Looking for a used 7 seater 4 x 4 - advice needed

SparrowHawk

Hi All,

Not very car oriented. Looking to get something along the following:

• Crossover or SUV body
• 4 x 4
• 7 Seats
• Diesel
• Cost ~ €9000

Have Googled my brains out and can only find Hyundai Santa Fe that might fit the bill.

Are there any other make/ models that I should look at, or am I expecting too much for too little?

Thanks in Advance,

SH

R.O.R

SparrowHawk wrote: »

Hi All,

Not very car oriented. Looking to get something along the following:

• Crossover or SUV body
• 4 x 4
• 7 Seats
• Diesel
• Cost ~ €9000

Have Googled my brains out and can only find Hyundai Santa Fe that might fit the bill.

Are there any other make/ models that I should look at, or am I expecting too much for too little?

Thanks in Advance,

SH

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/nissan/pathfinder/used-2006-nissan-pathfinder-xtrem-dublin-fpa-98614156291701100?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST

Pretty sure these were all 7 seaters, but strange there's no pictures of the very back seats which would be the only selling point. They did lop thousands off the price in 06, and stuck the EXTREME sticker on the side, but I don't think they took the very back seats out then.

Only other vehicle except the Santa Fe that springs to mind, meeting your criteria.

Horrible yoke to drive, terrible to manouver, and that engine has a tendancy to go kaput, so maybe go with the Santa Fe (although they aren't bullet proof either).

SparrowHawk

OK, I've put a deposit on a 06 Santa Fe 7 seater 4WD.

Would anyone know where I could get an online version of the owners manual? I've found one of two for US / lefthand models, but would like to find a more "localised"version if possible?

Many thanks,

SH

colm_mcm

Go onto www.partfinder.ie to find a breakers near you that might have one.

kay 9

Those sante fe diesels ain't that great. A friend is looking for an engine for the second time and told me he's been quoted up on 3k for a replacement. I hope you're luckier than he was.