Don't buy, CVT gearbox of Harrier recond is very fragile, high number of recond Harrier has CVT konk issue.

About RM7-10k to get it repaired, if that is acceptable to you within 3 years you buy the car, then it's ok.

Why not a brand new CX-5 with warranty and free service? The local spec Harrier 2.0T launched by UMW made the recond Harrier look like a con. It's not worth it in my opinion, lacking a lot of spec, turbo engine & no warranty.

However it's your hard earned money. If that's what makes you happy, just go ahead. Forummer usually will give all kind of opinion.

Harrier anytime over CX5

The harrier 2.0T is very nice, but for the same amount of money I won't buy the recon harrier non turbo over the CX-5. The CX-5 engine and transmission is more advanced than N/A harrier.

Looks are subjective. I love the CX-5

The feeling of taking delivery of a new car with all the plastic wrapper still intact & new car smell. It's priceless!

Not to mention full 5 year warranty and service from Bermaz! This is a proper premium ownership experience.

Question is are you driving or are you seated behind? CX-5 isn't uncomfortable in the rear. Just less space when compared to the Harrier. Then you have to ask yourself how often % you have passengers? And is it really *bad* or just *not as good*?

Brand new car is better because you have the warranty. Plus it's new. For the same price, both 2.0L, both same segment, 1 new and 1 recon and a few years old, I'd pick the new car.

Go for CX-5 2019. Better design

It's a Toyota bruh. But recon don't have new car smell... lol. And no warranty. Wear and tear items like absorbers, bushings, you're on your own.

This price? Better get Fortuner brand new, peace of mind.

recon now come with basic parts warranty and also optional Full warranty which can buy now
not expensive though
still cheaper than u send your car back to service center.
my first service recon nx200t just rm380 , perhap new myvi when send back to SC more expensive than mine. 
imagine if send back to lexus ?

recon car normaly dealer will buy basic coverage parts warranty either 1 year or more  depends on dealer , the coverage parts are steering rack , engine and gearbox .
if u need to upgrade to pro warranty then u need to let the warranty company know before the car delivery to u.
the price is subject to car model.
lexus around rm3000 per year for pro warranty
if basic warranty round rm1500 per year

harrier still a reliable car . car like wish , estima and 8 seater mpv maybe have to caution the condition because it may use for ferry workers and used as taxi in japan
no one brand car is 100% problem free.
u can visit to sc , mazda , toyota , honda, VW, Merz .
still got some new car have manfacturer defects .

Suggest u go test drive both to find out further on ‘comfort level’ difference. Different chassis frame already a clear indicator, not to mention ground clearance and body roll. If comfort is your priority, avoid ladder frame chassis vehicle. Lol.

harrier if you don't rev high rpm or keep using the sport button the gearbox is fine. if you like sporty drive and like to push the engine then get something else.

our workshop changed so many gearbox for this model already

we sell import recon and used cars. our panel workshop done many of this already. 2 of our customers kena. that's out of around 6 units or so. if you drive like normal ok la. if you like to speed then look elsewhere. the sport mode makes it rev high easily, which is really bad for the cvt

Risk vs Reliable

Choose yourself. Once a recond car is sold to a person
They do not care about anything happen to it. Warranty? 1 year of full crap excuses

If you want a ease of mind and warranty. Better stick with new

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my relative act smart even though most of us try to persuade him and he eventually bought a audi tt.

He is that kind of person who do not really listen to people opinions until he experience it. He fork out more than 50k of repairs in cash within 3 years only

Audi already discontinue the vehicle . Probably too many problems

Cx5 over harrier IMO harrier na very underpower

Which spec did you opt for?