First Time Buy - What to do

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I been wondering about this for a while now maybe you out there can help - 160k budget which car (model n make) would you get. Not to fussy want something reliable, efficient and that will last 5 years maybe beyond. Would you take a bmw 320d with 85000km over a corolla 1.6 with 5000m. :confused:
 
If you really mean the bit about not being fussy, forget the BMW, based on insurance and repair costs. Unless, off course, it comes with a substantially better warranty/maintenance plan, but with 85000 on it I would doubt this.
 
Ya, forget the BM,

Why not go for a Honda civic ! very good cars, engine is gonna last, nice looking, goes well! and reasonably priced
 
Take the 'rolla. I had mine for 5 years and then sold it for 70% of what I paid for it new. :D Also in 5 years I replace one light bulb. In the boot. :o
 
Besides wanting something reliable and efficient, you need to ask yourself exactly what it is that you want. Like, do you want new and are you prepared to suffer the initial depreciation, which is the most in the first year? Or, would you prepared to go pre-owned and at least suffer with less depreciation and a car that has better value retention.

Also, are you buying to trade up in the next few years, or are you buying to keep? The general rule of thumb would be to buy new if you're planning to change it every few years, and to buy pre-owned if you intend to keep it.

Others on here can maybe enlight you with additional factors.
 
Something reliable = Japan

Something expensive = German

Those are 2 classes you can't compare, buy one or the other.

I'll go for a Honda/Toyota instead as their reliability is unmatched
 
am looking at preowned - think will keep for at least 5 years civic over corolla??
 
steviebogos said:
Ya, forget the BM,

Why not go for a Honda civic ! very good cars, engine is gonna last, nice looking, goes well! and reasonably priced
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Yes for the Civic! If I was buying now I would go straight for a Civic (the budget would determine which one). The only way I stop myself from shelling out all my savings now is with a reminder that somewhere in the future there may be a Type R if I save some more.
 
Corollas are fine, reliable cars. Honda has comparable reliability with some extra fun. Compare the maintenance plans and warranties you can get with them, you may never need a warranty, but when/if you do you want the most comprehensive one.
 
Pointing1 said:
am looking at preowned - think will keep for at least 5 years civic over corolla??
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Personally I would by a Honda just because the new look Toyota's don't catch my fancy :o

And as mentioned earlier the Honda does come with added "fun" so to speak :)
 
i like the look of the chevy cruze also read somewhere that its good value for money if u are not too fussed about having a GM car.... anyone know anything about how good this thing is.
 
if it was me, and i wanted the to keep the car for atleast 5yrs, buy a brandnew car that comes with a 5yr service plan...

...then no unexpected costs
 
Pointing1 said:
I been wondering about this for a while now maybe you out there can help - 160k budget which car (model n make) would you get. Not to fussy want something reliable, efficient and that will last 5 years maybe beyond.
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Look at demo Kia's and Hyundai's as well. Friends of mine have been driving Kia Rio's for the past 5yrs now without any issues.

Don't buy a new car, that's just throwing money away!
 
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Dont buy a new car! just get hold of a good demo! or "lightly used" LOL

you can buy my Honda civic if you want :) black 07 model. 50000ks on the clock!
 
I owned a Honda civic VXI 2007 and was taken out by a taxi and was written off and i am looking for a similar Vxi replacement so if anyone knows where i can find a similar car or knows of anyone selling one please pm me.
 
Pointing1 said:
i like the look of the chevy cruze also read somewhere that its good value for money if u are not too fussed about having a GM car.... anyone know anything about how good this thing is.
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CHEVY = KOREAN MINOR PROBLEMS NEEDING OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE. THE TOYOTAS SEE THE LEAST OF THE INSIDE OF A WORKSHOP.
 
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