Hi All!
I need a new car for the family and wanted the OzB community advice on cars I should be considering. I don't have much knowledge in this area so would be interested in your thoughts so I can go off and do more research on my own
Our requirements:
1) Most important requirement is it must have a minimum 6 seats. 2 kids + myself + wifey + in laws.
2) Budget of up to $150k. Can pay more but would really appreciate suggestions that can snag me something under $100k. Anything under the $100k really helps me out because I don't lock up my capital and allows me to continue to pursue other investments
3) We don't drive much, maybe around 5000km / year or less? Almost all of it is city driving.
4) Delivery date no later than mid October (I hope this is possible given the delays I have been reading!) I realise I need to put in my order soon to make this date.
5) Second hand is fine, but must be 2019+. Even better if I don't wear the first year of depreciation on a new car.
An SUV seems like my most likely option and I really have contemplated the idea of getting a Tesla Model X.
I just can't justify the price I would pay for a Tesla Model X ($160k+) even with the current high petrol prices.
Our mileage is just too low to have any significant fuel savings each year relative to an electric car. So the idea really is just novelty and just entertaining my mid-life crisis at the most!
These are the cars that I'm thinking of which would be sensible and prudent:
(By far the most economical and spacious)
* 2021 Toyota Kluger $60-80k
* 2022 Mazda CX-8 $50k+
* 2022 Mazda CX-9 $60-75k
* 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe $75k
- 2021 Toyota Landcruiser Prado $80-110k
(Ones that would make the wifey happy)
* 2020 Lexus RX350L RX450 $105k
* 2021 Land Rover $95K+
* 2021 Mercedes GLB $95k
(pipedream)
* 2018 Tesla model X $170k+
What are your thoughts on the selection above?
Are there any important considerations that I should be keeping in mind whilst I look for a car?
I've read this post which was very helpful
Also should I be looking at Hybrid cars?
Thanks guys!
20220321 edit
Added in kia carnival to the poll given the many people recommending it. This currently seems like the one that is ideal for us. Cheap too!
No Volvo XC90? I would rate XC90 higher than the CX9. I personally don't like Lexus. Unless you get the LC, all other models seems way overprice for what you get. And the interior has a dated feel.