Used Car Discourse

  Essential History To many, it may seem like the BMW 3 Series has always been with us. It nearly has, getting its start in 1975 as a two-door coupe that replaced the ageing BMW 2002, itself a small, fun-to-drive coupe that both saved the BMW brand and served to bring BMW into the mainstream U.S. market. This first 3 Series was internally coded the E21 and featured designer Paul Bracq's crisp, clean "shark nose" styling. Several styling traits from this series left imprints on future 3 Series models , such as the double kidney grille, a "Hoffmeister Kink" at the base of the C-pillar, twin headlights, and a centre control stack that was angled at the driver.   The second-generation 3 Series (E30) landed in Europe in 1982, and by the end of 1983, the 318i had landed on American shores as a 1984 model, fitted with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with a higher compression ratio and with new Bosch electronic fuel injection. A 2.5-litre, inline six-cylinder variant d...

 Praise has often been heaped on the iconic Ford Fiesta, and for good reasons. It was, and continues to be, fun to drive, well equipped and blessed with a fine choice of engines that help it to hold its own in the hotly contested small car class. This current generation car has been given that little bit of extra polish to rival the refinement levels of its arch-nemesis, the Volkswagen Polo .  Like its rivals, the Ford Fiesta for sale has a wide range of engines. The petrol range consists of a 1.1-litre petrol with either 69bhp or 84bhp; a fantastic turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder Ecoboost in 99bhp, 123bhp and 138bhp states of tune, or a 1.5-litre diesel with 84bhp or 118bhp power outputs. Later models incorporate mild-hybrid technology in 1.0 Ecoboost 125 and 155 versions.  Entry-level Style models get just the basics, such as air conditioning and electric front windows, but Zetec is a bit more generous, with 16in alloy wheels, LED daytime running li...

When browsing for the best used car to buy - take some time to read these owner reviews about the Kia Rio for sale . My 2019 Kia Rio LX is my first Kia and I adore it. It’s so fun to drive; it feels surprisingly sporty and nimble and the steering is a dream. The interior looks much more expensive than you might expect and the seating is very comfortable. The headroom in the back is much better than similarly-sized cars. I love the backup camera (and that it came standard!) and the touchscreen which is very easy to use. Best of all, the gas mileage is phenomenal! I’ve been getting a minimum of 5.88L/ 100km with a mix of city and highway driving (up to 4.28L/ 100km with pure highway driving!!). I may be a Kia owner for life now thanks to this car. Just as a fun fact, the car I had before this was a BMW 328.  Over a year later, I still adore this car. I’ve had no issues with it and I still enjoy driving it a lot! Kia has definitely won me over. . Two years in and still not a problem i...

  The Ford Ranger bakkie is one of the more globally recognizable brands in the world. It traces its roots back to 1958. The bakkie that we commonly refer to today as the Ranger began in 1983 and has undergone quite a few changes since then. As you can imagine, there are quite a few devoted followers out there who would own nothing but a Ford Ranger bakkie. Quite a few of these are still in operation today, as they were built to be durable and long-lasting.  . . It’s no secret that pickup bakkies are big news in SA. The Ford Ranger has even particularly captured the imagination of buyers abroad, consistently being the biggest selling pickup in the UK. Since 1958, the Ranger name has been used on no less than three models of Ford vehicles. It all started with the Edsel Ranger (a classic automobile), followed in 1965 as a trim level name on the F-Series pickup trucks (featuring the internationally well-known, XLT & Lariat trim levels). It’s the compact pickup series that fir...

  In 2009 a new Corolla went on sale in North America. Not entirely “new,” the 10 th generation Corolla feature carried over mechanics on a newly styled body and interior. A staple in the compact car market, Toyota kept to the winning formula of offering a basic car with high reliability and dependable reliability. Engine choices remained a 1.8-litre four-cylinder making 132 hp as well as an optional 158 hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder found in the sporty XRS model. Both engines could be paired to a five-speed manual transmission or an automatic – four speeds for the 1.8-litre and five-speeds for the 2.4-litre. Trims Packages Models from 2009 and 2010 were sold in Base, S, LE, XLE and XRS trims. In 2011, the XLE and XRS trims were dropped leaving just the base, S and LE trims. For 2012 the base trim was renamed L while 2013 saw the addition of the LE Special Edition. Top 3 Reasons to Buy Reliability – Toyota built its reputation by offering reliable vehicles and the Corolla is an examp...

  If you’re browsing cars for sale in Alberton , then a good place to stop is right here. Why? Well, sales numbers give you a pretty good idea of which car brands and models are selling well and therefore are more likely the most affordable cars for sale , the most reliable or the most beloved by drivers in SA. Furthermore, we want to add that you don’t have to buy these new… car dealerships like Group 1 Cars that sell certified used cars in Alberton , Cape Town, Uitenhage or pretty much wherever you are. These also tend to work out more affordable as you’re not paying for the new car smell (remember the car’s value depreciates immediately after you buy it). The Volkswagen Polo Vivo and Toyota Fortuner led the sales charts for passenger cars at the end of 2017. The Vivo, which led from the front each month of the last year, sold almost 5000 units more than the second-placed Fortuner but finished the year as the third best-selling vehicle overall behind the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ra...

  What Is A Balloon Payment And Is It Right for Me? Are you a good candidate for a vehicle-finance deal that includes a final large – and potentially eye-popping – sum of money due at its conclusion, or should you rather avoid it? Read on before you jump into it. You've heard the term balloon payment before, but what is it? And who is it for exactly? "A balloon payment is a convenient solution that is designed to assist a buyer with their cash flow at the start of an [financing] agreement. This is done by setting aside a portion of the purchase price so the buyer's monthly repayments become lower," says Lebogang Gaoaketse, head of marketing and communication at Wesbank Motor. "Just remember that this deferred amount will still be owed to the bank at the end of the contract term," he cautions. "So customers opting for this arrangement must be disciplined enough to save sufficient cash each month so that they can settle this debt once it is due."   H...

Buying a car can be very exciting, but there may be a few loose ends to take care of before you get settled in. Before You Buckle Up Qualifying for an auto loan and signing the dotted line is only the starting point of vehicle ownership. There may be some more paperwork that you need to take care of, and if it’s a used car , there are seven things that are worth considering after you finance your vehicle. 1. Auto Insurance Being a car owner means having auto insurance. All states have guidelines on how much insurance your car needs to be considered road legal. Dealerships don’t typically let a buyer drive off their lot without proof of insurance, or at the very least, an insurance binder. A binder is temporary auto insurance until your official policy is finalized. If you’re financing your vehicle, then you need full coverage car insurance. Auto lenders require that the car be covered with liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage (which is usually what they mean by full coverag...

Consumers are growing more comfortable with buying a wide variety of things online, from fruits and vegetables to couches and cars for sale in Gauteng , from Cape Town. Partly by necessity and partly because we've realized how convenient and time-efficient it is, we've become quite comfortable with online buying. But should you buy a car online? Or is the process too complicated and personal to lend itself to the online buying process? Undoubtedly, there are pros and cons to buying a car online. While history favours the traditional in-person car-buying process, those who look to the future see a trend pointing toward an increase in online car-buying going forward. Before we outline the benefits and disadvantages of buying a car online, let's define what online car buying really is. What It Means to Buy a Car Online The vast majority of American consumers now shop online for their next car. A summary of consumer behaviour surveys in this area suggests that over two-thirds o...

All versions of the Kia Picanto for sale come with five doors as standard and there's a simple engine line-up, plus the option of an automatic gearbox should you prefer one. There’s even an SUV-aping X-Line version, although that’s more about appealing looks than real rough-and-tumble driving. What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox The Kia Picanto's non-turbocharged 66bhp 1.0 MPi is pretty much the default choice. That's because it's available with the majority of trims and with a manual or automatic gearbox. 0-60mph takes just over 14sec (or 16.6sec for the auto), which sounds slow but it's quicker than the Volkswagen Up and is, actually, fine for pottering around town. It's an engine that thrives on being revved, so, while you need to work it hard on faster roads, it does feel more eager than the numbers suggest. The reason the auto 'box slows it down is the time it takes to change gear. It's basically the manual gear...