Autoblog-advice: reliable bikers for 4k
Posted on 30-03-2016 at 14:10 by willeme – 135 Responses”
A reliable maniac for little. Is that possible?
Get to know Robin. Robin is an Autoblog reader with a bit of bad luck. Not so long ago, has his trusty Peugeot 106 the temporary exchanged for the eternal. A sandwich between a Range Rover Evoque and the Nissan Note has ensured that the car was a financial total loss. Luckily Robin unscathed.
After obtaining of the shock, realized Robin is that there is a quickly a new means of transport had to come. Preferably one without rails and electricity which is rather brief, but with a steering wheel and a combustion engine. He must be currently a long-distance drive of about 150 km, and so like Robin comfort. Not only in the handling, but also in terms of options. Cruise control is very desirable. And you know what, we put air conditioning in there, because a car without air conditioning is very pre-2000.
Furthermore, there should somewhere be taken into account: Robin is a long time. 1.99 m long. Also, it should be a bit of a fresh car are: not too many miles. The consumption must stay within limits, as well as the maintenance costs. Robin has been sought and an Alfa Romeo 147, went down well in the taste. However, most copies have a lot of miles walked us to the question of whether it is a good choice. Well, Robin, that depends very much on the condition of the car. There are good instances in between, but experience shows that Alfa’s from this era a little more care and love for them.
Below, the well-known on the list, this time with the requirements of Robin:
Current /previous cars:Peugeot 106
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget: up to $ 4,000
Annual mileage:12,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Peugeot total loss after accident, sandwiched between a Note and an Evoque
Household composition:One adult
Preferred brands /models:German
No-go models / brands:Not applicable
Team AB has once again the verkoopsites rondgezocht to the most ideal car for Robin. And these are our recommendations:
The best: Toyota Corolla
One of the most boring cars ever built. But boring also means reliable. The design is thirteen in a dozen, as well as the interior. But everything is correct. Everything is where you expected. It is a very mature car to drive. Certainly for the longer persons are the extensive adjustability of the seats was a relief. The 1.6 engine is by far the best in its class. Smooth, punchy and economical. He also has very reliable, something which is actually for the entire car. Surely, rationally, the best choice you can make.
Just fine: Volkswagen Polo
If you comfort want, is a C-segment car is so much finer, but the Polo is one of those cars that is actually a class above feel. Not only by the high quality interior, but also the adult handling characteristics. Exciting is the never, but it is a wonderfully comfortable car. We had this generation is still quite a nice face. In your budget you have a lot of choice, I would opt for the 1.4. The 1.2 driepitters are just a little too raw and need hard work to acceptable performance.
The finest: Ford Focus
If you have a fine driving car, the Focus is a good choice. The chassis is tight without becoming uncomfortable, the tank turns like butter and the steering is precise and direct. And you get a lot for your money, because for 4 mille, there are enough models of the 2nd generation. The 1.4 meets actually all very good, but you can’t do much about. And the seating position is almost perfect: both the steering wheel as the seats are very well adjusted.
Stylish option: Fiat Grande Punto
One of the most beautiful cars in its class. Still a handsome appearance. You also get a lot of value for your money, because most of the Punto’s are nice and complete. The 1.2 would we leave, and look for the 1.4. That has, in particular, at the bottom a bit more ooomph and that is nice if you’re frequently on the highway. Another advantage: you drive in a relatively fresh model, because if you order a new one, it seems he suspected a lot!
Outsider: Peugeot 406
Favorite of the undersigned. The Peugeot 406 is clearly a child of the 90s, and especially in the interior, that is good to see. The prices are, however, now so fallen, that you for 4 mille a very clever copy on the head can tap. Go for as late as possible, and then like a Gentry. Then you sit on leather! Drive the 406 like no other. Very comfortable and stable, but if you hooligan want to hang out, can that also. And you can at the same dealer friends. Also useful. The 1.8 is more than sufficient. 1 to 13 is certainly possible and the reliability is definitely the later models are fine. Even humor can the 406 will not be denied.
Still chic: Audi A3
Where the first A-Class and 3-series compact is not at all had passed, was the Audi A3 from the beginning, a shot in the rose. The A3 is not an exciting car, but a good one. Especially if you are tall it is no problem at a decent seating position. The 1.6 engine is basically fine, the 1.8-5v is what … leave me alone and the Turbo consumes a little more. Tip: go for the Ambiente, the luxury model. The Ambition was the sporty version, and that is prey for people that have a S3 Look-A-Like wanted to take. The Ambiente on the other hand is more stylish and less popular with the younger people. A very late version of the first type is to be found in the budget.
French comfort: Citroen C3
The Peugeot 106 of Robin was the sister model of the Citroen Saxo. The Saxo got 2 successors. The sporty-tinged and C2, and the wider and more C3. The C3 is a B-segment car is very spacious. In contrast to the French colleagues, the sitting position is still not so very wrong. The frame is cleverly done, because you have just as in the Polo the feel of a class higher to drive. For 4 mille there is a huge choice. Tip: go for the Exclusive. then everything what you wish for. The 1.4 engine but the 1.6 is significantly more modern. Avoid the SensoDrive breakers. That are really not worth the effort.
Yolo: Opel Astra Cabriolet
In the case of the Opel Astra G or H, I would always be the Ford Focus prefer. The Focus is on all points a little better without the stitches to drop. But during the search was on for 4 mille, with a very neat Astra Cabriolet can get. With relatively low mileage. The Astra Convertible is designed and built by Bertone, and looks a lot better than its hatchback brothers. The 1.6 and 1.8 engines are more than sufficient. An additional advantage, all Cabriolets are delivered. And it is a convertible, something where you have a lot of fun and you will witness every time when it’s not raining.
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