Purchasing a car is not just about the features, quality, fuel efficiency, and the engine we need to consider, but also the price of the car. Buying a used car is more plausible than buying the latest model if you are on a tight budget. Used cars are always in a good condition and sometimes more fuel-efficient than others. In this article, we will talk about the Most Popular Used Cars in New Zealand Under $1,300.
Volkswagen Golf (Hatchback) $1,020~
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MODELS
The Volkswagen Golf hatchback is an all-wheel / front-wheel drive, three- / five-door compact car that was introduced in 1974. It is one of the most popular hatchbacks that is ideal for family or leisure purposes in regards to reliability, practicality, engine performance, and fuel efficiency. It comes fitted with standard features including adaptive cruise control, automatic post-collision system, emergency city braking system, electronic stabilization program, and start-stop engine system.
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MODELS
The Volkswagen Golf comes with an engine of 1.4L TSI four-cylinder with power and torque of 140 PS (103 kW), 250 Nm (184 lb-ft); 1.6L TDI four-cylinder with power and torque of 105 PS (77 kW), 250 Nm (184 lb-ft), paired either to a five-speed manual seven-speed DSG or six-speed manual seven-speed DSG transmission.
Audi A4 (Sedan) $1,290~
BROWSE LOW COST USED AUDI A4 MODELS
The Audi A4 sedan is a four-door, front-wheel /four-wheel drive compact executive car that was first produced in 1994. It is currently in its fifth generation and is known for its reliability, modern-look design, luxurious interior, fuel economy, and excellent performance. It also offers some notable standard features including driver and passenger airbags, speed-sensitive power steering, electronic handbrake, Audi Lane and side assist, and adaptive cruise control.
BROWSE LOW COST USED AUDI A4 MODELS
The A4 is fitted with a 1.8L TFSI four-cylinder with power and torque of 160 PS (118 kW), 250 Nm (184 lb-ft); 2.0L TFSI four-cylinder with power and torque of 180 PS (132 kW), 320 Nm (236 lb-ft); 3.2L V6 FSI with power and torque of 265 PS (195 kW), 330 Nm (243 lb-ft). The engines are paired either to eight-speed Multitronic CVT or six-speed manual transmission.
Volkswagen Golf Variant (Wagon) $930~
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT MODELS
The Volkswagen Golf Variant wagon was first introduced in 1993 and is currently in its eight generations. The five-door station wagon is one of the most popular cars in New Zealand because of its luxurious design and interior, practicality, reliability, and performance. It is equipped with several standard features for the safety and comfortability of the occupants including an automatic post-collision braking system, emergency city braking system, electronic parking brake, and automatic distance control.
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT MODELS
The Golf Variant is fitted with petrol engine and diesel engine: 1.4L TSI four-cylinder turbocharged engine with power and torque of 140 PS (138 hp), 250 Nm (184 lb-ft); 2.0L TDI four-cylinder with power and torque of 150 PS (148 hp), 340 N⋅m (251 lb-ft), mated either to a six-speed manual / five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission.
Volkswagen Polo (Hatchback) $1,180~
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN POLO MODELS
The Volkswagen Polo hatchback is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive supermini car introduced in 1975. It is popular for its luxurious design, powerful engine performance, fuel efficiency, and top-of-the-class features. The standard features included are adaptive cruise control, hill hold control, centralized door locks, power windows, steering tilt and telescopic steering function, electronic stability control, infotainment system, satellite navigation, and emergency city braking system.
BROWSE LOW COST USED VOLKSWAGEN POLO MODELS
The Volkswagen Polo is equipped 1.2L TSI four-cylinder turbo engine with power and torque of 90 PS (66 kW), 160 Nm (118 lb-ft); 1.4L BlueGT turbo engine with power and torque of 140 PS (103 kW), 250 N⋅m (184 lb-ft), mated either to five-speed manual / six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission.
BMW MINI (Hatchback) $1,030~
BROWSE LOW COST USED BMW MINI MODELS
The BMW Mini hatchback is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door supermini car produced in 2000 and currently in its third generation. It is known for its attractive exterior design, high-class interiors, engine performance, fuel economy, and offers a comfortable driving experience. It comes with standard features including an infotainment system, enhanced navigation system, cruise control, auto air conditioning, electronic stability control, and city brake assist.
BROWSE LOW COST USED BMW MINI MODELS
The BMW Mini is equipped with a 1.2L B38A12 three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with power and torque of 75 kW (102 PS), 180 Nm (133 lb-ft); 1.5L B38A15 three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with power and torque of 100 kW (136 PS), 220 Nm (162 lb-ft); 1.5L B37C15 three-cylinder turbo diesel engine with power and torque of 70 kW (95 PS), 220 Nm (162 lb-ft), mated either to a six-speed automatic / six-speed sports automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
Nissan Serena (Mini Van) $1,230~
BROWSE LOW COST USED NISSAN SERENA MODELS
The Nissan Serena is a four-wheel / front-wheel drive, five-door minivan produced in 1991. It is also known as the Suzuki Landy and is presently in its fifth generation. It is popular for its practicality, comfortability, great performance engine, and fuel efficiency which is ideal for a large family.
BROWSE LOW COST USED NISSAN SERENA MODELS
The Serena is equipped with standard features including vehicle dynamics control, hill start assist system, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system, traction control, brake assist, cruise control, and SRS airbags. It is fitted with a 2.0L MR20DD direct-injection four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 129 hp (94.9 kW), 187 Nm (138 lb-ft); and a 2.0L MR20DD direct-injection four-cylinder MHEV S-Hybrid engine, mated to Xtronic CVT transmission.
Toyota Crown (Sedan) $1,260~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA CROWN MODELS
The Toyota Crown is an executive car produced in 1955 by Toyota and is currently in its fifteen generations. It is one of the most popular models of Toyota and is known for its outstanding reliability, fuel efficiency, great engine performance, and high-class quality. It is fitted with standard features including vehicle stability control, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system, brake assist, traction control, cruise control, centralized door locks, and power windows.
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA CROWN MODELS
The Toyota Crown is equipped with 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 with power and torque of 203 PS (149kW), 24.8 kgm (243Nm); 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 with power and torque of 315 PS (232kW), 38.4 kgm (377Nm), mated either with six-speed automatic or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Mazda Axela Sport (Hatchback) $1,160~
BROWSE LOW COST USED MAZDA AXELA SPORT MODELS
The Mazda Axela Sport is a five-door, front-wheel / four-wheel drive compact car produced in 2003. It is also known as the Mazdaspeed3 in North America and the Mazda3 MPS in Europe. It is one of the best-selling hatchbacks of Mazda because of its powerful engine, fuel efficiency, reliability, practicality, and functions. Additionally, it is equipped with standard features including an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, engine immobilizer, electric windows, dynamic stability control, anti-theft system, centralized door locks, tilt steering, and telescopic steering function.
BROWSE LOW COST USED MAZDA AXELA SPORT MODELS
The Axela Sport is fitted with a 1.5L Skyactiv-G F-P5 four-cylinder petrol engine with power and torque of 111 PS (82kW), 14.7 kgm (144Nm); 2.2L Skyactiv-D SH-VPTS four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with power and torque of 175 PS (129kW), 42.8 kgm (420Nm).
Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon (Wagon) $1,280~
BROWSE LOW COST USED SUBARU LEGACY TOURING WAGON MODELS
The Legacy Touring Wagon is a five-door, all-wheel drive station wagon that was first produced in 1989 and is currently in its five generations. It is popular for its practicality, high-class interiors, functions, and excellent performance. The Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon is equipped with standard features including a vehicle dynamics system, pre-collision braking system, anti-lock braking system, lane departure warning system, sway warning system, electronic stability control, and adaptive cruise control.
BROWSE LOW COST USED SUBARU LEGACY TOURING WAGON MODELS
It is fitted with petrol engines: 2.0L FA20 H4 turbocharged engine with power and torque of 300 PS (221kW), 40.8 kgm (400Nm); and a 2.5L FB25 H4 with power and torque of 173 PS (127 kW), 24.0 kgm (235Nm), paired either with Lineartronic CVT or six-speed manual transmission.
Nissan Note (Hatchback) $1,180~
BROWSE LOW COST USED NISSAN NOTE MODELS
The Nissan Note is a five-door, four-wheel / front-wheel drive supermini car first introduced in 2004 and presently in its third generation. It offers a dynamic and sleek exterior design which makes it more appealing to the eye, a spacious cabin and cargo area with a folding rear seat, decent headroom and legroom, and a budget-friendly price.
BROWSE LOW COST USED NISSAN NOTE MODELS
The Nissan Note includes standard features like airbags, vehicle dynamic control, traction control, Bluetooth, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, satellite navigation, and brake assist. It is equipped with a 1.2L HR12DE three-cylinder with power and torque of 79 PS (58kW), 106 Nm (78lb-ft); and 1.2L HR12DDR three-cylinder with power and torque output and torque of 98 PS (72kW), 142 Nm (105lb-ft), mated to Xtronic CVT gearbox.
Final Verdict
While some customers prefer to buy the latest models, others much like to purchase used cars. Because sometimes, used cars are more valuable and effective than the latest models. Though the latest models have more features and advanced functions, used cars with excellent conditions can also be on par with one’s today and it is much cheaper. Please check out our BE FORWARD stocklist for a more affordable used car.
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