Used Car Discourse

The Mini Cooper is a fun and quirky car that drives like an oversized go-kart. They’re easily customizable and can be pretty quick with some modifications. Best of all, you can currently find a used Mini Cooper or Cooper S for relatively cheap.  Three generations of the Mini Cooper In case you’re considering buying a used Mini Cooper for sale -  you should know that there have been three generations since its initial U.S. debut in 2002. Fortunately, the little two-door Mini Cooper has gotten better, and a little bigger, over the past 18 years. Here is a breakdown of each generation: First-generation (2002-2006): If you opt for one of the earliest productions years, then you’ll be able to find either a regular Cooper model with a 1.6-litre engine under the hood or, if you want more power, then there is also a Cooper S model that made with a supercharger.  Second generation (2007-2013): The Mini Cooper received some aesthetic updates for its second generation along with s...

Buying a   used Toyota Corolla for sale   can be a great way to save. You don’t have to buy a brand new model to get enjoy the reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. You may even find yourself with extra money left over for a road trip. Not every year is a clear winner though. Before shopping for your next used car purchase, learn which Toyota Corolla years are best for a used model. The Best Toyota Corolla Model Years If you’re tight on money, looking for something around R145K or less, shop somewhere between 2004 to 2009. These years will be more affordable than shopping for a newer model year in the 2015 to 2020 range. The 2015 to 2020 Corollas price is between R220K to R294K, and as much as R397K for a fully loaded 2020. Affordability is one of the main reasons an older model year is recommended, as well as their proven reliability. If you are a tech-savvy person and want modern technology, it is highly recommended to shop in a year beyond 2015. 2003 to 2008 Fuel Econo...

  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...