Budget: $22k with extras (paint, tint) but under $20k preferred
Needs:
- auto
- CarPlay/gps navigation built in (aftermarket units are out as we don't want to fluff around with the car)
- reverse camera
- decent room to fit groceries, a medium dog and 2 adults
- decent warranty and service costs (hate 6 monthly servicing on my forester as we are busy)
- decent resale in 5-6 years
- needs to be grey (metallic paint)
What I've looked at: - baleno gl
- Kia cerato s with AV pack (extra $500)
- Hyundai i30 active
- Volkswagen polo trendline
This is for the wife who just got her Ps (and why we don't want to spend too much).
What would you guys say is the safe bet? I'm leaning towards the cerato but it's resale is a concern. Resale on the baleno may not be great either but it's $3500 less without even negotiating. The Hyundai would have the best resale and seems to have a good middle ground of warranty/service costs/schedule. The polo is probably too small.
We have about 6 weeks to wait on before we buy the car. Reckon we will wait for the i30 to come back on sale as that is what we are leaving towards. Thoughts?
Sounded like you are looking for a new wife for the new car ;)