Recommendations for small/super-mini type car

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Looking to get myself a new car, well not totally new but something from 2015 that still has most of its service plan.

Max 200k.

I have my eye on the Renault Clio (the 66kW one), but won't know until I test drive them. Then there is the i20 and Kia Rio (personally prefer the Rio's design) and the Fiesta.

Is there something else I should look at?

Don't bother recommending the VW Polo, yes it's a great car but about as pleasant to look at as a piece of toast.

 

[FiestaST]

Clio 4; like you mention. 208; Mazda 2; Opel Corsa

 

[KleinBoontjie]

How about a Jazz, voted the most reliable car for a few consecutive years
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/795293-Orange-Honda-Jazz

 

[XennoX]

Your list of cars is as follows:

(Alphabetical order)

• Audi A1 (Budget concerns)
• Chevrolet Sonic
• Chevrolet Spark
• Fiat 500
• Fiat Punto
• Ford Ecosport
• Ford Fiesta
• Ford Figo
• Honda Brio
• Kia Picanto
• Hyundai i10
• Hyundai i10 Grand
• Hyundai i20
• Mazda 2 (Budget concerns)
• Mini Cooper (Budget concerns)
• Nissan Micra (I'd rather inflict self harm upon myself)
• Opel Adam
• Opel Corsa
• Renault Clio
• Toyota Aygo

My pick would probably be the Mazda 2, but the budget might be stretched. Otherwise the Fiesta would be my choice.

 

[greg0205]

Fiesta, Fiat 500, Clio... In that order.

 

[phoenix99]

Mazda 2 or Fiesta. I have the Fiesta(ecoboost) and love it.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Thanks guys! I had the Jazz in mind too, forgot about that one.

 

[stroller]

If you are considering a Fiesta with a powershift auto box please prepare yourself for a shock when you have to replace the transmission oil.
That service item for oil, filter and labour is +R5000.00 and is recommended every 60,000km.

 

[ChocolateBadger]

Polo vivo gt. /runs

 

[Splinter]

Ask @Fazda ?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

If you are considering a Fiesta with a powershift auto box please prepare yourself for a shock when you have to replace the transmission oil.
That service item for oil, filter and labour is +R5000.00 and is recommended every 60,000km.

Auto schmauto!

 

[phoenix99]

Auto schmauto!

Manual or nothing!

 

[airborne]

Manual or nothing!

High mileage Audi A4 turbo charged with DSG box or GTFO.

Preferably out of motorplan, because only suckers need a soft landing

 

[HeftyCrab]

How about a Jazz, voted the most reliable car for a few consecutive years
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/795293-Orange-Honda-Jazz

+1Have one. Amazing car.

 

[Beachless]

Most people also forget about the suzuki swift which is a great car.

 

[MIA7171]

Mazda2 would be my pick.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Brio /runs

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Mazda2 would be my pick.

Wow, only saw now how reasonably priced these are and the look really nice! Adding to my list.

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

You can get a great Fiesta for that budget

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

You can get a great Fiesta for that budget

Yes, the Mazda is still cheaper and review looks pretty good:

[video=youtube_share;Ka2-0h3Mr_U]https://youtu.be/Ka2-0h3Mr_U[/video]

I'm going to a few places today to do some initial comparisons and hopefully narrow down the list.