Figo, Polo (2), Opel, i20?

Must say the Yaris facelift don't look too shabby either.
 
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Slab said:
Decisions decisions. So start of April, dad's buying me a car. R90k budget. Sister might stretch by another R10k if need be. Now obviously as a 22 year old, inclination is to go with looks. I've got in order of precedence:

- VW Polo
Budget stretch, seen a few around R95k - R105k mark.
- Hyundai i20
Classy looks, and few around budget.
- Opel Corsa
Might be slightly off budget like the Polo in terms of a decent one.
- Polo Vivo
Would consider it, but twin brother has it, and so darn everywhere!
- Ford Figo
Little, nifty, quite affordable, and prob the most hassle free in terms of budget.

Not looking at any specifics like fuel savor, or engine capacity etc. For the budget, might be inclined to buy off an individual. But Vivo and Figo being the only "dealer" ones.

P.S I don't entertain Picanto's and Etios's.

P. P. S, my dad's quite biased about any car above 70,000KM and 3-4 years or more older.
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Slab said:
Why does me sink every time the Figo is suggested. :cry:
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Because you're afraid it won't pull any fanny.
 
Slab said:
Why does me sink every time the Figo is suggested. :cry:
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Then go for a Fiesta. Same as the Polo / Vivo argument - if you have a choice, take the car that originally came in that shape. So, in other words, the Fiesta and Polo are better options than the Figo and Vivo.
 
genetic said:
:wtf:

You still service it at the stealership???
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Oh you'd be surprised. Actually thats been working out well recently. e.g. VW dealership tells me "here is a list of sht that is broken but we don't have parts - vehicle too old". Then I take said list & armed with a credit card get that stuff sorted out in a cost efficient manner at a 3rd party. VW collects basic service charge & I get stuff fixed in an efficient manner. Happiness all round.

Also...shout out to Hatfield VW...expensive as hell yes, but they have never failed me.

That was a positive shout-out. To balance things...McCarthy owned service shop...I shall not be returning. Ever. Again.
 
Slab said:
Hmm, yes true, might be another close contender as well. The 2009-2011 models that is? I've actually looked at it. Looks decent. Some with few KM's and decently priced well within my budget.
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I was actually referring to the 2002 - 2007 models...sorry, I forgot to add that in my post :D

The 2008+ Fiesta's are based on a new platform IIRC, which doesn't share anything with the Figo. It has a lot more to offer in terms of features, though. I am not too fond of the shape myself as I prefer the older 2002 - 2007 ones :)
 
Corsa D - it is a little pricey but you get a lot more car for your money. I'm very happy with my 2010 74kw Essentia and it still offer better value for money than a Polo.
 
I'd cut out the Figo and Vivo, had a Figo for a month while my car was at a panelbeater if you are over 6 foot it's uncomfortable in the seat, fuel consumption is worse than I thought for a car of that size, the 1.4 liter motor is flat and I mean flat flat. Like driving a tractor, my wifes 1.2 Chevy Spark feels zippier then it was. The vivo 1.4 is roughly the same but is bigger inside.
 
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