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It’s No Secret That, In Recent Years, New Car Prices Have Increased. Although Governments Have Tried to Curb the Rise, Prices Are Still High. As a Result, the Used Car Market Remains Strong.
In this article from Click Petróleo e Gás, you will find four options for used cars that are considered safe, reliable, and still have an approximate price of R$ 35 thousand, which is not bad for a used vehicle today.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Although it is not as spacious as the Versa, the Volkswagen Polo Sedan is a good choice for a used car. With a length of 4.17 meters, a wheelbase of 2.46 meters, and a trunk capacity of 432 liters, the Polo offers a reasonable amount of space.
Its 1.6 8V engine, known for its robustness, is shared with other Volkswagen models such as Fox, Gol, Saveiro, and Voyage, producing 104/101 hp and 15.6/15.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol/gasoline.
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The Polo Sedan costs around R$ 34 thousand and has a fuel consumption of 6.5/9.2 km/l (E/G) in the city and 9.5/13.4 km/l (E/G) on the highway. It is recommended to avoid the automated versions with i-motion transmission.
Chevrolet Vectra Elegance 2008
The Chevrolet Vectra, equipped with the Família II engine, is known for its mechanical robustness. The 2.0 8-valve engine delivers up to 128 hp and 19.5 kgfm of torque with ethanol, or 120 hp and 18.3 kgfm on gasoline. Models from 2009 deliver up to 140 hp and 19.6 kgfm with ethanol.
The 2008 Elegance version of the Vectra, with a standard price of around R$ 30 thousand, offers a trunk capacity of 526 liters and measures 4.58 meters in length with a 2.7-meter wheelbase.
Urban consumption is 6.1/7.7 km/l (E/G) and on the highway it reaches 9.1/11.1 km/l (E/G). The five-speed manual transmission is more efficient than the four-speed automatic, which further increases fuel consumption.
Chevrolet Zafira
The predecessor of the Spin, the Zafira, stood out in the early 2000s for its comfort and interior space, accommodating up to seven occupants.
With the same engine as the Vectra, the minivan is known for its versatility. The trunk accommodates up to 600 liters with the seats folded down, or 150 liters in the seven-seat configuration. The 2009 model costs around R$ 30 thousand.
Fiat Palio Weekend Adventure 2010
Before the popularization of SUVs, compact adventure vehicles like the Fiat Palio Weekend Adventure were already successful.
Notable for its 1.8 engine, shared with some Chevrolet models, and for its ample luggage space, this model offers 132/130 hp and 18.9/18.4 kgfm of torque on ethanol/gasoline.
With a consumption of 6.8/9.7 km/l (E/G) in the city and 7.5/11.1 km/l on the highway, the Palio Weekend Adventure measures 4.31 meters in length and has a wheelbase of 2.46 meters, providing a trunk capacity of 460 liters. Its price on the FIPE table is around R$ 29 thousand. It is recommended to avoid versions with automated transmissions.
These used car options are ideal for those looking for robust and economical vehicles in times of rising new car prices. So, are you thinking of acquiring any of these? Let us know in the comments!
