Hi Scotty, I am living in the UK and looking for a used automatic car, which would be best for below? any suggestion would be of great help. my preference is in the below order.
1. Volvo V40 (D4 / T3 engine) year (2016-2018) with mileage < 50K.
2. Lexus CT200h (1.8 F sport) year (2013-2015) with mileage < 50K.
3. Honda Civic (1.0 VTEC turbo) year ( > 2018) with mileage < 30K.
4. Suzuki S-cross (1.0 boosterjet) year ( > 2018) with mileage < 30K.
Thanks in Advance.
Adding @Dan
Not an expert but have binge watched hundreds of his videos and bought 2 used cars based solely on his advice (a Lexus and a ToyotaScion).
1. TOYOTA AND HONDA GOOD. TOYOTA AND HONDA GOOD. Sry to be obnoxious but that’s seriously all he says on his car recommendations. Lexus and Acura = Toyota and Honda, in terms of “quality control” and “reliability” to quote Scotty.
2. Manual engines easier to maintain, if possible.
3. Toyota (Scion/Lexus) and Honda (Acura) good.
So eliminating the others, you’re left with a Lexus and Honda.
Long-term, a Lexus will cost more to maintain. It’s a superior performance brand so the service/parts cost more. Summary: Toyota and Honda good. I hope I’m understanding Scotty’s advice correctly.
@dreamcarfit
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@dreamcarfit - thanks for your response.
Well the Civic if your money conscious and the Lexus if you want the better ride
@scottykilmer - thanks for responding and really appreciate it.
@scottykilmer - How long does the Lexus hybrid battery last? what I have learned is it last more than 150K mile easily.
Suzuki S-cross (1.0 boosterjet)
Great car assuming it's a manual / 6 speed automatic!
The 1.4T is better.
Volvo V40 (D4)
Personally, I do not like the Modular engine diesel.
Ask local mechanics, perhaps they know more.
Chinese spec engine,
I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.
Lexus CT200h (1.8 F sport)
It's 7-9 year old hybrid - are you ready to purchase new batteries?
@dan - Thanks for your suggestion.
1. Lexus - I was under the impression the battery last easily for more than 150K - 200K miles and hence was considering it as a better option. isn't it so?
2. How about Volvo petrol engine T3?
3. Do you had any bad experiences with the Honda Civic - most of them say they are reliable engines.
After doing a lot of research and watching videos - I had shortlisted these cars and with your new suggestion, I think I should probably check on them. though Kia Stonic and corolla are too expensive here (above my budget for now) yes let me check ford focus.
1. Hybrid car batteries die of age, not millage.
2. Absolute utter crap.
3. I've herd negative things about the 1.0L, a 3 cylinder turbo is not what you want powering your car.
As far as the rest of the comment, No! These are the cars that I own not recommendations.
The Focus is not recommended, the powertrain has either a nasty dual clutch or an engine that has a tendency to blowup, The Corolla MMT is arguably one of Toyota's most embarrassing fails (it's a transmission that shifts like a drunk driving student unless you really master driving it, but then you'll be just wishing it was a manual to have better control of the clutch and the ability to short shift manually), but the Kia Stonic with the 1.4L and conventional auto is actually great (it's the size of what the pre-facelift Auris used to be, but it's a fun little bargain priced (at least it used to be an absolute bargain when it was new) small crossover and just like the Auris it's somewhat underpowered and somewhat inefficient, I get 36 uk mpg in city and 44 uk mpg highway)