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I am planning to buy a 7 seater SUV. Audi Q7, Dodge Journey, Toyota HighLander, Toyota Prado, Ford Territory. These are my choices. I have a budget upto $33000. Year I will be looking at would be from 2007. Which one of the above would be the most reliable and low maintenance car. I am not too worried about fuel consumption. I like Audi Q7 but heard the maintenance, service and spare part costs are very high. Which car would be the best choice for me?
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Ajith

Hi there,
My picks would be Toyota Highlander, Prado, and Territory, even from 2007 we have not had many complaints regarding these models.
I think older versions of the Q7 and Journey might be starting to get a bit expensive to maintain/ repair.

Hi
Thanks for your suggestion. What is your opinion about the 2013-16 Nissan X-trial 7 seater.
Thanks
Ajith

Hi there,
These are great vehicles, also not one people complain about. As with a lot of transmissions these days, the CVT transmission is something you will either love or hate. But you will need to drive one and see.