Market Watch: Some Of The Most Affordable Used Cars In Singapore

Some of the conundrums facing transportation have, unfortunately, withstood the test of time. Public transport in Singapore, we’d have to admit, ain’t too bad - freeing up precious dough otherwise used for vehicle loans and maintenance for other expenses.

But we can’t deny that the convenience of car ownership is still hard to beat. Load lugging made fuss free, whenever you want. Sure, it comes at a cost - a pretty hefty one in fact with ERPs, parking charges, fuel costs all adding up. But the precious act of ferrying your family from A to B at a time that suits you is priceless.

These cars won’t be the fancy samples to set your heart on fire. Head-turners they might not be, but they cover basic motoring needs effortlessly. Carousell’s used cars classifieds offer more than 10,000 listings - some drool worthy, multi-million dollar specimens even. But we’ll focus on the other end of the spectrum this time.

2017 Kia Carens Diesel

Depreciation: S$9,900 per year

We can’t buy new diesel cars anymore, but there are still good deals to be had in the used cars classifieds. Kia’s diesel powertrains are tough as nails, and in this mini MPV form factor the Carens punches way above its weight from a value standpoint.

139bhp, useful 340Nm of torque and a 7 speed dual clutch transmission helps it to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds. The more crucial figure - 19.2km/l efficiency on the combined cycle with a 58-litre tank, which allows a solid 1,000km per tank. If longevity is what you’re after, this 1 owner example should not disappoint.

2017 Ford Focus Sedan

Depreciation: S$9,700 per year

If diesels are not your cup of tea, a more familiar turbo petrol recipe should work. More affordable finds often include Japanese options - Vezel and Altis come to mind. But Ford’s Focus, in sedan format, offers a more quirky alternative at a similar price point.

Most Japanese runarounds run on naturally aspirated platforms at this tier, but the Focus is propelled by a 3-cylinder, 1.0-litre 123bhp turbo motor, which should make city driving a cinch. We reckon that the icing on the cake has to be its independent rear suspension system - a rarity in this segment.

2017 Subaru Impreza

Depreciation: S$9,800 per year

It took a while for the world to accept that newer Imprezas are built purely for family transportation purposes. Rally heritage has taken a back seat for at least a decade - a waste from a purist’s point of view, but understandable with survival at stake.

At least this example listed at less than 10 grand depreciation per year is the beefier 2.0-litre version with EyeSight (Subaru’s suite of safety systems). 154bhp, 196Nm and 0 to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds are decent numbers, and certainly ample for family duties with a boot capacity of 460 litres.

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