Post by: TheWall on March 25, 2015, 07:57:25 PM
Seeking your help, honest feedback, advice & good banter in the search for a new car for the misses. Not sure why I trust you lot but you seem to make sense most of the time so thought you may be able to add some pearls of wisdom here.
Personally, I can't see why she can't keep the current car so I can 'invest' more in the Challenger. We all know how that arguement ended. ;) seems to me to be an ok time for to buy.
So the state of play.
Current car.
Hyundai i30 diesel man wagon. 2010 with 80k. Been a great car averaging 6l/100 whether City or highway. Interior quality not awesome but no issues across the 5 years we have had it. Original cost $24k.
Budget: up to $30k for very recent used, demo or new and must be auto and looking for a little more room for kids but not too big a car. I a a believer in buying the smallest car that can do the job.Challenger met that brief.
Options...
Hyundai i30 wagon diesel auto $28ish
Hyundai ix35 petrol (diesel seems to mid 30's :shock: )
VW Tiguan.
Mazda CX5.
Thoughts? Any that I am missing?
Thanks
Matt
Post by: Ozsnowman on March 25, 2015, 08:31:27 PM
Post by: Barry G on March 25, 2015, 08:36:12 PM
The Hyundai is barely run in with so few kilometres on the clock and they are a much under rated make IMO.
Post by: edz on March 25, 2015, 08:37:23 PM
Post by: Jasman on March 25, 2015, 08:40:47 PM
If you think you're likely to keep the car outside of warranty I would personally avoid the VW, the issues they've had with gearboxes is well documents and very expensive to fix outside of warranty. I acknowledge the VW probably has the best fit and finish of the cars mentioned.
A couple of other cars you might consider:
1. Subaru Liberty or Forester - had some big price drops with the Yen weakening.
2. Nissan XTrail - new model has stepped up refinement
3. Honda CRV - bettered by the CX5 but still a class act with decent prices
4. Ford Kuga - I just like them
Good luck!
Post by: TheWall on March 25, 2015, 08:41:21 PM
or should I say still married????
Know what you mean lads, car is great but we can sell now with six months warranty on and prices on newer cars are pretty awesome still considering the lowering dollar.
Happy wife....
Post by: britts on March 25, 2015, 09:53:16 PM
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Post by: letsgoplaces on March 25, 2015, 10:13:36 PM
Post by: Watty2975 on March 26, 2015, 06:05:32 AM
Post by: Redback on March 26, 2015, 07:25:11 AM
Vehicles we drove, all diesel, except for the Renault and Ford, which both of us hated, the Renault was lovely to drive.
VW Golf Diesel
Mazda 3 Diesel
Hyundia i30 Diesel
Astra Diesel
Renault
Peugeot Diesel
Ford Focus
We went with with the Golf, with the Mazda 3 a close second, price was the deciding factor.
This little Golf is amazing, fast, smooth, quiet, 5l/100ks to and from work, 3.8/100k on the freeway(best so far) 5.5l/100k if you get stuck into it :cup: :angel:
Baz.
Post by: WilSurf on March 26, 2015, 10:11:22 AM
Our Fiesta is having heaps of issues, even after 5 times "repairs".
Post by: tk421 on March 26, 2015, 10:58:31 AM
Try to avoid any cars with dual clutch geabox like Ford.
Our Fiesta is having heaps of issues, even after 5 times "repairs".
Yup - Fiesta low speed shuddering clutch 'fixed' twice under warranty (customer satisfaction recall) that also included a remap of the throttle that has seen fuel use go from 6.1L/100km to 8L/100km.
Post by: shanegtr on March 26, 2015, 11:14:16 AM
Post by: WilSurf on March 26, 2015, 11:22:25 AM
Yup - Fiesta low speed shuddering clutch 'fixed' twice under warranty (customer satisfaction recall) that also included a remap of the throttle that has seen fuel use go from 6.1L/100km to 8L/100km.
That's the one, except for the increase in fuel. We are still doing 6.2-6.3l/100km.
Apperantly there was a letter send out that the warranty on these gearboxes has been extended to 150,000km and/or 5 years.
Post by: rags on March 26, 2015, 11:39:36 AM
Another you may wish to consider is the smaller SUV Mazda CX3 that has been released only in the last week.
But as others have said keeping the current drive can be an economical option considering the trade value
Post by: tk421 on March 26, 2015, 11:47:41 AM
That's the one, except for the increase in fuel. We are still doing 6.2-6.3l/100km.
Apperantly there was a letter send out that the warranty on these gearboxes has been extended to 150,000km and/or 5 years.
Yup - they have extended the warranty. Ford in US has been replacing some of the boxes totally.
Fuel use could be up as I was driving it for 9 months afterwards. >:D
Post by: Bird on March 26, 2015, 11:48:50 AM
I'd go out and drive all the cars on your list and pick the best one you liked, that's what we didbest advice yet....
Post by: mrsfirefox on March 26, 2015, 05:04:35 PM
I've had a mazda CX7 in the past and absolutely loved it. My mum has the new Mazda 3 GT and it's a fantastic car. Mazda really does produce a quality build in that price range and you get value for money. Also, I agree with checking out the new CX3 that's just come out this week, looks really nice as a family car, yet your wife is still riding up high and can see the surroundings a lot better. You can get a high spec version for $30K for a brand new CX3 delivered.
Good luck with your choices! Just have a drive of each car, if you require child/baby car seats, take them with you and make sure they fit everyone comfortably in the rear seat area.
Mrs Firefox
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 26, 2015, 05:44:24 PM
How could ya go there,
Post by: TheWall on March 26, 2015, 09:49:01 PM
thanks all for suggestions. outlander is too big but will take a look the Suby. The real estate agent who sold us our house hated his CX5 as it had 'no torque and used heaps of fuel' - wish the diesel was cheaper.Agree with the drive sentiments above. Will do a quick run around on sat to as a process of elimination and drive the two fav's.
Then the party starts in negotiations. Always fun. Bought my Challenger from Sydney as it was still cheaper factoring in flights, fuel and the 27 magic country meat pies on the way home. Wonder if the local dealers will aim up.
Post by: Redback on March 27, 2015, 07:13:30 AM
Try to avoid any cars with dual clutch geabox like Ford.
Our Fiesta is having heaps of issues, even after 5 times "repairs".
If you're refering to the dual mass flywheel, all modern manuals have the dual mass flywheel, not just Ford.
Baz.
Post by: WilSurf on March 27, 2015, 09:53:52 AM
If you're refering to the dual mass flywheel, all modern manuals have the dual mass flywheel, not just Ford.
Baz.
No, it is the dual clutch gear box from Ford and VW. They are basically 2 manual boxes bolted together.
Ford calles it the PowerShift.
"One of the Fiesta's calling cards is fuel economy of up to 40 mpg on the highway, made possible by the Powershift six-speed automatic transmission built at a Ford-Gertrag joint venture in Mexico. The all-new Powershift is essentially two three-speed manual transmissions merged and shifted electrically with two clutches. Using electrical controls rather than traditional hydraulics helps the transmission boost the fuel economy of the Fiesta by 10%, and Ford will use it on the upcoming Focus as well.
Yet since its launch last year, a sizable number of consumers have reported problems with the Powershift, both online and to U.S. auto safety regulators, ranging from hard shifts at speed to not engaging any gear. Several have reported having to get new transmissions, and there's at least two reports of multiple transmission failures.
"
Post by: TheWall on March 28, 2015, 05:53:02 PM
Looked at all the options inc, CX5, Qashqai, Suby XV, ix35, i30 wag, but only drove Yeti and Tiguan. Was amazed at the Yeti 1.2 and loved the Yeti 1.4. Was the preferred interior. They really are a great car and worth checking out.
But the manual Tiguan 118Tsi won the day and was purchased about 1hr ago. Really solid drive and the MY15 have reverse cam and sensors stnd. Wifeee finds it easier to avoid speeding in a manual (was very easy in the DSG's) and I am not going to argue saving $2k.
Happy with deal and pick it up next week. Windscreens on both cars will be clean now as we both adjust to indicators being on the otherside.
Thanks all.
Matt
Post by: fuji on March 29, 2015, 11:12:19 AM
Wayne
Post by: TheWall on March 29, 2015, 03:03:06 PM
IX35 was knocked out as kids heads did not even come up to the windows in the rear let alone see out. Weird! And even the salesperson said that the i30 wagon is not keeping up in sales as the Soft Roaders as it is currently not price competitive. When we bought ours in 2011 it was $24k. A new one is $29
! Would have happily owned another but not to be.
Post by: rags on March 29, 2015, 04:30:30 PM
We are going to sell ours privately after we pick up the VW Wayne.
IX35 was knocked out as kids heads did not even come up to the windows in the rear let alone see out. Weird! .
You will find many new cars have high sides and smaller glass areas for greater accident protection, as they strive for 5 star safety ratings.
Post by: WilSurf on March 30, 2015, 10:17:32 AM
Replacing the Fiesta after the issues with the gearbox and it is getting small. Well, the girls are getting bigger really.
Wife wants a hybrid to save on fuel. It is mainly shorter distances so a diesel is out of the question.
Looking at a Prius, Camry H or.....
Post by: fuji on March 31, 2015, 06:13:30 PM
Post by: AdrianLR on March 31, 2015, 09:09:45 PM
Drove a Nissan Qashquai today and very happy with it.My mother at 81 bought a Ti-L Dualis (now the Qashquai) last year. Likes it a lot, has been reliable and I like the way it drives.
Post by: fuji on April 01, 2015, 04:47:12 PM
Post by: Tim - Stratford on July 30, 2015, 04:47:42 PM
....I suggested the SS sport wagon - easy to carry canvas but she didn't buy it :-[
Tim
Post by: peter01 on July 30, 2015, 06:15:43 PM
Post by: stabicraft on July 30, 2015, 08:49:55 PM
My daughter has a Toyota Yaris and the wife absolutely loves it.
Drives it every chance she can, even speaking about trading in her two year old car to get one.
Take one for a test drive, you will be amazed.