Car for my daughter (new driver)

[tRoN]

So I’m deciding to get a car for my daughter who just got her licence.
Needs to be auto.
New or demo

My options

1. Mazda 2
2. Toyota Yaris
3. Honda Jazz
4. Nissan Micra

So which has a good spec and maintenance plan/service plan for its value.

Hit me

 

[Datura]

 

[Sayf777]

Mazda or Yaris imo.

 

[A3@MBB]

Honda Jazz 1.5 Sport.
They had great deals on new/demo units not so long ago

 

[FiestaST]

Definitely the Mazda 2, the 1.5 gasoline (auto in this case), spec level Dynamic & above, not Active.

Don't buy new, save yourself a stack of cash & get a minter low mileage one from 2018 or 2019, it's very very similar to the 2020 update.

Then go to your Mazda dealer & pay the (I think it's around R3500) for the retrofit for Apple CarPlay & Android Auto if it doesn't have it already.

You will have piece of mind with a very solid motorcar + she will be a happy camper.

 

[karnuffel]

Not sure if you get the VW UP! in auto in SA, but I love my little car!

 

[FiestaST]

Not sure if you get the VW UP! in auto in SA, but I love my little car!

Sadly the Up! has just been pulled from SA. I'm a fan of it as well. I felt VW SA should have done a better job marketing it here.

There was never a 2 pedal option offered in SA.

 

[Superman-7]

Sadly the Up! has just been pulled from SA. I'm a fan of it as well. I felt VW SA should have done a better job marketing it here.

There was never a 2 pedal option offered in SA.

Really? Not enough sales? Always wanted one.

 

[FiestaST]

Really? Not enough sales? Always wanted one.

Sadly true my man

Wrt exact reason I would say a combination of lowish sales + cannibalization by the Vivo + crappy marketing.

Farewell, Up! Volkswagen SA has stopped bringing in its small hatch...

Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed it is no longer bringing in the Up small hatch, although stock of certain derivatives is still available locally.

www.carmag.co.za

The VW Up! Thread

My fav "budget" car is getting an update later in 2016...looking good "The smallest Volkswagen is becoming yet more colourful and sharper still. In late summer of 2016 the second series of the Volkswagen up! will be launched in Europe - with newly designed body panels, new colours, new...

mybroadband.co.za

 

[Zurg]

Tesla P100D

 

[FiestaST]

If not the 2 then this:

 

[Superman-7]

Sadly true my man

Wrt exact reason I would say a combination of lowish sales + canalization by the Vivo + crappy marketing.

Farewell, Up! Volkswagen SA has stopped bringing in its small hatch...

Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed it is no longer bringing in the Up small hatch, although stock of certain derivatives is still available locally.

www.carmag.co.za

The VW Up! Thread

My fav "budget" car is getting an update later in 2016...looking good "The smallest Volkswagen is becoming yet more colourful and sharper still. In late summer of 2016 the second series of the Volkswagen up! will be launched in Europe - with newly designed body panels, new colours, new...

mybroadband.co.za

Just read the article, yeah. No particular reason given. Our car culture has me thinking people opted for a Gti instead.

I'd have an Up! over a Vivo any day. Loving my 1.2 Tsi as well.

Op, I'd choose the Mazda 2 in a heartbeat. Jazz isn't a bad option but Mazda is more interesting imo.

 

[cr@zydude]

So I’m deciding to get a car for my daughter who just got her licence.
Needs to be auto.
New or demo

My options

1. Mazda 2
2. Toyota Yaris
3. Honda Jazz
4. Nissan Micra

So which has a good spec and maintenance plan/service plan for its value.

Hit me

These are all solid choices. I wouldn't get a new drive a new car though, she's likely to scratch and bump it and have friends spill food and drink in it. Do you really care about the spec level? As an 18 year old I was over the moon that I simply got a car.

 

[Robocop]

Hyundai Grand i10

 

[tetrasect]

She'll probably crash it so get whatever has the highest safety rating.

 

[neoprema]

If not the 2 then this:

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hmmm that is one sweet car. me wants.

 

[tRoN]

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Tesla P100D

If not the 2 then this:

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Hyundai Grand i10

Was not on my list

 

[Rhein]

Look at Suzuki Ignis or Swift.

 

[Mekon]

Suzuki Swift?

 

[Hemi300c]

Very happy with the swift but not sure on the auto. Also they have crappy maintenance plans unless you buy up.

The new Nissan Mica is a nice vehicle also not sure on the auto