which car should I get?

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 11:56

Howsit ppls, ok i have a choice between 2 cars, and I need a few ppl's input to decide as i cant decide.

option 1:

2004 Toyota Runx 1.4i RT. Colour is white, 90 000km on the clock. No abs, no airbags, has an alarm. 10kw more powerful than polo although slower 0-100km by 0.2 seconds lol. Price is R90 000

or

2005 VW Polo Trendline 1.4 (hatchbac). Colour is silver, 40 000km on the clock. Abs, airbags, no alarm tho (can easily put on in tho). Price is R80 000

what are your thoughts on these 2 cars. Including knowledge of services, prices, insurance costs etc...which of the 2 would u take?

c0d3r · Post by **c0d3r** » 13 Jul 2009, 11:58

VW. Cheaper, it is silver and less km's on the clock.

UrBaN · Post by **UrBaN** » 13 Jul 2009, 11:58

I would choose the Polo simply because it is a safer car with FAR fewer km on the clock. It is a better car judging by the specs.

Prime · Post by **Prime** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:00

One with wheels?

polo's are apparently high(er) on the theft list.

c0d3r · Post by **c0d3r** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:00

And you have the luxury of having Goldwagen in PE for cheaper parts.

Jonboy · Post by **Jonboy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:03

I don't wish to jinx anybody on the forums who has a polo, but the specific reason I chose against buying one is the incredibly high incidence of theft and hijacking of these cars. Your insurance will be through the roof for this car and Toyota's run forever anyway. Try to get some kms dropped off that price, second hand cars should be much cheaper at the moment. Why not consider new in the same price range?

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:08

what could be new for 90k?

theft isnt such a worry i park in a locked garage at night and if i put an alarm in it that should help. insurance is R100 more a month, but the polo is cheaper by like R250 a month.

c0d3r · Post by **c0d3r** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:10

Jonboy, his insurance will already be sky high. He's under 25 and a male.

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:12

c0d3r wrote:Jonboy, his insurance will already be sky high. He's under 25 and a male.

why you! lol

yeah insurance for me is R680 on the runx, and R780 on the polo :O :O :O i HATE insurance when it comes to the prices

Jonboy · Post by **Jonboy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:15

po10cy wrote:what could be new for 90k?

theft isnt such a worry i park in a locked garage at night and if i put an alarm in it that should help. insurance is R100 more a month, but the polo is cheaper by like R250 a month.

Just remember, your car won't always be parked in your garage and short of tracker, an alarm isn't much hinderence.

Well it all depends on your personal preferences, but car dealers are battling to shift new cars, so some negotiation can get you a good deal. I opted for a Peugeot 206 1.4i, brand new, out the box, which I negotiated down to R98 000 (insured at book value of R120 000). It's got all the trimmings, power steering, airbags, decent CD and JBL speaker system, airconditioning and service plan. It's extremely light on juice (getting about 16-20km / litre of petrol) and low on the wanted list.

Like I said though, the choice is yours.

UrBaN · Post by **UrBaN** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:18

Jonboy, It's also French, which means you will resel it for a bag of chips.

Martin, stay away from anything french dude, they have NO resale value. Toyota is always good, VW is always good - BMW seem to hold their value well, but you will probably get nailed on insurance.

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:24

im leaning towards the vw honestly... it is 10k cheaper, which makes a big difference for me, it also has the abs and airbags. It is lighter on fuel as its a smaller car than the runx. less km, newer year...

UrBaN · Post by **UrBaN** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:27

Sounds like you've already decided.

It's the car I'd choose, but then I get all my services and parts at cost so I'm biased

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:29

UrBaN wrote:Sounds like you've already decided.

It's the car I'd choose, but then I get all my services and parts at cost so I'm biased

i can like to be your new best friend

UrBaN · Post by **UrBaN** » 13 Jul 2009, 12:32

po10cy,

Move up to JHb and I can do the same for you

parts at cost and no labour

garp · Post by **garp** » 13 Jul 2009, 13:17

This is quite a tough choice here...

The Toyota is probably nearing an expensive Cam Belt change at 90 000Km, though being a Toyota it's almost guaranteed to give you many years of trouble free motoring, and not to mention the brilliant dealership service (In my experience anyway) Services are not particular expensive, though certain replacement parts are very expensive. A pair of Wind Screen wipers cost almost R600! for a Yarris, while For a Ford bantam costs about R170 (just an a comparison, with both cars being in a similar price range)

I don't know a whole lot about polos, but in my opinion it is a nicer car, just a pity though, with a few stories about poor reliability, and many stories about shocking dealership service, I'd be a bit cautious of going that route.

Post by **Stuart** » 13 Jul 2009, 13:20

UrBaN wrote:po10cy, Move up to JHb and I can do the same for you parts at cost and no labour

I'm sure your syndicate can branch out to PE.

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 13 Jul 2009, 14:03

garp wrote:This is quite a tough choice here...

The Toyota is probably nearing an expensive Cam Belt change at 90 000Km, though being a Toyota it's almost guaranteed to give you many years of trouble free motoring, and not to mention the brilliant dealership service (In my experience anyway) Services are not particular expensive, though certain replacement parts are very expensive. A pair of Wind Screen wipers cost almost R600! for a Yarris, while For a Ford bantam costs about R170 (just an a comparison, with both cars being in a similar price range)

I don't know a whole lot about polos, but in my opinion it is a nicer car, just a pity though, with a few stories about poor reliability, and many stories about shocking dealership service, I'd be a bit cautious of going that route.

shot for the headsup!

Vampyre_2099 · Post by **Vampyre_2099** » 15 Jul 2009, 07:08

I'd go for the Polo, after driving both the 1.4 polo and the 1.4 runx as hire cars, I can say the runx is very heavy. It's the same shell they use for the 1.6 and I think it may have been designed with the 1.6 engine in mind thus being so heavy for a 1.4 engine.

The polo is lighter, quicker and safer. With the R10k that you save you can go get tracker/matrix/netstar fitted, plus and alarm, plus any other extras you want (sound, aftermarket parts, etc.)

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 15 Jul 2009, 08:26

exactly what i was thinking.. well im testing the polo today. that is one thing i noticed about the toyota, it was VERY slow, i mean it felt like i was driving my sting with 4 people in the car.

hopefully i see the car today and can buy it if its all good.

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 15 Jul 2009, 16:20

oh my word now the company they are sourcing the polo from is giving them a run around and not getting back to them regarding the polo...this is so frustrating

naughty · Post by **naughty** » 16 Jul 2009, 00:12

i keep on hearing about the theft risk of Polo's - so should i be disappointed that no-ones tried to steal mine yet

Post by **ryanrich** » 16 Jul 2009, 09:12

po10cy wrote:exactly what i was thinking.. well im testing the polo today. that is one thing i noticed about the toyota, it was VERY slow, i mean it felt like i was driving my sting with 4 people in the car.

hopefully i see the car today and can buy it if its all good.

Yup, RunX should be called WalkX...

po10cy · Post by **po10cy** » 16 Jul 2009, 12:06

ok and update...

the polo wasnt available so i decided to go for a 'surprise' visit to the dealer with my dad to have a final look over the runx before i sign for it.

arriving there the dealer told me the runx was at another branch so we could drive there. we got in a focus and on the way there he tells me they just bought that vehicle, he was testing it, and its in the same price range as what i can afford.

i told him i want to try drive it and see how it feels. and immediately fell inlove. so powerful!!! eventually we didnt even make it to the runx, i turned around headed back and told him i want it. so i signed for it, and because they already have my details, and the price range all that, he said they will just wait now for the bank to send the contract and its all done.

so im super stoked now..

signed for a silver ford focus 1.8TDCI

WOOOOT! helluva lot better than a 1.4i runx wouldnt you say?

UrBaN · Post by **UrBaN** » 16 Jul 2009, 12:07

Well done dude! Just make usre you do the services etc on time - if the turbo goes on a diesel, you're in trouble.

More specs on the Focus please?

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