Buying Used Cars

Buying Used: Toyota FJ Cruiser for under R500k

The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ has officially launched in SA; inevitably steering the conversation towards the subject of the immensely rugged previous FJ as […]

Posted by Charlen Raymond - 28 May 2026

Buying Used: Toyota Fortuner (2016-2025)

The second-generation Toyota Fortuner has been going strong since 2016. Here’s what you should know about this stalwart as a used buy. If there is […]

By Charlen Raymond - 26 May 2026

Buying Used: Suzuki Jimny (2018-2025)

Few vehicles get the tongues wagging like the Suzuki Jimny, and while not perfect, it excels at what it does – perfectly! We explore Suzuki’s […]

By Charlen Raymond - 19 May 2026

Buying Used: VW Polo (2022-2025)

The Volkswagen Polo is one of the all-time great vehicles in South Africa. Here’s what you should know if you want a used example. The […]

By Charlen Raymond - 11 May 2026

Buying Used: Honda Civic (2016–2021)

The 10th-generation Honda Civic had a big role to play in South Africa, but is it still as relevant today as it was a decade […]

By Charlen Raymond - 22 April 2026

Buying Used: Mercedes-Benz GLE (2019-2025)

With the updated fourth-generation Mercedes-Benz GLE having been unveiled, we take a closer look at the outgoing, pre-facelifted model as a used buy. When the […]

By Charlen Raymond - 16 April 2026

Buying Used: Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025)

The Toyota RAV4 is about to enter an all-new generation. Here’s what you should know if you want a used fifth-generation model… The impending 2026 […]

By Charlen Raymond - 9 April 2026

Buying Used: Hyundai Elantra (2017-2020)

The sixth-generation Hyundai Elantra had a very short tenure in South Africa. But despite the premature exit, is it a good used buy? The arrival […]

By Charlen Raymond - 29 March 2026

Buying Used: Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2018-2024)

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo has always been a strong seller in South Africa, but is it just as impressive as a used purchase? The Volkswagen […]

By Charlen Raymond - 17 March 2026

Buying used: Suzuki S-Presso (2020-2025)

The Suzuki S-Presso made everyone take note as a new car, but can it move the needle (again) as a used option in 2026? Most […]

By Charlen Raymond - 6 March 2026

Buying Used: Renault Duster (2018-2024)

The Renault Duster made a big splash in the SA market, but is the second generation still a viable option as a used buy? The […]

By Charlen Raymond - 17 February 2026

Buying Used: GWM Steed 5 (2011-2026)

The Steed 5 has been a staple in GWM’s local bakkie portfolio since arriving here in 2011. Now that it’s been discontinued, is it worth […]

By Charlen Raymond - 12 February 2026

Buying Used: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2021-2025)

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the leaders in luxury mobility. Here’s what you should know about the pre-facelifted seventh generation as a used buy. […]

By Charlen Raymond - 3 February 2026

Buying Used: Hyundai Tucson (2016-2021)

The third-generation Tucson roamed SA roads from 2016 to 2021. Should you consider it as a used buy in 2026? The third-generation Hyundai Tucson was […]

By Charlen Raymond - 23 January 2026

The R1.0-Million Golf 1: Collector’s Dream or Market Madness?

A Volkswagen Citi Golf 1.8R is for sale with a price of just under R1.0 million. Is this a typing error or real? In South […]

By Charlen Raymond - 14 January 2026

Buying Used: Ford Focus (2011-2018)

The third-generation Ford Focus had mixed success in South Africa. Should you consider it as a used buy or steer clear completely? The third-generation Ford […]

By Charlen Raymond - 14 January 2026

Buying Used: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2009-2023)

The fourth-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado ruled the SA roost from 2009-2024, but should you consider it as a used buy? For fifteen years, the […]

By Charlen Raymond - 24 December 2025

Buying Used: Volkswagen T-Cross (2019–2024)

The Volkswagen T-Cross made a big impression upon its 2019 arrival. Six years later, is the pre-facelift model still good enough as a used buy? […]

By Charlen Raymond - 15 December 2025

Buying Used: Audi S3 (2014-2021)

The third-generation Audi S3 made quite a splash in the South African market, but should you consider it as a used buy? When the third-generation […]

By Charlen Raymond - 11 December 2025

Buying Used: Nissan Navara (2017-2025)

The Nissan Navara has been around since 2017, but should you consider it as a used buy on SA’s second-hand market in 2025? The Nissan […]

By Charlen Raymond - 24 November 2025

Buying Used: Toyota Hilux (2015-2025)

SA’s best-selling vehicle, the Toyota Hilux is set to be replaced by an all-new model in 2026. Should you consider the outgoing generation as a […]

By Charlen Raymond - 13 November 2025

Buying Used: Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011-2023)

The FJ namesake is making a return, with Toyota having revealed the new Land Cruiser FJ, but is the ‘OG’ version still worthy of your […]

By Charlen Raymond - 4 November 2025

Buying Used: Mitsubishi Outlander (2014-2023)

The third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander left our market a few years ago, but is it worth considering as a used buy? The Mitsubishi Outlander is somewhat […]

By Charlen Raymond - 28 October 2025

Buying Used: Kia Sportage (2016-2022)

The fourth-generation Kia Sportage made a splash in our market. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering a used option. The Kia Sportage has […]

By Charlen Raymond - 19 October 2025

Buying Used: Renault Triber (2020-2025)

With the updated Renault Triber having made its way to South Africa, it’s a good time to reflect on the outgoing model and its position […]

By Charlen Raymond - 14 October 2025