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My criteria is very simple: R150,000 - R160,000, hatch, compact, manual and tradable. By tradable I mean that it would be easily disposed of. Vintage 2015 or 2016. Mostly used for trips less than 80km and I intend keeping it for about eight years.
I've spent weeks of driving, researching and talking to present and previous owners. I've read endless reviews, owners reports and did the odd check on the price of parts.

In my books the Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL seems to fit best, not withstanding the fact that there appears to be a 'special' on this model; so called demo models going for about R150,000. This price includes that swear word: "On-the-road-bloody-costs".

Is there something that I should be made aware of before I part with my money? Is there a replacement or new model coming soon?
 
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French cars are not "tradeable", ask anyone who has tried to get rid of one, Italian cars have the same problem.
I like the French and Italian cars, but I won't make the same mistake again.
 
stroller said:
Friends don't let friends buy French.:D

It's at trade in time that an owner rues the fact that he has a Frenchie to trade.
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Nooit man...the 2nd Gen Sandero is a very good option in that level.

Resale value is *not* the be all & end all when it comes to purchasing a vehicle.
 
FiestaST said:
Nooit man...the 2nd Gen Sandero is a very good option in that level.

Resale value is *not* the be all & end all when it comes to purchasing a vehicle.
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if the purchase price is a big factor, then logically so should be the resale- purchasing a vehicle should be seen as part of a holistic wealth management strategy. you don't want to become a slave to your car

dismissing resale value is terrible advice

every (second hand) car I've ever owned I sold at a higher price than what I bought it at
 
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If you look closely I did not dismiss it. I just said not be all & end all.

Additionally your crop of cars are "special cases"...so we won't delve into that.
 
FiestaST said:
If you look closely I did not dismiss it. I just said not be all & end all.

Additionally your crop of cars are "special cases"...so we won't delve into that.
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I am fully aware you did not dismiss it, but you discounted it significantly.

The two top factors in making a huge purchase is the price and recovery of those costs, especially with a vehicle.

If you purchase a car at R150 000 and struggle to sell it for R70 000 five years later, the simple rental on that car would be significantly high, and that's excluding the interest and insurance that comes with it.
 
bheinche said:
+1 have one myself, no complaints.
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The Figo also makes for serious consideration. It appears to be reliable and there are many independent service outlets who can take care of it. Moreover, pirate parts at the fraction of the genuine item price can easily be sourced.
It's just when I compare the purchase price of the Swift at R148,800 (Demo with <100km) that a Figo equivalent is not in the same ring.

As an aside: In my search I've come across on-the-road-costs that vary from R1000.00 to R7000.00. Yip, no typing error seven grand to put a vehicle on the road. When queried I'm told that the cost has extended warranty, smash and grab, metallic paint as compulsory additions. Some models only have metallic paint but it is charged as an extra.
 
I would go for I30 facelift 2nd hand model or a golf 6 TSI comfortline.

And come on guys we all know sandero is not a renault its a DACIA!
 
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