A Forever Vehicle

[Mike Nel]

Mommy dearest is retiring in May.

In your opinion, what type of vehicle can she buy that would last her forever? Budget is under R225K brand new if possible.

She currently drives a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost. 3years old.

[Mad Manny]

Why does it have to last forever?

Can't it just last as long as Mommy Dearest is able to drive?

[Mike Nel]

Manny. Yes. It must last as long as mommy does

[Mike Nel]

And budget doesn't allow a new vehicle every 5 years or so

[XJ Junkie]

There’s a lot you could buy, but it should be a normally aspirated petrol engine.

[icemanza]

Honda or Toyota platkar. Even if it is a newish car to fit the budget. A Corolla or Balade will go for years. Do you know why Honda and Toyota driver are all old? Because their cars were bought new when they were young.

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[Mad Manny]

There’s a lot you could buy, but it should be a normally aspirated petrol engine.

Agree.
Yaris 1500
Corolla Quest Auto.

There is a new Quest based on the outgoing Corolla coming out soon.

[icemanza]

Auto is also a good choice as older people tend to forget to change gears or cant hear the engine revving

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[XJ Junkie]

Yaris 1500
Corolla Quest Auto.

I reckon the Mazda2 & Honda Jazz are safer, better built, lighter on fuel & are better all round packages.
They also have some luxury.

Plus they are up to date.

I’d also stay away from anything with 2 or 3 cyl.

[Mike Nel]

I like the Honda idea

I need to investigte


Thanks

[icemanza]

My mom has a Honda Jazz. Her only complaint is there is no where to place your bag and search for keys as the surfaces all slope.

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[Mad Manny]

I reckon the Mazda2 & Honda Jazz are safer, better built, lighter on fuel & are better all round packages.
They also have some luxury.

Plus they are up to date.

You should post on that other Forum where people giving advice ignore the OP's parameters.
No Mazda2 falls in the OP's price range.
ONE Honda Jazz does fall with the price range, but it's basic & only has 1.2 motor & is not Auto.


But if the OP can up his amount to R301k then the 1.5 AutoJazz is definitely worth looking at.

The Amaze/Brio is basic, but a good honest vehicle... but a downgrade from the Fiesta she currently has.

[icemanza]

He said brand new if possible. I suggested almost new cars that will go the distance.

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[RMackay]

In-Laws just got a Suzuki Swift auto, nice little car and they’re happy with it.


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[Hedgehog]

2nd hand Pajero 3.2DiD