Say you had a R180 000 budget for a car.

[RedViking]

Mazda 3 also look like a lekker car. From friends opinions and experience, very reliable.

 

[RedViking]

how serious are you about the one person car thing


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Perfect for a banana republic.

 

[epah]

I would only be looking at Bmw 320D F30.

Unless you like spending money on feul you can also look at lexus GS 250/350 or newer IS 250/350, rocket solid cars but they sip at 12L/100km where 320D can do 6L/100km

look no further, 320D for the win.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

New, Suzuki Ignis
Used, Honda Jazz

BMW

 

[RedViking]

A 320D for R180 000K ? for what... 15K a month for maintenance?

 

[mercurial]

I only trust Hyundai, Honda and Kia.

 

[Cius]

Had that budget a few months back from an insurance payout. Got the Honda Amaze CVT. 2nd hand 2020 model with 13K on the clock. For commuting and comfort it is very decent. Just a bit gutless on the power side.

 

[RedViking]

Had that budget a few months back from an insurance payout. Got the Honda Amaze CVT. 2nd hand 2020 model with 13K on the clock. For commuting and comfort it is very decent. Just a bit gutless on the power side.

Yeah a friend of mine got the Amaze. Brand new. But no power. I would still go with the Hyundai Accent rather.

 

[GhostSixFour]

Seeing as OP still hasn't given us their requirements, I'm just throw this out there:

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[Affieplaas]

Hyundai i20
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Honda Jazz
Honda Ballade
Suzuki Swift

Any of the above are reliable cars and if you look around you should be able to get a 3 or 4 year old model with less than 50,000 km for around R180k (depending on the model and specs).

 

[Neuk_]

Have you considered a Forrester?

Seriously though, I would probably look at an older T2 3.0 V6 TDi Touareg, they are just about bomb proof, run to high mileage with few issues and are great to drive.

 

[handyman007]

look no further, 320D for the win.

On Autotrader, that means you are looking at cars about 8 years old and with more than 150 000 km's on the clock.

 

[6spdmanual]

look no further, 320D for the win.

It would have to be an E90 then. Not an F30 for 180K.

 

[Tman*]

A 320D for R180 000K ? for what... 15K a month for maintenance?

Have you actually owned a diesel BMW?

I have, 3 actually including 2 x 2L and one 3L (current)

It's one of the lowest maintenance cars in terms of cost, if looked after properly and service intervals are adhered too.

Get a good example and you won't look back

 

[Not_original]

Well since Op still hasn't listed requirements how about a minibus. Make some money on the side whilst your at it, just be prepared for a few incidents with various "associations"

 

[Not_original]

Have you actually owned a diesel BMW?

I have, 3 actually including 2 x 2L and one 3L (current)

It's one of the lowest maintenance cars in terms of cost, if looked after properly and service intervals are adhered too.

Get a good example and you won't look back

I hope it's not the classic Landy case, a car to drive and a car to fix

 

[Tman*]

I hope it's not the classic Landy case, a car to drive and a car to fix

Lol. As stated low maintenance cost.

I've only ever had to replace oil, filters & tyres brakes at normal service intervals.

Only big ticket items is damper pulley @ about 150 000km

 

[genetic]

Mazda 3 also look like a lekker car. From friends opinions and experience, very reliable.

Modern Mazda's are solid. Great vehicles.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

Kia Rio
Hyundai i20
Renault Clio 4 (new Clio 5 is arriving soon though)
Ford Fiesta
Mazda 2
Peugeot 208
Opel Corsa 1.0T

If you want something sitting high then look at Renault Duster.

All the above are great cars, had my Clio 4 about 3 years now and never missed a beat, even parked it in some rather sketchy places without it being touched, lol. Maybe give them all a test drive and see which you prefer.

 

[Crayons]

Get the beemer playa, you ain't gonna pull any choochie driving any other other cars.