Helloo ozbargainer, i need an opinion about suv used car that over 200k km on it.
i interested with kia sorento 2010 turbo diesel, and my budget is only $15k.
what do you think about reliability of korean car ? should i buy it at dealer or private? or should i trade in my honda jazz 2011 (56000km)?
what is best /worth it price for kia sorento that over 150k/200k km ?
thanks
^This. Cars over 200k are absolutely buy at your own risk. You might get five years of relatively trouble-free motoring, or it might basically be scrap inside six months. Your call.
what do you think about reliability of korean car ?
Welp I'm super happy with the reliability of my 12 year old Hyundai Accent. It's only done 160,000 km though, and I'm not sure how comparable it is to a Kia SUV. The Accent is the next generation eXcel and I still see many eXcels from the 90s driving around.
I would not buy a car with over 200,000kms. Why do you need an SUV? Your Honda Jazz is likely to be much more reliable.
You can definitely buy SUV's for under $15k with much less mileage eg.
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Nissan-Dualis-201…
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Kia-Sorento-2007…
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Hyundai-Tucson-2…
Based on the Redbook value, $15k is about right for the Kia. I personally wouldn't pay it, regardless of what Redbook says.
yes, honda jazz very nice car to drive, but last time i rent a suv car, i feel my honda jazz like a truck..inside suv i feel like very comfortable compare to my honda jazz, and also honda jazz didnt have power when you drive at hill district specially wollongong area.
thanks for the link, will look at it, thanks again
That doesn't seem like a valid reason to buy an SUV to me, especially if money is a bit tight.
If I had family who came to visit infrequently I certainly would not base my car purchase decision around them. If they don't like squeezing into my small hatchback on their holiday, they can easily rent a car, or I can get a Goget for the days they would like to be driven around.
no, i just want them feel comfortable when they have holiday , consider they are a bit older, i feel sad if i squeeze them into a small car with long travel journey.
I can only vouch for my own experience, but I've got a 2010 Santa Fe which I believe has the exact same engine as the Sorento, and it's done 330k without blinking an eyelid. Of course I can't sell it for a bag of beans but it's still so reliable we keep it as a second car
Too many kays. Maybe haggle down enough to have the engine refreshed…then maybe give it a go. Other than that I wouldn't bother.
As someone mentioned before, even at 15k is it really even fair value with that many kilometers on it? You could see if you could pay for an extra long term dealer warranty and check the fine print to see what it covers?
Maybe haggle down enough to have the engine refreshed
A large portion of the potential repair expense with a modern diesel lies in the expensive ancillaries, namely the fuel delivery system.
even at 15k is it really even fair value with that many kilometers on it?
I think this is a really good point, the OP may be better off paying more for a vehicle with lower kms.
i think about it, maybe i better save some money and choose with lower kms,
There is nothing wrong with buying a high mileage car IF it has been well maintained. Check it's had all its services done on time, and if you are not mechanically confident get a thorough inspection by a reputable mechanic.
I'd consider a car with over 200,000 if my budget didn't meet my needs. What I would require though is a reasonable mechanical knowledge, which I have, so that if something did go wrong I'd be able to recognise if the mechanic was trying to empty my wallet rather than fix the problem as cheaply as practical.
I'd consider that Hyundai and Kia are getting close to Toyota reliability based on what I've read in forums etc, not as many bagging them out as there are for other brands. I wouldn't touch a Captiva having first hand experience with one and their reputation for poor quality.
i was thinking captiva before, but many people said they have poor reliability
There is a market for high mileage car, and there is a reason for that.
It is always hard when you have a tight budget. You don't want to pay more than you can afford, but at the same time when you buy a high mileage car, you know that you take the risk to have high repair and maintenance cost. No matter how you are assured that the car is in good condition by anyone or logbook, you know that the risk is high. There is no best price, get it as low as possible if you really want to buy it, maybe negotiate from 8-10k.
do you think how much i can negotiate with this car below,?
https://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Kia-Sorento-2009/…
I don't know, it all depends on how much the dealer paid for this car and how much time the dealer has kept it for. Have a chat, test drive, waste as much of the dealer's time as possible, maybe check a few cars, then start from maybe 11-12k for this one. Don't let the dealer feel that you really has chosen this one already but let him know that you are a serious buyer and is ready for commitment of purchase. Get the dealer's detail, pay a visit but don't mention this car before you actually see it, unless the car is not there then you have to ask. Just try your best, bear in mind any good deal you finally get is a good deal for the dealer. Be cool.
Plenty of room, really ballsy 3.5L, and plenty of room ;)
Looks like there's a private sale there, 2011, 118,000kms, $15,800
yes i was thinking carnival, but the petrol killing me,
You want petrol to kill you, or servicing costs? ;)
Do you need a 7 seater?
argghh its very hard decision to choose..i likk mitsubishi grandis but seems like the car doesnt have vsa,
i want 7 seater because sometime my parent or parent in law come to visit, specially now i have newborn baby, thats why i need to change from my honda jazz to a car that have more power. can you imagine honda jazz with 4 people adult and 1 newborn? i have to accelerate all the way down to the floor, lol
@Barbequemilk: I'm sure the Jazz would do fine with 4 1/2 people on board, just drive it accordingly. It's not going to be a rocket, but it'll get along fine.
However, jamming 2 adults and a baby seat in the back wont be fun. You could get away with a myriad of larger 5 seater cars for the foreseeable future. How long you plan to keep the car and how soon you might envisage another bub might alter your opinion on whether a 7 seater is necessary. We love our extra seats in our 7 seater, but having 3 kids means most of the time we've filled up 5 so only one extra would mean an extra vehicle.
You need more space, not more power. It's just a side effect of having a larger car that you get more power.
If you're on a budget I'd be recommending a family size sedan, not a 7-seater. Commodore/Falcon/Camry would be sufficient.
Don't buy a 7-seater for 1 or 2 weeks out of 52
maybe 2-3 years..maybe better i keep the jazz, and save some money to buy better car in future. i doubt with this high mileage car
i think sedan didnt have much space for my pram get into boot, specially my wife take the car for shopping with baby
Don't get a 2002 merc :P
Look for a Pajero Exceed. I bought a 2000 Pajero with 140,000 for $12k in NSW 4 years ago. Absolutely amazing car. Comfortable and never gave me any issues. I sold it 2 yrs ago to buy a VE SSV. I still miss it. I love my VE but something about the Pajero just made me love it more.
We looked at a Pajero, one thing to note was that the third row seating was two seats or none which means less boot space if you have six in the car. Most other models have a split third row so you can have none, one or two seats up.
Fair enough. It is a great buy though. If you have a big family then maybe consider Nissan Elgrande or look at Nissan Petrol. Hyundai Teracan are rare but they werent too bad either.
I recently bought a second hand SUV, a ford territory 7 seater 2011 model. It was through pickles auction group, ex fleet, full service history, 61000 kms, on the road with 5 year warranty for $19300.
I would recommend, if you have the time and are close enough to have a look at either the pickles or Manheim fowles websites. You can do a check on the Vin number and find out the history of the vehicle for $35. Well worth the piece of mind and you will find a lot of dealers buy their cars here, Mark them up and then sell to you.
Why give them the money you can spend on yourself?
Would never swap a newer car with 1/4 of the mileage for an older car with nearly four times the mileage without a really good reason.
Suppose my 2003 100 Series Landcruiser is no good…370 odd ks…too many ks, write it off too.
Next thread - I bought a kia sorrento with over 200,000kms and there is a problem with it, the seller wont help. what are my consumer rights?
200,000kms - I'd never even consider it