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Car: Forrester,Xtrail,Pajero io OR Freelander
Chaka
#41 Posted : Wednesday, June 18, 2014 8:04:02 PM
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AlphDoti wrote:

This is my opinion:

Nissan X-Trail - poor in many areas
Subaru Forester - best in Performance, poorest in fuel economy and scqueezed back seats and smaller boot
Toyota RAV4 - best ride & beautify, overpriced and squeezed back seat (tall person struggles) and smaller boot
Honda CR-V - best ride, most comfortable, most durable, most stable. Extra weight contributes to stability.

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?
overseer
#42 Posted : Thursday, June 19, 2014 1:21:25 PM
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Lost all my passwords and couldn't reset. just needed to get back and add VW Tiguan to this list.

Among the compact SUV, the VW is way ahead of its competitors. Rav4 come is also a good buy for its resale value.
AlphDoti
#43 Posted : Friday, June 20, 2014 6:09:28 PM
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Chaka wrote:
AlphDoti wrote:

This is my opinion:

Nissan X-Trail - poor in many areas
Subaru Forester - best in Performance, poorest in fuel economy and scqueezed back seats and smaller boot
Toyota RAV4 - best ride & beautify, overpriced and squeezed back seat (tall person struggles) and smaller boot
Honda CR-V - best ride, most comfortable, most durable, most stable. Extra weight contributes to stability.

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?

@Chaka, yes I can give you my opinion on this. The reason why CR-V has been voted the most comfortable before is due to these quality. The leg room is the most spacious. Please try one, try sitting on the backseat and see almost 1/2 foot extra space for 6 foot guy.

Unlike RAV4, where the legs touches the front seat.

I'm not sure about Outlander. Never been inside one smile
murchr
#44 Posted : Friday, June 20, 2014 7:03:06 PM
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3 bests? How now?
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#45 Posted : Friday, June 20, 2014 9:43:37 PM
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AlphDoti wrote:
Chaka wrote:
AlphDoti wrote:

This is my opinion:

Nissan X-Trail - poor in many areas
Subaru Forester - best in Performance, poorest in fuel economy and scqueezed back seats and smaller boot
Toyota RAV4 - best ride & beautify, overpriced and squeezed back seat (tall person struggles) and smaller boot
Honda CR-V - best ride, most comfortable, most durable, most stable. Extra weight contributes to stability.

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?

@Chaka, yes I can give you my opinion on this. The reason why CR-V has been voted the most comfortable before is due to these quality. The leg room is the most spacious. Please try one, try sitting on the backseat and see almost 1/2 foot extra space for 6 foot guy.

Unlike RAV4, where the legs touches the front seat.

I'm not sure about Outlander. Never been inside one smile

I'm a proud owner of a CR-V!!!
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#46 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:45:29 AM
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If you can afford it, then it's Freelancer anytime anyday. If you can't, go for a CR-V
Chaka
#47 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 1:03:05 PM
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AlphDoti wrote:
Chaka wrote:
[quote=AlphDoti]

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?

@Chaka, yes I can give you my opinion on this. The reason why CR-V has been voted the most comfortable before is due to these quality. The leg room is the most spacious. Please try one, try sitting on the backseat and see almost 1/2 foot extra space for 6 foot guy.

Unlike RAV4, where the legs touches the front seat.

I'm not sure about Outlander. Never been inside one smile

Ok,but what I wish to know is the driver's leg room rather than the rear passenger leg room...
AlphDoti
#48 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 2:20:02 PM
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Chaka wrote:
AlphDoti wrote:
Chaka wrote:
[quote=AlphDoti]

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?

@Chaka, yes I can give you my opinion on this. The reason why CR-V has been voted the most comfortable before is due to these quality. The leg room is the most spacious. Please try one, try sitting on the backseat and see almost 1/2 foot extra space for 6 foot guy.

Unlike RAV4, where the legs touches the front seat.

I'm not sure about Outlander. Never been inside one smile

Ok,but what I wish to know is the driver's leg room rather than the rear passenger leg room...

@chaka yes. Both drivers and passenger leg room is the largest. Even the cargo is the largest. That's what I was trying to imply, because logic says if there is lots of room in rear, that means te driver can move his seat even further backwards. You get it?

If you have money, go for CRV or Outlander (as someone suggests). As for CRV, you'll not visit garage, you'll use the car until you sell it 5 or 7 years down the road!
Money Whisperer
#49 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 4:24:29 PM
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kama unataka Subaru sana then go for Outback, spacious and beautiful, the difference ya engine capacity 0.5 ni kidogo because the moment you go CR-V Rav and considering Kluger then you are in the 2-2.5l bracket. Those concerned about consumption gravitate between 1-1.6l the moment you reach 2l then you are in the bracket ya 2-2.5 that's how I reason out to avoid disappointment. think ranges not exact capacities
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Chaka
#50 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 6:28:09 PM
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Money Whisperer wrote:
kama unataka Subaru sana then go for Outback, spacious and beautiful, the difference ya engine capacity 0.5 ni kidogo because the moment you go CR-V Rav and considering Kluger then you are in the 2-2.5l bracket. Those concerned about consumption gravitate between 1-1.6l the moment you reach 2l then you are in the bracket ya 2-2.5 that's how I reason out to avoid disappointment. think ranges not exact capacities

The outback is eyecatching..whats the cost of raising it up?I believe most that I have seen seemed to have been 'uped'..
Money Whisperer
#51 Posted : Saturday, June 21, 2014 6:49:28 PM
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Chaka wrote:
Money Whisperer wrote:
kama unataka Subaru sana then go for Outback, spacious and beautiful, the difference ya engine capacity 0.5 ni kidogo because the moment you go CR-V Rav and considering Kluger then you are in the 2-2.5l bracket. Those concerned about consumption gravitate between 1-1.6l the moment you reach 2l then you are in the bracket ya 2-2.5 that's how I reason out to avoid disappointment. think ranges not exact capacities

The outback is eyecatching..whats the cost of raising it up?I believe most that I have seen seemed to have been 'uped'..

they are not raised, that's how it is to differentiate it from the Legacy. Outback was Subaru's way of creating their own niche market that wanted a station wagon with off-road capabilities without being huge and up there
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sparkly
#52 Posted : Sunday, June 22, 2014 9:24:18 AM
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Money Whisperer wrote:
Chaka wrote:
Money Whisperer wrote:
kama unataka Subaru sana then go for Outback, spacious and beautiful, the difference ya engine capacity 0.5 ni kidogo because the moment you go CR-V Rav and considering Kluger then you are in the 2-2.5l bracket. Those concerned about consumption gravitate between 1-1.6l the moment you reach 2l then you are in the bracket ya 2-2.5 that's how I reason out to avoid disappointment. think ranges not exact capacities

The outback is eyecatching..whats the cost of raising it up?I believe most that I have seen seemed to have been 'uped'..

they are not raised, that's how it is to differentiate it from the Legacy. Outback was Subaru's way of creating their own niche market that wanted a station wagon with off-road capabilities without being huge and up there


True Outback is a Legacy (Imprezza hatchback for later models) with a raised suspension and some additional trims.
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omhangla
#53 Posted : Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:54:34 AM
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heard Honda Kenya have raised the CRSP for the CRVs and which has effectively raised the tax charged by KRA. was planning to import, one so, back to the drawing board
Jitahidi
#54 Posted : Tuesday, June 24, 2014 1:07:17 PM
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omhangla wrote:
heard Honda Kenya have raised the CRSP for the CRVs and which has effectively raised the tax charged by KRA. was planning to import, one so, back to the drawing board

How about Suzuki Escudo/Grand Vitara?
Rahatupu
#55 Posted : Thursday, June 26, 2014 2:07:03 PM
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AlphDoti wrote:
Chaka wrote:
AlphDoti wrote:
Chaka wrote:
[quote=AlphDoti]

Can someone advise me about the driver seat legroom of the CRV and Outlander?Can a 6 foot jamaa comfortably drive it from say Nrb/Mombasa?

@Chaka, yes I can give you my opinion on this. The reason why CR-V has been voted the most comfortable before is due to these quality. The leg room is the most spacious. Please try one, try sitting on the backseat and see almost 1/2 foot extra space for 6 foot guy.

Unlike RAV4, where the legs touches the front seat.

I'm not sure about Outlander. Never been inside one smile

Ok,but what I wish to know is the driver's leg room rather than the rear passenger leg room...

@chaka yes. Both drivers and passenger leg room is the largest. Even the cargo is the largest. That's what I was trying to imply, because logic says if there is lots of room in rear, that means te driver can move his seat even further backwards. You get it?

If you have money, go for CRV or Outlander (as someone suggests). As for CRV, you'll not visit garage, you'll use the car until you sell it 5 or 7 years down the road!


@alphDoti,@Chaka I was torn between CRV and Outlander and took 3 months researching on both units. My Outlander is 2 weeks old and marveling at its beauty and power. Here are a few items I considered:

1. Price range: same, duty less than 2000 difference Outlander on higher side.
2. Engine capacity same
3. Ground clearance Outlander slightly higher
4. Space almost same Outlander has more leg room and bigger boot space.
5. Finnish, CRV a bit more elegantly finnished
6. Torque difference is insignificant
7. Overall looks and appeal - Outlander more preferred by men and CRV more appealing to ladies
8. Offroad capabilities Outlander more suited and versatile.
9. Resale CRV seems to be more preferred in Ke.
Chaka
#56 Posted : Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:27:27 PM
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[quote=Rahatupu]
4. Space almost same Outlander has more leg room
@Rahatupu,
Good points..what you are saying is that the outlander has more driver legroom?Rear pax leg room not important to me..What of fuel consumption?I have seen some later CRV's which look elegant and
I wonder if your observations are valid for this one as well?
kiterunner
#57 Posted : Saturday, December 06, 2014 11:55:16 PM
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I am considering importing a small SUV. I would like to know your experience with Suzuki Escudo
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Tokyo
#58 Posted : Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:10:27 PM
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kiterunner wrote:
I am considering importing a small SUV. I would like to know your experience with Suzuki Escudo

which year model?

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kiterunner
#59 Posted : Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:38:38 PM
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Tokyo wrote:
kiterunner wrote:
I am considering importing a small SUV. I would like to know your experience with Suzuki Escudo

which year model?



I am considering importing the 2.4L manual drive 2008 from Japan. I will appreciate general comments from those who have experience with it especially in comparison to Trail (which I have used before) and other cars in this class (and price range).

I do an average of 20km per day weekdays and 200-300 km weekends.
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kiterunner
#60 Posted : Saturday, December 13, 2014 7:18:54 AM
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kiterunner wrote:
Tokyo wrote:
kiterunner wrote:
I am considering importing a small SUV. I would like to know your experience with Suzuki Escudo

which year model?



I am considering importing the 2.4L manual drive 2008 from Japan. I will appreciate general comments from those who have experience with it especially in comparison to Trail (which I have used before) and other cars in this class (and price range).

I do an average of 20km per day weekdays and 200-300 km weekends.



Are there any Wazuans with Escuso experience?
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