just an update all...
I ended up buying a 2010 Kia Sorento 2.2D from a local dealer in Wynberg. Bought it beginning of December 2018.
After my trade in, taking a 2 year mechanical warranty on the car, I'm happy with the premiums.
Car goes very well. Took me a while to get used to driving a large SUV (after driving hatch backs all my life) but loving every minute of it.
I actually went to Sun City for new years (loved it there, but never driving that distance again!)
The 2.2l diesel engine is very smooth. I think an automatic would have been better, but only manual available in my price range. 160k km when I got it. added 6k already.
I do have one gripe, there are signs of rust forming above the windscreen. I would like to catch it early to avoid further spread and damage.
Anyone have good contacts in Cape Town area?