Can recommend me a SUV?

last SG · 2004-12-13T19:42:30+00:00

oh dear don't get me on a Forrester vs ATR comparison. I am totally biased against the Forrester. I don't like its more chunky looks, and I don't especially...

Platos SG

Sadly I have to trade my present car in for a SUV as my wife is pregnant.
I have decided against saloons.
So what are the choice available to me below $150k?
I would prefer something a bit zippy though I know it is hard to come by in SUV. I am thinking of a Santa Fe. Harrier is a tad bit common. I don't really care about brand. I rather a good built car than a branded one that costs much more. I am currently driving a Nissan.

Cheers guys!

johncooper SG

Bro, with that kinda car you are driving now, i would recommand the Volvo XC90 ... the basic one will do ... all you need is there 7 sitter and all

Just my 2 bhat worth Wink

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Airtrek Turbo R. should be under 120k, and still enuf for some thrills once in awhile.

johncooper SG

Maybe HEng say is correct, if your baby starts to cry , you can gun the accel to reach home faster or get to the supermarket to buy diapers and milk powder faster Laughing

Is all very dependable on individual, but for safety and family sake, i would prefer the Volvo

Very Happy

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volvo under 150k? oh hey is the XC90 AWD or FWD? i forgot

Platos SG

I am currently driving a 350Z. A pure 2 seater. WOuldn't be able to fit a baby in there unless I tie the baby seat on the roof Smile .

Airtrek 4D Turbo R sounds like a good choice. I think i will give mitshibishi a call. Does any other garage bring it in as a PI and can `sup' it up for me?

I love the styling of the XC90 but it is above my budget and the engine feels a bit rough. Furthermore, its handling is not to my liking. Initially I thought I would look past these points and get a 2nd hand one. But now I can't cos I want to keep my current number plate. If I am not wrong I can transfer number plates between 2 registerred cars, right?

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well we got the Ralliart Edition ATR from C&C, so u don't really have to look for PIs. comes with full bodykit, spoiler, 17inch rims n other Ralliart trim, plus a black leather upholstery with red piping for the interior.

ceecookie SG

Mitsubishi Outlander or Mitsubishi Pajero

Both are SUV but Pajero is smaller and have a 3.5 V6 engine.
Outlander's boot space is enormous and is perfect for u, but have 2.4 liter engine instead, both are under 120k if i guess correctly

johncooper SG

What ever you do , don't get the Outlander or Freelander from Mitsu ... the one looks like the ATR ... it sux totally!

Actually the XC90 T5 is not bad at all though, but if you really want the ATR, you can try asking around there are some good lobangs here and there.

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freelander is land rover leh bro, u blur liao? but yeah i agree. avoid the outlander. it's quite a different animal from the ATR.

johncooper SG

paiseh paiseh ... got mixed up, anyways the Outlander is a totally cannot make it one lor ... anyways give some Estates a consideration ... i personally thing the Primera wagon is not bad, all high tech and stuffs, not sure about the F/C though Question

bismarck SG

that thats the outlander u are refering to

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i agree about the outlander. but based on his previous car, i think he would like something with a bit more ommph.

ceecookie SG

why u all contradicting mine post, i tried and tested it, power was very good lah
Stupid Contradicters Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad

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u should try the ATR then. anyways u're outnumbered. Twisted Evil

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by the way, to make it clear, this is the Outlander:

this is the ATR:

johncooper SG

hahahahaha Ceecookie, nothing much of an offense but there is not much you can do with the outlander, but the ATR gives more powerpack responds ... even the normal ones ... Twisted Evil

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this is the one we got from C&C. nothing has been changed on it when the pic was taken

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

ooo... nice...

izit urs? Rolling Eyes

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

u can drive meh? or ur uncle drive? Laughing