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Buying my first car in Germany
I got my driving licence last year in Germany. I am now planning to buy a used car. Here are my requirements and my usage, can you be please kind enough to suggest a car for me.
1. I would use it only on weekends and for long trips
2. prefer 4/5 door as I find 3 door really cramped
3. petrol car as in Germany you pay more money for taxes and insurance
4. good mileage and low maintenance
5. I have heard engines with timing belts are more prone to trouble than the ones with chain, thats why I have shortlisted Nissan and Mazda as its supposed to be hassle free maintenence.
Please also do let me know if there any better first used cars that suit my needs.
1. I would use it only on weekends and for long trips
2. prefer 4/5 door as I find 3 door really cramped
3. petrol car as in Germany you pay more money for taxes and insurance
4. good mileage and low maintenance
5. I have heard engines with timing belts are more prone to trouble than the ones with chain, thats why I have shortlisted Nissan and Mazda as its supposed to be hassle free maintenence.
Please also do let me know if there any better first used cars that suit my needs.
Asked on 19 February 2013 by Dilip
Answered by
Honest John
Hyundai i30 and KIA cee'd 1.4s and 1.6s are also chain cam, but a bit low geared for the autobahn. VAG 1.2TSIs and 1.4 TSIs are chain cam, but better not to go above 122PS because the twincharger engines are not as reliable.
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