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Don’t know if anyone looks here, but I’ll post my question anyway.
My son rang today, and is looking at a 2016 era diesel AWD Captiva, Mitsi Outlander or Territory to replace his 2015 Kia Sportage which is now too small for his family needs.
He is looking for something with less than 100Km, and less than $30K.
Trade-in for Kia, I don’t know what he will be offered, $10K ……. ??
I have no knowledge about an Outlander.
I suggested give the Captiva a miss because they are a POS. When asked why, I couldn’t give a reason apart from 10 years ago I sat in one, didn’t drive it, but my eyes and bum told me I didn’t want it. And there must be a good reason that they are known as a Craptiva.
Tried to tell him that he does not need AWD as he won’t be towing anything, and that a turbo diesel is not what the adverts and gurus crack it up to be. More maintenance and expense to gain an advantage of $3 > $4 less in fuel per 100km.
I am trying to steer him towards a SZ petrol RWD Territory, ( mainly because we have a 2010 SY2, and I think is a great wagon/SUV.)
The Barra engine is bulletproof, parts are readily available new or second-hand, plenty of room inside, fuel consumption on a trip generally around 9, and built in Oz. Rear suspension bushes can be suss, but not a major headbang to replace them. ZF gearbox very dependant on how good the heat exchanger is, and how often the coolant is changed.
Am I on the right track about the Captiva ..… better left alone, and recommending the Territory.
Thoughts, please ?
My son rang today, and is looking at a 2016 era diesel AWD Captiva, Mitsi Outlander or Territory to replace his 2015 Kia Sportage which is now too small for his family needs.
He is looking for something with less than 100Km, and less than $30K.
Trade-in for Kia, I don’t know what he will be offered, $10K ……. ??
I have no knowledge about an Outlander.
I suggested give the Captiva a miss because they are a POS. When asked why, I couldn’t give a reason apart from 10 years ago I sat in one, didn’t drive it, but my eyes and bum told me I didn’t want it. And there must be a good reason that they are known as a Craptiva.
Tried to tell him that he does not need AWD as he won’t be towing anything, and that a turbo diesel is not what the adverts and gurus crack it up to be. More maintenance and expense to gain an advantage of $3 > $4 less in fuel per 100km.
I am trying to steer him towards a SZ petrol RWD Territory, ( mainly because we have a 2010 SY2, and I think is a great wagon/SUV.)
The Barra engine is bulletproof, parts are readily available new or second-hand, plenty of room inside, fuel consumption on a trip generally around 9, and built in Oz. Rear suspension bushes can be suss, but not a major headbang to replace them. ZF gearbox very dependant on how good the heat exchanger is, and how often the coolant is changed.
Am I on the right track about the Captiva ..… better left alone, and recommending the Territory.
Thoughts, please ?