Planning to get a used SUV with the budget of RM60k - RM75k. Right now in use market there are many choices, so need some suggestions from you all.

Anyone have advise for 3rd party warranty for used car?

Forget about X-Trail, it's plagued with gearbox problem. original reverse screen is tiny(like 4-5 inches only). 2.0L version underpower, 2.5L version roadtax expensive. RM800/year. interior starting to show its age.

Mitsubishi Outlander - 2.0L version a bit underpower, no electronic handbrake, no sunroof. 2.4L roadtax RM800+/year. comfortable for highway drive. interior starting to show its age.

Volkswagon Tiguan - 1.4L turbo underpower, 2.0L turbo decent power and cheaper roadtax. expensive parts and plastic/rubber parts less durable(like lots of European cars) Google known problem for Tiguan, list is quite long.

all resale value low.

Harrier xu60, 2.0 turbo.

Don't care about 5 seater or 7 seater?

Then Mazda CX-5 2.0 KF. Reliable engine + gb combo

This post has been edited by amscouzach57: Feb 28 2026, 07:09 PM

Crv

If maintainence is a concern, then it automatically rules out the Tiguan

Good choice. Never thought about it before.

Toyota harrier and mazda cx 5

Is it worth to get a 8yrs harrier?

For me yes, toyota reliability and durability proven, plenty of spare parts 😻

new alza...

in law harrier gb problem... 20k+ repair... dunno if common to others...

That's a lot, may be its not a common issues, out of 10 units at least 1 got problem

He got chop izzit? Or buy new complete gearbox?
Toyota plenty of used Japanese gearbox, Halfcut from Japan just few k replacement, even sent to overhaul fix also just few k only.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Mar 2 2026, 10:50 AM

If i got money i will get Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe with the 2.2 Turbo Diesel engine. One of the most reliable SUV ride in market. A lot of people dont believe you can ask those which fix both Toyota & Kia/Hyundai. The turbo diesel engine if taken care really last long and not much issue.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Mar 2 2026, 11:01 AM

toyota service i think... i not interested so didn't ask much...

If go official Toyota (or any big brands) service center, confirm lan they will quote only new gearbox. Official SC wont be helping owner to fix or repair gearbox at lower cost as they want less issue, easy money & short time frame. If no more warranty plenty of options outside.

This post has been edited by littlefire: Mar 2 2026, 06:01 PM

how often (monthly km) u gonna drive it?
may see nissan kick, hrv & p2 traz (new)

Will be my daily drive.
Will travel to JB once a month.
Budget boss. That is why I only looking for used. Not new ride.

Tiguan will drive best, but also most expensive to maintain. It should be in the same range as CRV and CX-5, give and take a year, where both are better choice than Tiguan. I would take a CX-5 with a 70k+ budget.

The rest of the choices in the poll are junks, especially the last generation ones that you are looking at.

Many people will advise the good old Toyota. Yes very reliable, plenty of spare part. But with your budget every journey is a smell of old leather, looking at faded black plastic, ugly dashboad, old tech, small screen, and no AEB. I don't understand why anyone would want to 'enjoy' ride a like that.

Go for the CX-5, you will be happier every time you sit inside the car.