in a 2002 CRV with the still strange to me
gear stick in the dash but has a fair bit of kit
air windows locking and cruise tint and a tow bar
so pretty well ticked all the boxes
and all for $13990 drive away with rego and a warranty
and it didnt hurt too much to hop into
(that was the main reason for the change)
so still no deal done yet but it looks like its a goer
thanks for all your input
John
I'l qualify that I have never driven a CRV, but I think that sounds perfect for what you want.
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Old 06-11-2010, 10:21 PM   #43
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Check the servicing and parts costs on the Honda compared to the RAV and the Nissan before you hand your hard earneds over.
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