Budget Car Recommendations

Gtx Gaming said:
I found 1.4 polo pretty heavy or the inlaws vivo was pretty heavy, motor has to work like clockwork to keep at 120km/h, i was doing like 9/10L for 100km
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That's not right ? Maybe some other members can give some input.
 
I doubt you can spend more than R10k a year on your current car for maintenance. Just keep it. Especially on a budget.
 
Get quotes to find out what major mechanical 'wear & tear' items need urgent attention and/or replacement parts - engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension are the usual ones to investigate - or any electrical issues that may need sorting out - like spark plugs, leads & coil packs.

Look at the costs involved in sorting out all the problems identified - if it's less than R 25,000 in total, rather take out a personal loan (or use your credit card's budget facility, if you have one) and get all of these issues rectified.

Then you will have a mechanically perfect car for another 200,000 kms, for a quarter of the cost of buying a replacement car.

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rietrot said:
I doubt you can spend more than R10k a year on your current car for maintenance. Just keep it. Especially on a budget.
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It's not just about the money - the dude said he's broken down three times recently.

Who would put up with that annoyance to save a few Rands?
 
vigras rojara said:
It's not just about the money - the dude said he's broken down three times recently.

Who would put up with that annoyance to save a few Rands?
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It is a question about money. Fixing the old car vs. New budget car.

With his budget anything would most likely also have some problems.

It depends on what is actually wrong and what a propper fix would cost. If it broke 3 times I would recommend a better mechanic.
 
rietrot said:
It is a question about money. Fixing the old car vs. New budget car.

With his budget anything would most likely also have some problems.

It depends on what is actually wrong and what a propper fix would cost. If it broke 3 times I would recommend a better mechanic.
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Rietrot is actually making a good point here, an i10 is a simple car, if it break it must be fixed and stay fixed, being close to 200k kms shouldn't be a factor, unless the car was not properly maintained and it's starting to fall apart.

The R110k car is also going to have problems of it's own, I would only consider it if the current car is really a lost cause.
 
What you guys are saying does make sense. There's a Bosch service centre near work, will look at getting a full report from them
 
TheChamp said:
Rietrot is actually making a good point here, an i10 is a simple car, if it break it must be fixed and stay fixed, being close to 200k kms shouldn't be a factor, unless the car was not properly maintained and it's starting to fall apart.

The R110k car is also going to have problems of it's own, I would only consider it if the current car is really a lost cause.
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Fair enough, I didn't really take the implications of the replacement budget into account.
 
I would say, if the car is costing you more monthly than the cost of a replacement, then go for it, otherwise I would save as much deposit as I could, coupled with the trade in of your car or sell it privately and get something a bit more upmarket than a budget hyundai...

But if you are looking for a cheap small car I like the Up!

https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/volkswagen/up!/1.0-l/26264513?vf=1&db=0&s360=0&so=0&pl=0

I would also look at a fiesta any day over an i20:

https://www.autotrader.co.za/car-for-sale/ford/fiesta/ambiente/26297185?vf=1&db=0&s360=0&so=0&pl=0
 
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Gtx Gaming said:
Dont buy ford, take it from ex ford owner :p
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We are looking at second hand budget cars here, which have undoubtedly been driven by youngsters learning to drive, or people who have not taken the best care of them. Literally anything that gets bought second hand in this price bracket could be a problem car...
 
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