Autoblog-advice: reliable transport for €1.300
Posted on 20-04-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 148 Comments”
Today we’re going to take old-fashioned strolling: looking for the best buy for 1,300 euros!
What is actually more fun: a lease car for 40k find out whether the best car for a low amount? The undersigned has a preference for the latter. In a new car can be a shortlist of your requirements and the most suitable choice. However, if your budget is limited, you have to deal with many more parameters. You’re not going for hundreds of euros in fuel devoid to all traders.
This happened also Maurice. Until recently, he rode in a VW Polo 1.2 TDI, but there are a few things changed so he is temporarily without a car. Of course, not a desirable situation, so looking for a new used car. The budget is, however, limited to 1,300 euros. It should be a compact car, not too expensive in maintenance and reliable in addition. We love a challenge.
Before we go any further, first, the well-known table:
Current /previous cars:Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€ 1.300
Annual mileage:15,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:preferably diesel, gasoline may also
Reason to purchase another car At this moment no car in possession, one need
Family composition:Two adults
Preferred brands /models:Seat, Volkswagen, Skoda, Toyota, Ford. But other brands may also.
No-go models / brands:Preferably not a Peugeot, not a “bejaardenwagen-look’.
Regarding the brandstofkeuze: with 15k per year, gasoline prices are more sensible, the economy doesn’t weigh up against the higher fixed charges. For that you will have more mileage. Regarding the last: a bejaardenuitstraling is actually an advantage. That usually mean that the car has good maintenance and care is blown. Come we later on back.
That said, these are our recommendations:
Opel Corsa 1.4 Comfort:
In the budget, the Corsa B good to find, but there are also enough copies of the C generation. The appearance may still doing it, and the interior is just fine. Driving is not spectacular, but adult. The 1.4 engine is a pleasant companion: spicy when you want it, economical as it should be. The 1.2 is also fine, but the 1.0 is what is lacking.
Ford Fiesta 1.25 First Edition:
Of this generation of Fiesta, there are not much, but since you have but one need, that is not really all that much. The Fiesta is the best driving car in its class. Send, turn, turns, everything just a little tighter and with more feeling. The 1.25 Yamaha engine is a gem. The cube is happy to be touring, is pretty strong and not consume too much.
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI Elegance:
A very mature car. Actually, the opposite of the Fiesta: the ride gezapiger. Not wrong, but clearly more comfort-tuned. An advantage is that they always have five doors and the design is still great. The 1.4 MPI engine is in the basis ancient, but does it just fine. Consumption would be lower, but the maintenance costs are very low. However, as the transmission check whether this light, smooth and precise work, this can sometimes cures show.
Fiat Punto 1.4 16v Dynamic:
The Fiat Punto was new, not really a hot deal. It was not a bad car, but there was nothing the competition could not. After the facelift there was not better in terms of appearance, but most of the teething problems were there. Second-hand, are the more than excellent deals, because you have a relatively new car with not too many miles and sometimes even air conditioning! Check this video to know where you should look.
Hyundai Getz 1.3 i GLS:
This was the first Hyundai that’s specially designed for, and ═ n Europe is developed (nota bene in Rüsselsheim!). It is, however, the car has to be see, because this was the first really decent Korean that it with ease could include, for example, with the Polo, Clio and Yaris. Always go for the five door, this is crazy enough lighter than the 3-door. The version that you want is the 1.3 (1.1 is painfully slow) in GLS trim: then you always have a aircootje. Heavily underrated and nice car. Very reliable also!
These were the great deals. They are to find, but you will have to do some searching. You have indicated that you have a reliable car searches without a senior appearance. However, if you are reliable and affordable transport is looking for, I would absolutely do have to search. Rest assured, the Suzuki Wagon R and Daihatsu Granny Move, we will not treat, but the following choices:
Suzuki Liana:
If it’s good enough for Top Gear… The Suzuki Liana is a car which is in the Netherlands a role in the margin has played. Almost no one looked to be. That is a shame, because the car does have decent quality. For little money you’ve got just a little more car. They are technically almost indestructible and very easy. As icing on the cake: the 1.6 versions are best smooth. The five-door also look smooth out, the sedannetjes go for the old-iron-price.
Honda Logo:
One of the biggest automotive flops ever. From a commercial perspective, it certainly was not a bad car, just a little stricken in age, and very expensive. Use looking for no one them and that translated to attractive prices. You need to have them with a magnifying glass, but if you have found one you come to realize that they are surprisingly spacious. The 1.3 is nice and snappy, economical, and practically bullet-proof.
Daihatsu Charade 1.3-16v RTI:
A good size bigger than the very small stadsvlo Cuore. The Charade is absolutely no viriliteitssymbool on wheels, but the car certainly has its (typical Japanese) qualities. Reliable, economical, smooth and very complete. The appearance is nice and stricken in age, and in the corners is not a hero, but that doesn’t matter. The Charade is thorough and reliable transport. Exactly what was asked.
If the latter is still just a quick tip. Don’t go blind on ” Japanese is always reliable’ and ‘French, Italian and VAG is always bad’. Certainly in this budget is the state of the car is much more important. Do not go for maximum discount, but circumstances will a APK and turn. There you have a lot more to it and that the garage is often a little more budget (it cost him less than you). For 1,300 there is certainly excellent transport to find, but keep your eyes open. If it sounds too good to be true is always so.
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