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Chun_li

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Hi guys, so the end of next year I plan on (hopefully) getting my first car. I would like to save up and buy one rather than taking out a loan. My budget will probably be 40k and below. For many people the Citi Golf, Nissan 1400 and Tazz are good default choices for a car, plenty of parts, more reliable and cheaper to maintain than many newer cars but my issue is that they get stolen. ALOT. I don't want my car to be stolen!! So...
I've seen a few Honda Ballades generally in good condition (especially the 80s one with pop up lights)
I've seen Fiat's, French cars (the only French cars I would buy for a first car is the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 since they share components with the Toyota Aygo) as well as a few Daihatsu's and Classics (Beetle, mini, and old Merc W123 )

I want something that can last me and be affordable to maintain so Volvo's (except the Amazon ) are out as well as newer Mercs
I don't want a ford Ka, Opel Corsa lite, Kia Picanto or Atos

Please be reasonable, don't suggest a car that costs 100k !!
 
I'm afraid for that budget you won't have access to a whole lot, but maybe keep your eyes open for a good deal. You are in the lower end of the spectrum and you seem to be quite picky so I will recommend something modern but also models where parts are easy to find and affordable.

My recommendations:

VW Jetta 3
Hyundai Getz
Ford Fiesta 5th Gen
Fiat Polio
Renault Clio Mk 2
 
I would actually like something older like before 2000.
 
Has anyone owned or driven this model Ballade? Of so how is it compared to a Jetta/fox or Corolla
 

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Another idea is to post in the classified section of this forum, a member could be looking to get rid of an old car and you can score yourself a good deal.
 
PhireSide said:
I'm afraid for that budget you won't have access to a whole lot, but maybe keep your eyes open for a good deal. You are in the lower end of the spectrum and you seem to be quite picky so I will recommend something modern but also models where parts are easy to find and affordable.

My recommendations:

VW Jetta 3
Hyundai Getz
Ford Fiesta 5th Gen
Fiat Polio
Renault Clio Mk 2
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Fiat Polio and the Renault are for people who are looking for trouble.
 
thechamp said:
Fiat Polio and the Renault are for people who are looking for trouble.
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My parents own a Clio and yoh the electronic components are a pain. It is a lemon though (previous owners got in a accident and never informed my parents. My parents only discovered that when they bumped into the original owners daughter)

I do like the idea of the Honda. It mixes the reliability of a Corolla but without the anxiety of it getting stolen
 
Chun_li said:
My parents own a Clio and yoh the electronic components are a pain. It is a lemon though (previous owners got in a accident and never informed my parents. My parents only discovered that when they bumped into the original owners daughter)

I do like the idea of the Honda. It mixes the reliability of a Corolla but without the anxiety of it getting stolen
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How can the car be a lemon if its been in an accident and fixed on the cheap?
It's not the manufacturers fault that its got electronic faults now.

Somewhere I saw a Opel Monza 160 GSi advertised during this week.. Bought from an old couple giving up their keys of freedom.
 
A3@MBB said:
How can the car be a lemon if its been in an accident and fixed on the cheap?
It's not the manufacturers fault that its got electronic faults now.

Somewhere I saw a Opel Monza 160 GSi advertised during this week.. Bought from an old couple giving up their keys of freedom.
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From what I've heard and researched 2000s French cars (like the Citroen C3) are a pain. It's not just South Africans who think this, if you search it on www.honestjohn.co.uk you can see that they also have bad experiences with them.
 
Chun_li said:
From what I've heard and researched 2000s French cars (like the Citroen C3) are a pain. It's not just South Africans who think this, if you search it on www.honestjohn.co.uk you can see that they also have bad experiences with them.
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I rather let personal experience guide me than internet forums and the telltale from a friend who have a friend that had a bad experience.

I can state from family experience (sample of 1) that the 80's Honda Ballade is a total POS. Overheating and using oil, running like a dog.

Did I factor in the probability that the 30 year old car had been serviced by a wannabe back yard mechanic and had a head job done on the cheap?

See where I'm going with this argument?
 
Daihatsu Sirion 1.3
Ticks all the boxes
It has the same motor and gearbox as a Avanza 1.3
Sold as a Toyota Passo overseas
 
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