new or preowned car for new driver

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Hi guys

I recently gotten tired of using public transportation so I decided to purchase a car. I don't know if I should get a new car or a preowned car. I've never owned a car before and I only recently got my drivers license. Can you guys give me some suggestions for both new and preowned cars... oh the max I'm willing to pay is R100 000.00...
 
I wouldsuggest pre-owned and nothing with bigger than 1.6 engine. Not only will it use more fuel, it will also cost more in insurance with bigger engines....
 
You should always get a preowned / 2nd hand car as your first car. Best would be to go to some dealers close to you and see what they have. If you don't have a lot of knowledge about cars, take someone who does with you to make sure that you buy a car that's in good condition. One tip is to try not to take a car with too high mileage, since you might have a lot of maintenance costs. Also make sure that the car comes with full service history.
 
I sell new cars, and for a first time buyer and recent licence holder, you should definitely go used.

There should be some pretty decent small cars that are used and selling for around 100k.

Not sure where you live, but look at Autotrader and see what is available. Then, PLEASE get someone who is knowledgeable to look at whatever you are thinking of buying.
 
Definitely second hand. But even 1600 might be big for first car.
 
Chevron said:
Definitely second hand. But even 1600 might be big for first car.
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While I agree that a 1400 should be plenty, I have seen some first time buyers buying 2.4 or even 3l engine vehicles. Then they cry coz insurance is more than monthly car payments...
 
Hundai Getz pre-owned is a good deal and full featured.
 
Get some insurance quotes first.

Then decide which car.

For a new driver you'll probably pay through your ass for a new car at 100k.
 
Also ... Google is your friend. Since you're new to 2nd hand cars, Google every model you are interest in to see what problem other people had with them and what it cost to fix it. If you can't fix it yourself, make sure there is a good reliable mechanic in your area that can work on the specific vehicle.
It pays to do your homework.
Use Autotrader / Gumtree / Junkmail to get comparative prices on the model you are looking at.
Make a list of what you will use the car for, and what features it NEED to have.

Someone else can comment on what to look out for when actually doing the deal.
 
What ever you buy does not only need to fit your initial purchase budget of R100k, you need to make sure it fits into your monthly budget with regards to :
Service costs
Fuel consumption
Insurance <- especially since you are a new driver
 
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