Help! A random cat is looking for a car.

[randomcat]

I want to buy a car. The budget is R80k. Looking for something light on fuel, cheap to repair and a little bit of comfort. I don't want something very small and underpowered though. Any advice or suggestions would also be appreciated.

 

[6spdmanual]

What about @FiestaST ’s advice he gave you in another thread?

 

[randomcat]

What about @FiestaST ’s advice he gave you in another thread?

I'm considering it and @PhireSide advice. I made this thread to get more opinions so that I can make a more informed decision and for people to send any well priced ads they come across.

 

[Quicks]

What ever you do do not buy a Hyundai I20

 

[FiestaST]

My top 4 based on the requirements.

- Mazda 2 (R80k mark gets you round the 2008-2010 side, aim for Dynamic spec, the 1.5 if possible)
- Sunday i20 (R80k mark gets you round the 2010-2012 side, 1.6 is punchy, GLS spec is good).
- Toyota Yaris (R80k mark gets you round the 2010-2011 side, don't go for the 1L, the 1.3L or 1.5L is fine, T3 spec is good)
- Honda Jazz (R80k mark gets you round the 2008-2011 side, 1.5 VTec yo! Otherwise 1.3L base is fine)

 

[randomcat]

What ever you do do not buy a Hyundai I20

Any reason in particular?

 

[RedViking]

What ever you do do not buy a Hyundai I20

Get a Hyundai i20.

They get stolen left and right though.

 

[Quicks]

Get a Hyundai i20.

They get stolen left and right though.

They do? I thought that is for the VW Polo...

 

[RedViking]

They do? I thought that is for the VW Polo...

Depends on the season and how low stock is.

 

[Quicks]

Depends on the season and how low stock is.

I honestly can't think of a reason why someone would highjack or steal a I20. I drive one the engine is good, everything else is kak.

 

[RedViking]

I honestly can't think of a reason why someone would highjack or steal a I20. I drive one the engine is good, everything else is kak.

Supply and Demand

 

[airborne]

My top 4 based on the requirements.

- Mazda 2 (R80k mark gets you round the 2008-2010 side, aim for Dynamic spec, the 1.5 if possible)
- Sunday i20 (R80k mark gets you round the 2010-2012 side, 1.6 is punchy, GLS spec is good).
- Toyota Yaris (R80k mark gets you round the 2010-2011 side, don't go for the 1L, the 1.3L or 1.5L is fine, T3 spec is good)
- Honda Jazz (R80k mark gets you round the 2008-2011 side, 1.5 VTec yo! Otherwise 1.3L base is fine)

No Suzuki??
Gtfo!!
Op the Suzuki’s in your price range will also be winners.
Just keep it Korean or Japanese and you’ll be gold.

 

[FiestaST]

No Suzuki??
Gtfo!!
Op the Suzuki’s in your price range will also be winners.
Just keep it Korean or Japanese and you’ll be gold.

I personally didn't choose the Suzi's as for the budget of R80k I would personally do 1 of those 4. If OP's budget was say R120k, R150k or whatever there would defo be a couple of Suzi's with very high scoring.

 

[PhireSide]

Where are you based OP? Can maybe scour Gumtree/Autotrader and see what deals come up.

Very likely you'll find something on Gumtree though as Autotrader seems to be more for pricier cars overall.

 

[pinball wizard]

I want to buy a car. The budget is R80k. Looking for something light on fuel, cheap to repair and a little bit of comfort. I don't want something very small and underpowered though. Any advice or suggestions would also be appreciated.

Seems obvious to me.

BMW 5 Series 523i Auto for sale in Boksburg - ID: 26760751

Used 2006 BMW 5 Series 523i Auto For Sale - R 79 000 - ID: 26760751

www.autotrader.co.za

 

[supersunbird]

Mazda 2, or Ford Figo maybe.

 

[Goosfrabba]

Would a random cat not want a Jaguar?

 

[supersunbird]

Would a random cat not want a Jaguar?

At R80 000 is would be a pretty diseased Jaguar.

 

[PaulGherkin]

 

[randomcat]

Where are you based OP? Can maybe scour Gumtree/Autotrader and see what deals come up.

Very likely you'll find something on Gumtree though as Autotrader seems to be more for pricier cars overall.

Northern suburbs, Cape Town.