jstar
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For that budget you should be able to find a good new car over here. A 2nd hand from a source you don't know, I wouldn't trust.
The problem is also you won't be able to get a 400+ million rupiah car for your budget if it is younger than two years (with the small depreciation over here). So Nissan X-Trail and Mazda CX-5 are not feasible. In the CR-V you would get a version of two facelifts ago; there have been quite some improvements since. With the Fortuner and Pajero Sport and X-Trail you get the end of life line of the previous model, which in itself is not a problem. (No more child's diseases.) However, often they are not treated well, and even dashed off, esp. the Fortuner. In those bigger cars a diesel will last you longer. Anyway, make sure you know who the previous owners were!
A good alternative for the HR-V could be the Nissan Juke, but you must like its looks. I have driven one in Europe for a week and was rather pleased. The moment the Mazda CX-3 is available here (and that's any moment now) I would definitely have a look at that one. Of course with the small SUVs and crossovers you have more ground clearance and the higher position is always desirable in heavy traffic. A sedan will always have a better sitting position.
Something else to consider if you want some more umpfh is the Honda Mobilio RS. Fits easily in your budget and will give you more space. (Esp. at the second row and in the cargo.) If the Honda BR-V had a RS version, I would advice that one. I would make a test drive with both to compare and see if you can live with the less powerful engine.
For the Freed you would have to wait a bit. The Toyota Sienta is a good alternative.
For that budget you should be able to find a good new car over here. A 2nd hand from a source you don't know, I wouldn't trust.
The problem is also you won't be able to get a 400+ million rupiah car for your budget if it is younger than two years (with the small depreciation over here). So Nissan X-Trail and Mazda CX-5 are not feasible. In the CR-V you would get a version of two facelifts ago; there have been quite some improvements since. With the Fortuner and Pajero Sport and X-Trail you get the end of life line of the previous model, which in itself is not a problem. (No more child's diseases.) However, often they are not treated well, and even dashed off, esp. the Fortuner. In those bigger cars a diesel will last you longer. Anyway, make sure you know who the previous owners were!
A good alternative for the HR-V could be the Nissan Juke, but you must like its looks. I have driven one in Europe for a week and was rather pleased. The moment the Mazda CX-3 is available here (and that's any moment now) I would definitely have a look at that one. Of course with the small SUVs and crossovers you have more ground clearance and the higher position is always desirable in heavy traffic. A sedan will always have a better sitting position.
Something else to consider if you want some more umpfh is the Honda Mobilio RS. Fits easily in your budget and will give you more space. (Esp. at the second row and in the cargo.) If the Honda BR-V had a RS version, I would advice that one. I would make a test drive with both to compare and see if you can live with the less powerful engine.
For the Freed you would have to wait a bit. The Toyota Sienta is a good alternative.
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