Budget of $80,000; Which 4yr old sedan or SUV to buy?

[tudorpapa]

If I have a budget of $80,000 and I would like to buy a used car still left 6 years and above. What would you guys recommend? 

I will travel quite a bit for my work so will prefer something that is fuel efficient. Preferably a Sedan or a SUV. Need to put a stroller inside the car. 

I am considering a Toyota prius, But I never driven a hybrid before so I dunno about the maintenance and the upkeeping. 

 https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1004028&DL=2469 

Anyone have a better recommendation? 

 

[Toeknee_33]

@tudorpapa 

If you don't mind being mistaken for a PHV driver every now and then, the Prius seems to fit your requirements if fuel efficiency is your top priority. 22-25km/L is possible. Boot space also reasonable and easy to load cos of the liftback design. C-HR is a little claustrophobic and has a small boot. The others would be the Honda Shuttle Hybrid or Vezel Hybrid (not a choice if you hate a hard bouncy ride).

There is little difference to maintaining a Hybrid vs a normal car. The Prius is renown for its reliability. Your brake pads/rotors will take a very long time to wear out, actually, due to its regen braking system. Only proviso is the replacement battery ($3k?) if it does konk out but it should easily last 120-180k km.

When you are shopping for a used one, ensure you dont end up with a ex-PHV car, though. Mileages can be tweaked and seats can be re-upholstered to disguise that fact.

 

 

Edited June 11, 2021 by Toeknee_33

[DOBIEMKZ]

19 minutes ago, tudorpapa said:

If I have a budget of $80,000 and I would like to buy a used car still left 6 years and above. What would you guys recommend? 

I will travel quite a bit for my work so will prefer something that is fuel efficient. Preferably a Sedan or a SUV. Need to put a stroller inside the car. 

I am considering a Toyota prius, But I never driven a hybrid before so I dunno about the maintenance and the upkeeping. 

 https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1004028&DL=2469 

Anyone have a better recommendation? 

 

For SUV, I suggest Honda HR-V/Vezel, provided it is non-PHV.

[Jamesc]

Look for the water mark on the left back and front screen where they peel of the PHV sticker.

I always ask them to rub out as much as possible so the next customer cannot tell.

[D3badge]

30 minutes ago, Toeknee_33 said:

@tudorpapa 

If you don't mind being mistaken for a PHV driver every now and then, the Prius seems to fit your requirements if fuel efficiency is your top priority. 22-25km/L is possible. Boot space also reasonable and easy to load cos of the liftback design. C-HR is a little claustrophobic and has a small boot. The others would be the Honda Shuttle Hybrid or Vezel Hybrid (not a choice if you hate a hard bouncy ride).

There is little difference to maintaining a Hybrid vs a normal car. The Prius is renown for its reliability. Your brake pads/rotors will take a very long time to wear out, actually, due to its regen braking system. Only proviso is the replacement battery ($3k?) if it does konk out but it should easily last 120-180k km.

When you are shopping for a used one, ensure you dont end up with a ex-PHV car, though. Mileages can be tweaked and seats can be re-upholstered to disguise that fact.

 

 

Toyota and Lexus provide 10 years warranty for hybrid batteries! but of course must be Borneo Motors one lah! PI battery spoil own wallet warranty  

https://www.lexus.com.sg/en/servicing-and-support/warranty.html

 

Edited June 11, 2021 by D3badge

[Watwheels]

Whoever the used car dealer will be very happy. Can get rid of a high mileage car used for phv. And can sell it at premium price some more when they "fix" the odometer. Very good deal for the used car dealer.

[kobayashiGT]

2 hours ago, tudorpapa said:

If I have a budget of $80,000 and I would like to buy a used car still left 6 years and above. What would you guys recommend? 

I will travel quite a bit for my work so will prefer something that is fuel efficient. Preferably a Sedan or a SUV. Need to put a stroller inside the car. 

I am considering a Toyota prius, But I never driven a hybrid before so I dunno about the maintenance and the upkeeping. 

 https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=1004028&DL=2469 

Anyone have a better recommendation? 

 

 

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

For SUV, I suggest Honda HR-V/Vezel, provided it is non-PHV.

Well I won't recommened Honda Vezel Hybrid, I have encounter quite a few with gearbox issue. 

Prius is a good choice, another car that can consider is the Sienta Hybrid. It looks ugly, but get the job done. And it have auto sliding door. your in-law will be happy whenever you fetch them. You don't believe you can ask @Jamesc 🤣

[Jamesc]

2 minutes ago, kobayashiGT said:

Prius is a good choice, another car that can consider is the Sienta Hybrid. It looks ugly, but get the job done. And it have auto sliding door. your in-law will be happy whenever you fetch them. You don't believe you can ask @Jamesc

Yes she loves the sliding doors but I never use it.

I make her sit on the roof.

[kobayashiGT]

3 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

Yes she loves the sliding doors but I never use it.

I make her sit on the roof.

So you also drive until there is flapping sound above your car one.... Hmmmm. 🤣

[Jamesc]

1 hour ago, kobayashiGT said:

So you also drive until there is flapping sound above your car one.... Hmmmm. 🤣

What can I do? I didn't want to disappoint my boy.

I just wanted him to hear the sound of his grandma flying away!

[Fcw75]

Buy a brand new Attrage with your budget. It’s a sedan, fuel efficient and sure can put a pram in the trunk.

It’s a budget car though.

But it fit your budget and at least worry free motoring for the first 3 years.

😁

Edited June 11, 2021 by Fcw75

[Didu]

Agree with bro @Fcw75. Since fuel efficiency is high in your consideration, I guess not having unexpected surprises leading to repair cost should also be in your consideration too.

• A new set of wheels gives you that peace of mind.
• The 1.2L Attrage should get you about 18km/L 
• It comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay which many 2nd hand older does not have
• Built-in Cruise control for better fuel efficiency
• If you only need to drive for 6 yrs then sell, there'll be more value on this car at that point than one with zero COE left.

 

[Atonchia]

Buy a Harrier Turbo if can find one. 

[Toeknee_33]

Its a good point about getting a brand new car for a peace of mind. However, the capabilities, comfort, refinement, handling etc of Prius is vastly superior to the Attrage, so I might have to think very hard.

[Soya]

3 hours ago, Fcw75 said:

Buy a brand new Attrage with your budget. It’s a sedan, fuel efficient and sure can put a pram in the trunk.

It’s a budget car though.

But it fit your budget and at least worry free motoring for the first 3 years.

😁

Daily misery for 3 years too....

 

[Fcw75]

I only based it on his requirements.

- Sedan

- Fuel efficient 

- Able to put a stroller 

😁

Edited June 11, 2021 by Fcw75

[Jamesc]

Ger a new Cerato

[Aventa]

Shuttle or Sienta?