Best time to buy a new car in 2012 ?

[JoshXR]

Hey guys

Looking at getting a new car in 2012 for the mrs (in no rush)

Looking at a 2011 model dualis captiva or some soft roader, I see all dealers are pushing the sale for end of 2011 most "sales" ending ending on 31/12/2011

I just want to know if they keep dropping prices in Jan and feb or are these slow months for decent deals up until EOFY ?

[Deco28]

Always drive away specials to clear end of year stock. the Cappy5s are a decent drive with the 2.2l diesel I reckon, though most soft roaders go alright. The new Ford Escape coming next year looks the goods to, but won't have any discounts.

[SM1DY]

I heard your missus wanted a GT...you should get one

[JoshXR]

Originally Posted by SM1DY

I heard your missus wanted a GT...you should get one

Lol she Struggles with the FG turbo can't see her driving a
GT, also I think she would find it hard to get me out of the drivers seat lol.

BAbenny what issue have you herd with the captiva?

[Smoke Pursuit]

April / May is a good time to run around looking for old plate stock.. By then they are struggling to move them and the manufacturers bonus on old plate stock is much better...

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by JoshXR

Looking at a 2011 model dualis

Drove one of these yesterday - lot of car for the money in the Ti model. Cool moonroof too!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Drove one of these yesterday - lot of car for the money in the Ti model. Cool moonroof too!

Was it as gutless as everyone makes it out to be? Good looking car but a few people I know who have tested them whinge that they are under powered?

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Was it as gutless as everyone makes it out to be? Good looking car but a few people I know who have tested them whinge that they are under powered?

Sorry to go OT a little bit but I did have a salesman with me so couldnt really give it a good workout. I certainly wouldn't say the performance sets the world on fire though.

[jaydee]

End of financial year, they are always eager to move stock to boost their figures for the year.

[atec77]

Originally Posted by JoshXR

Hey guys

Looking at getting a new car in 2012 for the mrs (in no rush)

Looking at a 2011 model dualis captiva or some soft roader, I see all dealers are pushing the sale for end of 2011 most "sales" ending ending on 31/12/2011

I just want to know if they keep dropping prices in Jan and feb or are these slow months for decent deals up until EOFY ?

Depends on how the election goes in March I guess

[sneaky]

have you looked at the hyundai ix35 with the turbo diesel? don't know how the prices/specs compare with the others as my wife picked hers for the looks..

also try calling a broker to see what prices they can get

[JoshXR]

Thanks guys,

Yeah we drove an Mitsubishi ASX, Holden Captiva, Kia sportage

Although the Mitsubishi ticked all the boxes it has slot of engine noise (petrol
model)

Kia was great however mrs felt it was to big

Captiva was good however it I herd the petrol models thirsty (couldn't really tell on the test drive)

Yet to drive a dualis however would lean towards a ti model possibly a demo or used with no more than 20k on the clock

[GTBenny]

Personally I would stay away from the Daewoo (Captiva). Friend of mine has one and it's been far from reliable.

Benny.

[BDA074]

You're in no rush so wait and check out the Kuga! Turbo 5 so won't be a slouch!

[WILDB]

I'd go with the Sportage out of that bunch, they are pretty much the same size even though they may feel a bit bigger.

SLi and Platinum are full of kit too.

[GT 160]

Mazda CX5 with Skyactiv is due march from memory and from initial previews/tests i've read it looks set to well and truly be the new small/medium SUV benchmark, the reported fuel economy claims for Skyactiv are amazing.

[kevino]

Is Skyactiv related to Ford ecoboost?

[GT 160]

Originally Posted by kevino

Is Skyactiv related to Ford ecoboost?

As far as i know it's Mazda's own design. Skyactiv encompasses Engine, Transmission and Chassis/Body

The CX5 2.2 Skyactiv D diesel sips just 4.5l/100ks whilst kicking out 129kw and 420nm.

This article gives a good run down on it.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/104992/m...nology-driven/

Also there i ELOOP Regenerative Braking System may make its way into there model lineup in 2012 but def by 2013.

http://www.mazda.com.au/community/ne...braking-system

It really is some brilliant tech.

[Snake Bite]

Yeah My Mrs wants a new car and we are waiting for the CX -5. We have a Mazda 6 wagon and Id say its the best car we have ever had (excluding the old Ford toys of course), I really dont think you can go wrong with a Mazda.

[JoshXR]

Yeah we have been looking at the CX-5 I just hope the drive away prices are friendly, had a chat to Mazda in Melbourne about it and the base model will start at around 28k

We will see when they are out

[gtfpv]

wow . i could of sworn this thread is a bout when to buy a car , ( not what car to buy .) better brush up on my english .
from 2 weeks into january until the end of march . by april there isnt much old stock left .
i saw an add in yesterdays paper 31/12/2011 , ( buy now to secure 2011 pricing) LOL . May as well have said prices will be going down tomorrow .

[Kesh]

Dad bought an asx for mum, you're right that it does have a lot of engine noise but I think the CVT amplifies it a lot...

I think its a great car though, definitely reconsider it.

[kempy311]

My dad just brought a new corolla on 4.9 % interest which we thought was pretty good.

[martyk54]

Originally Posted by kempy311

My dad just brought a new corolla on 4.9 % interest which we thought was pretty good.

Although they sell well due to their reputation for reliability, Corolla is a country mile behind Golf, Mazda3 and Focus.

If you ask me these mid-class cars are far superior to the small SUV class, which are all awful on the road. Dynamically they're all rubbish, use a lot more fuel, slow and are a pest on the road (restrict vision for other drivers). A fad I'd like to see end please.

[kempy311]

Originally Posted by martyk54

Although they sell well due to their reputation for reliability, Corolla is a country mile behind Golf, Mazda3 and Focus.

Just wondering what you base this on as you can really class a golf in the same category as it about 10gs more.

[martyk54]

Originally Posted by kempy311

Just wondering what you base this on as you can really class a golf in the same category as it about 10gs more.

Sure, Golf is more but not 10k as far as I know.

Irrelevant anyway. Focus has been the pick in a couple of comparisons I've read (The Age - Cars) being one, it is a fantastic car that would simply wipe the floor with the Corolla, which by comparison to all the aforementioned cars is a dinosaur... I'd even add Cruze to that list. Focus is fantastic dynamically, a great dual clutch gearbox, which improves economy, all the latest gadgets, punchy engine etc. This compared to the Toyota's 4sp (awful) slush box and overall boring persona and ride / performance.

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by martyk54

Although they sell well due to their reputation for reliability, Corolla is a country mile behind Golf, Mazda3 and Focus.

If you ask me these mid-class cars are far superior to the small SUV class, which are all awful on the road. Dynamically they're all rubbish, use a lot more fuel, slow and are a pest on the road (restrict vision for other drivers). A fad I'd like to see end please.

I tend to agree with you there. The Dualis is a classic example. A horrible plastic fantastic interior, and a blistering 100kw engine that returns 11l/100 km in the urban cycle. Probably even thirstier in real world conditions. Who in their right mind would buy something like that?

[Mechan1k]

I'd also seriously look at a VW Tiguan TDi as well ... it may be a little pricier than some of the others ... but it seems to be winning most of it's class awards and punts along fairly well.