5 of the strongest used sedans for 800,000 rubles
- April 17, 2023
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Exhausted by car shortages, the high cost of new cars and declining living standards, Russians are increasingly looking to used cars. Fortunately, there are plenty on the market,
Exhausted by car shortages, the high cost of new cars and declining living standards, Russians are increasingly looking to used cars. Fortunately, there are plenty on the market, and even different classes. But you have to be able to choose, because not every second-hand “car” lasts long. However, there are plenty of quite worthy and reliable “oldies” on the market. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about it.
So that a car, even with a high mileage, does not suffer from technical problems, it should be simple in design. Therefore, the first model that comes to mind is Renault Logan. The French engine range includes 8-valve engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 75 and 87 forces respectively. The roots of the units go back to the mid-1990s. They all have a cast iron block and a belt in the timing drive. And there is nothing superfluous, even phase regulators. There are also practically no drawbacks. Is that the thermostats do not like the stability of work.
By the way, our LADA Granta is also very worthy. For this money it is really possible to find a fairly fresh 2020 example with a mileage of 30,000 km. Of the advantages, we highlight the “armor-piercing” suspension (Logan, by the way, also differs from it), unpretentiousness and the availability of spare parts. Only the pump is weak, but this is the problem of most Togliatti cars. After 40,000 km it seizes up, so it needs to be replaced. Preferably for an imported unit.
Opel Astra H is a much more prestigious “iron horse”. Here we note that even a ten-year-old specimen will not seriously upset. Just don’t buy a sedan with an automatic. Earlier, a defect was noted, as a result of which antifreeze got into the transmission and mixed with oil, after which the assembly had to be replaced. Choose options with “mechanics” and be calm. By the way, Astra took a pretty high place in the TUV Report 2021 rating. Judging by the document, only 8.4% of the cars “lighted up” at the gas station with serious problems. The average mileage during operation was 79,000 km.
We also highlight the Ford Focus 2, which rolled off the assembly line from 2005 to 2011. He also shows miracles of resilience. Many copies are still winding miles of Russian roads, and their owners do not even think about switching to anything else. The most reliable engine is a 1.6 liter with a capacity of 100 horsepower. Of. or 115 litres. Of. Just fill up with quality petrol. And not 92. As for the suspension, it can be considered consumables here, except for wheel bearings and stabilizer struts. The life of “Amorth” depends on the previous owner’s driving style. In the rest – there are no special problems.
Finally, we note the legendary Toyota Camry (XV40 body). It is much more prestigious than all the models mentioned above. But you have to pay for it. The runs of the “Japanese women” exceed 200,000 km, but the “samurai” do not fall apart. This is evidenced by the reviews of motorists. For example, Krasnodar helmsmen say that they change only consumables, but pads with discs. True, the engine lubrication is updated every 7000 km. This extends the life of a 2.4-liter engine with an efficiency of 167 forces.
Of course, when a citizen buys a business class for the price of a cheap sedan, he should understand what he is getting into. It would also be nice to know the design features and be able to do much of the work yourself, so as not to overpay for the service. Only then “Kamryukha” will please.
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So that a car, even with a high mileage, does not suffer from technical problems, it should be simple in design. Therefore, the first model that comes to mind is Renault Logan. The French engine range includes 8-valve engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a capacity of 75 and 87 forces respectively. The roots of the units go back to the mid-1990s. They all have a cast iron block and a belt in the timing drive. And there is nothing superfluous, even phase regulators. There are also practically no drawbacks. Is that the thermostats do not like the stability of work.
By the way, our LADA Granta is also very worthy. For this money it is really possible to find a fairly fresh 2020 example with a mileage of 30,000 km. Of the advantages, we highlight the “armor-piercing” suspension (Logan, by the way, also differs from it), unpretentiousness and the availability of spare parts. Only the pump is weak, but this is the problem of most Togliatti cars. After 40,000 km it seizes up, so it needs to be replaced. Preferably for an imported unit.
Opel Astra H is a much more prestigious “iron horse”. Here we note that even a ten-year-old specimen will not seriously upset. Just don’t buy a sedan with an automatic. Earlier, a defect was noticed, as a result of which antifreeze got into the transmission and mixed with oil, after which the assembly had to be replaced. Choose options with “mechanics” and be calm. By the way, Astra took a pretty high place in the TUV Report 2021 rating. Judging by the document, only 8.4% of the cars “lighted up” at the gas station with serious problems. The average mileage during operation was 79,000 km.
We also highlight the Ford Focus 2, which rolled off the assembly line from 2005 to 2011. He also shows miracles of resilience. Many copies are still winding miles of Russian roads, and their owners do not even think about switching to anything else. The most reliable engine is a 1.6 liter with a capacity of 100 horsepower. Of. or 115 litres. Of. Just fill up with quality petrol. And not 92. As for the suspension, it can be considered consumables here, except for wheel bearings and stabilizer struts. The life of the “Amorth” depends on the driving style of the previous owner. In the rest – there are no special problems.
Finally, we note the legendary Toyota Camry (XV40 body). It is much more prestigious than all the models mentioned above. But you have to pay for it. The runs of the “Japanese women” exceed 200,000 km, but the “samurai” do not fall apart. This is evidenced by the reviews of motorists. For example, Krasnodar helmsmen say that they change only consumables, but pads with discs. True, the engine lubrication is updated every 7000 km. This extends the life of a 2.4-liter engine with an efficiency of 167 forces.
Of course, when a citizen buys a business class for the price of a cheap sedan, he should understand what he is getting into. It would also be nice to know the design features and be able to do much of the work yourself, so as not to overpay for the service. Only then “Kamryukha” will please.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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