What would you suggest! I want one born in this century, paying up to around $10k. Able to fit lots of horse gear in and occasionall fencing stuff etc. Don't want a huge motor or gas bill and most importantly, my motorskills impaired mother must be able to get in and out (so seats not too low or needing climbing up into like a bighorn etc). TIA
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 6:25pm
haha i love it
edited to say id break my back lifting my Ma in and out of that!
kcc55a,
Dec 14, 6:36pm
Why does your mother need motor skills if she's a passenger.sorry thats a really dumb smartarse Q.
stevo2,
Dec 14, 7:02pm
Do you want an SUV or a ute or a wagon! Do you need 4WD and will you be towing a horsefloat! Cheers Stevo
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:11pm
wont be towing a horse float and havent decided on model.4wd not necessary as dont tend to drive into the paddock
thejazzpianoma,
Dec 14, 7:26pm
VW Touran, You do get them occasionally around the 10K mark. Fantastic on fuel, seats just the right height, stacks of room, comfortable and nice to drive. Very safe nice and reliable.
Only real downside is they are not super pretty, but thats the tradeoff for cargo space.
thunderbolt,
Dec 14, 7:27pm
Toyota Fun cargo, good seat height.
stevo2,
Dec 14, 7:28pm
A ute might be better as an SUV will start smelling a bit with wet horse gear and fencing materials stored in the back. Cheers Stevo
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:29pm
thanks will check that one out
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:30pm
saw one of those today - didnt know whether to laugh or cry lol
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:31pm
Have been using a hatch and yes in winter the car can get to smell abit like a wet horse lol.But I do clean it regularly so not so bad.The fencing stuff doesnt get left in and is only really transported from where its kept to the paddock.
Of course, the Multipla was featured in the Museum of modern art. can't argue with that. I actually wondered about a Multipla for the OP. The Touran is ahead of the game a bit though for that budget.
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 7:36pm
$11k for a 10 year old car!
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:37pm
that was the first car yard i wandered into and the guy pretty much threw the keys at me so why not go for a cruise!
what would you suggest that fits my guidelines!
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 7:39pm
2004 + Mazda Demio.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:39pm
are the Mazda Tributes and good!
stevo2,
Dec 14, 7:40pm
yes, and good value for money too
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:40pm
that looks a bit small - dont think Id be able to fit two saddles and all the gear in the back
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 7:42pm
Yes, but a bit thirsty.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 7:43pm
ive seen both 4 and 6 cylinder models - thinking of checking out the 4 cyl
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 7:44pm
Again, 10 year old car for $10k.
thejazzpianoma,
Dec 14, 7:44pm
+1 Very thirsty. not the car for someone wanting economy unfortunately.
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