Choosing where to start with a car can be daunting. We feel the best way is to look at what you will most use the car for, and buy on practicality, not colour and looks (although nothing stops you getting the bright red one with the shiny wheels if that's what makes your heart flutter!). Here are some non-industry standard views on where to start looking.
We have added some genuine dealer-listed prices to give cost examples of the sort of vehicles available on the market in general, to help you with selection and budgeting. Of course these are a snapshot, and prices vary on year, condition and mileage. Your consultant will provide you with current market comparison prices on the vehicle you are looking at, so you can rest assured you are getting a good deal.
2003 Honda Accord
2003 Honda Accord 2400cc. A 'car of the year' award winner, the Accord is now a well-sorted, refined and sporty machine. Guide price $20,000. (Considerable price variance will occur with age, mileage and condition).
2001 Mitsubishi Galant VRG
2001 Mitsubishi Galant VRG 2000cc. An older model, but plenty still around and now well priced. Guide price $9-10,000. (Considerable price variance will occur with age, mileage and condition).
2004 Toyota Premio
2004 Toyota Premio 2000cc. A good, solid motorway mile-eater from the Toyota factory. Expect practicality and super-reliability. Guide price $15-17,000. (Considerable price variance will occur with age, mileage and condition).
2004 Nissan Primera
2004 Nissan Primera 2000cc. Nissan's mid-sized family sedan, does everything well and economical for a bigger car. Guide price $16-17,000. (Considerable price variance will occur with age, mileage and condition).
2007 Mazda Atenza
2007 Mazda Atenza 2000cc. NZ-new ones are sold as the Mazda 6. A high level of safet features, and very very popular. Mazda got it bang on with this one. Guide price $18-20,000. (Considerable price variance will occur with age, mileage and condition).
