Brief backstory:
Partner and I currently own a large car (2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara) and a 50cc scooter. Having moved house, the scooter is no longer a viable transport option.
We’ve decided we want to sell our car/scooter, and get two smaller cars instead. Ideally one would be quite small (2-3 door for transporting one person and occasionally more) and the other would be a bit bigger (5 door transporting 2 adults and 2 dogs in the back seat, like perhaps a Mazda 3)
We’re looking at around the $5,000 to $7,000 mark for both cars, so a budget of around $14,000 for both, and would buy second hand.
Generally, I’d like some advice in how to split that $14,000 budget ($7k/$7k, or $5k/$9k) and the types of cars that are known to have decent reliability without being too expensive (it’s a tradeoff, but some general tips on what to avoid in that sort of price range)
Specifically, we’re able to purchase a 2007 Honda Jazz Auto for $5,500 (~80,000 km’s) , and just want to know whether this is something that is likely to require lots of repairs.
Unfortunately we’re both a bit clueless when it comes to cars, so even pointing me in the direction of some resources to read online would be very much appreciated.
Rolla/yaris and Camry