Thinking about getting a car soon since work would benefit greatly from it even though for a long time I told myself if I can't walk there I can't have it which was a good willpower discipline for when you want to go buy stuff but for work it is the opposite mindset in that I need to get to it every time or that is money down the drain and time wasted also energy wasted having to find a new job etc.
So I am looking for an ozbargain certified car.
I am not a car expert at all less of an expert say than in tech.
But what I do know is most of the cost is in fuel, maintenance and replacing parts and maybe extras like proximity sensors and reverse camera.
I am aiming for under 5L/100km fuel economy or better.
Under $4000 or what you guys recommend because I honestly am lost when it comes to car prices.
If possible suggestions on adding proximity sensors and cameras either third-party aftermarket or otherwise.
Don't need dash cam yet honestly I would only do it for hilarity to post road rage to YouTube.
I am pretty good at other stuff but I may get a dash cam down the road but having ridden in cars with proximity sensors and reverse and forward parking cameras they seem really good but no idea on the cost but have seen some around here in deals on ozbargain.
I guess I will be mainly using it for work which could range from 20km to 35km one way depending on the site location so double that for return trip home daily.
Don't want anything big or hard to maneuver but would like something with a bit of boot space for simple groceries and maybe transporting some cleaning/gardening/working equipment but honestly that is not so important as any standard hatch, coupe or small sedan should have enough for my need as remember I am upgrading from basically no car so this will all be a major life changing upgrade for me honestly can't wait I am so excited :)
Budget is honestly something that will last me 10 to 15 years so not something that might break down in 2 to 3 years aka a $300 on its last legs dirtbox but also not something that would cost me more than I can imagine a luxury holiday for 20 people might cost.
I wouldn't realistically consider anything more than $12,000 looking at half of that as my ball park area have been offered a few cars in the $2,500 area but have not been able to inspect them I think it was a c180 Mercedes Benz so yeah that doesn't sound like good fuel economy and he is probably trying to sell me a lemon.
So with all that in mind
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For under $4k to last 15 years and be fuel efficient, I recommend a mirage. Not a Mitsubishi Mirage but an actual mirage of a car.