as mentioned engines are hit and miss, pistonheads paints a bad picture though
go for as late model car as you can afford, remember any factory warranty is worthless
also parts availability can be a problem, some guy on PH has been after a new rear screen for months!
they do rule though, if i can get a good price on my chimaera i'm probably gonna look at getting one.. or a Tamora(same car - no roof

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