With brand new cars becoming more and more expensive, the semi-new market has become a good option for purchasing a passenger vehicle. From time to time, it is possible to get many promotions, especially in stores linked to the rental companies, which change fleet regularly and keep the products in good condition.
But there are also many stores throughout Brazil that sell semi-new and used cars in good condition, with different characteristics, years and engines. In this case, the choice invariably ends up going through the level of expenses that we will have with eventual problems.
With that in mind, the Canaltech listed 10 used cars that are easy to maintain and have cheap parts, in addition to being reliable.
10. Hyundai HB20
Regardless of generation or year, the Hyundai HB20 is an easy-to-maintain car with a parts basket at an average market value. As it is a Brazilian product, the variation in values will be minimal and, if well taken care of, it can be a good bargaining chip in the used car market.
Reports of chronic problems, by the way, are rare. Much is mentioned about the fuel pump, with faulty markings. But this is easily fixed.
9. Renault Sandero/Logan
About to leave the Brazilian market as 0km for good, the brothers from Dacia are abundant in the used car market, with great adherence by app drivers. The reasons are simple: durability, relative comfort, fuel economy and very low maintenance.
Owners report few chronic problems, but they are easily solved, such as oil leaks or even problems with the braking system. Sandero and Logan, by the way, were responsible for ending the bad reputation of French cars around here.
8. Fiat Palio
The Fiat Palio shared dominance of the Brazilian streets with the VW Gol for over a decade. The secret for the Italian compact to be so successful is not just one, but certainly its uncomplicated and easy-to-maintain maintenance was one of them.
There are practically no serious chronic problems on Fiat Palio, regardless of generation. There are, of course, reports from owners who may have some complications with the oil pump and the rapid wear of the brake pads, not to mention the internal noises because of the finish. But these are considered normal situations.
7. Chevrolet Onix/Prisma (First generation)
Another favorite among app drivers, the first generations of the Onix and Prisma duo changed the national automotive industry as they were relatively well-equipped, comfortable entry-level cars with an above-average build level for the time of their launch.
The parts basket is also very affordable, even for items like headlights and brake pads. According to reports from owners who have exceeded 100,000 km with any of the models, a point to be observed is the clutch actuator, which wears out too much and can be harmful when changing gears.
6. Ford Ka (2014 onwards)
Ford no longer manufactures vehicles in Brazil, it’s true, but that doesn’t change the fact that the Ford Ka is a car with cheap and uncomplicated maintenance. That’s because the automaker continues to produce parts here and, if you own a Ka or want to buy one, especially the latest generation, you won’t have a headache.
5. Peugeot 208 (2019 onwards)
The current generation of the Peugeot 208 is definitely the best of all time and has fallen in love with Brazilians. Many rental companies, by the way, have filled their fleets with the compact car produced in Argentina precisely because it is easy to maintain, quite different from other times.
Currently it is found in two engine options, both reliable: the 1.0 Firefly, from Fiat, and the traditional 1.6 that has equipped it for years. Chronic problems are rare, but it is necessary to look at the shock absorbers frequently, in addition to the oil pump.
4. Nissan Versa (until 2019)
The Nissan Versa manufactured until 2019 is another champion for app drivers and rental companies. As it is a robust, spacious car with extremely reliable mechanics, its demand was high and this generated a good market for its parts, found in abundance in our market and at interesting prices.
Even in its automatic versions and with a 1.6 engine, the owners do not report serious chronic problems. There is, of course, the trivial, but that can be minimized with constant revisions.
3. Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is one of the best-selling used cars in Brazil precisely because it is an easy-to-maintain and virtually unbreakable model, especially in its first two generations. There are no reports of chronic problems of high complexity and the parts are on average for compact hatchbacks, even though it is not necessarily a popular car.
2. Volkswagen Gol (G3, G5, G6, G7 and G8)
The VW Gol has always been synonymous with an easy-to-maintain car, even in its most problematic versions. In the case of the third generation, which had four updates, the hatch had its best version and the one that least required drastic changes in mechanics. With scheduled maintenance carried out at the right time, it is common to see this model reach 200,000 km in full operation.
1. Toyota Etios
Currently in production only to be exported, the Toyota Etios was relatively successful in Brazil. Of questionable appearance, the Japanese compact inherited the reliability, durability, resistance and good reputation of its bigger brother, the Corolla. Not to mention maintenance, which is done without scares.
