Used Car Discourse

  Month after month with unbelievable regularity we see the South African SUV sales list topped by the Toyota Fortuner. And it’s easy to see why the Toyota Fortuner for sale is such a big seller – it does everything well, with barely a flaw. The Fortuner’s recipe is a simple one – in 2005 Toyota took the rugged and dependable and Hilux as a base, subtly tweaked it for added comfort, and topped it off with a seven-seater SUV body. The result is a car that ticks every box: comfort, space, good road handling, rugged off-road ability, reliability and good equipment levels. In the 14 years since it was launched, it has been an unprecedented SUV success. In every model range, there is a sweet spot – one or two models that make the most sense, that are a good balance between what the customer wants and what the customer wants to spend. This is a subjective matter, but for me the sweet spot of the Fortuner range is the 2.4 GD-6 4x4 automatic. It may take some effort to find this Fortuner ...

Everyone, of course, would like to get a good deal when buying a car. Cars for sale in Port Elizabeth are not exactly cheap, and it is quite a large financial commitment when buying one. You have several choices when buying a car – a new car, a pre-owned car, and a demo car. Like most things in life, each one has its pros and cons. What do we mean by a demo car? A demo car is actually a new car that has been used a bit by a dealership. By that, we mean that the car has only low mileage on it due to the fact that it was used by prospective buyers for test drives, and dealership managers may also have used the car to and from work. The mileage of demo cars is usually under 5000 km, which is really not much when the average car can go to 200 000 km. The demo car is usually about 6 months old. If you are considering keeping the car for say 10 years, it means only 5% of its time has been used up. Why have a demo car in the first place? The real purpose behind having a demo car is that the...

  Your options of cars for sale in the Western Cape seem to grow by the day, but in general, there are two entirely different choices for how you can go about it. Either through a dealership or through a private seller. Most Western Cape dealerships offer new and used cars for sale , that are bound by rules and regulations around the quality of the product that can and cannot be sold. A private seller, on the other hand, is selling their personal, pre-owned vehicle outside of any stipulations or guarantees as soon as you pass off that cash or cheque to them. Each of these options provides positives and negatives, what it comes down to is your personal preferences and the goals for your car purchase. With that in mind, here are the four main differences when buying a vehicle from a dealership, instead of a private seller. Vehicle Choices Dealership With vehicles being built with a lot more quality these days, the sheer number of cars on the road is increasing. This means in additio...

  Think “first car”, think “budget car”. Price is the key to unlock the best choices in cars for sale for first-car buyers in Gauteng , but if you’re in this bracket, your second criterium should be safety. Then look at affordability (can I afford to keep it on the road?), size (does it fit in my parking space?), style (do I look good in this?), reliability (am I going to make it home?), and even the enjoyability factor (is this fun to drive and own?). So, there are lots of factors, including if you buy a new vehicle or opt for a late-model car. Let’s look at the differences. What makes a good first car? PRICE: You probably have a limited budget. New is attractive and sometimes the extra price can pay for itself in the long run, but used is cheap, so consider the differences: New: Full price, full-term warranty and the latest model with all the new technology and safety equipment. Plus, it smells as good as a freshly laundered jumper. Here’s an example: The automatic Mazda2 G15 P...

  South Africa is probably one of the best countries in the world for road tripping. We have the largest road network of any country on the continent (spanning some 750 000kms). This means you can get pretty much anywhere you want to go by car. Unlike organised travel packages or tours, simply taking a car gives you unlimited freedom to go where you want, when you want. You can take spur of the moment detours, and make up your own itinerary. It’s a very liberating way to travel! Travelling by car also gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of luggage. You’re not restricted by weight allowances or numbers of suitcases, and can shop for souvenirs to your heart’s content! Of course, although travelling by car gives you the freedom to follow your instincts and indulge your wanderlust, it is good to have a basic plan of where you want to go. It’s also helpful to have a rough idea of what you’d like to do while you’re there. Are you a culture vulture who loves museums and historical s...

2012 Kia Rio Kia Rio was a relatively slow seller in its class after its July 2000 launch. Sales picked up significantly with the launch of a stylish new shape in September 2011. Quite a few of these later Kia Rio models for sale are on the used-car market now and can be picked up at pretty good prices at Group 1 Cars . South Korean made, build quality was so-so on the first generation Rios , but improved significantly in the gen-two cars from August 2005. Rio is up with the best in its class from the 2011 third-generation car onwards.  Though these are low-cost cars it’s worth spending money on a professional inspection, either from your local motoring association, or a good mechanic with experience in the brand. The Kia Rio for sale comes as a four-door sedan or five-door hatch. It has good interior space and can seat four adults in reasonable comfort, though it is also often used by singles and couples. Having said that, we have seen more than one providing tra...

  Before you start phoning dealerships in search of reliable cars for sale in Pretoria - read these two rules. Golden Rule #1: The Golden Service Book When you inquire about a car you’re interested in buying, the first question you need to ask is to get pictures of the service book.  A vehicle which has been properly maintained (serviced on a regular basis) is always a good indication that the condition of the vehicle is better than 1 that has not been maintained.  It’s commonsense! Golden Rule #2: Patience is Golden Be patient when searching. Do your research Don’t get pushed into a buy Rather be sure you’re buying a reliable car for sale from a dealership in Pretoria than buying a piece of junk which will give you problems I know these 2 rules seem simple, but I have seen what happens is they are ignored. It’s not pleasant! Of course, always browse the available used cars at a reputable dealer like Group 1 Cars .   Article sourced from: https://pre-ownedsmarts.p...