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I think he is asking if the money you would get now for it would be able to buy you a vehicle in the same class. e.g I sold my last car for the same money I bought it for 2 years ago, but I would not be able to buy the same car for that money today. They are more expensive in 2021
Ben S.
"Sometimes when I close my eyes, I am blind"
If the appreciation of your vehicle is less than the true inflation, you would still get more money if you sold it now than what you would have been able to sell it for a year ago, or 2 years ago.
However, due to inflation the money you receive today would buy you less (e.g. house, food, new vehicle) than what you would have been able to buy, would you have sold the vehicle last year or the year before for the then applicable market price.
That's what I was wondering about. If you really gain value on your vehicle or "just" get more Rands, which is still not bad.
Last edited by HugoNotte; 2021/07/02 at 10:54 AM.
2007 Volvo S60
2012 FJ Cruiser
1983 FJ60 Landcruiser -sold-
Hulle noem my Jacques (en n paar ander dinge)
Trailblazer 2.8 A/T 4x4
Kombi 2.0 75kw (Not the best I have ever had)
Triton 3.2 Auto 4x4(SOLD- no use keeping something permanently in the garage)
Qashqai 2.0 2+(SOLD- Was a very good vehicle, can highly recommend it)
Prado V6 is also ALWAYS a great great Buy I think, if that will work for you. VERY nice "allrounder" SUV.
People also only talk good of the Pajero Sport......??
How much engine braking is available in the automatic Jimny?
My neighbour went for a test drive in one and settled for a manual. He says it is a nice two seater toy, not a daily drive but an ideal third car.
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@HugoNotte, you'll be glad to hear that I've been a bit obsessed with the FJ since my test drive. Only thing that is keeping me from jumping in head first is that fuel consumption![]()
270 horses want to be fed
The petrol consumption that salesman told you about, is achievable, but you would have to drive like a boy racer all the time. He might also think that the FJ got the same 4.0 V6 as the V6 Hilux, Fortuner and 70 series Cruiser, which all are heavier on petrol than the FJ is. Unlike those other Toyotas, the FJ got the dual VVT-i 1GR-FE, which is more fuel efficient.
If you don't modify the FJ and use less aggressive AT tyres you should do way better than that. 7-8 km/l is easily achievable.
Agteros, another FJ owner and forum member gets much better consumption, nobody knows how he does it, but it's possible.
Where is your cut off, what would you be willing to afford?
A couple of threads with information about the FJ Cruiser (incl. real world fuel consumption)
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...-an-FJ-Cruiser
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...s-Information)
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...44#post4662944
PM Agteros and Hedgehog to get their input on fuel consumption.
The good thing is, if you buy a 2nd hand FJ Cruiser now and you feel it's not the right choice a few month down the line, you should be able to sell it for the same money you bought it for, if not for a profit. Try that with an Everest...![]()
Last edited by HugoNotte; 2021/07/04 at 11:58 AM.
2007 Volvo S60
2012 FJ Cruiser
1983 FJ60 Landcruiser -sold-
Jors Malan
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Last edited by Bex; 2021/07/04 at 12:16 PM.
Jors Malan
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Website https://www.gama4x4trails.com/home
Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/JorsMalan
What about a SD4 Evoque? You can get a 2015 with under 100k km in the price range you're looking at.
That sounds MUCH more doable! I've got quite a heavy foot on the highway, but I've got the Discovery Insure device, so have to behave myself anyway
In terms of purchase? 400k limit. In terms of fuel consumption? I know I'll never match the Duster when going for something bigger, so ideally I don't want to push more than say 14l/100km realistically.
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