Hi Nairalanders, currently planning on getting my first preferably foreign used and I'm thinking of an SUV because our roads. My budget is 3m - 3.5m.

Amongst the options I'm considering is Hyundai ix35 (don't know if it's even 1st car worthy) but looking though sites like jiji, can't seem to find foreign used.

Thanks in advance.

Get a 2006 highlander. You will thank me later.

Techsupport:
Get a 2006 highlander. You will thank me later.

Thanks. I feel highlander is kinda too big for my liking.

Hmm

maekhel:
Hi Nairalanders, currently planning on getting my first preferably foreign used and I'm thinking of an SUV because our roads. My budget is 3m - 3.5m.

Amongst the options I'm considering is Hyundai ix35 (don't know if it's even 1st car worthy) but looking though sites like jiji, can't seem to find foreign used.

Thanks in advance.

You can't just jump into any one offered to you... WhatsApp me on the number in my signature...

maekhel:
Hi Nairalanders, currently planning on getting my first preferably foreign used and I'm thinking of an SUV because our roads. My budget is 3m - 3.5m.

Amongst the options I'm considering is Hyundai ix35 (don't know if it's even 1st car worthy) but looking though sites like jiji, can't seem to find foreign used.

Thanks in advance.

I have an 06/07 rav4. Toks. Accident free. Low mileage. Close to your budget. You can contact me on my signature or check the car out on this link.
https://www.nairaland.com/6853902/2007-tokunbo-toyota-rav4-v6

maekhel:
Hi Nairalanders, currently planning on getting my first preferably foreign used and I'm thinking of an SUV because our roads. My budget is 3m - 3.5m.

Amongst the options I'm considering is Hyundai ix35 (don't know if it's even 1st car worthy) but looking though sites like jiji, can't seem to find foreign used.

Thanks in advance.

What not go for Acura SUV or hyundia Santa Fe?

Dozieson:

What not go for Acura SUV or hyundia Santa Fe?

I'm also considering Acura MDX but I read somewhere on Nairaland that it's expensive to maintain.

I haven't really checked out Santa Fe, is it a better option?

Thanks.

maekhel:

I'm also considering Acura MDX but I read somewhere on Nairaland that it's expensive to maintain.

I haven't really checked out Santa Fe, is it a better option?

Thanks.

The mdx has more maintenance items than the rx350 of the same year.

However, it is cheaper to buy. So what you save in purchase you out towards maintenance. But it is super reliable though.

maekhel:

I'm also considering Acura MDX but I read somewhere on Nairaland that it's expensive to maintain.

I haven't really checked out Santa Fe, is it a better option?

Thanks.

9ice have given you a true picture of acura mdx.

Hyundai Santa Fe is also a very reliable car. A colleague of mine has been it for many years . But you have to maintain it with the right engine oil to avoid engine issues. Hyundai engines are very expensive

maekhel:

I'm also considering Acura MDX but I read somewhere on Nairaland that it's expensive to maintain.

I haven't really checked out Santa Fe, is it a better option?

Thanks.

Based on your facyors:

Hyundai Ticson or KIA Sportage with the 2.0l i4
2007 - 2011 Honda CRV

maekhel:

I'm also considering Acura MDX but I read somewhere on Nairaland that it's expensive to maintain.

I haven't really checked out Santa Fe, is it a better option?

Thanks.

I do have a nice toks MDX technology for sale should in case you settle for that. Acura MDX entertainment package has more maintenance cost compared to technology especially the shocks

Techsupport:
Get a 2006 highlander. You will thank me later.

highlander trend has reduced.

fineboynl:
highlander trend has reduced.

I had no idea we were talking about trend. I am talking about reliability

Op for a first time suv owner, you need something very reliable and easy to maintain.
You can never go wrong with highlander 06/07 (i4 or v6) 0r 2007 to 2011 honda crv or Toyota rav4 preferably from 09 to 2011 (i4).
You will thank me later in u go for any of those options(buy a grade 1 toks with verified history check, buy a diagnostic tool and get a very competent automobile engineer/mechanic).