Car recommendations in the R50-80000 bracket

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Hello everyone,

I'm a 24 year old Masters student looking to buy a cheap car for getting to work from next year after I finish my degree.

My main considerations are something with good fuel economy, cheap to insure and run (considering servicing etc.) and reliable. In an ideal world, something with a hint of ruggedness would be good too, in case I venture off tar at all. However I understand this could be asking a bit much at this price point and/or conflicts with the good fuel economy requirement.

I'd appreciate your recommendations. So far I've seen Hyundai Atos/Getz/i10, Yarises and Corsas as possible options, but obviously am open to other suggestions.
 
Lol an Atos on a dirt road doesn't sound like fun. Consider something like an older shape Sandero (2007-2012) with some ground clearance. It's basically a Nissan NP200 at the end of the day.
 
Go on autotrader.co.za. You can search in your area for a car between 50k and 80k.
Look at something that the parts are cheap and the car is easy to maintain.
older kia rio / older vivo / fiesta / focus / figo
 
lukefrom zim said:
Hello everyone,

I'm a 24 year old Masters student looking to buy a cheap car for getting to work from next year after I finish my degree.

My main considerations are something with good fuel economy, cheap to insure and run (considering servicing etc.) and reliable. In an ideal world, something with a hint of ruggedness would be good too, in case I venture off tar at all. However I understand this could be asking a bit much at this price point and/or conflicts with the good fuel economy requirement.

I'd appreciate your recommendations. So far I've seen Hyundai Atos/Getz/i10, Yarises and Corsas as possible options, but obviously am open to other suggestions.
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Matt91 said:
Lol an Atos on a dirt road doesn't sound like fun. Consider something like an older shape Sandero (2007-2012) with some ground clearance. It's basically a Nissan NP200 at the end of the day.
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I've heard a few bad things about durability of Sanderos, but that might have been inaccurate I don't know. I guess the driving off tar is more a nice to have than an essential requirement.
 
qscwbt said:
Go on autotrader.co.za. You can search in your area for a car between 50k and 80k.
Look at something that the parts are cheap and the car is easy to maintain.
older kia rio / older vivo / fiesta / focus / figo
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Yes been having a look. I've heard to stay away from Polos cause of the insurance costs (hijacking risk). Figo seems like a good bet, have seen some people say the petrols are a bit thirsty though?
 
CITI GOLF, like R1500 for complete service, hella cheap to maintain and run
:unsure: not muuuch of a hijack risk anymore since they stopper making them.. but parts are easy to ocme by
 
lukefrom zim said:
Hello everyone,

I'm a 24 year old Masters student looking to buy a cheap car for getting to work from next year after I finish my degree.

My main considerations are something with good fuel economy, cheap to insure and run (considering servicing etc.) and reliable. In an ideal world, something with a hint of ruggedness would be good too, in case I venture off tar at all. However I understand this could be asking a bit much at this price point and/or conflicts with the good fuel economy requirement.

I'd appreciate your recommendations. So far I've seen Hyundai Atos/Getz/i10, Yarises and Corsas as possible options, but obviously am open to other suggestions.
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Definitely consider an older model Sandero. They have good clearance, so won't whinge about a bit of gravel or potholes. Not a 4x4, but fantastic value for money. Try go for lower mileage over age. One of the cheapest to maintain in it's bracket.

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Cius said:
I have driven two Honda's for extended periods. Firstly, parts are not that expensive, secondly, I hardly ever had to buy parts.
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A dealer was my client... I saw people walk out crying after getting quotes. It's quite possibly different today. The Ballade was pop back then.
 
Daruk said:
Definitely consider an older model Sandero. They have good clearance, so won't whinge about a bit of gravel or potholes. Not a 4x4, but fantastic value for money. Try go for lower mileage over age. One of the cheapest to maintain in it's bracket.
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Interior trim falls off with every bump on the road, it's a truly terrible car I would never wish it on anyone, have you seen how they age?
 
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