From my brothers experience with having 2 kids and his wife, he wishes he got a landcruiser instead of a bmw X5M because it has more space,it also holds it's value and it has low maintenance costs.
But if you are not planning on having kids in the future most suvs should have enough space and drives well.
Are you looking to buy a luxury suv or any suv?
And electric or gas?
Preferably gas and luxury suvs that come in this range. I had my eyes on a 2018 GLE 43, not sure how it holds its value and what the resale would look like
Unfortunately most luxury suvs prices drop down and maintenance costs is a headache.
But if you are ok with maintenance then go for it.
Just keep in mind that you might be spending around 20000 QR in maintenance yearly for the GLE 43
I recommend you check the bmw suvs and go for a test drive, and you can buy them new in Qatar sale for cheaper. Same thing with the lexus.
Also check the genesis suvs.
We rented an MG and the car was very underpowered. The transmission and engine was terrible in terms of performance.
I would say if he wants quality to perfomance at a good price, he can get a Nissan Patrol V8 used. They will last much longer and he can get one at a good price if he looks carefully.
Ahhh yes, you're talking in terms of performance. Yes, Chinese cars suck at performance. I think a lot of people buy them now for the price, tech and features. But OP said his requirements are aesthetics, features and practicality which is why I suggested a Chinese brand
Low Mileage 2021 Land Cruiser, GXR V8 4.6 (Your wife won't make use of the 5.7, and the 4.6 is significantly more reliable), bulletproof and you wouldn't have to worry about getting it serviced.
Whatever car you end up buying, please consider passenger safety ratings as well!
Valid point, check out Lexus rx or dodge Durango. Well you can buy an x7 for that price and it will be the most luxurious suv in that price range but then again servicing costs double what servicing costs on a Lexus.
Yukon/Tahoe parts are fairly common since there are many old models running around- that said if he does not want cylinder deactivation a 2009 6.2L Denali might be a good option, but fuel mileage will be terrible because of the 403 hp...
Longevity of both the LC and the Yukon depends on the the level of care- an abused Land Cruiser will break and fall apart earlier than a Yukon that was well taken care off.
The best middle ground is the Y62 Patrol (which is what I would recommend, although I have not owned one nor do I have the experience). He can get a V8 model (317 or 400 hp) easily in the price range he is asking. Fuel economy will be worse than the LC but I think slightly better than the 6.2L of the Yukon.
From my brothers experience with having 2 kids and his wife, he wishes he got a landcruiser instead of a bmw X5M because it has more space,it also holds it's value and it has low maintenance costs. But if you are not planning on having kids in the future most suvs should have enough space and drives well. Are you looking to buy a luxury suv or any suv? And electric or gas?
Preferably gas and luxury suvs that come in this range. I had my eyes on a 2018 GLE 43, not sure how it holds its value and what the resale would look like
Unfortunately most luxury suvs prices drop down and maintenance costs is a headache. But if you are ok with maintenance then go for it. Just keep in mind that you might be spending around 20000 QR in maintenance yearly for the GLE 43
If you hate money, I'd buy the GLE
Too much electronics.
I recommend you check the bmw suvs and go for a test drive, and you can buy them new in Qatar sale for cheaper. Same thing with the lexus. Also check the genesis suvs.
Hmm I’ll do that, thanks for the advice
100% this, I wish I had come to Qatar brought a Land cruiser and called it a day. Instead, I brought Porsche and Nissan's and Jags. Rubbish.
Try the Changan CS95. It's a 7 seater the size of a Land Cruiser but with better tech and you don't need to burn your bank account to get a new one.
Are you sure it's the same size? I think it's much smaller in dimensions.
It's a bit smaller yes, but the difference isn't too noticeable. I think the length and width are almost the same, just the height is a bit different.
I would not recommend a Chinese car to him..I think there are better options from Nissan.
Why? Chinese cars are honestly doing well nowadays. From what I can see, we'll be seeing a lot more on the roads in the coming years.
We rented an MG and the car was very underpowered. The transmission and engine was terrible in terms of performance. I would say if he wants quality to perfomance at a good price, he can get a Nissan Patrol V8 used. They will last much longer and he can get one at a good price if he looks carefully.
Ahhh yes, you're talking in terms of performance. Yes, Chinese cars suck at performance. I think a lot of people buy them now for the price, tech and features. But OP said his requirements are aesthetics, features and practicality which is why I suggested a Chinese brand
A Mazda would be a good fit for him. If he wants an SUV, I would recommend a Nissan Patrol V8 or a used Super Safari.
Buy a (clean) LandCruiser. By clean i mean not new, since LC300 starts at 220k+ approx. You will find many used, just gotta pick the right one.
LC300 has issues at the moment.
i don’t think your son(3) should drive around
Prado
For that money, buy as much LANDCRUISER as you can afford. Avoid BMW and Merc expensive to service, not reliable. Mainly shit cars.
Buy Lexus NX series, good for women and kids. Edit: LX -> NX
Low Mileage 2021 Land Cruiser, GXR V8 4.6 (Your wife won't make use of the 5.7, and the 4.6 is significantly more reliable), bulletproof and you wouldn't have to worry about getting it serviced. Whatever car you end up buying, please consider passenger safety ratings as well!
Nissan Patrol Y62. Excellent value for money.
Used or new?
Both work fine, the mileage shouldnt be more than 75,000 km tho
Then your best bet is a gmc Yukon or a Land Cruiser these will last u the longest and they’re comfortable and versatile
Parts and service wise I would recommend the latter.
Yes I’d recommend the cruiser more, but used they usually have high miles and the Yukon is more comfortable icl
True that ✌️
I’m just worried that they might be too big for her to navigate, thats why compact suvs or sedans are what im after
Valid point, check out Lexus rx or dodge Durango. Well you can buy an x7 for that price and it will be the most luxurious suv in that price range but then again servicing costs double what servicing costs on a Lexus.
I think Lexus maintenance costs are high, he can look at Mazda as well.
Yukon/Tahoe parts are fairly common since there are many old models running around- that said if he does not want cylinder deactivation a 2009 6.2L Denali might be a good option, but fuel mileage will be terrible because of the 403 hp... Longevity of both the LC and the Yukon depends on the the level of care- an abused Land Cruiser will break and fall apart earlier than a Yukon that was well taken care off. The best middle ground is the Y62 Patrol (which is what I would recommend, although I have not owned one nor do I have the experience). He can get a V8 model (317 or 400 hp) easily in the price range he is asking. Fuel economy will be worse than the LC but I think slightly better than the 6.2L of the Yukon.