Buyer Guide

Does it make sense to buy a 2008 Honda Jazz? it has about 15,000km driven. Is it worth spending $15,000 on it or not? My requirements are a small car but I can't spend more than 15k, I would like a fuel-efficient car.

I'm looking for advice on any dual-cab 4x4 ute. I'm currently looking at a 2012 Ford Ranger with 200,000kms or a 2009 Hilux with similar kilometres. I would like your opinion on what I should look at for a good reliable dual-cab ute for a bit of towing (two tonnes) and 10kms of dirt road everyday. I read the Rangers had an engine problem so I'm a bit worried about that but like the sound of the 3.2-litre engine for towing.

I'm looking to purchase a new small to mid-sized SUV. After some online searching I have settled on a short list of the Subaru XV 2.0i S, $41,000, (I own a 2013 XV now) Seltos Sport Plus AWD, $37,000 and the unknown SsangYong Korando ULT petrol $38,000 (all prices approximate). Do you think it is risky to consider the Korando? I can't find a lot of information about how reliable they would be.

I'm in the market for a new/used car and was thinking of getting a Toyota Yaris but was wondering if it's suitable for the occasional dirt road adventure, in particular, the Oodnadatta Track via Marree. In reality 99 per cent of our driving is in the Adelaide Hills with a trip to Mount Gambier once a year. We are interested in down-sizing and fuel efficiency.

What are the best economical small used cars built over the last 10 years? Considering Mazda, Toyota and Hyundai makes.

What would be a good price on a new Hyundai i30 Elite with a few added accessories (car mats, bonnet and door protectors)? And a good price for a full protection pack including tinted windows?

I’m looking for a recommendation for a new car for my grandmother. She currently has a 2016 Hyundai Accent, and has loved it, she just wants to upgrade to a brand new vehicle. She wants to have the reversing camera, and Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls. On board GPS would be beneficial, but not mandatory.

 I am considering buying a 2013 Holden Cruze SRI hatchback with a manual transmission. It has low km and looks in good condition. I see there are problems with the automatic models. Are the manual Cruzes reliable, or should I look for something else?

I'm looking at upgrading my 2016 Nissan X-Trail to gain more off-road ability, more carrying space etc. I'm worried about stories of high fuel consumption and power loss. I'm also considering a Hilux. Budget is +/- $30,000. Should I avoid the X-Trail and go Hilux for lower km and newer?