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Hi all, Thank you for valuable thoughts. I found a noah x van. Something like bellow. This exactly fits with my requitements. Is this model worth buying. As you all told this model is rare. Can i use spare parts of commonly available kr42 or cr 42 models for this model too. is there something that i should be aware of before buying

Yes thank you. Understood Well explained, This was one of my concerns. Alomost all the NOAHs i have seen, got lap belts. so the idea is if i am going for a NOAH KR42 it would be safer to find a one with four doors. And one more thing. If by any chance if found a actual NOAH the passenger model, how can i identify it. I did some googling and found the exteriar of the NOAH passenger model is different,.

Thank you very much. What is the difference of flat roof and high roof models of NOAH? My understanding so far is that the GL, DX and NOAH models are all same except for their options. Same comfortability if NOAH seat set is installed. Am i correct here. Understood. I prefer 5 doors model. found some five door models in online vehicle selling sites. But i found some AL forums stating the NOAH coversion is done best for 4 door model. Further they stated the AC system can not be properly installed if the right side rear door is available. Noted. Is this the one you said I thinks the info you gave me clarified most of my doubts on the topic. thank you very much again

Thank you very much. Does the rear seats support child car seats. And one more thing. I want to buy a petrol vehicle thus KR 42. I have gone through some AL posts and found that NOAH are not commonly available in Sri Lanka and only ones are KR 42s (GL or DX) converted to NOAH. And AL forums suggest some conversions are not done properly. So i am bit confused now. If I buy a KR42 converted to NOAH, what are the things i should be looking.

Thank you . Really helpful. Btw, i was thinking of kr42 noah over freed(my last selection based on our previous conversation was freed). Say 2007/2012 model. Found many info in previous al discussions. But couldnt find any on ground clearance . Google does not give an accurate value either . Can anyone pls tell me about ground clearance of kr42. Sometimes i have to travel on bumpy and broken roads where ground clearance become a great deal. And i have to transport වී මලු and such cargo all the time. (Not for business purposes but for pursonal usage.) And does anyone know about child car sear compatibility of noah kr42. I am now seriously thinking about noah kr42 over freed. Guys. Help me out Very good point sir. This i was thinking a lot and every second hand vehicle seeker will glad to read this. And the last sentence 100%agreed

Hi guys. I am still searching for a freed but most are not in good condition . Meanwhile i wanted to know about toyota townace GL 2012-13 model. Is it a commercial vehicle same as nv 200 that we have discussed in this thread earlier ? I mean isnt it designed for passenger transportation . Is it a good choice for me. 2014yom ones are available in 6-7millions

Thank you. I am thinking of doing the same.but i have no experience with them. . And I am actually not that good at vehicle related stuff. Do they just give the report. Or do they advicing us on the condition of the vehicle verbally . If the report is some technical documents which only contain condition of the vehicle i may not be able to come to a conclusion .

Thank you. Almost all the freed cars available have completed 130,000 kms. Thus i think i should expect repairs as well. What would be the most costly repair that i have to face. Say if i replace hybrid battery . how much would it cost. do you have any idea. Thank you for the support

yes. This is a good idea. Yes. Although i personaly do not like hybrids at all, it seems this is the only option left for me. Six seater is also acceptable for me. Ground clearance would be a problem. But can manage. I had no idea of freed when i am starting this thread ,but seems it is a good alternative option. Thank you and if you have any guidence on this , please let me know.

True. I was thinking Montero Sport . but rear seats are not good enough for long distance travelling. I wanted a van type . Further those are diesel and that is a prblem when it comes to the present situation in the country.

Thank you for the suggestion. I have searched but seems this model is not that popular and available for purchasing in sri lanka

This is the exact help i needed. To know the truth. It seems there is not much of a choice for me. What if I increase my budget. Say around 10 millions. I was looking for xpander too. Saw adds with 20000 km / 2019 for 13 million. But it is a difficult choice for me. Spending that much for a vehicle in this climate is not something i am willing to do.

Hi, I am thinking of buying a family vehicle. My requitement are 1. Seven seater 2. Budget below 7.5mil(in todays market ) 3. Interior space 4. Safety 5. Lesser maintenance 6. Petrol vehicle I am thinking of nissan nv200 or toyota avanza. Can you guys let me know the pros and cons of these two and Please any other suggestions too.

This is true. but my kids are travelling in the rear seats

MS 2012? . What is the mileage now?\ bdw, one of my car sale friend told me that majority of MSs are imported by permit holders back in 2011 / 12 and no grades were available. Almost all MS are same and no grades . Is that true

Yes it is a real requirement.

yes. I am seeking for a comfortable vehicle with seven seaters. And I am not comfortable with older models either. i am running out of options here.

True haha. very true

Thank you. I actually read this. My real requirement is to shift to a seven seater after selling my currently owned 5 seater CRV. What would be my choices?

Hi All, I am thinking of buying a seven seater SUV for a budget under 1.3 million. I will use this vehicle only for 3 or 4 yrs max . So i am worrying about the aftersales value. . I am buying this as a family vehicle and expect less repair/ maintenance. Fuel consumptions would not be a concern and i don't expect this to be fuel efficient. I will run at least 600 km per week. I can buy brand-new DFSK Glory 580 with YOM of 2021 for 10 million whereas the cost of Montero sport of YOM 2012 with at least 150k millage around 13 million +. What should be my choice. Thank you all for the support

Clear. Thank you very much.

Dear iRage, do i need to worry about this rear diff thing if i am buying a 4WD one?

Dear kush, Thank you. So what i understood is something like this. Correct me if i am wrong pls. There are three 4th gen crvs commonly available in SL. 1. With 4WD badge - Agent imported CRV. 2.0L 5 speed torque converter auto 2. With AWD badge - JDM 2.4 L with 5 speed torque converter auto 3. With FWD badge - JDM 2.0L with CVT I think my beat option would be the first one (with 4WD badge) as it is agent imported for permit holders (if it is with good maintenance history) as iRage told

Dear IRage, Thank you for the descriptive comment. I was thinking of importing 2018 chr g-t. Well I am not that concerned about newer safety features and gadgets that chr offers. And the funcky look made me bit worried too. My other concern is resell value as i am planning of selling it within 2 - 3 years. True the market chages rapidly . But what will be my best option among these two when it comes to reselling? One further question. Most 4th gen crvs available in SL, i have seen '4wd' badge on the back right side. Is this AWD?. How to identify FWD option.