PENNY WISE

So, sometime last year I and a couple of other people were in the car just leaving an outreach. Several discussions took place and suddenly a young graduate (interpretation meaning, just got a job and thus doesn’t have that much money to spend on a car) was complaining as to how he was shopping for a kia picanto (worth around $11,500)

and other people around at that moment were staring at him like his water just broke or he needed to change his sanitary pad. Well, just look at the car, you can’t blame them much.

Anyways, about 2 weeks ago, a reader complained about how UNAFFORDABLE many of the cars I review are. In his words “how many people could buy those cars”. Sadly that’s a fact. So today I want to present you with a list of cars that are quite affordable without the expense of reducing your testosterone level or the need verbally negotiate to increase your bride price.

FIAT  500($15,500)

makes a statement

Undoubtedly, this car is HOT, it is just about the same size as the Picanto. This however would take you there faster, with more stability and definitely more style. 

all premium quality

total value for money

 

Honestly, for a guy it doesn’t say buff, but it says good taste. For a girl, cute and cuddly. And on the inside, it has all the basic tech needed and a little extra. You pay for the entertaining drive experience.

HONDA JAZZ/FIT ($15,425)

dashing

simple sporty look

Not sure why they use different names in different location. The Jazz, is in some way a little mellow(uninteresting) on the looks, but from the front its quite dashing, 

equipped to the max for its price range

not to forget that its much bigger, so it’s more money, but more value too. And its Honda, so durability and reliability is also sure. I think this packs more value for money.

HYUNDAI ACCENT ($14,545)

luxury feel lay out

sexy sedan

cute hatch

Personally this is one of Hyundai prettiest cars. For a youngling even for a middle aged person. You don’t get the power in driving or speed, but you get the economy, style and even space.

KIA SOUL ($14,400)

This kind of gets to your soul. You can’t say its ugly yet you can’t out rightly say it’s beautiful. It’s more of a fashion statement, like a trendy vehicle.

 So yeah, definitely cool. And it is bigger and just slightly more expensive than the Picanto. Truth about Kia though is, the design would change real soon and you would hate your present model, plus something unnecessarily breaks within about 2years.

KIA RIO ($13,600)

omg sooo cute and contemporary

err, the rear kind of looks like a SEAT, very original KIA

This is the next in line after the Piacanto. But its finer, bigger, faster, more stable and some say even faster. 

 

note: this is not the base version

Would easily take you on your daily routine routes and you would still look stylish (seriously, why buy the Picanto).

TOYOTA YARIS ($14,370)

lower and more balance, more aerodynamic

personally, the interior is DULL

Err, it is a Toyota, so it gets the job done, maintenance is cheap and you can depend on it. Amazing thing is that there is so much improvement from the previous design. 

obviously no space for a kidnapped person

OH, almost forgot to say fuel economy. Obviously you do not power and speed, but it definitely surpasses the picanto (what doesn’t).

MAZDA 2 ($14,720)

oo wow @ alloys

Looks a little small, but the styling is sleek. Space is not soo much either but Mazda is really working on achieving high efficiency, aerodynamics and economy.

 This is one of the cars that gives so much tech for the little price tag.

FORD FIESTA ($13,200)

a working class dude can use this without his pride getting damdaged

looks weirdly tall, but okay

this is another car daily city car with great value for money

They made one of the very first mass produced affordable cars, no surprise they can design such good looking, fantastic engine, spacious and good quality material. For extra $200 you could get the 5 door hatch.

CHEVROLET SONIC ($14,185)

also comes as a sedan

young, girl or guy, this is for you.

yaaaay, picnic

I believe (assumption) that this replaces the Aveo and this does a fantastic job at that. The design is quite artistic and contemporary. 

At the same time it’s also spacious, economical and basic tech. The Americans are really serious.

CHEVROLET SPARK ($12,185)

like a mini sonic

This is the smallest in the range, and its cheap cheap cheap. It also takes from the Sonic the artistic and classic design.

It replaces the Matiz and is a little bigger but the space generally is not fantastic. But it’s still a cool car. Don’t let the looks deceive you, its not exactly sporty, but for a fresh graduate you better manage it.

VAUXHALL CORSA (£9,495)

Still one of the best selling small cars in the UK. They have redesigned the new model and made it more economical with the engine making it cheaper to run and to own. The quality of material used has even increased a bit.

HYUNDAI I20 (£9,745)

This basically applies to those in the UK, cause when you do the conversion it is more expensive than the Accent (which is bigger and better) in the USA. This new design is slightly (still not the funnest of cars)cooler and nicer than the former geeky one.

So, finally please do not waste money, as a young graduate spend money wisely and get everything you need from a car as much as possible. Hope this helps.

Drive safe