Second Hand Car

BMWRX · 11-04-2011, 01:20 AM

My brother is looking to buy a second car. His stipulations are that the car be no older than ten years old, preferably not three door or coupe, and a maximum of $10K. Any ideas what would be the best option to look at?

RaihaX · 11-04-2011, 01:27 AM

Something like an accord/camry?

Lester · 11-04-2011, 01:30 AM

Ford Pinto

pcockley · 11-04-2011, 02:27 AM

Seriously?? For that sort of money you'd get a 1 - 2 year old 1er wouldn't you?????

RaihaX · 11-04-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Seriously?? For that sort of money you'd get a 1 - 2 year old 1er wouldn't you?????

BBK · 11-04-2011, 02:57 AM

Swift

MikeVictor · 11-04-2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

My brother is looking to buy a second car. His stipulations are that the car be no older than ten years old, preferably not three door or coupe, and a maximum of $10K. Any ideas what would be the best option to look at?

What's he using it for? Daily driver?

BMWRX · 11-04-2011, 03:28 AM

Yes, daily driver. Doesn't really want a big car, so Camry, Commodore, etc are out. He was looking at Golfs and Peugeot 307's but thought I'd check if anyone had any other suggestions.

A 1'er for $10K...show me where to sign.

BMW86 · 11-04-2011, 03:31 AM

Swift hands down

MikeVictor · 11-04-2011, 03:56 AM

'06 Citroen C3

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1337023F2B30

'06 Ford Focus

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1337023F2B30

'06 Renault Clio

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=1337023F2B30

A Swift wouldn't be a bad call either as others suggested.

pcockley · 11-04-2011, 04:47 AM

What about a 2nd hand 0/11 a5??

dh58 · 11-04-2011, 05:09 AM

Easily a swift

BBK · 11-04-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

What about a 2nd hand 0/11 a5??

Zuzu · 11-04-2011, 05:17 AM

We have two Yaris YRX's as daily drives, and they are fantastic cars in 5MT.

If you hunt around probably pick up a basic 07 Yaris Y for around that price.

Kiwi Peter · 11-04-2011, 05:28 AM

Do not purchase a 10 grand euro car, in the first year it will cost more than that to keep it on the road.

Just buy a Toyota corolla, Mazda 323 or Nissan pulsar, Honda cars are OK but to expensive and parts some times hard to get for the older models.Stay away from all Koren cars unless they are new. Suzuki and Subaru cars are good but will cost to repair, Mitsubishi lancer is another good car in the 10 grand price range.
Sorry but old Euro cars unless its a clasic are just crap, even some of the new ones are just as bad.

stay with the Jap brands and you will be fine.
If you need help with info give me a ring at work.
Peter at Advan 02-96483366

TimMc · 11-04-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Seriously?? For that sort of money you'd get a 1 - 2 year old 1er wouldn't you?????

Just remember Mr pcock, a three series is only a one series with an unnecessarily larger & heavier body sitting on it.

sparoz · 11-04-2011, 07:15 AM

If he doesn't mind the car falling apart. Fiesta is great little car to drive.

RaihaX · 11-04-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Just remember Mr pcock, a three series is only a one series with an unnecessarily larger & heavier body sitting on it.

1 series = hot model at her peak
3 series = hot model getting older and gaining more fat??? Still hot just comes with "extra"

ansch · 11-04-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skycat

Do not purchase a 10 grand euro car, in the first year it will cost more than that to keep it on the road.

Just buy a Toyota corolla, Mazda 323 or Nissan pulsar, Honda cars are OK but to expensive and parts some times hard to get for the older models.Stay away from all Koren cars unless they are new. Suzuki and Subaru cars are good but will cost to repair, Mitsubishi lancer is another good car in the 10 grand price range.
Sorry but old Euro cars unless its a clasic are just crap, even some of the new ones are just as bad.

stay with the Jap brands and you will be fine.
If you need help with info give me a ring at work.
Peter at Advan 02-96483366

^^^ what Pete said

gazz · 11-04-2011, 08:23 PM

Ford Fiesta or even Focus. Best driver's car of the bunch above. Go for service history.

Saw a Mk5 golf diesel manual for $8000. Had high klms though.

Do diesels get noisier as they age? This one sounded like a D9.

pcockley · 11-04-2011, 08:39 PM

[QUOTE=RaihaX;10741252][quote=TimMc;10740039]

Just remember Mr pcock, a three series is only a one series with an unnecessarily larger

Bwilson · 11-05-2011, 02:06 AM

What was the budget? $100 will get him Datsun 120Y.....I loved that car.

Mate I would get a Jap car for reliability and maybe a little performance.

Civic type R
Civic Vti-r
Integra Vti-r
Pulsar -r sr20

If he is a grandpa like me then I would suggest

Nissan maxima
Toyota Camry
Ford laser
Holden barina
Toyota Prius (Eco man)
Falcon/ commodore ( go the Aussie)

I would pick the second option if he is still on his p"

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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	Yes, daily driver. Doesn't really want a big car, so Camry, Commodore, etc are out. He was looking at Golfs and Peugeot 307's but thought I'd check if anyone had any other suggestions. A 1'er for $10K...show me where to sign. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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Kiwi Peter 160 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	skycat Do not purchase a 10 grand euro car, in the first year it will cost more than that to keep it on the road. Just buy a Toyota corolla, Mazda 323 or Nissan pulsar, Honda cars are OK but to expensive and parts some times hard to get for the older models.Stay away from all Koren cars unless they are new. Suzuki and Subaru cars are good but will cost to repair, Mitsubishi lancer is another good car in the 10 grand price range. Sorry but old Euro cars unless its a clasic are just crap, even some of the new ones are just as bad. stay with the Jap brands and you will be fine. If you need help with info give me a ring at work. Peter at Advan 02-96483366 Last edited by Kiwi Peter; 11-04-2011 at 05:52 AM..
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