joneh
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 07:39 AM |
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New Crossover / SUV
Looking to bin my Jeep Patriot for a Honda CRV or Mazda CX-5 2014 ish. Anything I should look out for? Or anyone got a better suggestion. Don't
really want to spend more than 14k.
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 08:13 AM |
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I binned my Patriot got fed up with all the suspension issues.
We replaced it with a new Ssangjong Korando 4x4 with a full no quibble 5 year warranty. I was a bit dubious but quickly overcame this, we have had it
two years and its been brilliant
Very good in all respects Ive been pleasantly supprised. No more brand snobbery for me!
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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Ugg10
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 08:17 AM |
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You can pick up a BMW X1 2014 with 20k miles for that money, residuals will probably be better when you trade in later.
If you like the jeep, the new renegade looks interesting if big enough. Also skoda yeti gets good reviews or a vw Tiguan which I think is the same
platform.
Do you nee 4wd or is a 2wd version ok?
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 10:31 AM |
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We have the 2 litre version of the Qashqi which is nippy and thrifty also appears identical to daughters 1.6 model which means it can surprise some of
the hot rods away from traffic lights and will cruse all day on motorway. The other thing is to get it serviced by an independent garage rather than
Nissan dealers who are well known for their ability to rip off everyone who passes the threshold. Drop links at front seem to wear quickly but
that's an indictment of the state of Cumbrian roads rather than build quality
Atb
Mike
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joneh
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 11:23 AM |
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Thanks for the replies. Yup seen an X1 and they look nice.
I'd never have anything from Fiat Chrysler again. Just had to replace the rear subframe on the Jeep as it corroded. Also Fed up with suspension.
The Portsmouth Jeep dealer is hopeless too.
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 03:07 PM |
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Mrs got a qasqui (or what ever they're called). 63 plate, one of the first of the new shape. I was a bit dubious but in 2 days I was convinced
its a good car. After 2 months, a family holiday and a bit of local driving I think its a fantastic car. Its the 1.5 (105hp) and it can be a little
underpowered, especially when loaded but its nothing a downshift doesn't fix. On my own its great.
I'd certainly look at the 1.6 version (extra 20hp) and am often a little jealous driving my 63 plate mondeo titanium x estate.
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 06:19 PM |
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Daughters car is a 1.6 n tec and is pokey enough just not got 4wd which we need for bad winters but looks exactly the de even down to wheels and
paint. She had never complained that it is not fast enough!
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Our most recent pics are here:
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MikeR
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| posted on 9/7/17 at 06:58 PM |
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Brother in law popped round earlier. He's bought a new car - Qashqai 1.5 ntec.
They're taking over the world 
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