Best used car for big family?

[chuanyan128]

Hi, I just got my driving license last month and would like to purchase a used car for both family purpose and also gain some practical skills. I stay with wife, a one-year old baby and parents. Hence I believe a big car is necessary but not MPV as it is to big for newbie.

 

As the family is big, I think a 2.0L is a must, thus I have shortlisted Kia Magentis, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Cefiro, Mazda 6 and Subaru Legcy. Prefer to buy a car registered in 2016 or 2017 because eventually I may have to buy a MPV when second baby comes.

 

Please share your opinion on these cars: i.e interior space (2 adults and a safety seat in rear row), FC, reliability and cost. Thank You!

 

You may consider VW Passat. Interior space equal to those you've shortlisted. Equipment and built quality is also better than any Korea and Jap cars. Handles very well on the road. About the same price category as Camry/Accord. If I'm not wrong, it has Isofix for child seat. 1.4l TSI engine with dual clutch DSG gearbox gives you the power of 2.0 to 2.4l engine with slightly better FC. Pick up is slightly better than any of the mentioned (Higher cc does not mean more power. You have to check the BHP and Torque figures. Higher Torque better pick up. No. of gears also play an important role of power delivery and FC). 1.4l road tax is $620/yr vs 2.0l road tax $1,210/yr.

[Furrynadz]

 

You may consider VW Passat. Interior space equal to those you've shortlisted. Equipment and built quality is also better than any Korea and Jap cars. Handles very well on the road. About the same price category as Camry/Accord. If I'm not wrong, it has Isofix for child seat. 1.4l TSI engine with dual clutch DSG gearbox gives you the power of 2.0 to 2.4l engine with slightly better FC. Pick up is slightly better than any of the mentioned (Higher cc does not mean more power. You have to check the BHP and Torque figures. Higher Torque better pick up. No. of gears also play an important role of power delivery and FC). 1.4l road tax is $620/yr vs 2.0l road tax $1,210/yr.

 

 

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[Ahseng]

 

Last i checked. The few are depreciating at around 15k+/year. Much easier to find S60.

U can buy some older 5 series at this depre as well.

 

And a brand new one only depreciates at 17k/year...

 

yea but jap cars of similar cc are depreciating at 12k+ per year, just top up abit more and enjoy for 3 years sua.

 

i'm lookin at 07,08 used cars.

 

really cannot tahan s60's dash design, think even my old altis look better.

[Johny_walker]

Hi, I just got my driving license last month and would like to purchase a used car for both family purpose and also gain some practical skills. I stay with wife, a one-year old baby and parents. Hence I believe a big car is necessary but not MPV as it is to big for newbie.

 

As the family is big, I think a 2.0L is a must, thus I have shortlisted Kia Magentis, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Cefiro, Mazda 6 and Subaru Legcy. Prefer to buy a car registered in 2016 or 2017 because eventually I may have to buy a MPV when second baby comes.

 

Please share your opinion on these cars: i.e interior space (2 adults and a safety seat in rear row), FC, reliability and cost. Thank You!

You can consider Hyundai Matrix 1.8 but not the 1.6 version which is well know for high FC and underpower. My aunt earlier owned the 1.6 version (disapointed) then she traded with the 1.8

[Fastfive1]

Does anyone have an idea what is the insurance of a Legacy 2.0R like?

I'm not talking about the turbo charged one.

[3diamonds]

Take honda CRV lah. Quite spacious and fc is good around 14km/l. Got 2.0 and 2.4 also. Or could try mazda CX-5 or ford suv (forgot the model lol)

[LoverofCar]

Just get honda stream lah....the car can sit 7 person and not too big in size

[Karoon]

When i was staying with my inlaws, with one kid, i had the same dilemma but ended up buying a sedan. Its actually a rare occasion all 5 would go out together. I got a skoda octy anyway.... spacious even with child seat

When i was staying with my inlaws, with one kid, i had the same dilemma but ended up buying a sedan. Its actually a rare occasion all 5 would go out together. I got a skoda octy anyway.... spacious even with child seat

When i was staying with my inlaws, with one kid, i had the same dilemma but ended up buying a sedan. Its actually a rare occasion all 5 would go out together. I got a skoda octy anyway.... spacious even with child seat

[Prozac51]

Being a new driver with no insurance NCD, take note that you're already paying the highest possible insurance premium AND if you decide to take a luxury car, there's an additional insurance loading (charges). Not to mention higher road tax due to the cc.

 

I'd stick to the Wish. Lots of mechanics who know how to repair/maintain, lots of cheap recond parts and I wouldn't worry about performance; sit in some of the red Wish taxis past midnight and you'll know what I mean.

 

Another wallet-friendly option is the Hyundai Avante. Pretty reliable, comfortable and powerful.

[inlinesix]

Being a new driver with no insurance NCD, take note that you're already paying the highest possible insurance premium AND if you decide to take a luxury car, there's an additional insurance loading (charges). Not to mention higher road tax due to the cc.

 

I'd stick to the Wish. Lots of mechanics who know how to repair/maintain, lots of cheap recond parts and I wouldn't worry about performance; sit in some of the red Wish taxis past midnight and you'll know what I mean.

 

Another wallet-friendly option is the Hyundai Avante. Pretty reliable, comfortable and powerful.

 

Why use recond parts??

[Prozac51]

 

Why use recond parts??

I'm referring to recond big ticket items especially if the car is in the age group specified by TS. No point spending on new parts when you could be scrapping soon. Of course, wear and tear items should be replaced by new ones.