I recently landed a full-time job and am ready to buy my first car! My main purpose is commuting to work and occasionally making long trips to visit family. I’ve narrowed my options down to these three:
2010 Mazda Axela: 1998cc, 84,100km, $11K
2012 Holden Cruze SRI V HB T: 1364cc, 100,012km, $10K
2013 Ford Focus: 1990cc, 109,600km, $11K
I’m leaning toward the Ford Focus, but I’ve read a lot about transmission issues. Should I ask about the maintenance history for these cars? Any advice on affordability, maintenance, or durability for a first car would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for all the advice! I’ll look deeper into the Axela and prioritize safety and reliability. Planning to get an independent inspection before finalizing anything.