Which SUV to buy

QUFac
By QUFac

Hello,

I am thinking about Honda Pilot vs Toyota Prado

Atleast from a first glance, looks like the pilot is larger than the prado and am looking to drive a big SUV. Cannot afford land cruiser.

Can anyone suggest whether Pilot is reliable, sales and service quality, cost of maintenance, availability of service centers in Doha, resale value etc.

Any alternatives.?? Thought about ford explorer?

Thanks

By memo_planner• 5 Sep 2015 16:48
memo_planner

check Mazda CX9, Really it different experience and value of money comparing with the options and quality ...... you may check their showroom in Alnasr Street and will be inspired.

By britexpat• 5 Sep 2015 12:51
britexpat

This post is similar to many earlier posts and follows the same theme.

You ask for comparison of two vehicles. You are given responses. then you veer off at a tangent.

As i said before. For most car buying is subjective.

First get a clear idea of the budget you're working with.

Then identify the type of vehicle you want.

Then narrow down to two , three vehicles

Browse QL classifieds to get a fair idea of price

Search on internet for car evaluations and comparison

Then narrow down to one and buy

Good Luck!

By QUFac• 5 Sep 2015 09:22
QUFac

How is Subaru forester here in Doha. What about the ease and cost of service, maintenance reliability in Doha, Qatar. Do they have the same safety standards as the ones sold in North America? I seem to find no information about that.

By britexpat• 4 Sep 2015 20:29
britexpat

I don't know why you should be scared . Just drive using your eyes and ears and nothing will happen.

SUVs can be cumbersome and uncomfortable

By QUFac• 4 Sep 2015 20:18
QUFac

Thank you. Prado seems a bit more expensive than the others in a similar category. Right now I have a small sedan and people scare me with their huge SUVs. Therefore was thinking of upgrading to something bigger.

By acchabaccha• 4 Sep 2015 15:58
acchabaccha

Toyota Prado has my full support.

By RecruiterRavi• 4 Sep 2015 15:06
RecruiterRavi

TOYOTA PRADO - Anyday!!

By Sense Mine• 4 Sep 2015 14:50
Sense Mine

KIA Picanto...consider it.

By britexpat• 4 Sep 2015 14:36
britexpat

having said all that. Car choices are subjective. You should go for what you like and want to drive -

By britexpat• 4 Sep 2015 14:33
britexpat

Are you buying brand new ?

The Prado is the SUV of choice after the landcruiser. It holds its value, is dependable and easy to repair.

The Pilot offers good value. its bigger , can have three rows of seats but has a truck like chassis - Interior is a bit dated and plasticky

Ford explorer offers good value for money, but not very popular in Qatar. Reasonable resale value.

A cheaper option is the Hyndai Santa fe, which is good quality and better ride.

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