Small first car for teenager to get to late shift/ night classes at uni.

Dr Prepper on 05/01/2022 - 13:01
Last edited 05/01/2022 - 17:20

With popular small cars like Focus, Fiesta , Lancer, Pulsar, Jazz, City, Accent pulled from the Aussie market we are really struggling to find a small car for my teenager (17 y.o .P plater) to get to night classes at Uni and to work mainly late night shifts at Maccas.

For the years 2015 to 2020 ,there are only about 3500 hatch backs left for sale in whole of NSW , compared with 8,271 SUVs but I do not think a SUV is a serious option. Besides servicing costs we live in the inner city where the streets are narrow and parking is at a premium.

I have noticed that there are a lot more grey import hatchbacks and even cheap little hybrids which seem to be exactly what he needs.

Even though it was kind of a big deal for our son that he saved the money up and wanted to buy the car himself we are at the point of just giving him some more to buy a brand new car.

Have popular top 20 hatches been pulled from the Australian market to make EVs seem more reasonably priced. Maybe dealers make too much servicing SUVs .

What is the best place to find second had hatch backs?

Ozbargainers we seek your esteemed advice :

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  • 134
    Just bite the bullet on a brand new Kia Picanto, Mirage or Suzuki. I'm not too sure about a MG3.
  • 23
    Stop working late shifts, just use bike public transport, avoid night classes at Uni;
  • 22
    Roll the dice on a grey import budget hatch;
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  • godfather on 10/01/2022 - 09:38
    +1

    Go new. Some used cars costing the same as new without the warranty. Also the CarPlay/ android auto will mean they are less likely to touch their phones.
    Kia is a great choice. Source: KIA owner.

  • Frugaal on 10/01/2022 - 15:10
    +1

    I have a 2011 CJ ES lancer I am about to sell if it is something you are interested in. I will get round to adding to car sales next week probably.

    I'll have to double check but I think it is around 95000km

    Sydney region

  • sticky8anana on 18/01/2022 - 13:18
    -1

    yaris or corolla would do.
    you can easily resell it years after.

  • saliya on 18/01/2022 - 17:31

    Is this simply a dollar equation?

    If so, make a spreadsheet that includes purchase price + ongoings (consumables, projected maintenance, depreciation for the period). Don't forget to include the COVID tax. Remember that Honda makes more engines than anybody and their stuff works.

    Then, buy a Camry that you can afford, because this is the Ozbargain Way.

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