datsun go or faw v2

[jo12]

Hi guys,

Im looking for a new low priced car , could your'll give me advice to go with the datsun go or faw v2.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

The faw is the safer option ,more airbags and it also has ABS and EBD.

If you go for faw v2 Like edition it even has sat-nav as standard for R119K

 

[PsYTraNc3]

Used Sandero...
There are many with under 20 000km for under R120k

Edit: http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...expression-for-sale/1001544038990910354891909

Or even the older model.
2014 with under 30 000km for under 100k
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...andero-1-4-ambiance/1001531263180910329181009

 

[Baxteen]

ON my one trip home this week a question popped into my head.
what is the benefit of buying a FAW, or a Go, or a cherry over a good second hand car.

I understand the appeal of owning a new car is there, but would it not be a better long term decision to just buy a reliable second hand car rather than one of these?

I learned the hard way buying cheap is, new vehicles is a bad idea.
in 2012 I bought a brand new Big boy superlight. (chineese motorbike) I paid 24K for it.
in repair costs and towing costs I spent R28K on it in two years. I got rid of it for R9K and bought a 18 year old Yamaha. for R25.
a year down the line the Yamaha has cost me R4k in services, and I have done the same amount of Km on it than I did with the big boy. it broke down on me once. when the battery in it died, it was still the original battery so its not that surprising.

So with my experience I will never ever buy a brand my father could not buy when he was my age. I want reliability that stood the test of time.

in saying all of that, OP could you please explain your logic in wanting to buy new in this case? I am not trolling I am really interested.

 

[jo12]

Hi Baxteen,

Thanks for the advice,i think im going to go with a good second hand car,

I wanted to go for a new car did not think about the cost of maintenance on a Chinese brand.

Thanks

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Hi Baxteen,

Thanks for the advice,i think im going to go with a good second hand car,

I wanted to go for a new car did not think about the cost of maintenance on a Chinese brand.

Thanks

Go for 2010/11 i20 1.6 GLS.

 

[skeptic_SA]

+1 on the demo or used option.

But if you want a REALLY GOOD second hand car... You could always consider buying a brand new Alfa? Just a thought.

 

[Baxteen]

I am glad you took my advice.

but now I am still left wondering why someone would buy a new car like these. we see them on the road all the time. I just do not understand why?

 

[skeptic_SA]

I am glad you took my advice.

but now I am still left wondering why someone would buy a new car like these. we see them on the road all the time. I just do not understand why?

Those drivers aren't formites here to garner sound feedback before making their purchasing decisions.

myBB saving people from themselves since 2003

 

[Baxteen]

I dont know hey. we give sound advice with facts, and logic, yet people still do things like buy an Alfa, or sign up with Mweb, or even worse, buy apple products.

 

[killerbyte]

+1 on the demo or used option.

But if you want a REALLY GOOD second hand car... You could always consider buying a brand new Alfa? Just a thought.

Um, at this pricing he couldn't afford even a second hand Alfa, and the current gen of Alfa's are good cars. Amazing engines, probably the best suspension and chassis (in the class) and decent reliability. They are not the cars they used to be.

 

[PsYTraNc3]

Um, at this pricing he couldn't afford even a second hand Alfa, and the current gen of Alfa's are good cars. Amazing engines, probably the best suspension and chassis (in the class) and decent reliability. They are not the cars they used to be.

I don't think skeptic_SA was being serious about the Alfa thing

 

[Chevron]

Hi guys,

Im looking for a new low priced car , could your'll give me advice to go with the datsun go or faw v2.

Thanks in advance.

If those are your options rather go second hand with a few km on the clock.

Worth it from a safety stand point alone.

 

[Chevron]

Um, at this pricing he couldn't afford even a second hand Alfa, and the current gen of Alfa's are good cars. Amazing engines, probably the best suspension and chassis (in the class) and decent reliability. They are not the cars they used to be.

Whoooosh.

 

[skeptic_SA]

I don't think skeptic_SA was being serious about the Alfa thing

Just quoting my Dad. He was adamant about Alfa having owned one himself from new many moons ago. Dad would joke that Alfa owners are SO passionate about their cars - you'd often see them stopped on the side of the hiway admiring their engines.

In fairness to the marque - yes - they are now a LOT better in terms of reliability than they ever were before.

 

[killerbyte]

Just quoting my Dad. He was adamant about Alfa having owned one himself from new many moons ago. Dad would joke that Alfa owners are SO passionate about their cars - you'd often see them stopped on the side of the hiway admiring their engines.

In fairness to the marque - yes - they are now a LOT better in terms of reliability than they ever were before.

You must see us when there is two or more cars... oh we are a crazy lot.

 

[ahoudet]

I dont know hey. we give sound advice with facts, and logic, yet people still do things like buy an Alfa, or sign up with Mweb, or even worse, buy apple products.

I have an Alfa, Mweb uncapped and have a collection of Apple products

Mweb and Alfa are on their way out soon though...

 

[Baxteen]

I have an Alfa, Mweb uncapped and have a collection of Apple products

Mweb and Alfa are on their way out soon though...

If we are right about two of them, why not the third as well?

 

[ahoudet]

If we are right about two of them, why not the third as well?

Mweb is based on their fair use policy.

Alfa due to the fact that my mileage will double this year and a 2.5 V6 is a bad idea...

iPhone 6S is being replaced by a Sony Z3c next week but no tablet is better than an iPad and I'm still happy with my MacBook, for now . Oh and Apple TV is on its way out too

 

[Chevron]

Mweb is based on their fair use policy.

So many people don't understand this. If you need to download a lot you need the premium MWEB accounts. The standard ones won't work.

But instead of just upgrading to Premium they change their ISP for no reason.