Which car for R350k?

[Corelli]

BMW

First Year: On average, a BMW 3 Series depreciates by about 17.9% in the first year.
Three Years: After three years, the depreciation rate is approximately 38.5%.
Five Years: By the fifth year, the car typically loses about 50.2% of its value.
Ten Years: After ten years, the depreciation rate can reach around 69.1%


Brakes
Brake Pad Replacement: Replacing the front and rear brake pads typically costs between R4,500 and R9,000. Just replacing the front pads usually costs between R2,250 and R4,5001.
Brake Rotor Replacement: This can cost around R6,000 to R12,000 for both front and rear rotors.
Suspension
Shock Absorber Replacement: Replacing all four shock absorbers can cost between R12,000 and R20,000.
Strut Replacement: This can range from R10,000 to R18,000 for both front struts.
Other Common Repairs
Oil Change: Typically costs between R1,500 and R3,000.
Battery Replacement: Costs can range from R3,000 to R6,000.

 

[Sarg3_ZN]

BMW

• First Year: On average, a BMW 3 Series depreciates by about 17.9% in the first year.
• Three Years: After three years, the depreciation rate is approximately 38.5%.
• Five Years: By the fifth year, the car typically loses about 50.2% of its value.
• Ten Years: After ten years, the depreciation rate can reach around 69.1%
  
  
  

• Brakes​

  • Brake Pad Replacement: Replacing the front and rear brake pads typically costs between R4,500 and R9,000. Just replacing the front pads usually costs between R2,250 and R4,5001.
  • Brake Rotor Replacement: This can cost around R6,000 to R12,000 for both front and rear rotors.

• Suspension​

  • Shock Absorber Replacement: Replacing all four shock absorbers can cost between R12,000 and R20,000.
  • Strut Replacement: This can range from R10,000 to R18,000 for both front struts.

• Other Common Repairs​

  • Oil Change: Typically costs between R1,500 and R3,000.
  • Battery Replacement: Costs can range from R3,000 to R6,000.

With that battery replacement cost, not using the indicators is starting to make alot of sense.

 

[FiestaST]

It's Friday, no decisions as yet or shortlisting at least?

 

[Mike Angelo]

Never buy a car if you cannot afford to replace it's tyres.

 

[SHL]

Never buy a car if you cannot afford to replace it's tyres.

If you can't buy two at the same time, you can't afford it.

 

[rh1]

Never buy a car if you cannot afford to replace it's tyres.

Dude, you get Chinesium tyres.

 

[dj_jyno]

With that battery replacement cost, not using the indicators is starting to make alot of sense.

That's the going rate for a large AGM battery. Paid R5k a year ago for a 95 Ah AGM battery for my car.

 

[dj_jyno]

Never buy a car if you cannot afford to replace it's tyres.

Runflat tyres are hideously expensive, though. That's one of the reasons for steering clear of BMW.

 

[Corelli]

With that battery replacement cost, not using the indicators is starting to make alot of sense.

Mercedes Benzes tend to have 2x batteries

 

[maumau]

It's Friday, no decisions as yet or shortlisting at least?

Tks Fiesta.

He hasn't said anything to me about his choice but I overheard him saying to his brother that he needs to make a decision soon

Will update here when we have a result.

 

[FiestaST]

Any update, it has been a a month since any news? Or is the G7 still being "borrowed"?

 

[akescpt]

i was just joking but I'm a little worried....not gonna lie...

 

[UrBaN963]

That’s why you buy it secondhand to start with.

The first owner lost all their money.

I took this personally

 

[maumau]

Any update, it has been a a month since any news? Or is the G7 still being "borrowed"?

YAY!!! I got my car back!

He feels the vehicles in that range are not worth the money and decided not to buy a new one until he has more money i.e. after he's kitted out his new place.

He's bought a 2020? 2022? Ford Fiesta (LOLLY LOLLY) in the interim so he can save to get something "decent". The Fiesta isn't bad (although what do I know).

Thanks for your input guys, it was interesting and I'm sure this thread will be helpful to others looking to buy a car.

 

[UrBaN963]

YAY!!! I got my car back!

He feels the vehicles in that range are not worth the money and decided not to buy a new one until he has more money i.e. after he's kitted out his new place.

He's bought a 2020? 2022? Ford Fiesta laugh:LOLLY LOLLY) in the interim so he can save to get something "decent". The Fiesta isn't bad (although what do I know).

Thanks for your input guys, it was interesting and I'm sure this thread will be helpful to others looking to buy a car.

Fiesta is a good choice. Now that he gave your car back, can I have it next?

 

[maumau]

Fiesta is a good choice. Now that he gave your car back, can I have it next?

Thanks UrBaN963. I'd like to enjoy my own car for a while please, if that's OK with you

 

[UrBaN963]

Thanks UrBaN963. I'd like to enjoy my own car for a while please, if that's OK with you

Of course yes, no problem, totally understandable.

I will check back in next week.

 

[Tom427]

2007 Porsche Cayman

 

[maumau]

Of course yes, no problem, totally understandable.

I will check back in next week.

 

[akescpt]

i think we need a random draw...that car is just going to be a garage queen now...