Ilya Pimenov:

1. Of course, it is better to buy a car without obvious technical problems, although it is unlikely to succeed. The machine you like must be comprehensively check in the service center specializing in old Chevrolet. And, in my opinion, Tahoe wins the TrailBlazer, including reliability. Although the trailblazer is more compact and it is more convenient to ride around the city. If you take versions with similar aggregates, the trailbox is more dynamic. Less fuel consumption, on average, 2 liters per 100 kilometers of the way.

2. Weak spotsOf course there is, and there are a lot of them. The listing would pull on a full-fledged article. This is written a lot in the forums according to these models. BUT chief flaw Such machines are that they necessarily require cash investments (sometimes considerable) and after purchase. The problem can be a gas equipment that many put on american carsto save on fuel. In most cases, such re-equipment is not registered. And this entails a ban on the operation of the car.

3. Alternative options We were viewed in the article "". Of course, this is not all options.

4. If you are lucky to find a "live" instance that is not easy. Good cars Rarely get accidental buyers. They are bought by each other experienced "American women." However, each rule is exceptions, and you can smile good luck.

5. Reviews about services specializing in American cars are easy to find on club sites, such as Freedomcars, Amavto, Ford-trucks.club.

Now a lot of models are available in the automotive market. compact class, and choose among them "your" car is not easy. In such a situation, it is worth listening to autoexperts that were tested not one dozen cars. In our review, it was such machines available to the available level with which, as they say, "you won't gave".

1. Kia Soul.

Five-door hatchback Kia Soul., Get O. four-wheel driveIt could well be considered a full-fledged mini-crossover. The machine is available with 1.6 and 2.0 liter motors, as well as 6 and 7-speed gearboxes. Operating experience Soul has already shown that the car is reliable enough, and on the crash tests he got the highest marks.

True, it is worth noting the most big trunk, as well as fuel consumption, which is slightly higher than that of competitors.

2. Mazda3.

Considering the various options for Mazda3, first of all, you need to choose between sedan and hatchback. The driver will also have to break the head, as the engines of 1.5 to 2.5 liters and various gearbox (manual or automatic) are available. Several interior trim levels are also available: Sport, Touring or Grand Touring. All of them are pretty stylish, but in the salon of many confuses the close back row Seats. The trunk is also very small: 350 liters at the sedan and 570 liters at Mazda3 with the Hatchback body.

Mazda3 fuel consumption is 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers in the city and 5.7 l / 100 km on the highway. Also K. strong sides Machines can be attributed to high marks on passive security - 5 stars over the NHTSA system and "Top Safety Pick" according to IIHS.

3. Ford Focus

Already this year Ford Focus. The third generation will change next modelBut still this car remains "in the ranks". In Russia, Ford Focus is very famous, and moreover, it became a few years ago the largest foreign car. Before the emergence of stronger competitors, the car was clearly in the leaders in terms of price-quality ratio.

The car is equipped with gasoline or diesel engine Power from 95 hp up to 350 hp, as well as to choose from, mechanical or preselective robotic gearbox.

4. Kia Cerato.

Korean company KIA offers a model of middle class Cerato in the body of a coupe, hatchback or sedan. Several levels of configuration are available for each of these options. You can also choose engines (Motors are available with a volume of 1.6 liters, 1.8 liters and 2.0 liters).

Fuel consumption of U. Kia Cerato. Approximately the same as classmates - 6 liters per 100 km on the highway and 11.2 - in the city. The volume of the trunk at the sedan is 420 liters, and the hatchback has 655 liters. In addition, the car is not only convenient, but also quite reliable.

5. Volkswagen Jetta.

Volkswagen Jetta. - pretty unusual carSince its developers managed to provide comfort and space in the CD model, as in the middle class sedans, as well as a large trunk at 445 liters. The car is available exclusively in the body of a sedan with a row 4-cylinder engine from 1.2 to 2.5 liters. At the same time, Jetta is quite economical. Fuel consumption 100 kilometers road: in the city of 10.2 liters, and on the highway - 4.9 liters.

Drivers can choose among a variety of packages, among which there is a sports version of the GLI and even Hybrid. According to the results of Krash tests, Volkswagen Jetta received top safety assessments.

6. Toyota Corolla

This year there is a change of generations of the best-selling car in the world. Toyota Corolla. The release of the Corolla E170 model in the sedan's body stops, and the Corolla E210 hatchback will be available instead, also known as Auris. Cars have several finishing levels, also available on the choice of gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 1.2 to 2.0 liters.

Toyota cars are famous for its reliability, and Corolla did not exception. In addition, the car scored 5 stars in the NHTSA security rating. True, the driver will have to be content with the most large trunk 370 liters.

7. Honda Civic.

In 2016, sales began Honda Civic. tenth generation. The machine is available in the following options: sedan, 5-door hatchback and coupe. Moreover, it is worth noting a large trunk at the sedan - as many as 430 liters. The line of motors is also very diverse: from a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with up to 310-strong sports versions of 2.0 liters. Also, the driver can choose between the 6-speed "mechanics" and automatic box Transmissions (variator).

At the test crash tests, Honda Civic has demonstrated excellent safety: 5 stars according to the NHTSA method and the Top Safety Pick mark on the IIHS system.

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When choosing a car, we tend to fluctuate, as well as be mistaken about your real needs. For example, buying a big SUV, his owner often leads to a fishing trip as an argument, although the last time he caught fish 10 years ago. Help Do. right choice A number of simple tips will help.

All buyers in foreign cars can be divided into two large groups. Some try to take a new car, others are focused on the used one. To undoubted advantages new car It relates its much higher reliability and warranty obligations manufacturer. There is a new car and cons - it is much higher compared to the "second-hand" cost. In addition, it is not necessary to forget that by purchasing a new car today, say, for $ 20 thousand. A year later, it will not be possible to sell for $ 18-19 thousand. Losses will be significantly more. So the new car is more suitable for those who want to acquire vehicle For a long time and have a minimum of problems with its operation. And the purchase of a used car can recommend to lovers often change the cars.

Tip 1.

Try not to buy "raw" cars of the beginning of the release of a new model (with the exception of the models of the restyling and facelifting), try to choose the year of the release of which is at least 3 years since the input of the model for production. The reason is that in the first three years while the car stands on the conveyor, the manufacturer collects information about its disadvantages and problem areas of construction. During the rest of the production period, refinement is made, treated from the so-called "childhood diseases", which makes the car more reliable than its previous fellow.

The beginning of the production and removal from the conveyor can be viewed in, it is also possible to familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of this model and compare it with competitors.

Tip 2.

Never need to take too old foreign carwhich was once prestigious - the cost of its service and repair will be very high. New car It is best to acquire with the point that it will be operated for several years.

How much to give

The question is how much spending on the car is extremely important. It is believed that a person can afford a car worth not more than its annual salary. That is, if $ 1.5 thousand comes to a personal account monthly, then the car must be sought in the price range up to $ 18 thousand, a maximum of $ 20 thousand. And otherwise it may turn out that the ownership of the car will already deliver no joy headache.

It is necessary to take into account how much the operation of a model or another. It is worth starting here first of all from the fuel consumption - for example, one of the most huge SUVs in the world of Chevrolet Suburban in the city devours 30-40 liters. Fuel. And with frequent trips, the owners of these cars are left monthly at refueling $ 300-400! If we talk about standard passenger cars, then they require an average of 8-15 liters. Fuel is 100 km. Ways. It is necessary to add to the fuel maintenance Every 10-20 thousand km, as well as the price of risk insurance hijacking / damage - Believe me, it is much calmer with it. On average, it turns out that in the presence of a car cost about $ 20 thousand. Costs taking into account the cost of gasoline, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other are about $ 2.5 thousand per year or $ 208 per month. To this, you need to add those losses that will incur budget when resale cars in the future. So, for three years of operation, the new machine will fall in about 25-35%, and therefore, at the cost of a car at $ 20 thousand. Common losses will amount to $ 5-7 thousand or approximately $ 166 per month during the first three years. As a result, it turns out $ 375-400 each month (for a new car at a cost of $ 20 thousand). If we are talking about a car worth $ 50-70 thousand, then the costs grow up to $ 600-1000 and even more.

Tip 3.

Before purchasing a car, you must count how much it will require money. And remember - the price of the machine should not be more than the annual income of the buyer.

Size matters

After determining their financial capabilities, you need to think about the same class requires a car. When deciding this issue, not only personal preferences must be taken into account, but in what conditions the car will be operated, as often in it it will be necessary to transport a large number of passengers or cargo and so on.

If you need a simple vehicle in the city, then it is best to stop your choice on a small micro-chamber (its advantages is low price, low operating costs, convenience of maneuvering and parking). Chapter big familywhich often travels to the cottage, it is best to look at roommate minivans, universal or hatchbacks. But SUVs can be advised only when there is a need to periodically go to nature. Yes, and then in this case, it is best to turn your eyes towards the so-called "PARCATHERS", which combine comfort passenger car With the capabilities of the SUV.

The real SUVs make sense to buy only those who are generally rarely when traveling to asphalt - the comfort of such cars is far from the ideal, and the cost of service (and the car itself) is quite high. Here, by the way, you can remember the favorite saying of employees Land Rover. - "90% of buyers of SUVs never use the possibilities of the car to full. And another 9.9% only think that they are used. "

Tip 4.

With constant ride in the city, a large sedan or an SUV is not needed. If there is a desire to buy a car for all occasions, it is best to take a spacious minivan, a wagon or a parquet SUV. But the prestigious sedans of the Lux class must be purchased only when the status of man requires.

Pont is more expensive than money

For Russian buyers, a very important factor is the brand of the future car and its prestige. It is because of this, the criterion very many do not even want to consider some Korean model as an option, although now Hyundai or Kia has a very good car. But Japanese and, of course, European brands are very well quoted. By the way, buying a car whose mark is appreciated among other motorists, will help in the future when it resale. Immediately can be advised to refuse to acquire all sorts of exotic cars, which in Russia are found in small quantities. Of course, they attract the views of others, but with their maintenance and further resale there may be great problems.

Tip 5.

If a social status It is a significant factor for a person, then it is best to acquire a car any more or less prestigious, but at the same time a common brand (European and Japanese models are best listed in Russia).

However, if you need a simple means of movement, then not to pay attention not to the brand, but on specifications car, reliability and its price. From "exotic" best to refuse and in this case.

Hearts to choose from

When choosing a vehicle, you need to decide on which engine will stand under the hood. Not always the principle "The more, the better" acts in relation to the car. Large models force aggregates It is much more expensive than their "fellow" with motors simpler. It is believed that for small cars "Golf Class" is usually enough power in 75-150 hp, and a car class "D" on the European classification ( Opel Vectra., Volkswagen Passat. etc.) Enough 90-180 hp At the same time, the car with a diesel engine makes sense to buy only if the annual mileage is more than 30 thousand km., And even better than 50 thousand km.

A few words must be said about the configuration. If there is a desire to buy a more or less decent foreign car, then it is best to seek such a way where there is at least a minimum electric car, air conditioning and ABS. But navigation system In Russia, absolutely nothing to do with us.

Tip 6.

Usually the best choice is the motor that occupies the average position in the model range.

Tip 7.

And another advice. Never believe the sweet speeches of vendors of cars. In America, it is believed that these people know how to lie best. Remember - the seller wants not to solve your problems, but sell your goods. And he will have any car with excellent comfort, stunning traffic and almost free service cost. Therefore, before buying, you must definitely try on the move several cars of a similar class to understand what of them is better.