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Hi, I'm looking at buying 2013 toyota Estima X hybrid 50 000km $24 200. Are you aware of any issues or problems with this vehicle? Is it safe to drive on windy roads? Thank you.

Hi there,
Toyota hybrids are one of the best around and not prone to many issues. The Estima is a Japanese import and so there is really not a lot of information available. There are plenty Estimas in NZ and a lot used as campers and I've not heard of any falling over in the wind.

Thanks, I meant corners rather than wind. Is a Mazda MPV comparable? I have to drop price to $10-15000. Thank you.

Ah I see, yes they would seem pretty stably around corners. The MPV seems a smaller vehicle potentially closer to a station wagon where the Estima is closer in size to a van. But Mazda also make pretty good vehicles and are not really prone to many issues.