buying a cheapy run around

[WaxLyrical]

thanks for the suggestions, i had a very quick look so far, seems like they just a little out of my range for something decent

The cheaper you go the more the repairs. Look for something that is cheap as chips to repair otherwise is going to hurt the pocket. Just make sure its a common brand with easily available parts and spares. So no Chevs, Renault, Peugeot etc.
Nissan Micra, Almera even Datsun Go.

 

[Steamy Tom]

The cheaper you go the more the repairs. Look for something that is cheap as chips to repair otherwise is going to hurt the pocket. Just make sure its a common brand with easily available parts and spares. So no Chevs, Renault, Peugeot etc.
Nissan Micra, Almera even Datsun Go.

yeah 100%, thats why even though i would like to go as cheap as possible i extended my budget a bit to not just end up with a complete problem

 

[Steamy Tom]

Starts as cheap, until it breaks and then it's no longer a cheap run around but a big door stop.

i hear you, but i also cant afford to buy something not as cheap as he has no income and i already have all my own commitments etc and family, i will already have to cover some things for now like licensing, servicing, insurance etc

 

[WaxLyrical]

yeah 100%, thats why even though i would like to go as cheap as possible i extended my budget a bit to not just end up with a complete problem

Something like this - even if complete engine failure - not a train smash.

Mazda Etude 1.6i for sale in Randburg - ID: 25961434

Used 2000 Mazda Etude 1.6i For Sale - R 16 900 - ID: 25961434

www.autotrader.co.za

 

[Steamy Tom]

Something like this - even if complete engine failure - not a train smash.

Mazda Etude 1.6i for sale in Randburg - ID: 25961434

Used 2000 Mazda Etude 1.6i For Sale - R 16 900 - ID: 25961434

www.autotrader.co.za

looks pretty rough but yeah i get the idea, buying from a dealer though on such a cheapy their fee's will just be mental

 

[Lupus]

i hear you, but i also cant afford to buy something not as cheap as he has no income and i already have all my own commitments etc and family, i will already have to cover some things for now like licensing, servicing, insurance etc

I know this is the problem, is there no way to save a little more? Cause the jump to 50k can start getting a little better cars.

 

[Lupus]

Something like this - even if complete engine failure - not a train smash.

Mazda Etude 1.6i for sale in Randburg - ID: 25961434

Used 2000 Mazda Etude 1.6i For Sale - R 16 900 - ID: 25961434

www.autotrader.co.za

Those were horrible cars, my dad had one from brand new in 1998 and it was at the Mazda dealership a lot. Though personally I liked driving it, but I was 16.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Stay away from any old VW or Toyota, they will get stolen.
Ford, eish if you really don't like them.
Any small petrol carb car will be cheap to maintain and fix, unless its some funny French or other car with expensive parts.
Maybe an Opel, most hate those things, so you should get them cheap

 

[WaxLyrical]

Those were horrible cars, my dad had one from brand new in 1998 and it was at the Mazda dealership a lot. Though personally I liked driving it, but I was 16.

Anything for the required budget will be horrible in varying degrees. Best to stick with the devil you know.

 

[neoprema]

Nissan Almera: reliable, not expensive and spacious. Con is people will think you're there to pick them up.
Hyundai Accent : Very reliable, just watch out for rust, misuse etc
VW: Polo is solid but will be stolen by next week.
Kia Rio : Also very reliable, not sure if they're too new in the market for your price range tho.
Renault Clio/Megane: I wont go into detail but the ones i've had were reliable. I think its very dependent on who services them though. People who claim you wont find parts for them are clearly still stuck in 1995.
Toyota Corolla: Also very reliable, lasts forever. Might also be a bit on the theft list though.
Ford Figo/Other: Generally reliable and should not be too expensive to fix. Again, its up to perception. i know people with Figo's with 180k on the clock and they've never had so much as a wrong idle. I know others who've had problems. Could be similar to Renault where it depends who fixed/serviced it....

 

[Lupus]

Anything for the required budget will be horrible in varying degrees. Best to stick with the devil you know.

Yeah it will, I was looking for my niece who will be 18 in 2 years time and wow. When I was 18 way back R5k could get you an okay car, now 50k would get me a car of equivalent.

 

[WaxLyrical]

looks pretty rough but yeah i get the idea, buying from a dealer though on such a cheapy their fee's will just be mental

Not this one specifically but can't go wrong with Mazda/Ford even if things do go wrong.

 

[Steamy Tom]

I know this is the problem, is there no way to save a little more? Cause the jump to 50k can start getting a little better cars.

technically yes i could find a way to stretch it i guess, but there are so many other expenses etc going on I really dont want to go down that route

 

[UrBaN963]

@Steamy Tom - someone either on here or Carb was selling an old Fiesta I think it was for about R30k. I'll have a look but it was a good deal on a decent runaround.

 

[Steamy Tom]

@Steamy Tom - someone either on here or Carb was selling an old Fiesta I think it was for about R30k. I'll have a look but it was a good deal on a decent runaround.

will appreciate it thanks

edit: thanks i found it, but if it is the one here its R60k

 

[UrBaN963]

will appreciate it thanks

Don’t find it on here, could be on carb which is currently down for maintenance. Will update.

Edit: not the black one for R60k, there was another one.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

all have fairly high km, between 160k and 220k

As long as you understand that they are past the warranty periods and any repairs could be extremely costly and a definite. See what services those vehicles need at those mileages. Could be coming up to some serious money to be spent on a service.

 

[Matt91]

Pease listen when others tell you to avoid FIAT.
I made that mistake twice!

 

[Steamy Tom]

As long as you understand that they are past the warranty periods and any repairs could be extremely costly and a definite. See what services those vehicles need at those mileages. Could be coming up to some serious money to be spent on a service.

yeah I 100% understand

 

[Steamy Tom]

Pease listen when others tell you to avoid FIAT.
I made that mistake twice!

what issues did you have?