Getting a car! :D

[jansdejager]

Kia Optima looks great. Price may not be so great lol

I like cars that have some cool design like that.

Honda CR-Z, Mitshibishi Lancer, Subaru Impreza, Chevrolet Cruze

 

[FiestaST]

Good price bracket to be in...Clio 4 is a good stylish contender. You may just about be able to squeeze into that price range...

 

[jansdejager]

Good price bracket to be in...Clio 4 is a good stylish contender. You may just about be able to squeeze into that price range...

Or an aged Megané

 

[Hamish McPanji]

The Swift is a reliable car and your cost of ownership will be low.

What's the story with the new fangled Swifts they have started selling? Made in India? Need to get a swift for the wife, but want to avoid anything that is badly built or unsafe

 

[Rouxenator]

Plenty of cars are built in India and Mexico are on sale today and they are not bad at all. Most i10s come from India and the Honda Ballade is usually from Mexico. However if you want an affordable car that was actually built in Germany.... see my previous posts.

 

[GhostSixFour]

Suzuki SJ is what you want. Cheap as chips, has character and a fun little go anywhere car.
http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...randcommercialpricerangeszar/85-000-to-99-999

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...randcommercialpricerangeszar/85-000-to-99-999

 

[GhostSixFour]

Suzuki SJ is what you want. Cheap as chips, has character and a fun little go anywhere car.
http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...randcommercialpricerangeszar/85-000-to-99-999

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...randcommercialpricerangeszar/85-000-to-99-999

Let your parents focus on paying off your studies, get yourself a new car when you start working. Don't make them responsible for both car and studies.

They set a budget, not a target.

 

[Fazda]

Thanks! Lol Uhm I am looking for something cheap cause I know they can't really afford much to-be honest and yes I'm studying so where ever we can save is good.

Not into ford's, i was thinking something like a Kia Rio and maybe a Subaru but that might be expensive. That's all I have lol, so in need of some good suggestions. I know many guys are into the GTI but I don't find that car cool (design wise)

Much as I would like to agree with you on the Subaru, that is not a clever buy for a 21 year old. Same goes for any performance car - stay away from them, particularly used ones.

As a student, you will need something that is both light on fuel and reliable. The choice after that is yours.

 

[Kix]

So it was either a party or a car...?

I'd love to see what a R150k 21st party looks like! My wedding didn't even cost that much!

That said, Suzuki Swift Sport should tick all the boxes for a 21 year old.

 

[Rouxenator]

Why settle for a B-segment Swist/Corsa car when you can have a piping hot C-segment hatch?

R130k gets you this 1.4 Turbo with Enjoy trim level.

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...lu-natal-fpa-8a8184db4cbe2ac9014cf00bb2021d6f

 

[Colin62]

For a young guy R130 000 could get you one of these http://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used...At-Kwazulu-Natal-Durban/1057399/#.Vbc7bF4cRhE

 

[Rouxenator]

Dammit! C coupe! My dream car... I'm 34 and still can't afford it

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

For a young guy R130 000 could get you one of these http://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used...At-Kwazulu-Natal-Durban/1057399/#.Vbc7bF4cRhE

read my review in my signature and decide for yourself;

 

[RVR]

Lol 150K on a party?? Never and obviously i dont want them to spend around 150 on a used car, hell anything cheaper and looks good I"ll be happy with. I like these suggestions so far, will definitely have a look at those

 

[jansdejager]

Honda Civic, Jeep Wrangler, Suzuki Jimny, Fiat Panda, Mazda 3

 

[Zyraz]

Mitsubishi , You can get a Pajero , Lancer and the Mirage in that price range as well.

 

[Old_Liver]

What about a Previous Shape Kia Cerato (2010)? Picked up a 2.0 sedan with low mileage for R99k recently.

 

[phoenix99]

What about a Previous Shape Kia Cerato (2010)? Picked up a 2.0 sedan with low mileage for R99k recently.

consumption isn't too great on the 2.0...

 

[Old_Liver]

consumption isn't too great on the 2.0...

Not too bad for me so far. Getting around 6L/100km on the highway, around 8L/100km in the city.

 

[Zyraz]

consumption isn't too great on the 2.0...

Normally its a case of how you drive and not what your drive that has a bigger influence on fuel usage.