Ideal reliable first car

Mokgaga said:
why are you recommending previous generations?
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If you follow car news and do your research you will see that in some instances previous generation cars are much better cars with more features than current models, there are many examples, e.g the previous Yaris had 4 airbags standard while the current one has only two but the price have gone up. Besides that he won't be getting a current generation Yaris for R140k.
 
thechamp said:
If you follow car news and do your research you will see that in some instances previous generation cars are much better cars with more features than current models, there are many examples, e.g the previous Yaris had 4 airbags standard while the current one has only two but the price have gone up. Besides that he won't be getting a current generation Yaris for R140k.
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Also - a previous generation VW Polo (Mk.5) has much better safety kit and trim specifications than the current generation VW Polo Vivo (same body-shell, but with a lot of stripped out trim & safety features).
 
For that you can almost get anything if you go for slightly older cars. It comes down to personal preference. If your polo cost you to much in repairs it is because you're doing it wrong, don't repair it at the dealership.
 
Mokgaga said:
Honday Jazz or Suzuki Swift
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+1
I'd also look at some of the 8th (maybe 9th) gen Civics. A lot of car for the money, and reliable. I know OP said ideally he/she doesn't want a car that old, but if he/she does manage finance, I think it's worth looking at.
 
chickenbeef said:
That's stealership prices :rolleyes:
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And your point is? Some people prefer to service at a dealership. All my cars for the last few years have been service by the dealer, without any issues. And some brands are relatively cheap on their services. I wouldn't service a modern car just anywhere.
 
Cr419 said:
And your point is? Some people prefer to service at a dealership. All my cars for the last few years have been service by the dealer, without any issues. And some brands are relatively cheap on their services. I wouldn't service a modern car just anywhere.
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It's a Micra not a Bugatti. Pretty sure servicing at an RMI approved workshop will be much cheaper than the dealership.

Your UP is under service plan which is why you've always went to the dealer for services.
 
chickenbeef said:
It's a Micra not a Bugatti. Pretty sure servicing at an RMI approved workshop will be much cheaper than the dealership.
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It might just be, but finding a truly reliable one isn't always easy. For me the safest bet is till the dealer, and if an issue arises you at least have recourse.
 
Cr419 said:
It might just be, but finding a truly reliable one isn't always easy. For me the safest bet is till the dealer, and if an issue arises you at least have recourse.
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Yes, feel the same way. If the car is getting older and it's out of warranty, then you can look around.
 
Best cars I owned in terms of cost and reliability was two Astras, still have the second one. Might be worth while looking at C-segment cars as you get a bit more space.
 
Cr419 said:
That micra is an expensive car to service.
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Expensive at dealership prices. But who would do such a thing? In-warranty, yes. Otherwise, heck no.

Actually, I guess I'll document my experience with this. My 2011 Nissan Micra is coming up for it's 90k service. Also needs new rear wheel bearings.

Mark Hunt Nissan Fourways
90k service - R3,755 incl
Rear wheel bearings
- 3 hours labour = R2,691 incl.
- 2 x rear wheel bearings @ R890ea excl = R1,780 excl = R2047 incl
- R4,738 for the fking bearing replacement.
R8,493 TOTAL

Bosch Service Centre - The Buzz Fourways
90k service - R2,233 excl = R2,568 incl
Rear wheel bearings
- 2 hours labour = R1,426 incl.
- 2 x rear wheel bearings @ R895ea excl = R1,790 excl = R2,058.50 incl
- R3,484.50 (He quoted me R3,445 though)
R6,052.50 TOTAL

Car Care Clinic - Fourways
90k service - waiting for price
Rear wheel bearings
- 2 hours labour = R1,265 incl.
- 2 x rear wheel bearings @ waiting for a price
R12345 TOTAL
 
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