Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV or Nissan X-Trail
Discussion
Ive run a rav4 for almost the last 5 years, its a great carry all, utterly reliable comfortable and a pretty good for chucking about winding roads. We've done 90k miiles and its cost nothing but petrol (around 30mpg) and tyres (new set every 40k). Although if you need to put more than 2 child seats in the back look elsewhere!
Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
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Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
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My dad had the same choice, drove all 3 and went for the CRV (previous shape - 55 plate). Reckoned it was roomier and more practical for carrying stuff - the ease that you can fold the rear seats away is pretty impressive. I've driven it a few times and been pleasantly surprised by how normal it all felt.
Don't get the petrol auto as he did though (they didn't do auto diesels), the fuel consumption is awful.
Don't get the petrol auto as he did though (they didn't do auto diesels), the fuel consumption is awful.
sawman said:
Ive run a rav4 for almost the last 5 years, its a great carry all, utterly reliable comfortable and a pretty good for chucking about winding roads. We've done 90k miiles and its cost nothing but petrol (around 30mpg) and tyres (new set every 40k). Although if you need to put more than 2 child seats in the back look elsewhere!
Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
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Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
s
Nice attempt
Would be looking at the VX and as low mileage as possible, best of luck though.
At the moment only one child seat so would be ok. I think that i am pushed towards the Rav the most.
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Can't comment on the other 2 but we ran and X-trail for just over a year until this February.
2.2dci model on a 53 plate, facelifted version so more powerful engine and about 23K on clock when bought.
New intercooler fitted - under warranty.
Oil leak resulting in new 'o' ring fitted - cost of part less than a quid, cost of labour if not under warranty about £600
New pads to front - £100 fitted
Turbo failure - £ 940.00 including discount of 60% on parts from Nissan UK.
Verdict = great car but cost a bit if things go wrong. Try www.honestjohn.co.uk to get a feel for the bits that tend to go boom.
In fact, check out all the cars you are considering on there for recall and known faults.
2.2dci model on a 53 plate, facelifted version so more powerful engine and about 23K on clock when bought.
New intercooler fitted - under warranty.
Oil leak resulting in new 'o' ring fitted - cost of part less than a quid, cost of labour if not under warranty about £600
New pads to front - £100 fitted
Turbo failure - £ 940.00 including discount of 60% on parts from Nissan UK.
Verdict = great car but cost a bit if things go wrong. Try www.honestjohn.co.uk to get a feel for the bits that tend to go boom.
In fact, check out all the cars you are considering on there for recall and known faults.
lenny007 said:
Can't comment on the other 2 but we ran and X-trail for just over a year until this February.
2.2dci model on a 53 plate, facelifted version so more powerful engine and about 23K on clock when bought.
New intercooler fitted - under warranty.
Oil leak resulting in new 'o' ring fitted - cost of part less than a quid, cost of labour if not under warranty about £600
New pads to front - £100 fitted
Turbo failure - £ 940.00 including discount of 60% on parts from Nissan UK.
Verdict = great car but cost a bit if things go wrong. Try www.honestjohn.co.uk to get a feel for the bits that tend to go boom.
In fact, check out all the cars you are considering on there for recall and known faults.
2.2dci model on a 53 plate, facelifted version so more powerful engine and about 23K on clock when bought.
New intercooler fitted - under warranty.
Oil leak resulting in new 'o' ring fitted - cost of part less than a quid, cost of labour if not under warranty about £600
New pads to front - £100 fitted
Turbo failure - £ 940.00 including discount of 60% on parts from Nissan UK.
Verdict = great car but cost a bit if things go wrong. Try www.honestjohn.co.uk to get a feel for the bits that tend to go boom.
In fact, check out all the cars you are considering on there for recall and known faults.
Funny thing is that I suspect that the engine is the Renault engine whilst the rest of the car is Japanese. Mmmm, interesting...
DamienCBR said:
sawman said:
Ive run a rav4 for almost the last 5 years, its a great carry all, utterly reliable comfortable and a pretty good for chucking about winding roads. We've done 90k miiles and its cost nothing but petrol (around 30mpg) and tyres (new set every 40k). Although if you need to put more than 2 child seats in the back look elsewhere!
Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
s
Its for sale btw: www.pistonheads.com/sales/160096.htm
s
Nice attempt
Would be looking at the VX and as low mileage as possible, best of luck though.
At the moment only one child seat so would be ok. I think that i am pushed towards the Rav the most.
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not sure I was subtle enough!
The VX is nice with leather etc, on retrospect should have bought one, as mesy kids mean endless scrubbing of fabric seats!
Hope you find a nice one, imho they still look great, (better than your other options) and the perm all wheel drive is great - no more scrabbling out of greasy side turnings, just press and go!
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I used to work for a car rental firm so regularly driven the lot (but all less then 6 months old so can't really comment on reliability).
CRV is really car like to drive and car like inside. Feels quite low for a 4x4 (not even sure if they all are 4x4?). Always seemed abit dull really.
Rav4 seemed nice and inoffensive but I always thought looked abit daft.
X-trail think is the best of the bunch. Looks wicked (especially if you get the sport in black with tinted windows) and diesel engine is punchy and versatile being good in town and with 6 gears quick and quiet on the motorway. Driving position is good and nice and high, seems like a mini X5 really. The one I would get, but make sure its the diesel.
Incidentally, you havn't mentioned it but don't get a freelander because they break ALL the time. Also maybe look at a Subaru Forester - sensible and quick car.
CRV is really car like to drive and car like inside. Feels quite low for a 4x4 (not even sure if they all are 4x4?). Always seemed abit dull really.
Rav4 seemed nice and inoffensive but I always thought looked abit daft.
X-trail think is the best of the bunch. Looks wicked (especially if you get the sport in black with tinted windows) and diesel engine is punchy and versatile being good in town and with 6 gears quick and quiet on the motorway. Driving position is good and nice and high, seems like a mini X5 really. The one I would get, but make sure its the diesel.
Incidentally, you havn't mentioned it but don't get a freelander because they break ALL the time. Also maybe look at a Subaru Forester - sensible and quick car.
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