Suggestions for a Used Car

Lcesc95 on 12/04/2021 - 11:43

Hi there!

I've been on the market for a post 2015 mazda 3 which is proving frustrating due to the covid tax but just wondering if there are better alternatives out there.

I need a hatch and really love the body of the Mazda 3, any suggestions on something reliable/fun to drive that looks and feels sporty?

Any suggestions are very much appreciated!

Automotive

Comments

  • AdamFury on 12/04/2021 - 11:50
    +13

    To be honest any used car you buy is going to have it's price impacted by COVID. Probably best to buy what you want!

  • bobbified on 12/04/2021 - 11:51
    +1

    post 2015 mazda 3

    To me, it looks very similar to an i30 - which seems to be a popular choice amongst the OzB people. I don't know the before and after prices, but perhaps have a look at that?

  • Oz8argain on 12/04/2021 - 12:40
    +1

    no budget? - i30N, megane rs, RS3 hatch

    • cesc95 on 12/04/2021 - 12:59

      Sorry, should have mentioned! Up to 18k

      • Oz8argain on 12/04/2021 - 13:17
        +2

        see if you like the look of suzuki swift

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2021 - 19:58

          Very expensive for a small car.

  • Euphemistic on 12/04/2021 - 12:48
    +1

    Nothing wrong with a Mazda. Everything is impacted by the covid prices. Just buy one.

  • jsrz18 on 12/04/2021 - 13:49

    get the mazda but maybe wait until end of the year or early next year until things start to go back to normal

  • kanmen on 12/04/2021 - 13:50

    Lancer

  • nubzy on 12/04/2021 - 18:04
    -1

    Renault Megane and Peugeot 308. You will get far better value and a lower mileage car with these.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2021 - 19:29

      And good old fashioned French reliability!

      /s

      • nubzy on 12/04/2021 - 19:34

        Anothe Ozbargain expert, who has never owned a modern French car, chiming in. What a surprise..

        • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2021 - 19:36
          -2

          Nah, just someone who watches the F1 and knows how useless Renault engines are when compared with their german, italian and even japanese competitors..

        • drprox on 13/04/2021 - 22:00

          I'm with you mate. Totally underrated cars and in my experience less major problems than anything from VAG group..

        • crentist on 14/04/2021 - 18:11
          +1

          Ex had a Citroen. Pretty fun car.

          Sold it when it started randomly not getting back into gear at red lights. Good fun.
          Now she's got a 20 year old Toyota that is way less trouble to live with.

          • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2021 - 21:15
            -2

            @crentist: Thank you. I rest my case.

    • RockyRaccoon on 12/04/2021 - 20:12

      Cheap car deal

      Renault Megane and Peugeot 308

      Why?

      Could be thats the only way to sell them. And thats by those who know the issues with these cars, - the previous owners.

      https://www.caradvice.com.au/930472/french-brands-continue-d…

      As for Ozbargain experts on these cars, its very unlikely to find them.

      1. so few sold, and
      2. no bargain, so so ozbargain experts.

      Thats not to say they maybe fun to drive, but so are Jeeps….. but doesnt mean you should buy them if you want a bargain.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2021 - 21:15
        -4

        Exactly. Wanna come and attack this guy, too, @nubzy?

  • the Unforgiven on 13/04/2021 - 18:14

    Honda Civic
    Grouse motor & it has a low centre of gravity
    at least my 2005 does

  • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2021 - 19:57

    Ford focus.

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