On the secondary market, up to $7000 you can find cars from 2006-2014 whose maintenance costs remain moderate. Among the main selection criteria are an atmospheric gasoline engine, the possibility of installing LPG, and a simple transmission.
Cars up to $7000 with inexpensive maintenance: five practical models
"In this budget, automatic transmissions, especially robots or CVTs from those years, may already be worn out, and their repair will cost from $1000 to $2000," notes the article's author Oleksii Astapov.
1. Renault Logan 2013-2016
Renault Logan of the second generation is offered with atmospheric engines 1.2 D4F and 1.6 K7M. Their fuel consumption is 6.5-8 l/100 km. The design is simple, spare parts are widespread, and the engines allow the installation of fourth-generation LPG.
2. Skoda Octavia A5 2009-2013
For the Skoda Octavia A5, the gasoline 1.6 MPI BSE is recommended. A wide selection of original parts and substitutes is available for it, and fuel consumption is 7.5-9 l/100 km. The engine is also compatible with LPG.
3. Ford Focus III 2011-2015
The Ford Focus with the gasoline 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT consumes 6.5-8 l/100 km. The model is common in Ukraine, so engine and suspension parts are available. The engine can be converted to gas, but valve clearances must be checked.
4. Hyundai Accent 2011-2014
The Hyundai Accent with atmospheric Gamma engines of 1.4 or 1.6 liters consumes 6.5-8.5 l/100 km. The engines have a chain timing drive and work with LPG. The suspension has a simple design, and consumables are widely available.
5. Chevrolet Lacetti 2008-2012
The Chevrolet Lacetti was equipped with gasoline engines 1.6 F16D3 and 1.8 F18D3. Fuel consumption is 8.5-10 l/100 km. A wide selection of inexpensive spare parts is available for the model, and installing LPG allows reducing fuel costs.
