Need to buy a car next week! Help

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So I need a car but I need advice on which one to get...
Car will be used as my main mode of transport, I also have a bike but that's not cutting it anymore.

A few things:
- looking for a used car
- will finance
- budget is R170k max
- I'm not married, live with my parents (lol) but will move out towards the end of the year with a roommate
- Would like something with >=1.6L
- Would like something that's reliable and will not break the bank to service

I've owned 2 cars in the past, both VWs (Polo 1.6 and Golf 5 2.0) and loved them. I would like something different this time round...

Here are the cars i'm looking at:

- Kia Cerato - Hatch and Koupe (not sure about Kia brand and resale value?)
- Ford Focus
- VW Golf
- Alfa Giulietta (not sure about resale value and cost to maintain?)
- bmw 1 or 3 series
- Audi A3
- Toyota Auris
- Nissan Juke

If people have these cars any recommendations?

Thanks!
 
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JoziKilos said:
So I need a car but I need advice on which one to get...
Car will be used as my main mode of transport, I also have a bike but that's not cutting it anymore.

A few things:
- looking for a used car
- will finance
- budget is R170k max
- I'm not married, live with my parents (lol) but will move out towards the end of the year with a roommate
- Would like something with >=1.6L
- Would like something that's reliable and will not break the bank to service

I've owned 2 cars in the past, both VWs (Polo 1.6 and Golf 5 2.0) and loved them. I would like something different this time round...

Here are the cars i'm looking at:

- Kia Cerato - Hatch and Koupe (not sure about Kia brand and resale value?)
- Ford Focus
- VW Golf
- Alfa Giulietta (not sure about resale value and cost to maintain?)
- bmw 1 or 3 series
- Audi A3
- Toyota Auris

If people have these cars any recommendations?

Thanks!
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Out of those definitely the Focus.
 
Lol, you don't need much more input. Pretty much everybody agreed on the Focus.
 
If you find a BMW 1er with full service history... clear record at bmw... possibly few years on mp... id say BMW. If you find a good one... youll have fun. Much more fun than in a Focus.
 
On that budget drop the more upmarket cars from the list - they will be a lot more used. Out of the ones left the Focus is the best.
 
Focus is a good deal ;)

Not saying I disagree with your list, it's actually quite comprehensive. Just out of curiosity, what are the Corsa's and Astra's like in this price range?
 
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Put the R70k in the bank, go buy a 2005 e46 BMW ( 325/328 ) and keep the R70k for maintenance. You won't find a more fun way to spend that money :)
 
Thanks all, looks like everyone recommends the Focus.
Saw one at Willow Crest motors in Randburg, still looking for others.
 
JoziKilos said:
Thanks all, looks like everyone recommends the Focus.
Saw one at Willow Crest motors in Randburg, still looking for others.
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I've heard good things about that dealership. A family friend bought her and her son's car there within a year
 
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