Passions between the two camps of motorists will not subside in any way - some praise the domestic auto industry, others do not want to change from old foreign cars to, even new, domestic Lada. You can argue on this topic endlessly, because every motorist is right in his own way.
Buy domestic
When the budget for buying a car is significantly limited, and a car loan is seen only in a nightmare, the choice of a car is narrowed down to an old foreign car or a new Lada and Niva. And if it is already even, both options do not seem to be a dream, but the choice must be made. And in choosing, to discard prejudices and independently, without outside whispering, weigh the pros and cons. Decide for yourself what you consider a plus in the car and what a minus. Is it possible to find positive aspects in the new domestic car?
Advantages of Lada
The most affordable model in the Lada family is Granta. Prices for it start at 260 thousand rubles.
Can! To begin with, this is a truly new car. He was not in accidents, no one smoked in the cabin and did not carry potatoes from the dacha in the trunk. And the back seat isn't tainted by pet hair (or worse). And the children certainly didn’t spill juice, yoghurt, or kick in the back of the seat with dirty feet. Already an optimistic start. A new car, even a domestic one, will not break down in the first year of operation. And if this suddenly happens, dealers will be able to eliminate all the shortcomings under warranty or insurance. And your head will not hurt: where to buy spare parts, what oil to fill and when to change the candles, because for all this, scheduled maintenance has long been invented. And "Zhiguli" is not lagging behind here. True, there is only one large dealer left in Moscow, but there are a lot of small service centers. The main advantage of domestic cars is the affordability of auto parts and consumables. The car may need serious repairs in three years, depending on the mileage and operating conditions.
Foreign car at the price of Zhiguli
What can you find for little money, besides Lada? Take your time to look in the direction of used foreign cars. And for 300-400 thousand you can find a new car. Yes, it will be in the simplest configuration, but again you will not know any problems with the repair. Wait for seasonal promotions and discounts, and you can become the owner of, for example, Renault Sandero, Chevrolet Cobalt, Daewoo Nexia or a masterpiece of the Chinese car industry.
Machine from hand
Feel free to bargain. The used car market is in crisis, and it is not profitable for car owners to sell their car for too long.
If you want a higher class car, look for a used foreign car. For 300 thousand, you can find a pretty decent option. Let's say for this money you can buy a 4-5-year-old Suzuki Swift with manual transmission in basic configuration and with low mileage. But this option is exclusively for residents of the city who are not burdened with family - there is practically no trunk in the car, but the interior is surprisingly spacious. But with business-class cars it is better to be very careful. First, everyone knows about free cheese. And if an expensive by definition car suddenly stands like a Lada Kalina, then this is by no means from the generosity of the owner. This is either a crime or serious technical problems. Therefore, when buying a used car, one must be aware that this "pig in a poke" can present surprises. And you need to be ready for them, first of all, financially.
