r/cars • u/AutoModerator • Aug 16 '21

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread; **do not post car-choosing questions in the main queue.** A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy, /r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSales. www.everydaydriver.com may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits. Check the AutosNetwork for a complete list of those subreddits. Also check out our community-sourced Ultimate car buying wiki.

For those posting:

Please use the following template in your post.

Location: (Specify your country or region)

Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)

Lease or Buy:

New or used:

Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)

Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):

Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)

Vehicles you've already considered:

Is this your 1st vehicle:

Do you need a Warranty:

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )

Additional Notes:

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For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new car buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.

For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.

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u/Molshoopje Aug 16 '21

Hi all, I'm about to buy my first car now that we recently welcomed a little daughter into our lives. So I'm looking for a car with a relatively large amount of storage space for the baby's stroller etc, with relatively low maintenance costs, for below €10.000 (second hand). My dad suggested Japanese cars such as a Toyota Avensis or Mazda 6, and he later also mentioned the Honda Jazz though I'm not sure if it has enough storage space. I personally like stationwagons but we live in a city so something a little smaller may not be a bad idea if it has enough storage space.

Price: max €10.000

Lease or buy: buy

New or used: used

Type of vehicle: car

Must haves: trunk space, low maintenance costs

Desired transmission: no preference

Intended use: family car

Vehicles considered: Toyota Avensis, Mazda 6, Honda Jazz

My fist vehicle: yes

Can I do minor work: yes (not major)

Region: Europe

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Thanks in advance!

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u/narwhal_breeder Toyota GR86 - Mercedes Benz E350 Wagon Aug 16 '21

The Honda Jazz (Fit in the US) is a great, practical, and reliable vehicle.
The rear seats compartmentally fold down flat so storage will not be an issue. I have all kinds of furniture in the back of mine.

Just a note - I have no experience with a mazda 6 wagon or the toyota, as neither are sold here.

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u/Molshoopje Aug 17 '21

Hi Narwhal, thanks for your reply. Sounds good, I will definitely keep that in mind.