We have got a Mitsubishi Outlander and have been very pleased with it. In the UK we had a Mercedes ML and to be honest we are just as happy with the Outlander. It is economical, big enough for the 5 of us and has plenty of room in the boot. (They also do a 7 seater).
We had an BMW X5 and a M3 as well. They cost a bloody fortune here, with the rest of European cars here too.
The difference in price for an equivalent new X5 is approx $10,000 - $15,000 more in OZ. Looks like I'm stuffed then!
Yes, top end European cars are ridiculously priced here. It does make me laugh that Citroen and Renault are marketed as "premium" brands here. Sure, they're OK, but premium? No!
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Leanne we bought a lancer when we arrived,it was 5 mth old so had lost its new value but still had warranty,it was $17,000 but that was nearly 18mth ago..it uses next to no fuel and she does get abused,it hasnt put a foot out of place(and if breaks down tomorrow illl kill you,lol) and is really easy to drive.
Cal x
Don't blame me Cal!!
Which Lancer did you get? we were looking at the VRX ( I THINK??) All sporty etc but i think it was $28k. Hopin we can pick one up cheaper.
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people.. there is a reason the Aussies make the Holden & Falcon (ford) cars....they perform the best in the conditions Australia presents. They are economical, reliable, have the best air con systems & are generally the best for here. We have a V8 5.7 ltre commodore, before you say thats going to cost a lot to run with that size engine let me tell you it uses less fuel than the smaller commodore we had before which was a V6 & because of the size of the engine it will last alot longer as it only ticks over & never gets stressed even on those 40C+ days, doing a long drive, doing around 11ltrs/100kms.We are very happy with it & being holden you'll have no trouble with parts or servicing & the comfort factor is second to NONE!
people.. there is a reason the Aussies make the Holden & Falcon (ford) cars....they perform the best in the conditions Australia presents. They are economical, reliable, have the best air con systems & are generally the best for here. We have a V8 5.7 ltre commodore, before you say thats going to cost a lot to run with that size engine let me tell you it uses less fuel than the smaller commodore we had before which was a V6 & because of the size of the engine it will last alot longer as it only ticks over & never gets stressed even on those 40C+ days, doing a long drive, doing around 11ltrs/100kms.We are very happy with it & being holden you'll have no trouble with parts or servicing & the comfort factor is second to NONE!
Just looking on the net at those Holdens and they look good but the size of the engines.
3.8, 5.7, 6 litres. Blimey must have some pull on them.
But what miles to the gallon due you get from them and how reliable are they? What cars do they compare to (like BMW/Audi for example) and what cost is the insurance?
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I'm sorry Bluzee, but I couldn't help but laugh as I read your post, at the part you mention that the Commodore does 11l/100km. (For those of you in the UK, that's around 25mpg) I'm guessing that around town, your Commodore does 16l/100km (17mpg and diving) or more. I don't think that that could ever be described as economical!
My Santa Fe will do 7.5l/100km (37mpg) on a good run, or 10l/100km (29mpg) around town. And as I'm near a major city, there's no problem with parts.
Dave
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That was around town driving & I have to laugh when you say a santa fe...sorry but how useful are these vehicles in such a climate as oz..and if you were driving out into the country I hope you don't break down..you wouldn't get it fixed as no one knows these vehicle & parts have to be imported ( at your cost) & only milk & orange juice comes in 2ltrs
Don't blame me Cal!!
Hopin we can pick one up cheaper.
