The best cars are 10 years old. The most reliable used cars. Rating and antireting. What problems can be faced if you buy a car, without thinking about the year of release

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When buying vehicles with mileage, motorists are wondering what year used the car is better to choose. "Avtocode" will tell how the age of used machine affects its operational characteristics and which used cars are preferable and wisely choose.

What a used car is better: imported or domestic

When choosing a vehicle, one of the main issues that gets up to the buyer concerns the manufacturer. Here, the army of motorists has been divided into two camps for many years: one is confident that the optimal choice for Russia is fresh cars of domestic producers. The second half adheres to the opinion that it is better to buy a hundred older car, but overseas production. Let's figure it out.

The main parameters for which you need to pay attention to the purchase of the vehicle are taken:

• cost;
• specifications;
• liquidity.

Prices for used domestic cars today are not so small. For example, Lada Granta 2013-2015 can be bought in 320-360 thousand rubles. At the same time, for such and even much less cost, 200-300 thousand rubles, you can choose a used foreign car of 2005-2007 release.

For the pros of the used foreign cars, experts include:

• better configuration (at about the same price);
• high comfort;
• more advanced technical characteristics.

To sell, if necessary, three-, five- and even a ten-year-old car imported production with the appropriate state of great work will not be.

Nikita Orlov, General Director Podberi-auto.ru:

"Buying a used car, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will require some financial investments. With the age of the car, regardless of its run, first of all, parts made from rubber: silent blocks, bushings, anthers, belts come into disrepair. All this in the near future after purchase will require replacement.

Do not buy cars older than ten years, if not confident in his history or have not checked him with a specialist. First, you can't know how well this car served former owners and managed it at all. Secondly, to this age, also independently of the run, most likely, breakdowns will begin, which, it would seem, nothing foreshadowed. Thirdly, by ten years, the car-painted car loses its initial properties, which leads to the appearance of corrosion foci on the body.

It can be optimal for buying a car by age two or three years from the start of operation. By this time, the previous owner has already cured "sores" inherent in a model, but at the same time the car still looks great and is in normal technical condition. "

What brand of car to choose

August 2007 release and older

Among them, experts advise you to choose:

• "Toyota RAV4" or Corolla E120;
• "MAZDA MX-5 NB";
• "Audi A2";
• Volkswagen Golf IV.

This time proven and very reliable vehicles, which have an excellent combination of price, comfort and quality assembly. The cost of such used machines, depending on the year of production and mileage, is significantly different. It may vary from 180 thousand rubles. (for example, Audi A2 2000) to 650-700 thousand rubles. (For example, Mazda MX-5 NB 2006-2007 B).

According to workers of maintenance stations, the least problematic in terms of problems in this age category are considered:

• Mazda MX-5;
• "Honda CR-V";
• "Mercedes SLK-CLASS";
• "Subaru Forester";
• "Toyota Avensis".

However, there is a significant "but": the cost of such used cars varies from 700 thousand to 1.5-1.7 million rubles, which is already a decent amount for an ordinary motorist.

Among budget cars, which can be bought in the amount of 200-400 thousand rubles, specialists note:

• "Kia Rio";
• "Volkswagen Polo Sedan";
• "Renault Logan";
• "Daewoo Nexia".

The models listed above are not highlighted by a chic equipment, but have proven themselves as reliable "work horses" and can be faithful to the new owner for many more years.

As believes founder of the Luxury Automobile Agency Ilya Ushaev The most problematic used cars in terms of repair is "Citroen" and "Peugeot" with an automatic transmission. Buyers often complain about:

• eating oil in the engine;
• clutch problems;
• failure of the timing belt;
• faults suspension (especially in crossovers);
• unreliable turbine work.

What mileage is better to take a used foreign car

Choose cars with a reasonable value ratio and mileage is not so easy. According to experts, it is better to buy a foreign car:

• from Europe or Korea with mileage of up to 200 thousand km;
• from Japan - with mileage up to 250 thousand km.

Their price is comparable with the cost of new domestic cars, however, by the comfort and reliability of the "old man" from abroad, Russian vehicles are far exceeded.

Experts do not recommend buying a used machine from the mileage of more than 100 thousand km. Such TCs are no longer so reliable in operation, and the new owner always has a risk to face further with expensive repairs.

What problems can be faced if you buy a car, without thinking about the year of release

Experts identify difficulties as:

• the need for more frequent repair;
• difficulties with search for spare parts.

On the used auto over 15 years old, you can find the original part only on the caring. There are two more options - the manufacture of spare parts by individual order (this is expensive) or the acquisition of "gray" products of unknown quality.

There is also a psychological moment: the older used the car, the harder it is to sell it later, even if the vehicle is in good condition.

After buying a car with mileage, experts recommend right to spend money on the purchase and replacement of transmission oil. The term of its operation is designed for 60 thousand miles of run, but to check when it was changed for the last time, difficult. The gearbox is a dear thing, the replacement will cost several tens of thousand rubles.

When choosing a used car, it is worth watching the "age" of the machine and the number of kilometers on the speedometer. On average, each car travels per year from 10 to 30 thousand km. The exception is the vehicle, which are used in taxi. Their mileage is several times higher.

If the five-, the ten-year-old car has a suspiciously small mileage, the likelihood is that the speedometer readings are twisted. Therefore, before making a deal, check the history of the vehicle using the All-Russian Avtocode service. In just 5 minutes, you will receive comprehensive information on the year of the outlet of the car with mileage, the number of previous owners of the machine, information about whether the vehicle was used to work in a taxi, about an accident, the presence of fines, arrest and other restrictions.

The cost of the detailed report is 349 rubles. The car is checked more than 12 sources: traffic police, EAC, RSA, FTS, FCS, FDP and others.

The choice of a used car whose age is more than 10 years is always a risk. However, and supporters, and opponents of buying auto-"pensioners" set.

Pluses of cars 10 or more

1. Price and condition

The main plus, which is called lovers of antiquity, is naturally the price. It is very democratic and in the realities of the modern world with the eternal lack of money is a tangible plus. Just try to try hard and approach the choice very responsibly, you can find quite a decent car. After all, the cars were collected literally manually and their operating time is significantly higher than that of modern cars made on the principle of "the more, the better." Again, the model is already known, on the market for a long time, all pros and cons of operation are known. It is worth considering the fact that by bought a new car and leaving the salon, it loses up to 20% of its value, turning into a used one, and this is a waste of money and sometimes not small.

2. Experience and skill

The pros also write the fact that on such a car it is best to hone the skill of driving newly in car owners and such cars are less interested in hijackers.

Minuses of cars 10 or more

1. Costs and content

Opponents also claim that such a car is a constant investment, and not small and, as a result, permanent repairs. On a supported car, the easiest way to hide traces of damage due to accidents or simply not competent operation. If desired, resell such a car, it is unlikely that it will be possible to get a good price for it.

2. Image

Again, the image that in our time plays the last role. The man arrived at the meeting place on a simple, but the new car most likely will cause more sympathy than the owner of the used car.

3. Problems with body

The owner of the car will need to constantly emphasize its attention on chips and scratches that will appear much faster. Also, it was also often the details will fall off, problems with rust and integrity of the body will begin.

4. Comfort trip

The convenience of operation of the car is reduced due to the backlats in the elements of the suspension, gearbox and other details. Soon the car will start to eat more and more fuel and the worn engine will significantly increase its flow. Do not forget about the worn salon, which greatly affects the comfort of movement.

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However, if you adhere to several rules when buying cars over 10 years, then all risks can be minimized. For example, learn the market for the sale of spare parts to the selected car and profile sites, to diagnose the selected car in the service.

In any case, the choice in favor of a new or 10-year-old car always remains for the future owner of the car.

Buying a used car is always associated with the risk that he will immediately start breaking, sucking money from the new owner for repairs. The analysts of CarPrice on the basis of the state of more than 11 thousand used cars amounted to the rating of the most reliable and unreliable cars aged from three to five years.

Each machine was estimated at 500 parameters based on the company's own methodology. Usually cars are assigned a certain number of stars in four parameters: "body", "salon", "technical condition" and "related factors". The car in perfect condition receives 20 points, this is the maximum evaluation. But when drawing up a rating of analysts, only three parameters were used: "body", "salon" and "technical condition". Thus, the maximum score is 15 points.

The most reliable is the Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205), the sedan of the Toyota Camry seventh generation and restyled Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which scored almost the same number of points. In the top 10 of reliable cars there are four models of Mercedes-Benz and three Toyota, so these brands can be considered reliable.

Top 10 most reliable cars aged 3-5 years *:

* According to CarPrice

The rating of the most unreliable used cars is headed by the Chinese crossover Lifan X60. Rating compilers suggest that the condition of the used car depends not only on the manufacturer itself, but also to a considerable degree from the nature of the operation of the owner. Therefore, in the ranking of unreliable cars, for example, Renault Logan and Hyundai Solaris, complaints about the technical condition of which there are practically no, but cars cannot boast well preserved salon and body. And these cars can serve for quite a long time.

The most unreliable cars aged 3-5 years *:

* According to CarPrice

• Previously, analysts found out that more and more age cars appear on the secondary market.
• In the course of another study, cities were named with the cheapest used cars.

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These polls conducted among Russian motorists suggest that only every third of the buyers of used vehicles when choosing a car puts its reliability at the head of the corner. Most prefer to be guided by desires and feelings: I wanted - I bought it! Someone comes simply from how much finance is in stock. Others when buying look at the vehicles of friends and neighbors. And in vain! Reliable used car will save the owner from frequent calls to the service center. And, it means that the owner will save money, time and nerves.

"Avtokod" will tell you what car with a mileage is better to buy, based on the degree of its reliability.

What criteria is determined by the reliability of the used machine

According to experts, reliable used cars are obliged to meet the following requirements:

• long service life;
• low fault frequency;
• available maintenance (repair or replacement of parts and components should occur as much as possible and with the lowest number of problems);
• good susceptibility to "gray" consumables.

The opinion of the specialists of this company is most interesting to car owners from Russia for three reasons:

• Information when drawing up a rating is collected by independent technical experts, therefore, the information obtained is considered the most objective (for example, the British Warranty Direct does this on the basis of reports received from insurance companies, and Consumer Reports from the USA - according to information collected from vehicle owners).
• About 10 million used cars aged from two to 11 years old are checked annually.
• Most brands and models of cars from TÜV rating are supplied or previously supplied to our country, so you can buy a used car of the desired modification on the advertisement in the newspaper or on the Internet is possible without much work.

The TÜV rating is compiled on the basis of the inspection of a hundred used cars of each model. The more faults detected experts, the lower the vehicle location. What machines are considered the most reliable, according to TÜV rating, read below.

The most reliable machine with mileage of 2006-2007 release

Here in the leaders a representative of the German automotive industry - Porsche 911. Even after ten years of operation, move on such a used car comfortably and safely (the inspection has not passed less than 5% of tested vehicles, which is an excellent indicator for this age). True for most Russian car owners this "iron horse" will remain a dream. To buy a used Porsche 911 of 2006 - depending on the state and run, you will have to fork out in the amount of 1.5 to 3.5 million rubles.

The most reliable machines with a mileage of 2008-2009 release

The leader is the same - beautiful and inaccessible Porsche. In addition to 911, experts advise attention to Porsche Boxster and Porsche 993.

The most reliable machines with mileage 2010-2011 release

In this category, manufacturers from Germany gave way to the palm of championship with engineers from Japan. The best used cars to pay attention to when buying, experts recognize Toyota Prius and Mazda 2 (inspection did not pass about 12% TC).

The most reliable machines with mileage 2012-2013

The best option among vehicles with mileage in this age category is Toyota Prius (an indicator - a little more than 7% TS, "torn" inspection). Also when buying should pay attention to:

• Ford Kuga;
• Porsche Cayenne;
• Audi A4.

The whole family of VW: Tiguan, Passat CC and Golf Plus also deserves attention.

Most reliable machines with mileage 2014-2015 year

• Audi Q5;
• Toyota Avensis;
• BMW Z4;
• Audi A3;
• Mazda 3;
• Mercedes GLK.

And now a small spoon of tar! German experts test used vehicles that "run" in high-quality foreign roads. On the Russian off-road, the number of vehicle breakdowns increases. Not begging the advantages of the used windows listed above, we turn to the opinions of experts from Russia.

What reliable used machines are best suited for Russian roads

Kira Kaddah, AutoSpot.ru editor:

"If you want to buy a reliable car with mileage, feel free to prefer Japanese manufacturers: Toyota, Lexus, Infiniti. These brands are famous for quality, especially Lexus and Toyota. But it must be borne in mind that they are in the list of the most hijacked. Also, Japanese brands require high costs than Korean. Spare parts are more expensive by 15-20% than "Koreans". Therefore, the positions of such manufacturers as Hyundai and Kia have strengthened not only on the primary market, but also on the secondary. In the past few years, Koreans are among the leaders. They are chosen for quality, warranty (at KIA 5 years) and, of course, for reliability. "

It should be noted that the opinions of domestic experts disagree with the ranking of German specialists. And, most likely, this is due to the fact that not every Russian can afford to buy 3-5-year-old "BMW", "Audi", "Lexus" or "Mercedes" (not to mention "Porsche"). Therefore, the main task for most Russian buyers is the search for the optimal compromise between the price and quality (reliability).

For owners of a small amount of money, the best option will be:

• Hende Solyaris (3-4-year-old used cars can be bought in 420-550 thousand rubles.);
• Ford Focus (Cost of the Used Machine 2012-2013. - 450-550 thousand rubles);
• Renault Logan (Logan's purchase of 2013-2014 production will cost 370-400 thousand rubles;
• Lada Kalina (the price of 2013 TS 2013 is 250-270 thousand rubles).

And again nowhere without representatives of the "People's Wagon" from Germany: Polo, Passat and Golf. Prices for 5-7-year-old CU models vary from 400 to 600 thousand rubles.

Ilya Ushayev, Furious Automotive Agency:

"Usually a person buying a car, looking for it in the following parameters:

• cost;
• year of issue;
• mileage;
• liquid so that in price is not losing;
• "I want like a new one ...";
• better with one owner in TCP;
• nebit and unfastened.

Approximately the majority sees a vehicle that wants to buy. But as soon as people face reality, everything becomes much more difficult.

Up to 150 thousand rubles. It is better to buy "Renault Logan" or "Hyundai accent" (if in good condition - a win-win version).

Budget up to 300 thousand rubles. - The leader of Mitsubishi Lancer 9, "Renault Logan", "Chevrolet Aveo", "Hyundai Getz".

For 450 thousand rubles. It is better to buy Ford Focus 2, "Nissan Tiida", "Honda Civic" and "Ford Fiesta" (the latter is better suited for girls).

Under the budget of 600-700 thousand rubles. There are a lot of options. For family people - this is "Skoda Octavia 1.8" (the "Automatic" box, the release from mid-2012, not to be confused with a DSG box, we do not recommend it), "Toyota Rav 4", "Nissan Tiana" (but be careful With the variator - this thing is very difficult to digitize, and even after the diagnosis, it may run 150,000 km). Someone will arrange "Volvo S40" with mileage (expensive in service, like any "European").

For 800,000 rubles. It is better to buy "Hyundai IX35" or "Kia Sportyj", Santa Fe "," Lexus IS250 "," Honda CRV ". From Europeans you can buy "Audi A6", "Citroen C6" (restyled) and "BMW x5 (E70)".

In addition, those who have at their disposal from 800 thousand to 1.2 million rubles, according to experts, when buying it is better to pay attention to Chevrolet Kaptiva and "Nissan X-Trail" 2013-2015 in.

Summing up, it remains to note that if you wish to buy a reliable car with mileage, it is better to choose a CU of German or Japanese origin.

By buying a vehicle with mileage, it should be remembered that, in addition to reliability, the legal purity of the car is important. Check the vehicle for the restrictions of the traffic police, find out whether it is pledged or under the arrest of bailiffs, it is possible in a few minutes with the help of the All-Russian Internet service "Avtokod". Also on our site you can download the book from which you learn how profitable and safely buy a used car.

Buying a used car is always a big risk: it is impossible to know reliably, as it was exploited, which parts put the former owner and where they served a car. Of course, each car is an individual case, but we will still turn to statistics by choosing 10 most reliable cars over 10 years old by rating the German expert organization TUV.

10th place - Audi A2

In the body of this car there is not almost a single steel detail. On the one hand, it is very good - a solid weight gain. The machine was light (895 kg) and economical. In addition, aluminum does not rust, and elements made from this metal are well absorbed by the energy of the strike. But there is also a reverse side - body repair: a qualitatively restore aluminum body Audi A2 will not be able to no "grocery", however, the majority of one hundred is also not for the power - on every body 1800 rivets, 17 meters of MIG welding seams (Maschinelles Inertgas-Schweissen , "Automatic welding in an inert gas") and 30 meters of laser welding. Of inconvenience, you can still note the low ground clearance and a small trunk - only 390 liters.

But, if you still decided to buy, take a car with a diesel engine, preferably with a volume of 1.4 liters. In a mixed cycle, it consumes only 4.2 l / 100 km. Gasoline 1.6 FSI is capricious and demanding fuel.

The price of 10-11-year-old A2 in Belarus is $ 9-10 thousand.

9th place - Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf IV does not need a good reliable car that does not present big surprises to its owner. The most common and most reliable motors - 8-valve 1.6-liter capacity of 100 hp and 105-strong option with 16 valves. They can easily pass more than 300 thousand km. The main thing is not to forget to serve it on time, follow the amount of oil and do not overheat the engine.

Antifreeze leaks from cracking plastic sockets of the cooling system and thermostat housing is a "disease" of this model, which refers to small inconveniences.

There are no special problems with problems: it happens that the motor's rear "janitor's motor" breaks, a trapezoid of the front wiper can also fail the stop signal switch located in the pedal node. Machine suspension Simple: in front of MacPherson, behind, in front-wheel drive versions, a simple H-shaped beam, in all-wheel drive - multi-dimensional. The service life of the chassis directly depends on the speed of the PM.

The price in Belarus is 10-11-year-old GOLF - $ 7-10 thousand.

8th place - Suzuki Jimny

Baby Jimny is not as simple as it seems - this is a real frame undergoing, which will easily give odds to many SUVs. The jeep design is extremely simple: a frame of a staircase from a closed welded profile with tubular crossings, continuous bridges, a two-stage dispensing box, which is connected to a 4-speed automatic machine or 5-speed by means of an intermediate cardan shaft, reliable three-dimensional spring suspension.

The car body is thoroughly phosphatated, it is protected from all sides with plastic shields from mechanical damage, and the bottom is covered with anti-gravity.

Machine design is very durable: the suspension will not disturb the owner of 150 thousand km run.

As for the motor, then after 2001, an aggregate of 1298 cube is installed on the car. cm, with a capacity of 80 hp - Almost eternal, it will easily pass 300 thousand km without much repair.

The price of 10-11-year-old Jimny - $ 7-10 thousand.

7th place - Mazda MX-5

From the Belarusian point of view, this car is very impractical: a tiny glove box, a small luggage compartment, where two small bags are placed. In addition, the contents of the trunk easily heats up from the closely located exhaust pipe. But this is a car for one or two people who have a minimum of baggage and problems. The easiest and most reliable in the motor line is 1.6 liter motor, but there will be no special dynamics: it is accelerated to the first "hundred" for 10.6 s. Therefore, it is worth paying attention towards the motors of 1.8 Turbo and 2.0 liters.

Since the beginning of the production of Mazda MX-5, more than 170 awards and titles were awarded, separated from 870 thousand copies. The car is listed in the "Guinness Book of Records" as the best-selling 2-seater sports car.

6th place - Toyota Avensis

It is expensive, loses in the price of slowly - such a wording can be equipped with almost any model under the Toyota brand. And Avensis here is no exception. The car practically does not rust, if not visited the accident, electrical equipment is distinguished by reliability, and the motors - durability, but not all.

Certain claims are to the 1,8-liter 1zz-F series engine suffering from insufficient oil removal and inefficient cooling of the bottom of the piston. As a result, the oil lifting rings of these motors lose mobility in the piston groove already with small runs. If you run the process, the car will "delight" the oil flow rate of about 1 l / 1000 km, as well as increased noise in operation. Treatment is known: replacement of pistons and piston rings or replacement of a "short block" assembly.

And the dieselists should be warmed from buying an Avensis equipped with a 2.2-liter Diesel Clean Power, which is very demanding for the quality of the diesel engine.

Transmission - both automatic and "mechanics" - can boast a huge resource, what to say, if even the grip of the manual transmission can hold out all 200 thousand km.

As for the suspension, there are no cases when buyers of used Avensis with mileage of more than 120 thousand km get a car with all native suspension elements.

The price of 10-11-year-old Toyota Avensis - $ 7-13 thousand.

5th place - Toyota Yaris

Not the most popular car in our country - it is practically like Corolla, and in size is much less. Nevertheless, passengers even in the rear seats are quite comfortable: all thanks to a small tricky - the possibility of adjusting the second row of seats in length. True, if there are two tall adults in the back, the trunk will decrease to indecently small sizes - 205 liters. All engines, volume from 1.0 to 1.5 liters, very reliable. In the car with a mileage of 100 thousand km to the engine of the questions, after 200 thousand km, do not change the timing chain.

There is no complaints to the 5-transmissions, even the clutch changes after 200 thousand km, but its fellow is a manual box with a system of automatic clutch, called Freetronic - does not make reliability, it seems for a long time and often pulls the car. It is best to take a car with a 4-speed automaton, but such cars are rare enough - they were produced only for American and Japanese markets.

Well, in the Yaris suspension with a mileage of 100 thousand km, nothing is usually required.

The price of 10-11-year-old Toyota Yaris - $ 6-8 thousand.

4th place - Toyota Corolla [^]

The ninth generation of Toyota Corolla is no longer the millionic cars that were before, but the car still pleases with their reliability. The materials of the interior decoration unexpectedly high-quality and even after a run of 100 thousand km are not rubbed.

Engines are still reliable, but already with reservations. The engines of the ZZ series have increased oil consumption on the paser, diesel engines with a mark D4D differ in expensive repairs, and 1,4-liter diesel engine, in addition, is afraid of overheating.

The mechanical box kept its reliability, but the "robot" is no different. Owners M-MT should be prepared for the cheap replacement of the electronic control unit, together with which the clutch usually change.

As a result, on the background of classmates, the car differs only in the lack of problems with the electrician.

The price of 10-11-year-old Toyota is $ 7-11 thousand.

3rd place - Mercedes-Benz SLK

Not the most correct representative of the Mercedes family - the box pleases the clarity of gear shift, rightly like in BMW, low landing, good handling. Not knowing that this is Mercedes-Benz SLK, it is difficult to determine, in the cabin of which sports car are you. However, the luxurious interior decoration is difficult, it is in European restrained. For parts, there are no special problems, most of the parts are suitable from 124, 202, 210 and 140 bodies, the maximum similarity with the 202nd - for example, most of the suspension and even steering rack.

The price of 10-11-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK - $ 11-13 thousand.

2nd place - Toyota RAV4

This car has, probably, only one substantial minus is still "female". Although the reliability and unpretentiousness in its class there is no equal. Be "Rafik" at least a little brutal, male half would have a soul in him. As such, there are no complaints about the reliability of the car, although there may be a lot of "rafiki" of American origin. For example, they periodically light check engine, but this does not speak of a serious malfunction - all expenses, mostly, are minimized to pay the service station to extend the light bulb.

The automatic and rare "mechanics" are also reliable, and in many problems of the automatic transmission is often the engine itself: the motor control unit is combined with the box control unit, as a result of errors that occur in the engine block affect the operation of the box.

The price of 10-11-year-old Toyota RAV4 is $ 10-16 thousand.

1st place - Porsche 911

Rare enough in Belarus, Porsche 911 from those machines that do not acquire to carry children to school or ride shopping in the store. Elements of such a machine - speed, so it does not prevent serious diagnosis before purchased. The body of a sports car has a double electroplating coating, the metal is used high-quality and durable, the electrical problems does not deliver.

According to TUV experts, this is the most trouble-free 10-year-old car, but there are also serious malfunctions from him.

Thus, the owners must change the candles in a timely manner - if we prone with this procedure, the engine can happen to the engine that will entail high repair costs. There are no complaints to the 6-speed "mechanics", but the 5-speed automatic transmission "Tiptronic" from ZF reliability does not shine - repair will have every 50-70 thousand km and silenced. The price of 10-11-year-old Porsche 911- $ 24-30 thousand .