Which cheap used SUV?

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Fri 29 Jun 2018 13:48
Which cheap used SUV? - TheUrbis

So, I'm after a cheap (sub £9k) SUV and want something ideally 2-3 years old and relatively low mileage.

The idea behind this is that I'm looking to tow a caravan, and I like the ideal of a higher seating position.

Two that stand out are Dacia Duster and the SsangYong Korando.

Any opinions on either? I'm definitely wanting to go for a diesel, my mileage is generally 20-25k a year.

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Fri 29 Jun 2018 16:38
Which cheap used SUV? - Wasabi
I don’t have anything against either but a Duster strikes me as entirely unsuitable as a tow car for anything other than a light trailer on account of modest power outputs and light kerb weight. Conversely I see a lot of Korandos on camp sites. A tow car can never be too heavy or too powerful..
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Fri 29 Jun 2018 17:28
Which cheap used SUV? - badbusdriver

Agreed, a local dealer has recently become a Ssangyong dealer and the ads on the radio go on about it winning a tow car of the year award. Of course that would be the current version whereas your budget would be the previous one, but around the same size and towing capacity i think. I believe they are pretty reliable and new ones come with a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty (not sure when this started), but ensure full dealer history.

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Sat 30 Jun 2018 16:39
Which cheap used SUV? - Meteiro

I've got a Korando, 2014 which is probably where you budget would put you. It was between a Duster and a Korando when I bought mine funnily enough. I chose the Korando as a higher tow value (2 tonnes) and it was better built, had more comforts and was more powerful.

The only thing to be aware of is the auto coupled to the 2.0 rather than the later 2.2 is quite thirsty and not the best. Best to go with the manual.

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