What do you think about the SsangYong Rodius?

Is the SsangYong Rodius 2.6 diesel a reliable car and roughly how much would I pay for a 2005 model?

Nuala Murtagh (Dublin)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Nuala,

Mostly yes, they're fine. The engines and gearboxes are essentially old Mercedes-Benz items and they're pretty long lived and can rack up mega mileages. What you've got to watch for are cabin trim (which is spectacularly fragile and can often come off in your hands) and electrical gremlins. Essentially, if it's on a Rodius and its got a wire in it, it can go wrong, so check carefully to make sure that everything electric is working and budget for running repairs in the future. Expect to pay around €3,500 to €4,000 for a 2005 version, but they're pretty thin on the ground.

Hope that helps

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe