If the teams in the Rugby Championship were used vehicles and you owned one, could you sell it to a pal and sleep at night? Here’s what the advice might look like if the buyer took it for a pre-sale check up.
Which car? How’s the reliability? What’s the price? Let’s take a look.
The All Blacks – 2016 all-wheel-drive Toyota 4Runner
A powerful, fully capable SUV. This pocket monster has less than 6,000 klicks on the clock. Its super smooth engine needs only a little fine tuning now and then. You can take this one anywhere and be assured of its performance. Comes highly recommended.
The Pumas – 2015 Mazda CX-5
This little thing is surprisingly sporty at the lights. The car corners well but can tend towards being short of a bit of oomph on the grades. Could use some body work, but a good buy in Perth.
The Springboks – 2012 Holden Spark
Sadly, despite being only four years into its life, it keeps running out of gas and stalling all the time. Rusty wheel arches. Stodgy acceleration. That’s only part of the problem. May needs spare parts if you choose to buy one in Christchurch.
The Wallabies – 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero
Recent detailing has improved its looks, but the flaws below the surface remain. A switch to a higher octane has amped up the performance but reliability is still an issue. NRMA Roadside Assist strongly recommended in Western Australia.
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