Help Me Decide between Mazda CX7 and Ford Territory

Ehty on 03/12/2022 - 21:33
Last edited 04/12/2022 - 17:08 by 1 other user

One my friend in Vic is in market for buying his first car but has limited budget.

He has shortlisted below two cars , any suggestions which one is better option
https://www.autoclasscarsales.com.au/used-vehicles/view/2009…
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/581062263523783/?m…

for those without facebook, description of second one is as below
Selling this 🚘 2007 MAZDA CX7
with rego n RWC

Neat and tidy car inside and out

Interior is in good condition

✅RWC included

🕹AUTOMATIC 222000 KMS

✍️1 year warranty on engine ,transmission,clutch cooling system , brakes system is available

✍️ reg 23/09/2022

👌✅Car features listed below
Central locking ,Power steering ,CD player, air con, & more

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  brendanm on 03/12/2022 - 21:49

  +8

  Both terrible options. Cx7 has many known issues, transfer case, bottom end, timing chain, turbo. Terrible fuel economy.

  Territory also many known issues, diff bushes, lots of interior and electrical issues, diff bushes, possible trans issues depending on which trans, I didn't look that hard, fuel economy will be terrible, worse than the cx7.

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    MS Paint on 03/12/2022 - 21:59

    +1

    Did brendanm mention the diff bushes on the Ford? If not, I'm telling you, the diff bushes go bad. 😉

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      brendanm on 03/12/2022 - 22:00

      +5

      Thump thump thump. Thump. Thump thump.

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        iDroid on 03/12/2022 - 23:49

        +3

        That'll be the diff bushes.

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  SnoozeAndLose on 03/12/2022 - 21:51

  +1

  Both are not good.
  Ford with this mileage has all sort of issue,big and small and parts are expensive.

  Mazda is a better option but the mileage is too high and too big for first car.

  Why not a Mazda 3, Honda Jazz, Toyota Camry?

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  MS Paint on 03/12/2022 - 21:56

  +2

  Fuel consumption on that territory is a deal breaker.

  Turbo replacement on the CX7 is $$$$.

  Avoid both cars.

  Also, King Julien Is the best.

  Can you not see you've insulted the freak

  I love that line in Madagascar

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    lachhelix on 04/12/2022 - 02:13

    Mada-who-ha?
    Not who-ha…ascar 😂😂

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  Euphemistic on 03/12/2022 - 22:00

  +1

  Neither. Both are too thirsty.

  Why does your friend want such a large car for a first car? Surely a corolla sized car would be a better option.

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    kerfuffle on 03/12/2022 - 23:25

    This. Do they really need a SUV?

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  vshek on 03/12/2022 - 22:00

  Get a suzuki..

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  BLAIL on 03/12/2022 - 22:13

  +2

  My Mechanic says - if you're gonna buy used might as well get a Toyota…

  https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2011-toyota-rav4-cv…

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  thriftysach on 03/12/2022 - 23:14

  +3

  Both cars are terrible value, the cx-7 has been up for 22 weeks, if it was that good of a deal wouldn't someone have bought it already?

  They're both old, have high kms and no mention of service history either.

  Your friend is better off going for a smaller toyota or mazda.

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  altomic on 04/12/2022 - 00:00

  i see too many cheap cx-7s on gumtree or marketplace that have low Kms but issues with gearbox or head gaskets. too many that it is a redflag

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  Hackney on 04/12/2022 - 06:09

  Neither!

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  Sinnerator on 04/12/2022 - 09:51

  +1

  Both will 'probably' very quickly become a nightmare.
  Territories are universally known as crap.
  CX-7 is too old too many KMs with an auto. Expect $5k-$7k repair bill for auto sooner rather than later.

  Older cars with many kms need much more money in maintenance.
  Those 'warranties' are crap, there are so many rip off the customer in the fine print.

  Suggestion: buy a smaller newer less KM more reliable car as a first car, learn to drive properly, save up more money, then buy a bigger nicer car in a few years.

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  Tightmike on 04/12/2022 - 09:52

  +1

  That CX-7 is a pig. They’re always seemingly great bargains because of numerous issues

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  randomusername2017 on 04/12/2022 - 10:11

  +1

  That marketplace seller looks dodgy asf…. good luck claiming against the 12month warranty from a backyard dealer/autowrecker.

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  oz-romeo on 04/12/2022 - 21:49

  toyota kluger maybe??