An ideal car to buy for use in BA

[Ceviche]

Hi,

I am on verge of buying a "brand new" car in BA. Though because of busy schedules, I have not explored as yet.

What would be a ideal car to buy for driving within Capital Federal. I dont intend driving to different countries or different cities in it.

I dont like very small cars like Huandai I10 or Honda Fit/ Honda Jazz.

I don't like SUVs either.

I like typical American compact/mid size cars.

I dont want to buy a very expensive car to unnecessarily get attention.

I am not too gung-ho on brands. As long the car works well for couple of years.

I dont intend keeping the car for more than 1-2 years.

I dont mind paying pesos and receiving in pesos and money blocked in Argentina.

The car insurance, taxes, parking expenses wont hurt me.

Can you suggest me some cars matching my needs.

I like Renault, VW, Honda

I would not want to wait for weeks after ordering.

I would not want to spend more than 20000 US$

Just a debate/seeking advise from BA veterans.

Thanks

 

[cbonanni]

VW Bora
Chevrolet Aveo
Renault Sandero
Honda City
Kia Forte

I am looking at a Peugeot 308.

 

[katti]

The models produced in argentina are the cheapest...

 

[jeff1234]

Hi,

I am on verge of buying a "brand new" car in BA. Though because of busy schedules, I have not explored as yet.

What would be a ideal car to buy for driving within Capital Federal. I dont intend driving to different countries or different cities in it.

I dont like very small cars like Huandai I10 or Honda Fit/ Honda Jazz.

I don't like SUVs either.

I like typical American compact/mid size cars.

I dont want to buy a very expensive car to unnecessarily get attention.

I am not too gung-ho on brands. As long the car works well for couple of years.

I dont intend keeping the car for more than 1-2 years.

I dont mind paying pesos and receiving in pesos and money blocked in Argentina.

The car insurance, taxes, parking expenses wont hurt me.

Can you suggest me some cars matching my needs.

I like Renault, VW, Honda

I would not want to wait for weeks after ordering.

I would not want to spend more than 20000 US$

Just a debate/seeking advise from BA veterans.

Thanks

I'm in the same situation, coincidentally, so I'll be interested in the replies.
I do have one difference thats important to me.... in 2 years I want to leave so I will be selling the car and I want to take the proceeds $ with me. I've been wondering about driving the car to Brazil and selling it there.

 

[Ceviche]

I know, it may sound like a joke.

By any chance, any of the cheap/low end models of Audi or BMW or Mercedes will be available for under 25k us$?

 

[citygirl]

No on any of the BMW/Audi/etc being in that price range.

Any new car, you will wait several weeks (at least) to get.

I bought a used Bora with 40.000 km on it, automatic for 85.000 pesos (which at the time was around 16.000 USD).

Good city car, decent gas mileage, very sturdy, tons of them around.

Why would you ever want to buy a car though if you're in Cap Fed? It really doesn't make sense in my opinion.

Also keep in mind that insurance will cost you another few thousand USD a year, I spend at least 300 pesos a week in gas, tolls just to/from Cap Fed are 23 pesos each trip, etc.

 

[dennisr]

Will have the road to yourself.

 

[katti]

No on any of the BMW/Audi/etc being in that price range.

Any new car, you will wait several weeks (at least) to get.

I bought a used Bora with 40.000 km on it, automatic for 85.000 pesos (which at the time was around 16.000 USD).

Good city car, decent gas mileage, very sturdy, tons of them around.

Why would you ever want to buy a car though if you're in Cap Fed? It really doesn't make sense in my opinion.

Also keep in mind that insurance will cost you another few thousand USD a year, I spend at least 300 pesos a week in gas, tolls just to/from Cap Fed are 23 pesos each trip, etc.

plus parking space...

 

[citygirl]

Well yes, that too. Parking in garages is between 16 and 25 an hour.

Also, you need to check if your building has a parking space for rent.

I usually wind up leaving my car at a family member's apt in Belgrano and taking taxis around - it's cheaper and a lot less of a headache than driving around town and paying for parking. ( I don't park on the street for security reasons)

 

[Lobo Marino]

Best car to use in BA is a taxi/remis, imho.

You might want to take a look at a Nissan Tiida, though
http://auto.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-152231511-nissan-tiida-acenta-5p-18-16v-0km-oferta-clama-sa-_JM
My inlaws are very happy with theirs and it fits your above specs...