Best second-hand car for R100 000
At the time of writing, there were thousands of vehicles that could be had between the R50 000 and R100 000 price bracket on AutoTrader, however, in the spirit of providing solid consumer advice, we have narrowed down what we feel are the five best pre-owned buys for the R100 000 mark.
The prerequisites in place are that the products are no older than five years and have less than 100 000km as we want to ensure that we are recommending vehicles that either still has some warranty intact or it has recently expired, ensuring that the vehicle is not riddled with potential issues. There are several vehicles that we have excluded for different reasons, such as the pre-facelift Datsun Go and Renault Kwid models which are considered unsafe, or the discontinued Tata Bolt and Chevrolet Spark. Let's have a look at the five we have chosen, in alphabetical order.
1. Ford Figo
The previous-generation Ford Figo might be an old design, based on the fifth-generation Fiesta, but those underpinnings serve the cars well to this day, endowing the Figo with fun-to-drive dynamics, good ergonomics, and in when referring to the 1.4-litre petrol models available in those price range, both efficiency and reliability. Check out the examples found on AutoTrader.
2. Kia Picanto
The Picanto will likely feature on nearly every list that has to do with small hatchbacks since it is just such a solid offering within the segment. At this price point, you'll be looking at the 1.0-litre models, which have fewer safety goodies than we'd like, but the basic structure is safe, while the rest of the package is absolutely spot on for a budget vehicle. Check out the examples found on AutoTrader.
3.Nissan Micra Active
Nissan's answer to the likes of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been the little Micra Active, an often overlooked vehicle that offers great value for money in addition to a lot of features. There are not too many examples available at this price point, but with some patience, you will be able to track one down on AutoTrader.Check out the examples found on AutoTrader.
4. Toyota Etios
5. Volkswagen Polo Vivo
