Ideal reliable first car

Stefan.dl said:
Polo can be very expensive to maintain when things go wrong even if you don't take it to a dealer.
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People often confuse the age of a vehicle with EXPECTED things breaking and liken it to a particular model or worse a car being unreliable.

Replacing brakes, shocks and doing cambelts are all standard maintenance items and not reliability concerns.

All of them still cheaper than buying a new car usually.

Some people also don't live in reality.
 
SauRoNZA said:
People often confuse the age of a vehicle with EXPECTED things breaking and liken it to a particular model or worse a car being unreliable.

Replacing brakes, shocks and doing cambelts are all standard maintenance items and not reliability concerns.

All of them still cheaper than buying a new car usually.

Some people also don't live in reality.
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Good points.
 
SauRoNZA said:
People often confuse the age of a vehicle with EXPECTED things breaking and liken it to a particular model or worse a car being unreliable.

Replacing brakes, shocks and doing cambelts are all standard maintenance items and not reliability concerns.

All of them still cheaper than buying a new car usually.

Some people also don't live in reality.
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So True
 
Cr419 said:
Our 6r polo had cheap services, cheap and easy to find parts. I know the 9n Facelift model was a bit of a btch. Maybe that's the one he has.
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Both the 9N3 and 6R were reasonable to maintain. And outside of a dealer, it's even more reasonable to maintain.
 
Go Korean or Japanese. For reliability and long term affordability they will trump the Germans more often than not.
 
kripstoe said:
Both the 9N3 and 6R were reasonable to maintain. And outside of a dealer, it's even more reasonable to maintain.
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Besides the 6r my SO had, I've had quite a few friends with both generations. While the 9n3 were okay reliability wise, it did have quite a few more maintenance issues that came with age. Lots of bits and bobs broke on the 9n3 whereas the 6r had no such issues (besides it's [intake?] manifold, each and every 6r I know of had to do that at some stage).
 
Cr419 said:
Besides the 6r my SO had, I've had quite a few friends with both generations. While the 9n3 were okay reliability wise, it did have quite a few more maintenance issues that came with age. Lots of bits and bobs broke on the 9n3 whereas the 6r had no such issues (besides it's [intake?] manifold, each and every 6r I know of had to do that at some stage).
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Yes. Having had a couple of 6R and 9N3 in the family, I know what issues they had/have. Nothing major.
 
Muppets it R6.
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sjg2797 said:
Budget is 140k max. Also looking for something that's not over 5-7 years old because aren't really willing to finance models that old.
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Suzuki Swift (Previous Gen GLS)
Renault Clio or Captur
Opel Corsa
Toyota Yaris (Previous Gen Euro version)
Kia Rio (Previous Gen)
Nissan Micra(Previous Gen)
 
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Sumen said:
Suzuki Swift (Previous Gen GLS)
Renault Clio or Captur
Opel Corsa
Toyota Yaris (Previous Gen)
Kia Rio (Previous Gen)
Nissan Micra(Previous Gen)
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why are you recommending previous generations?
 
cool beans. i though there was something wrong with new generation
 
handyman007 said:
Can you give an example?
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The car is 13 years old now so larger components seem to be periodically needing replacement
SauRoNZA said:
OP you need to supply a budget, otherwise we can recommend thousands of cars.

How is this your first car though if you currently have a Polo? And why don't you just keep it? Why is it expensive, do you take it to the dealership for maintenance? Do you service it correctly on schedule or only when you feel it needs it?
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The budget is 140k max. The polo I'm driving isn't mine and I'll prefer giving it back to the owner when I start work. In the last 3 years it's had in excess of 70k worth of repairs ranging from engine repairs to a clutch replacement. The fuel economy isn't great either so I'd prefer to get my own car.
 
sjg2797 said:
The car is 13 years old now so larger components seem to be periodically needing replacement

The budget is 140k max. The polo I'm driving isn't mine and I'll prefer giving it back to the owner when I start work. In the last 3 years it's had in excess of 70k worth of repairs ranging from engine repairs to a clutch replacement. The fuel economy isn't great either so I'd prefer to get my own car.
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This what i have done this week:

"My search is over. Bought 2017 Suzuki Swift GA 1.2 liter for R125k road fees included. Only 46000km on clock also 45K service was done. Motor belonged to some fleet management company. Very well looked after they will repair scratch marks on bonnet also receiving a tank fuel of patrol.
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Get a rental car's normally cheaper in the sense they are only 1 Year old and low kilometers on clock. Bought from Honda the Glen Jhb. (fair amount of other models available, not only Suzuki) Most other dealers are crazy with there prizes and fairly high km readings. They also don't reduce there prizes. I did a search this week was very disappointing. One dealer said what can you expect for R120k.
 
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