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buying a new SUV - what's best?

I want to buy a new SUV. Can you tell me which is the best for running costs and reliability?

Asked on 14 January 2014 by bramble

Answered by Honest John
They are all relatively expensive. I'd add the Mazda CX-5 and new Nissan Qashqai to the list, and if spending £35k+, the BMW F25 X3.

The more the thing costs and the more loaded with extras in the first place the more you will lose in £££s. Never think percentages. Only ever think in cold hard cash.

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