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Love it!! – Love it, best car I have had in appearance and drive.

Car offers firm ride, nice steering around the corners and reliability , the one thing which irritates me is its noisy engine....it looks like a diesel especially in low speeds.

I purchased my XV40 camry touring secondhand back in December 2021 from a dealership, it then had approx 118,000km on the odometer when it was… Read more

purchased, since then it did need a little bit of work to get it in excellent running condition as this car wasn't perfect from the start, I highly believe this is mostly due to neglect from previous ownership.

The work that needed to be done were things such as brake fluid flush as the fluid was contaminated causing the brakes to feel very spongy, coolant flush as it turned acidic, new tint due to the original tint flaking, new brake rotors and pads as the ones that were on the car warped terribly and needed a new alternator as it died while driving to work (this happened 1 yr later during ownership).

This car gets used for everyday commuting to and from work, weekend runs and occasionally long country runs and this camry drives really well and behaves as expected for a family mid-size sedan, steering has good feedback without being very heavy, it's composed over bumps, the ride is on the more comfortable side, which does mean it leans a little bit in the bends, but I personally prefer a comfortable ride, the 2.4l (2AZ-FE) engine and 5 speed automatic transmission work together to be smooth operator, it's not the most powerful engine by any means, especially by today's standards, but it does get the job done and has been mostly reliable in all my driving conditions.

Toyota claims the XV40 camry's service intervals are every 15,000km or 1yr whichever is first, however due to the heavy use of this camry, I personally have it service every 10,000km or 6 months whichever comes first, this in my opinion will help as the car gets more milage on it to prevent issues such as oil buring. I generally have the air filter changed every 20,000 to 25,000km and have the cabin filter changed out every 30,000km. The car has currently done a little over 200,000km and during each service interval, no major mechanical issues have been found.

Overall I have been very happy with this camry, its not a perfect car for everyone, however if you are looking for a secondhand mid-size sedan that is reliable and easy to live with then this car may be a good choice.

Excellent build quality and firm ride, impressive off road capability and handling. I have purchased Pajero in 2015 brand new, used it for few years and overall it proved to be a good choice. Engine pickup was slow however, but I enjoyed every ride.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the best hybrid hatchback you can buy under $50,000. But you probably won't buy one for one big reason: the price. A lot… Read more

of hybrid car buyers are after one thing, and that's to save money.

Honda has put a stop to any sort of discounts or haggling after recently introducing a non-negotiable pricing strategy across all of its dealerships.

It's a shame because it'll stop potential buyers who might have been interested in a Civic at $45,000 from buying a lightly used demonstrator, for example. That means fewer people driving a new Civic Hybrid, and that means fewer people telling their friends, co-workers and family members how good this car really is.

This car is so comfortable and simple to interact with. It's a delight to drive in traffic and on some twisty sections of road too. It's far from being a thrilling drive like the Civic Type R, but it feels tight for a 'base model' hatchback.

The attention to detail in every interaction with this car is next level. You'll find it hard to find a car with better switches and dials this side of $50,000.

Thanks to its large hatch, you have plenty of space for luggage and passengers too.

And it's cheap to service and extremely cheap to run. I averaged around 4L per 100km during my drive, and found that to be a very easy figure to achieve.

If my requirements for my next car were to have a cheap to run hatchback, I wouldn't look further than the Civic Hybrid. It feels more expensive than it is when it comes to the driving experience, and I thoroughly enjoy pressing buttons and engaging with the car on a day to day basis. Something that's hard to find in many other cars in this segment.

Sadly, its price is just going to be too high for many buyers, making this the best car you probably won't buy.

I have owned more than 10 different types of landcruisers in 63yrs. From bj40, hj47, fj55, 60s, 70s, 80series and 1hzj75 troopies. All great vehicles… Read more

for their purpose but all bricks on the hwy and rough as guts. My current 2008 Lc200 4.7l v8 2uzfe vvti petrol beats them all hands down for cruising comfort, power and space overall. Bought this vehicle with 320k from a wheat farmer in WA. I was a tour operator doing safaris tours thru Kakadu, Arnhemland, Bungles, Kimberley and Cape York. Its Got to be the best all round 4by4 by far. New radiator and regular preventative maintenance and regular 7k fluid changes, air filter cleans, plugs, brake n pwr steer flushes, automatic trans, regular greasing and such.Upgraded ims 2"lift suspension, New Timing Belt n wpump. Now done 420k and its still running and looks like New I have not had a single issue on the road, no dash lights, no breakdowns, nothing broken or doesn't work. No paint fade, no cracks. Quiet Powerful, 8 seater comfortable, smooth and absolutely Reliable. Same factory rims, same exhaust n mufflers, same moulded bbar. I couldn't want for a better vehicle for overland travel (Land Cruiser) as the name implies in the true sense. As in any vehicles longevity & reliability you gotta do the maintenance regularly and doing it yourself you know its done and done with love. A little extra Fuel is a small price to pay for reliability, comfort & power. It's now 18 years old. Show me any other car since 2008 with 420k that looks, drives and performs like New. I know I will do over 1 million ks+ no worries at all. Just love this car.

I've had this car for over 10 years and had absolutely no problems with it. Fuel efficient and rock solid reliable. Just ridden off due to flooding but she was a beauty and I will miss her. Show details

Advertised as best value hybrid but it isn't. It should be advertised as the cheapest hybrid. The MG3 Hybrid is much better value for money. MG3 has… Read more

better hybrid battery, bigger engine, more features, 4 wheel disc brakes for just $3k-$5k more plus a 10 year warrant instead of Suzuki's 5 year warranty.

Love the car. Bougjt it 2023 brand new. Hybrid. Very economical. Very small amount of petrol consumption. All features are great. Very large boot and comfortable to travel on long distances.

Picked up from the dealer in mid 2023 after almost a 2 year wait. Great vehicle, love driving it, the hybrid system works very well. Quick response,… Read more

good acceleration, and fuel consumption averages 5.8l/100km probably due to us living in a hilly area and it being an AWD. With a petrol only engine it would probably be about 9-10l/100km around town so I'm very happy with it. Have now done 59,000km. Finally got the wireless Android Auto update a few months ago. One thing that annoyed me was that when listening to the Radio on FM the radio text details (name of song and artist) are truncated. It is possible to show the full radio text but you must stop the vehicle to change that option, otherwise that option is greyed out. Really? I put in feedback about this, and the official response was that it was deliberately done this way for driver safety!! I doubt they really believe that - its just that they don't want to change anything. Another downside is the road noise and wind noise when highway driving is not up to the standard of what the car cost, so it will be interesting to see if this is improved on the new model coming out in 2026.

After owning a BMW E39 525i for many years I was concerned about driving experience of moving to a front drive 2025 20th Anniversary Edition Mazda 6… Read more

2.5l turbo. First drive dispelled my concerns completely. The 6 is a real match with the E39 for ride, comfort and handling the steering and driving dynamics and the boot is huge. The 2.5 turbo engine is a revelation with bags of torque and more than adequate power with reasonable cruising fuel economy of better than 7l/100kms. The automatic transmission is one of the best I have ever experienced with almost imperceptible shifts and smooth power delivery and much better than most of the CVVT's out there. My purchase was based on the Japanese build quality of the Mazda (second to none), reliability, availability of parts and servicing. The interior of the 6 is spacious and a beautiful place to inhabit for long distance driving. Minor issues such as lack of traction control (careful with the throttle from a standstill on wet roads) and the age of the MZD infotainment system are minor irritations that one can live with. To borrow an old Jaguar marketing slogan "Grace, pace and space"

So been looking for a new car as a 6"5' person, low kms, good economy, 40k-ish, sat in a lot of cars, chery, reno, gwm, toyota, was set on a Rav4 but center console pushes my leg over, very upset. need the room to sit comfortably. Show details

This is my third review on my April 2023 Mazda 2, white pure with a six speed manual with tinted windows and a few other inclusions such as LED… Read more

headlights (marvellous), lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert (fantastic). Ok so the plastics are scratchy and the infotainment system is small at around 8 inches but it is very clear. And cupholders in the back and centre armrest storage bin would have been nice (I fitted all of these items at much cheapter prices). However, the drive of this car is excellent, a beautiful six speed manual box that shifts precisely and a clutch that is so well matched that city driving is a breeze. Combine that with fuel economy that is consistent at around 6.5L/100kms as well as sharp handling and direct sterring and this car given its design age is truly fantastic for what it costs. However, the greatest improvement I have made to the car is the fitment of 195 instead of 185s still on the standard 15" alloy rims and what a difference. Ride is much smoother, road noise is reduced and handling in tight corners is much sharper. I throughly receomend upsizing. Overall a great car for the money, this si where the real value is, everything you need but note this car needs to be driven, you can't just lope along but as both a city and highway car it is truly fit for purpose.

Done 135,000 kilometres. No oil leaks or oil use. One rattle in dash. Phone buttons on the steering wheel have stopped working. Audio system is still working well. All other functions are working well. Still my keeper car. Show details

Great car... have done multiple interstate trips with 3 kids and works fine. We have long fuel range which is great for remote travel after hours. No issues in 3 years and good value services. Actually has a real spare tyre. Show details

After recently spending over $42K to purchase a Kia Sportage I was very bitterly disappointed to discover that a hardcopy version of the owners… Read more

manual was not supplied! How ridiculous to expect customers to use their electronic devices to access important information needed when familiarising yourself with a new car! For instance waiting at traffic lights and a warning light illuminates on the dash. You can't pick up your phone to determine what it means can you? I have incurred extra expense in having a hardcopy printed and bound for my own reference and had I known this fact prior to deciding between 2 differing cars I would have chosen the other vehicle and will probably not consider Kia for my next new car purchase.

I bought a Mazda CX-5B 10 months ago. For the most part I really love it. But there's one feature that's a deal killer. Knowing what I know now, I… Read more

wouldn't buy it again. The remote key is a piece of junk. I've had to press the buttons up to 15 times to get it to work. Lock and unlock. And if you don't lock it, someone can hop in, start it, and drive it away. I've tried new batteries. I've tried both keys it came with. It's downright dangerous. I also own a Mazda 6. Never had a problem. Until Mazda fixes this, stay away.

I have the 2023 Forester so I've had almost 3 years with it and done about 60,000 k.m.of uninterrupted motoring. The tyres are still pretty good with… Read more

another potential 10,000km.. Having good clearance and all wheel drive handles well on dirt roads and a bit of mud. I do drive a few kilometres on dirt weekly and the car does well. I love the unobstructed vision all round making this car very easy to stay safe. Brakes are great. A full size spare is with this car and I wouldn't want to be without it. The spare has no tyre pressure sensor and it might be nice if it did. I like the size and space for luggage. Aircon is great, seat heating something I never thought about but it's great. Auto lights, wipers and keyless ignition are very nice. Keyless open and locking is great and so is the ability to remove the key from the electronic part so you can take the key for a swim. Space is fairly comfortable for 5 adults. The car runs well on. 91 unleaded and is quite economical returning around 7.8 l per 100km on highway driving. I have no complaints about CVT transmissions. It is smooth and always in the right gear. The insurance for it has been very reasonable. My record is very good.

I have it serviced at a dealer's workshop who is much more fair priced than the new car dealership. Happy to avoid big dealership prices. Service intervals are reasonable. I don't have deep concerns or complaints but there are annoying things. 1. Eyesight fails to work when it rains and if you're driving at highway speed and a downpour happens it shuts off cruise control and it isn't smooth to rapidly be decelerating. I'd rather not have it at all. The windscreen has cameras in it I believe so a smashed screen would need careful attention. I've never lost a screen in my lifetime of driving so I don't worry much about it. Heads up display would have been far more useful and keeps driver focus where it should be - on the road. I really think that is much smarter than all the other junk. The car has an excellent turning circle. 2. Stop start technology is awful and it is shuddering on restart. A rubbish idea. 3. Cabin noise is a bit high. 4. I dislike adaptive cruise control, hate beeping out of lane warnings, telling me to watch the road when I am looking at all aspects not just straight ahead. 5. Auto breaking is not anywhere near smooth as my human touch. If it thinks you are not braking soon enough or getting too close to an object it will auto brake with a horrible shudder. Modern tech is just not great and if there was a one button way to turn most of it off I would. 6. The sound system is pretty terrible. I had an XV prior to this car and it had a much better sound. 7. It is not a soft roader. I think they could have done better, maybe via seating. You'll get a much better ride out of a Mazda CX5 but it won't do what the Forester does .

This is a gentle giant, Titanium TDi wagon. Drives well, economical, spacious and comfortable. Size is comparable to a Falcon. Luggage area greater… Read more

than Holden. Ford dealer serviced yearly since new. No concerns at 90,000 + KMs. Love the diesel engine, just purrs on the highway. Melbourne Western Suburbs to Adelaide City centre, 2 pax plus luggage, topped up at Horsham and refilled in Adelaide. Unfortunately, there is nothing out there to replace it, an SUV is not my scene. Not at all interested in electric cars or Chinese. Might have to be a Mazda 6 wagon.

Mitsubishi sold me a car with a faulty fuel gauge. Luckily found out only a few kms after turning off the M4 after midnight. since then have… Read more

repeatedly washed their hands of doing anything to rectify the situation by blaming the now 3 diabolical service centres who have either refused point blank to address the issue (Camden Valley) or blatantly lied straight to my face about doing the diagnostic work that is required (Castle Hill). Third Mitsubishi Ive bought. NEVER AGAIN. If you want any defects fixed understand Mitsubishi will take ZERO responsibility for them. STEER CLEAR!

It's the last of its kind, and if you care about your fuel bill, that's a good thing. The Patrol Warrior is a great out-of-the-box experience for… Read more

those looking for a fully built and engineered 4WD built to factory standards. With help from Premcar, these Nissan Patrols look, drive and sound better than the standard Patrol.

If you're lucky enough to have not bought one early, Nissan have even updated the interior to finally move the Patrol's insides out from the late 2010's. The new screen and instrument cluster make a world of a difference in day-to-day liveability.

It's a car for those who know they need the space, the capacity and the power. It's an awesome option if you plan to spend a lot of time away from the road and big cities. It also doubles as a far more affordable V8 powered alternatives to a Defender V8 or G63 AMG.

The trade-off is the fuel bill. It's massive. You're required to fill with premium to extract all the performance you pay for from the naturally aspirated 5.6L petrol V8 too. The rolling resistance from the all-terrain tyres and ancient auto gearbox increases your fuel consumption compared to some more modern rivals. And it doesn't help that this car is functionally a brick in the world of aerodynamics.

It's a reliable and easy to live with 4x4 for those who can afford to park and fuel. If you're short on European 4x4 SUV money, it's a logical choice if you're chasing V8 power and sounds. Otherwise, it's really a statement piece for those who don't use the Patrol to its full off-road potential.

Bought a new Honda HRV in late 2016. In 2021 during 50k service a transmission oil leak was confirmed by Honda dealer. Vehicle still in warranty at… Read more

this time.Action was to monitor. At next service the leak was again confirmed and leak was supposedly remedied by replacing transmission housing seal (2023) at a cost to me of $960 as the vehicle was now out of warranty. 16 months later (2025) there is still an oil leak this time the Honda dealer says that the leak is due to porosity of the transmission housing casting. From a literature search, it appears that the cracking evident in the photos is due to a defective casting process, a phenomenum know as "rats tails", this is not something which develops in time, it is a manufacturing defect caused by incorrect temperature control during the casting process. QAQC processes should prevent defective components like this one being used. Honda Australia have been contacted about supplying a replacement transmission and they have refused. A case has now been raised with consumer protection so we shall see how this progresses. Update - After Honda Australia was contacted by Consumer Protection they agreed that the fault was not due to wear and tear and agreed to pay for the repairs. I should not have needed to refer this case to Consumer Protection as logic and common sense should have prevailed!!

Overall I quite like the vehicle. I use it for work, and need to tow a trailer and carry some gear in the canopy.But there are some serious issues .… Read more

The rear springs are just too soft for any load carrying or towing, so need to be upgraded. The factory fit towbar sits incredibly low making use off road or towing a problem. Hand brake is useless, to the point of being dangerous. Really limited dealer network out the cities

Is there less than 1 star? I had a BMW 316i 2015 start falling apart as soon as its hit 75000kms. Everything went wrong from coolant, leaking oil and… Read more

now drivetrain. BMW refused to help although the car has been serviced by them until now. My friend had a Deawoo which is a better car than this BMW. Please avoid buying this so call luxury prestige car waste of money. No service and no quality. I refused to buy another BMW even if they sell it to me for $10000. Lots of stresses the day I got this lemon BMW. Less stress dont own a BMW

Roller Cover CSE: Toyota knew about the fault and still charged me to fix it Bought a 2023 HiLux Rogue for commercial use. The electric Roller Cover… Read more

started malfunctioning — exactly the fault described in Toyota Australia's own Customer Service Exercise (CSE) issued in July 2024, affecting 14,032 HiLux Rogues produced between May 2020 and November 2023. Here's what makes this worse: Toyota never contacted me about the CSE. Not by SMS, email, or mail — nothing. So when the cover failed, I had no idea it was a known manufacturer defect. I took it to Nunawading Toyota, paid $99, and they handed the car back in worse condition than it arrived — completely inoperable. I filmed it failing the moment I stepped outside the service centre. When I contacted Toyota's Customer Assistance Centre, they told me in writing there was "no outstanding recall" on my vehicle. That directly contradicts their own press release. The Roller Cover motor can overheat and continue running, draining your battery and potentially leaving you stranded. Toyota calls this "may cause overheating." I call it a safety issue they buried in corporate language. Vehicle unusable for over a month. Real commercial losses. Now at VCAT (Case C2236/2026). If you own a HiLux Rogue, check your VIN against the CSE range: https://pressroom.toyota.com.au/PressRelease?pr-code=4d013a7a-50d5-408e-80ad-ebb0efe01155 Don't wait for Toyota to contact you. They won't.

Excellent engine, best cvt of the lot, comfortable for long journeys. Excellent value. Show details

Reliable mid size SUV, have bought it second hand and sold after 150K KM, didn't face any major issues, despite I missed few services, there was oil seepage but not sure if it was common issue with others, overall its a safer SUV to ride with family

Just purchased 2026 sorento S. My main grip is NO USB ports in 2nd or 3rd row, there is a 12 volt station there. How out dated is this. I will have… Read more

my grsndkids in the car at times and will have to purchase something so they can charge phones. To people with kids this could be a Deal breaker. Kia get your act together and port these ports in. For $60,000 i would expect them. Hope the car goes ok.

Don't believe the knockers – The 125e without a doubt is cheap reliable and fun to ride. At age 64 and living on 20 acres I needed something other than an ag bike which are over… Read more

rated and over priced in my opinion to move sheep around from paddock to paddock.The bike is also ridden to my nearest regional town 300km round trip on a semi regular basis half of that trip is on dirt and goat tracks.The only mods I have done to the bike are change front sprocket from 15 to 16 tooth,this allows the bike to sit on 90ks with top speed 100ks and allows the engine to enjoy being revved out through the gears rather than peaking way to early with the standard front sprocket.I also put on a hybrid set of knobbie tyres as I go through a bit of sandy country at times,and also fitted a loobmans chain oiler as well as running the hotter spark plug recommended by Honda for prolonged high speed riding.Last but not least I fitted a Fumoto quick release oil valve which replaces the sump plug making oil changes a 5 minute job,money well spent,given that I change the oil every 1,000 kilometres. The bike has behaved flawlessly, runs on the smell of an oily rag,and has a good sized tank that gives up to 450ks of riding depending on conditions.Whether you want a cheap commuter or just a bike to have a bit of fun on without breaking the bank the 125e won't disappoint.At the end of the day,you get what you pay for....if your after speed and adrenalin rush...stay away from this bike. Cheers and safe riding to you all.

For the money, it's a great car – I bought a demo model in 2018. 5 years later with 50,000 km on the odo, I haven't had any issues at all. For the price, the features it has, and its… Read more

reliability, you really can't go past it. A couple of things to note: - have the tyre pressure up to 38 instead of the recommended 36 - it helped the drive quite a bit (a tyre place put me onto this). - use the B (brake) on the CVT auto to help slow down the car so you don't chew through the front brake pads (a tip from a dealer).