I wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted advice and opinions in the three threads I started about our dilemmas in buying a new car. Tamarillo, Braprap and Jazz come to mind, but there were others (n'est pas, Monsieur?!) Richard and I were really touched that strangers should give their time and experience to help us decide - thank you again. Anyway, after a test drive today, we have decided on one. It's a 2004 Toyota Mark X 2.5 GS, with 70000 on the clock. We're having a towbar fitted and the japanese on the computer thingy on the dashboard changed to English (well, the dealer thinks it's a model that he can get fixed), and we should get it next week. We are very pleased. Here it is: https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/367194212.jpg
feever,
Feb 28, 8:33pm
I agree - don't normally venture into Motors but posed a question and was given answers/ opinions of integrity . Thanks folks ,
gunhand,
Feb 28, 8:35pm
Nice colour. And who gets control over the stereo lol. Well equipped cars. I looked hard at these a couple months back and for my own personal reasons decided against one. Did like alot about them though. I have seen them with that center control unit removed and NZ head unit put in. Has yours got the adjustable suspension? not sure if thats across the board or not. If so make sure its all working as it should, the one I looked at (with about same kms) had already had the system replaced. Let us know in a few months time how its all going, they will become a popular car I feel
jmma,
Feb 28, 8:42pm
Congratulations and enjoy your new car when you get it (o:
beetle18,
Feb 28, 8:50pm
Gunhand, yes, it does have the adjustable suspension. Control of the stereo?. well, I noticed that there were controls for it on the passenger door arm rest too, so it might be open season on that one!
gunhand,
Feb 28, 8:53pm
Yep, wife and I had a laugh about that, I like that song. no, I don't lol.
3tomany,
Mar 2, 3:52am
congrats looks like a good example happy motoring
tgray,
Mar 2, 4:58am
Wow, that looks stunning. Great choice, enjoy.
mugenb20b,
Mar 2, 5:04am
Awesome car, I see it as a Japanese BMW / Mercedes but more reliable.
bashfulbro,
Mar 2, 6:40am
Nice car, well done.
msigg,
Mar 2, 11:37am
Yes as above it does looks like a Mercedes, beautiful car, bet its a smooth ride. All good.
gmphil,
Mar 2, 12:09pm
congrats nice car ,not my cup tea but then u probably think that about my likes lol very nice colour tho !
tamarillo,
Mar 2, 12:41pm
Thank you so much for feedback and letting us know results, appreciated. Nice car, never really considered them but am impressed by what I hear and see. And it's rear wheel drive, which is just better.
matarautrader,
Mar 2, 3:31pm
Does anyone know the legal towing capacity of the car?
gmphil,
May 22, 7:56pm
guessn be unbreaked 700/1200 breaked
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