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Best reliable used cars for R100 000

We're often asked about reliable vehicles at the R100 000 mark, so we've scoured the AutoTrader website and have found five stellar options to consider!

Automotive News1 min read

Are you looking at a daily driver for around R100 000? We've gone through thousands of options on the AutoTrader site between R50 000 and R100 000, and here are five models we'd be happy to recommend!

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1. Hyundai i20

First-generation Hyundai i20 front-end

The i20 is a local favourite, and for good reason! The models available at the price point will be the so-called PB generation, and from what we can see on forums and ownership reports, these are generally very robust!

2. Ford Figo

First generation Ford Figo front-end

The first-generation Ford Figo (B517) is based on the fifth-generation Fiesta and is renowned for its grin-inducing driving dynamics and frugal drivetrains. These make for really solid first cars!

3. Honda Jazz

2008 Honda Jazz front-end design

Often touted as the preferred mobility solution for the retired community, the GE/GG generation Honda Jazz is about as robust and reliable as you could ask for at this price point!

4. Nissan Juke

Nissan Juke 2015 front-end design

Those looking for an SUV at this price point may consider the Juke, Nissan's quirky take on a compact crossover. We'd stick to the naturally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol or 1.5-litre diesel as the 1.2 and 1.6-turbo petrol models have their fair share of issues!

5. Volkswagen Polo Vivo

The Polo Vivo is consistently the best-selling passenger car in South Africa. Its success started with the first generation, which you should be able to find in abundance at this price point!


Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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