The new car market's been profoundly impacted by COVID-19 over the last few years, with many people waiting up to 12 months for their new car. The manufacturing delays caused the price of secondhand cars to shoot up, especially for 4WD and off-road vehicles. But what is the most popular choice for those who want to buy a decent secondhand car for their children or downsize their current vehicle for a more economical one in the face of increased fuel prices?
Read on to learn a little more about Australia's most popular (and best) secondhand cars.
The baby of the Mazda family, this elegant, economical car offers excellent value for money, and with its tall roof, plenty of headroom for taller drivers. A fun drive, this zippy little vehicle is a fantastic choice for a first car.
The middle child, the Mazda 3, offers a bit more grunt than its baby brother and is a reliable, well-built car. The Mazda 3 arrived in Australia in 2004 and remains one of the country's top-selling vehicles. With plenty of interior space and exciting features, the Mazda 3 shows maturity – and is, in fact, comparable to the VW Golf but at a more attractive price point unless you can find a good VW used car dealer.
Good, cheap and reliable, the Hyundai i30 is comparable to the Mazda 2 but with a slightly more attractive design.
Over 200,000 of these zippy cars sold, and the Yaris boasts rock-solid reliability, a stylish exterior, and a quality, hard-wearing interior. Available in 3 and 5-door models, this car is a firm favourite with Toyota used car buyers in Sydney.
Available in Australia for more than 50 years, the Corolla remains one of Toyota's best-selling car models.
The Outback is the perfect choice for those after a sturdy, capable off-road station wagon. Well-built and reliable, the Subaru Outback feels safe on unsealed roads and provides excellent grip in the wet.
The trusty VW Golf may come in at a slightly higher price point. But even for used small cars, the money is well spent. With a striking exterior, interior design, and fantastic reliability, this car is excellent for students and empty-nesters alike.
These cars keep going and going. While newer Honda models tend to ebb and flow in popularity, the early Civic models are workhorses that never seem to die; their stylish and precise Japanese design makes them a favourite for those downsizing to smaller vehicles.
Here at Tony Lahood Motors, we are reputable dealers of used Honda, Suzuki, Toyota, and many other brands, with lots of options for those with budgets under $5,000 and $10,000. As experienced Honda dealers in Sydney, we also sell used VW, Suzuki cars, and many other brands, all with great finance options.
