Today, this type of car body as a sedan is very popular among Ukrainian drivers. And there are many brands on the market that produce cars of very different prices and quality.
However, how do you choose a reliable, functional machine that will last for many years, and without spending a fortune on it? YouTube channel experts talk about this Sumy Racing Team.
8th place – Honda Accord VII
The seventh generation Honda Accord was produced from 2003 to 2008. On the secondary market, such a car can be purchased from $4,500.
The Honda Accord was equipped with 2.0-liter, 2.4-liter gasoline or 2.2-liter diesel engines. The latter variant was offered only with a 6-speed manual transmission. Petrol models also came with a 5-speed automatic transmission. They can travel 350-400 thousand kilometers, but repairs are quite expensive.
7 место – Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio
It was no coincidence that these cars ended up in one place, because they are twin brothers. The 4th generation Hyundai Accent subcompact sedan was produced from 2010 to 2018. Prices on the secondary market for it start at $5.5 million.
The car was supplied with 1.4 and 1.6-liter petrol and the same volume diesel engines with manual and automatic transmissions. Both are quite reliable, although they can have some problems. Repairs are not very expensive.
6th place – Volvo S40 II
Car S40 II from the Swedish Volvo brand was produced from 2004 to 2012. In Ukraine, on the secondary market, such a car can be purchased from $5,300.
Volvo S40 II produced in many types of engines and with different types of gearboxes. There were both Volvo’s own engines and those from Ford and Peugeot in the following versions depending on the year of manufacture:
1.6 diesel; 1.6 petrol; 1.8 petrol; 2.0 petrol; 2.0 Diesel train.
The author of the video calls the 1.8-liter gasoline engine the worst of this list. It can only be serviced at a branded special station.
5th place — Subaru Legacy BM
The 5th generation Japanese Subaru Legacy BM, produced since 2005, is equipped with all-wheel drive and is known for its excellent handling. Subaru Legacy BM had four engine variations, of which the expert recommends not even considering diesel options. Gasoline options are presented in the following volumes: 2.0 l, 2.5 l, and 3.6.
4th place – Ford Focus III
The third generation Ford Focus was produced for 8 years – from 2010 to 2018. Prices on the secondary market start at $5,700. As for the selection of this car, you need to pay special attention to the gearbox.
Among the wide variety of engines, the expert advises choosing a 1.6- and 2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine. Especially when it comes to European versions. The optimal ones are 1.6- and 2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engines or a 1.6-liter turbodiesel.
3 place — Dodge Dart
The modern Dodge Dart was produced in only one generation – from 2012 to 2016. On the secondary market, this car can be purchased at a price of 7 thousand dollars.
The car was produced only with gasoline engines. In particular, this is a two-liter four-cylinder with an automatic transmission, as well as a 2-liter with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and a 2.4-liter with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2nd place – Skoda Octavia A5
Skoda Octavia is a popular car of all times, which was produced from 2004 to 2013. The machine is available in many transmissions and types of engines. Prices for Skoda Octavia today start at $4.5 million.
If we talk about engines, the expert advises choosing a 2.0, 1.6 or 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine. You can also pay attention to diesel versions, for example 1.6 or 2.0 liters.
1st place — VW Jetta MK6
The VW Jetta MK6 is built on the same platform as the Skoda Octavia A5. This car has a spacious interior, beautiful design and reliable engines. On the secondary market, the VW Jetta MK6 since 2010 can be purchased at a price starting from $6,600.
Experts advise choosing a VW Jetta MK6 with the following engines: 2.0, 2.5-liter gasoline with automatic or manual transmission. A diesel engine (1.6, 2.0 and 1.9 liters) can be chosen, but here you need to carefully look at the mileage of the car.
2023-11-01 04:00:00
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