Car TOP 12 USED BEST BUYS 2020
The context This year, we look at what’s available, sensible or desirable from the perspective of two teamsters: one, a youthful lad with foresight; the other, a somewhat seasoned old-hand with hindsight. Their combined age of 88 years and the fact that they both own elderly Mercedes-Benz vehicles should not be taken into consideration when judging their impartiality.
The criteria Vehicles no older than three years.
The advice Following the categories of the main Top 12 Best Buys awards (page 44), these are the used vehicles we think will make great buys in 2020.
01 BUDGET CAR
<R115 000
PP Hyundai Grand i10 1,2 Glide I am no fan of the Hyundai i10. Something doesn’t sit well with me. The Grand i10, however, seems to tick far more boxes; to such an extent that the i10 has been ditched altogether as an option on my list. I would choose the higher-powered (64 kW) 1,2-litre, four-cylinder for added performance. A service plan was optional but the seven-year/200 000 km warranty (on most parts) is impressive. Check the air-con works and inspect the brakes for excessive wear.
The Picanto offers almost everything a driver could
