Good car under 20K?

[Captain n00by]

So I decided I will go a bit more conservative with the budget for new car, as we live in uncertain times.

Although Beemers/Mercs/Alfas/Porsches are tempting, I feel I would have too much expenses with them.

So I decided for something more rational - a compact car for a fair price.

So now I'm looking at things like Clio, 208, Polo, Giulietta.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

[᠌ ᠌]

At least in Russia new Volvo cars is officially sold starting from €25k

Seems like it really depends on local car taxes

I'd go with something like wv/hyundai/toyota

[AdahnGorion]

Messaggio originale di ᠌ ᠌:

At least in Russia new Volvo cars is officially sold starting from €25k

Seems like it really depends on local car taxes

I'd go with something like wv/hyundai/toyota

In Russia I would be rich...
It really depends on where he lives... If he wanted a cheap car he could always get a
Jiangnan Alto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBuj-TELpYs

[Z i o ⚡]

Messaggio originale di Darkie:

You could not get any of those car´s here for under 20k.... not even under 25k..

I however will advice you this one if you are alone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gei5LgVwV0E

I don't like the looks of that car but it seems like a good car to drive.

[karmazyn1]

BMW 3 series

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I'd recommend Audi q5 s-line quattro
Or audi a4 2.0 tdi both made in 2016.
It all depends what your main use would be.

You can find a decent car for way way less.
If your goal is to get from A to B you really don't need to spend that much.

Also asking this sort of thing on steam discussions isn't the best idea. People here play games whole day and know ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about cars.

[DooM Poster]

Public transport.

[Captain n00by]

Messaggio originale di WaitandSee:

The SkyActiv Mazda 3 (BM/BN) with the 2.5 litre motor (PY-VPS) would be a great choice, the gasoline direct injection motor offers excellent torque even down low in the rev ranges and the in-house designed six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic works a treat and perfectly in sync with the motor. Using 98 Octane (RON) it can use a different ignition timing map allowing for timing advancement, I have seen 7 second 0-100's in the Auto 2.5.
The BM/BN also have the superior five-point multi-link rear suspension unlike the BP which has a much inferior torsion beam.

Because you're in the EU, I can't really suggest a Holden Commodore VF as they were made in Australia and not exported (A few rebadged SS V8 models got sold as Chevy SS in the US)
The direct injection V6 (LFH) and six speed auto is both smooth and powerful.

Lastly, the Toyota Camry XV70 in non-Australian and non-third world markets are offered with the new Dynamic Force direct/port D-4S injection 2.5 litre four cylinder motor A25A-FKS and eight-speed UA80E Automatic and in some cases even with AWD (Wish we got that here, we still get the old 2AR-FE port injected motor and U761E six speed automatic)

Thanks for suggestions, I don't know much about Japanese cars but I should educate myself on them, as they are said to be very reliable.

[Magma Dragoon]

There are no good European cars, biodegradable plastic and other "green" nonsense that is basically politically chic forced obsolescence which increases overall consumption. Japanese make the best cheap cars, get a Fit if it is available.

[Captain n00by]

Messaggio originale di karmazyn1:

BMW 3 series

The new series 2 Gran Coupe is nice but I'm not getting a beemer cos parts can be pricy and I want something more economic.

I'd rather go for a Merc CLA Coupe also since I think Merc offers higher luxury.

[Γαῖα]

Messaggio originale di n00by:

Messaggio originale di Jej:

Is age a factor of the car? Because if not there's a lot of old Volvos that are built like tanks.

Yeah, I do hear good things about Volvo.

I'm trying to go for new as I don't want to mess with potential mechanical issues, but I'm not excluding the option of 2nd hand car (as long as it's well perserved).

Volvos are expensive to maintain when talking parts.

Heres the thing,

1: Dont pick a car so new, most of its parts are still dealer only.
2: When picking a car, its never about what you like but more about what you can afford to insure, road tax, service, maintain and naturally run.
3: What you earn yearly matters as if say over 50'000 miles means if parts that are not service parts break, there not cheap, especially if dealer only.
4: Do your homework, speak to people (not car sales), ask them about what they drive and how much it costs them.
5: Smaller the car, the more eco friendly the cheaper the expense.

[karmazyn1]

Messaggio originale di n00by:

Messaggio originale di karmazyn1:

BMW 3 series

The new series 2 Gran Coupe is nice but I'm not getting a beemer cos parts can be pricy and I want something more economic.

I'd rather go for a Merc CLA Coupe also since I think Merc offers higher luxury.

Parts for Merc are as high as parts for BMW. You want cheap and reliable, go for Skoda Octavia.

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Messaggio originale di Tiberius:

I'd go for a used hybrid car that has cheap spareparts and maintenance. Maybe a 2016~2018 toyota prius

OP said a good car not hot garbage.

[Γαῖα]

Messaggio originale di n00by:

Messaggio originale di karmazyn1:

BMW 3 series

The new series 2 Gran Coupe is nice but I'm not getting a beemer cos parts can be pricy and I want something more economic.

I'd rather go for a Merc CLA Coupe also since I think Merc offers higher luxury.

No my friend, its not they can be pricey, they are pricey. Take a headlamp for instance on a merc. Your looking about dependant on type, £1000 plus per unit.
No offence but mercs, bmw and the likes are not within your range if all your limit is a mere £20k.

[Edge_Master]

Don't buy a new car. If what you want is a good reliable car you can't go past the 200-2005 year model camry.

[Captain n00by]

Messaggio originale di Γαῖα:

Messaggio originale di n00by:

The new series 2 Gran Coupe is nice but I'm not getting a beemer cos parts can be pricy and I want something more economic.

I'd rather go for a Merc CLA Coupe also since I think Merc offers higher luxury.

No my friend, its not they can be pricey, they are pricey. Take a headlamp for instance on a merc. Your looking about dependant on type, £1000 plus per unit.
No offence but mercs, bmw and the likes are not within your range if all your limit is a mere £20k.

I could extend my budget, I already made a similar topic but with higher budget (around 50K then), it's just that I don't want to spend too much on a car.

Yeah, the "premium" German cars also come with "premium" car part prices.