If you’re in the market for a new vehicle these days, you may find the prices staggering. And that means the market for pre-owned is growing.
Requirement: You’re set to do a lot of long distance travelling and you need something with both space and a low fuel consumption without a sacrifice in performance. The obvious case in this situation is a sturdy diesel sedan. Here are a few examples we found on Gumtree that sit below the R150 000 price point.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde AT
This four-cylinder 2,1-litre turbodiesel powerplant is good for an effective 400 N.m with a claimed fuel consumption of 5,9 L/100 km. Avantgarde models are also well specced.
With 380 N.m on tap, drawn from its turbocharged 2,0-litre four cylinder engine, the 320D has proved itself to be a go-to brand for diesel motoring. This one has a claimed average of 4,7 L/100 km.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 1,6 TDI Comfortline
If the Audi TDIs are a bit too much for your liking, you can always opt for this. The 1,6-litre turbodiesel engine provides 250 N.m to its front wheels while achieving an average fuel consumption of 4,2 L/100 km.
2008 Volvo S40 2,0D Powershift
If you want to break away from the Germans, then Volvo is usually a safe bet. With this 2,0-litre powerplant, the Swedes are able to deliver 340 N.m of torque and a claimed fuel consumption of 5,6 L/100 km.
2006 Jaguar S-Type 2,7 V6 Diesel
This is the oldest model on the list but it is also the cheapest. With its big turbodiesel V6, it’s able to churn out 435 N.m of toque while maintaining a not so modest fuel consumption of 7,2 L/100 km.5 diesel sedans for under R150 000
