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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: Different car manufacturers and their attributes Reply #45 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:24pm Besides I find it intersting given that the size of these new baby utes is really only going to be what the utes 20 years ago were.
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Reply #46 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:26pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:22pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:21pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:11am:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing...

Baby utes. I like.

Car of choice for a manchild.

Well more for what my actual requirements are.

1. I am not a tradie, so don't need a 1 tonne ute.
2.Need something with a bit of off road ability and tray for storing stuff.

What could you fit in there that you couldn't fit in/on a Forester

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Reply #47 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:27pm

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:26pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:22pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:21pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:11am:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing...

Baby utes. I like.

Car of choice for a manchild.

Well more for what my actual requirements are.

1. I am not a tradie, so don't need a 1 tonne ute.
2.Need something with a bit of off road ability and tray for storing stuff.

What could you fit in there that you couldn't fit in/on a Forester

About the same, its more about mud etc, easier to clean the tray in a ute then inside a4wd

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Reply #48 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:32pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:26pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:22pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:21pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:11am:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing...

Baby utes. I like.

Car of choice for a manchild.

Well more for what my actual requirements are.

1. I am not a tradie, so don't need a 1 tonne ute.
2.Need something with a bit of off road ability and tray for storing stuff.

What could you fit in there that you couldn't fit in/on a Forester

About the same, its more about mud etc, easier to clean the tray in a ute then inside a4wd

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Reply #49 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:33pm

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:32pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:27pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:26pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:22pm:

Gordon wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:21pm:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:11am:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing...

Baby utes. I like.

Car of choice for a manchild.

Well more for what my actual requirements are.

1. I am not a tradie, so don't need a 1 tonne ute.
2.Need something with a bit of off road ability and tray for storing stuff.

What could you fit in there that you couldn't fit in/on a Forester

About the same, its more about mud etc, easier to clean the tray in a ute then inside a4wd

https://i.ibb.co/kKLKtg3/poly-tarp-hero-image.jpg

Its amazing how water runs off one of those in a car and wets the actual car.

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Reply #50 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:37pm

tickleandrose wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:08pm:

This is an opinion from an experienced mechanic family friend. There are two recommendations:

1. Mercedes, they are about 2 to 3 years ahead of other brands like Audi, BMW inn terms of engine technology.

2. Toyota. Mass produced car, they've got the balance right between quality and cost. And parts are easier and cheaper to get than European brands.

Merc, yeah you really want a warranty. Merc make you fight tooth and nail for stuff done outside of warranty (claiming goodwill/statutory warranty)

Merc has recently moved to a 5 year warranty and their lease options are still 2 years, so in 18 months or so there will be 2nd hand Mercs with 3 years factory warranty. Of course that will support the used price unlike now where Merc values plummet post warranty.

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Prime Minister for Canyons Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 26906 Canberra Gender:	Re: Different car manufacturers and their attributes Reply #51 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:38pm Unless you buy the Merc X class, cause its just a Nissan.
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 39521 Gender:	Re: Different car manufacturers and their attributes Reply #52 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:46pm Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:11am: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing... Baby utes. I like. Yes, this one looks REALLY good https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-baby-ford-ranger-the-next-big-thing...
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Reply #53 - Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 8:48pm

tickleandrose wrote on Feb 2^nd, 2021 at 2:08pm:

This is an opinion from an experienced mechanic family friend. There are two recommendations:

1. Mercedes, they are about 2 to 3 years ahead of other brands like Audi, BMW inn terms of engine technology.

2. Toyota. Mass produced car, they've got the balance right between quality and cost. And parts are easier and cheaper to get than European brands.

I'ld pretty agree with that.
Prefer Toyota petrols to diesels, if you want a diesel, look at Hyundai.

Oh - Mazdas are in the running too.

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Reply #54 - Feb 7^th, 2021 at 2:41pm

Gordon wrote on Jan 18^th, 2021 at 1:28pm:

Another contender would be Skoda Octavia, and way under $32

I've had an Octavia (station wagon) for the last 5 years and it's proved to be an excellent, reliable and unbelievably economical car to run. The servicing costs are also low for a present day car.

If I had to get a new car tomorrow would I buy one again? Most definitely yes.

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Reply #55 - Mar 13^th, 2021 at 6:21pm

Wolseley wrote on Feb 7^th, 2021 at 2:41pm:

Gordon wrote on Jan 18^th, 2021 at 1:28pm:

Another contender would be Skoda Octavia, and way under $32

I've had an Octavia (station wagon) for the last 5 years and it's proved to be an excellent, reliable and unbelievably economical car to run. The servicing costs are also low for a present day car.

If I had to get a new car tomorrow would I buy one again? Most definitely yes.

Good review - thanks

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