Today is a time when not every person can save money for a new good car. High-quality cars, even old ones, are quite respectable. Therefore, there comes a time when a person decides: the cheapest car is what you need. So which one should you choose? It’s worth talking about this and talking about the characteristics of the most budget cars.
Used cars that will make you rich.
There are many factors that go into making a car look expensive. Perhaps this is the prestige of the brand and/or the status of a certain sports model, sedan or SUV. Perhaps other factors influence the perception of the car. In any case, many people would like to have cars that would look rich, luxurious, and would give them a vital status in the eyes of others.
But, unfortunately, most of us do not have the opportunity to purchase an expensive luxury car. So, should you forget about your childhood dream or save up for an expensive car for half your life? In fact, if it's important to you that your car looks luxurious, expensive and exclusive on the road, you don't have to spend a lot of money.
The fact is that many car enthusiasts may actually not even suspect that there are many cars available on the secondary market that will make you a rich person in the eyes of others. You will seem especially wealthy and successful to girls. And the main enemy of any car (which will turn out to be your best friend) - depreciation - will come to your aid here. Due to depreciation, most cars quickly lose their market value.
This is especially true for expensive luxury cars, many of which can drop in price by more than 50 percent in just 2-3 years. Thanks to this, those who want an expensive model can fulfill their cherished dream by buying a well-priced luxury car. Moreover, you can buy even the most luxurious car. We have collected for you 18 cheap cars that will make girls and many people around you think that you are rich.
The cheapest new car and the subtleties of choice
There is an opinion among car enthusiasts that buying a good, cheap car is much more difficult than buying an expensive one. This is due to the fact that manufacturers are trying to cut costs; the end result is often a budget car built on the basis of outdated designs, with a low level of comfort and reliability.
You should not focus only on the cost of the vehicle. The cheapest cars are not always the most economical cars. Often, maintenance and operating costs can be significantly higher than more expensive models. Before purchasing, you should study data on fuel consumption, cost of spare parts and maintenance.
Diesel cars are more profitable in terms of economy, but maintenance of such cars must be carried out more often than gasoline ones. In addition, their power system is expensive and sensitive to fuel quality, which is especially important in Russia.
Therefore, when choosing the most economical diesel cars, it is also worth calculating the costs of possible repairs. Don't expect that an affordable budget car will be equipped with an automatic transmission. This checkpoint comes as an additional option, and you will have to pay extra for it.
Based on the above, we can highlight the main qualities that an inexpensive car should have.
- Low purchase price.
- Inexpensive service.
- Low price of spare parts and consumables.
- Low fuel consumption.
- Reliability.
As a rule, according to these criteria, you can choose only the most budget cars, but such cars have proven themselves well when used in Russia.
Subaru BRZ
The Subaru BRZ is an amazing little sports car with serious performance and handling. It's not the most powerful, but it's arguably one of the most fun to drive. The most interesting thing is that while driving this car you will look like a rich and wealthy person. Today you can buy a used Subaru BRZ for 1.0-1.2 million rubles (for a car manufactured in 2013-2014).
Agree, for that amount you are unlikely to buy a new car that will make you a wealthy person in the eyes of others. And girls, who, as a rule, do not understand cars, will think that you own a sports car comparable in cost to a Ferrari. And all this thanks to the unique design of the Subaru BRZ.
Lexus IS300 2005 (up to $15000)
The 2005 version might cost less, but you'll be getting a reliable car. For Lexus, safety comes first. This model is equipped with airbags and first-class braking thanks to the anti-lock brake system. This is the most luxurious car with the best technical characteristics and safety at an affordable price.
Audi RS4
Performance car lovers have probably dreamed of owning a hot Audi RS4 in the past. But, alas, not many drivers can afford to buy such a car. For example, today a new RS4 in the B9 body costs from 5.4 million rubles. Fortunately, as is usually the case with expensive, specific cars on the secondary market, the price tags for this model are no longer intimidating.
For example, a 2014 car can be purchased today for an average of 2 million rubles. Today, on average, they ask for 1.5 million for a car made in 2006. So if you dreamed of meeting some girl while driving this car, you have a great chance to do it today. Believe me, even if you buy a car from 2006, most girls will still think that you have a fresh, expensive, powerful car.
BMW 7 Series E38
Definitely one of the best and most impressive deals you can consider on the aftermarket is the E38 BMW. This car will not only provide you with all kinds of driving pleasure and performance for those who really care about it. The fact is that, despite its age, this model is not outdated in appearance, like many cars of those years. You can be sure that you will look rich behind the wheel of this generation of the BMW 7 Series.
Maybe not for everyone around you, but in the eyes of many girls you will certainly be a major. Let us remember that this car was produced from 1994 to 2001 and became a bestseller in the entire BMW model line. Today this car can be purchased for an average of 400 thousand rubles!
Top 10 cheapest cars in the world
DACIA LOGAN/RENAULT LOGAN The car comes from Romania. It was conceived by the manufacturer as one of the cheapest in its class. The French paid attention to the development, and, having bought the rights to the model, gave it worldwide recognition.
FIAT PALIO Car from Italy. It was supposed to become Logan's first competitor, but did not gain such popularity. For the Russian market it is called ALBEA
HYUNDAI i10 The model from the Korean auto giant was developed only for India, but then the manufacturer decided to launch it on the world market.
TATA INDICA Indian state employee, has not gained worldwide popularity, despite expectations class=”aligncenter” width=”500″ height=”466″[/img] CHERY KIMO A1 A creation of Chinese engineers, the model copies the DAEWOO MATIZ base and has an original body.
GEELY HQ SRV Another native of China. The economical gasoline engine is so weak that the “maximum speed” is only 84 km/h.
GEELY MR A more worthy representative of the brand. It has a more powerful engine and is quite comfortable. In terms of the appearance and size of the interior, the car even stands out from the budget class.
SUZUKI MARUTI 800 A car with the name of a Japanese brand, but assembled at the TATA plant in India for the domestic market.
CHERY QQ The Chinese simply copied MATIZ. The only improvement is a more powerful motor.
TATA NANO The undisputed leader from India. Everything here is aimed at saving. The simplest car with a weak engine and simple interior trim. At the same time, it has an interesting appearance from the outside. This copy can only be purchased in India.
It is worth special mentioning another copy from India – BAJAJ RE60. This vehicle is even more attractive in price than the leader of the top ten, but the model is not on the list, since its base is from an auto-rickshaw.
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang has what can be said to be a storied history as one of America's most iconic sports cars. Its roots begin with muscle cars (a special class of American cars that became popular in the late 60s and 70s). This is one of America's most recognizable cars.
Today, the Ford Mustang has become more advanced and technologically advanced, but some fans of this model believe that the modern car has lost its legendary classic appearance.
Although, as they say, there is no arguing about tastes.
In any case, today it is the flagship of Ford. Unfortunately, a new modern car is very expensive. But for those who dreamed of being behind the wheel of this car and catching the glances of curious people on the road, as well as easily meeting girls, there is still the opportunity to purchase a sports car for relatively reasonable money. See also Review: 2015 Ford Mustang V6 vs Ford Mustang EcoBoost
So, today you can buy a 5th generation Ford Mustang for less than 1 million rubles (for example, at the moment they are asking 900 thousand rubles for a 2005 car). For comparison: for a new sports car you need to pay almost 5 million rubles.
The most interesting thing is that cars from the 2000s still look relevant, original and, most importantly, rich. So don’t even doubt that if you buy a Ford Mustang, a used American sports car, you will look far from a poor person in the eyes of others.
Dodge Challenger
This is another American cult car that is guaranteed to make both drivers and pedestrians turn heads on the road. And this car especially surprises girls. Want to show off to the ladies? Today you have a unique chance to purchase an inexpensive sports car that will surprise you.
Alas, new models are available to truly wealthy people who love adrenaline. Average price tags for new sports cars start at 6.5 million rubles. Luckily, the Dodge Challenger is available aftermarket. Not a lot, but there is plenty to choose from. For example, for a 2011 copy they are asking only 1.6 million rubles. The only disadvantage of the car is its power, which will provoke you to violate traffic rules.
Nissan 370Z
Perhaps for some this car will be one of the coolest on our list. The Nissan 370Z has a rich history and pedigree. This is not only a real sports car with all the technical capabilities inherent in a car of this class, but also a truly stylish, aggressive car. According to many experts, the design of this car looks more expensive than it costs.
Although the price tags for a new sports car are steep. But if you can't afford to buy an expensive Nissan 370Z, your route should be to the secondary market. For example, for a car from 2009 you can pay 1.4 million. For this money you will get a crazy car with a capacity of 331 hp. With. with rear wheel drive and manual transmission.
This machine will not only take you into space, but, believe me, it will also send any girl into the stratosphere. And most importantly, most girls will never guess that this car of yours costs less than 2 million rubles. Believe me, many will think that you own a car worth more than 5 million rubles.
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe 2003 (up to $10,000)
In 2003, the Mustang returned to its classic appearance. Now it attracts attention not only with its shell, but also with the powerful power of the engine. Engine power - 305 hp. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
If you're interested in Mustangs, you'll love our article on the 10 Greatest Mustangs of All Time. As for the body design, it has become more aggressive . If you don't have the income to buy a Shelby, then the 2003 Mustang is perfect for you.
Lexus IS250
If you are not looking for a sports car, but want a more luxurious and larger car, then it is worth considering another copy, ready to confuse anyone with its appearance and character. Well, when it comes to showing off the ladies, this car is a real master. Believe me, if you buy a Lexus IS250, girls will not even doubt that you have a lot of money.
Lexus cars are all in general a pretty smart choice to buy. All cars of this brand are filled with all sorts of delights and elements of luxury. To those who don't know, even a fairly used Lexus will look like an expensive car, and its owner will appear rich.
By purchasing a Lexus IS250, you will not only get ownership of a luxury car, but also give yourself an unforgettable experience of constant adrenaline due to a more than 200-horsepower, high-spirited engine. Also, this power will surprise any representative of the fair sex.
Think it's too expensive to buy a Lexus IS250 today? Look at the ads on the secondary market. For example, for a 2008 car they are asking only 800,000 rubles. Considering that this brand makes some of the most reliable cars in the world, consider that an 800K car is a triple benefit: reliability, price and prestige.
Rating of the most inexpensive cars in Moscow
Let's see how much the cheapest new car in Moscow costs, and compare these prices with the above average Russian indicators.
| Model | Cost, rub. | Power, l. With. | Engine volume, l | Additional benefits |
| "Lada Granta" | From 229.9 thousand | 87 | 1,6 | Driver airbag Child lock for rear doors Child car seat anchors Incorrectly fastened seat belt indicator Audio preparation |
| "Datsun On Do" | From 276 thousand | 87 | 1,6 | Heated front seats BAS ABS EBD Driver airbag |
| "Renault Logan" | From 319 thousand | 82 | 1,6 | Add. Daytime Running Lights Body corrosion protection (6 years warranty) Engine crankcase protection ISOFIX mountings in the rear seats |
| "Ravon Nexia" | From 339 thousand | 80 | 1,5 | Seat belt indication Car radio with four speakers Remote opening of the luggage compartment and fuel door |
| "Lada Largus" (van) | From 360 thousand | 90 | 1,6 | Immobilizer Driver airbag Audio preparation Extensive luggage compartment (2,540 l) Access to the luggage compartment through both rear and side doors |
Now let's look at the three most affordable crossovers and SUVs in Moscow.
| Model | Cost, rub. | Power, l. With. | Engine volume, l | Add. characteristics |
| "Niva" 4x4 | From 316 thousand | 83 | 1,7 | Seat belt indicator Power steering Immobilizer |
| "Chevrolet Niva" | From 388 thousand | 80 | 1,7 | Main lock with remote control Standard alarm system Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors |
| "Nissan Terrano" | From 705 thousand | 102 | 1,6 | Anti-lock braking system Airbags for driver and front passenger Audio installation with 4 speakers |
The following table shows the trio of the cheapest new cars of Chinese origin.
| Model | Cost, rub. | Power, l. With. | Engine volume, l | Add. characteristics |
| "Cheri Veri" (hatchback) | From 260 thousand | 107 | 1,5 | Air conditioner Remote trunk release Fault indicator Information display |
| "Gili MK Cross" (crossover) | From 305 thousand | 94 | 1,5 | Leather interior Electric hatch Alloy wheels Anti-lock braking system |
| DFM S30 (family car) | From 370 thousand | 117 | 1,6 | Airbags for front seat occupants All electrical package On-board computer Media system with touch screen |
Finally, let's get acquainted with the cheapest car models in the world.
BMW 328i Convertible
Nothing says luxury, class and buckets of money, the BMW sedan-carbriolet. Especially if it's black like this one. A new German convertible is something you might dream of, but most likely won't be able to buy. But there is a solution for you: the secondary market. And, despite the fact that convertibles usually fall in price more slowly on the car market, you can still find an affordable three-ruble note if you want.
For example, for 540 thousand rubles. you can buy a 1999 BMW 328i Convertible. For this money you will become the owner of a car that will outwardly make you a wealthier person. Many girls will even be able to mistake you for a millionaire.
Audi A6
Audi cars, like many luxury European sedans, go from unaffordable to affordable cars surprisingly quickly. It all starts as soon as the new car leaves the showroom. From this moment on, Audi cars begin to rapidly become cheaper. Some models of this brand can become cheaper on the secondary market by 50 percent or more in the first few years.
This is a great chance for those who dream of luxury premium cars, but cannot afford to buy a new car.
You won’t believe it, the 2020 A6 costs just over a million rubles. Even a 333-horsepower sedan costs only 1.2 million rubles. For comparison: the new A6 costs from 3.3 million rubles. So this is a great opportunity for those who want to own a luxury car for status or to show off their eyes.
Cadillac ATS
Do you want most people around you to think that you own a luxury, expensive car? No question - buy the American Cadillac ATS sedan. This car has a nice feature: it quickly becomes cheaper on the secondary market, as is usually the case with the German luxury class.
For example, today you can easily find a 2013 car with low mileage on the secondary market for 1 million rubles. The most interesting thing is that for that kind of money you will get a powerful car with good handling and elements of luxury in the cabin. Moreover, the Cadillac ATS has an aggressive stylish design that is ready to fool anyone. This car, by the way, looks more expensive than it costs, even when new.
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro, like the Ford Mustang, is an iconic American sports car known throughout the world. This machine has gone through many iterations and has been in mass production for a very long time. Also, this model belongs to a brand that invests incredible amounts of money in order to promote the car to the masses, giving the model a special status.
Although compared to the Ford Mustang, it is a more affordable sports car. By the way, you can officially buy it in Russia. Price tags for a new car start from 3 million rubles. But, unfortunately, not many people can spend that kind of money on a sports car. Then the choice should fall on the secondary market of used cars.
For example, for a 2009 sports car the average price is 1.2 million rubles. Agree, this is a small price to pay in the world of exclusive cars that look like supercars worth millions of dollars.
By the way, this is one of the few cars that allows you, for relatively little money, to own a sports car that will make heads turn on the road not only for girls of all ages, but also for all road users.
Tata Nano
If you ask any car enthusiast what is the cheapest car in the world right now, they will say without a shadow of a doubt that it is the Tata Nano.
In many ways this is a fair statement. The Nano model produced by Tata is still positioned as the most affordable and cheapest passenger car in the world. If you don’t take into account the conditional cars, which are more like mopeds with a roof, then no one has taken this dubious title from the Tata Nano.
Tata Nano
The Tata Nano is a sub-compact city car with an engine output of 35-50 horsepower. If you want to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in this car, you will have to spend about 35 seconds of your time. The car cannot accelerate to such marks faster. But doing this is frankly not recommended.
In addition to the fact that the Tata Nano deservedly tops the top 10 among the cheapest passenger cars in the world, it is also a leader in the safety anti-rating. This is the most dangerous car. In crash tests, the product of Indian developers failed all tests without scoring a single point. If you crash into someone with this car at a speed of literally 60 kilometers per hour, the chances of survival become zero.
As for the cost, for this miracle on wheels they are asking around 2.5-3 thousand dollars.
Bentley Continental GT
Bentley is probably one of the last cars you'd expect to see on our list. Of course, because the cars of this brand are among the most luxurious and expensive. Nevertheless, we included cars of this brand in our unique rating. You won’t believe it, but today on the used car market you can buy cars of this brand for only 1.3 million rubles. Yes, yes, this is not a joke. Here is a selection from the Auto.Ru website:
Agree, it’s impressive, considering that all these cars once cost more than 10 million rubles. But there is nothing surprising about this. Some Bentley models are depreciating at record rates. Even faster than representatives of the German automobile industry. For example, the fast depreciation of the Bentley Continental GT will allow you to plunge into the world of luxury. Driving this car you will really look like a wealthy person. Yes, this car is not the cheapest on our list, but still its market value today will pleasantly surprise you. This is another example of the fact that everything in the world is relative and not eternal.
European options
So, speaking about which is the cheapest car and the most popular, we should pay attention to a car like the Renault (Dacia) Logan. This is not to say that this is such a budget option, but the price for the new version is really pleasing - only 400,000 rubles. By the way, one of the cheapest C-class models. It is popular in Eastern Europe, as well as in some other countries - Iran, Morocco, Colombia and Russia.
The next model is the Fiat Palio. Of course, it’s not the cheapest car in the world, but in principle it’s inexpensive. Total 388,000 rubles. Also a European class, and, fortunately for many, it is also sold on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Porsche Boxter
Porsche cars are always associated with power, sportiness, aggressiveness and, of course, luxury, since the price tags for new German sports cars are available only to truly rich people. But when it comes to the secondary car market, even ordinary people can afford to buy a Porsche. For example, by choosing a Boxter sports car, you will gain a special status on the road, and will also gain the favor of girls who really love sports cars. Especially Porsche.
After all, for them all Porsche sports cars are cars worth millions of dollars. Meanwhile, today, for example, a 2002 Porsche Boxter model can be bought for only 800 thousand rubles. For this money, you will not only find yourself in another world while driving a car, but you will also receive incredible attention from other drivers and pedestrians.
Tata Indica – $8500
Tata Indica is a car produced since 1998 by the Indian company Tata Motors Limited. It is the company's first passenger car and also the first passenger car developed in India. Since 2004, it has been exported to Europe, Africa and some other countries. The car is offered in two trim levels: GLS and GLX. The cheapest version includes a driver's airbag, power steering, air conditioning, central locking, power windows, etc. As of July 2009, monthly sales of this car amounted to about 8 thousand units.
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BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 is a car that is a pleasure to drive thanks to its performance and handling. Especially if we are talking about the three-liter version, which will make even those who today consider dynamic driving bad manners to fall in love with adrenaline.
Also, this car is really ready to impress all the ladies you put in front of you. If you buy this roadster, most girls will think your wallet is unlimited.
You won't believe it, but today you can buy this amazing car for less than 1 million rubles. Cheaper than Lada Vesta Sport. And have no doubt, even the old BMW Z4 will impress you and your passengers in a way that no new car costing up to 2 million rubles will impress.
Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is another incredibly affordable American sports car that gets even more affordable as it depreciates. Despite this, this car model is one of the most iconic in the world. Naturally, every girl, seeing you driving this sports car, will think that you are rich.
Yes, this is, of course, not a Chevrolet Camaro, and, as a rule, the Chevrolet Corvette costs more. However, even if you buy a sports car from 2000, you will still gain rich man status on the road, since the cars of those generations were far ahead of their time, allowing even old Chevrolet Corvettes to look quite modern today. For reference: a 2000 sports car can be bought on the secondary market for 1.4 million rubles.
Cadillac CTS-V
The Cadillac CTS-V is the fastest Cadillac ever built. This car is equipped with a turbocharged V8 engine producing 649 hp. With. True, the price tag for this model is steep even on the secondary market (a 2016 car costs 5 million rubles). But there is a less powerful car on the market: 564 hp. With. with a 6.2-liter engine. For example, today they are asking 1.8 million rubles for a 2009 car. Yes, this is, of course, a lot of money. But just think what you get if you pay 1.8 million.
Rear-wheel drive and incredible power make this car explosive and crazy. If you want to surprise a girl, you don’t need to take her on a roller coaster or force her to jump with a parachute. Place her in the passenger seat of the Cadillac CTS-V and you will win the beauty’s heart forever. If, of course, she loves speed, sports and drive.
The cheapest new cars of other classes
We will not ignore the most affordable cars in less popular categories on the market.
| Class | Model | Price | Main characteristics |
| Car with coupe body | BMW 220i | 1.94 million rubles | 6-speed manual transmission 184 l. With. 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 2 l |
| Cabriolet | Smart fortwo Passion | 990 thousand rubles | "Machine" 3-cylinder engine, 1 l Power - 84 hp. With. |
| Pickup | UAZ Pickup | 1.025 million rubles | Power - 113 hp. With. 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine 5-speed manual transmission |
| Minivan | GAC Way V1 (PRC) | 720 thousand rubles | 56 hp 5-speed manual transmission Engine capacity - 1 l |
| Crossover | LIFAN X60 (Basic option) | 530 thousand rubles | 4-cylinder engine (1.8 liters) Power - 128 hp. With. 5-speed manual transmission |
| SUV | Chevrolet Niva (L package) | 495 thousand rubles | Power - 80 l. With. 4-cylinder engine (gasoline) 1.7 l 5-speed manual transmission |
Maserati Quattroporte
Buying and owning a real exotic is the dream of many people seeking to gain a special status in society. How to do this quickly without millions in bank accounts? It’s very simple - buy yourself an aristocratic iconic car. For example, a used Maserati car. Do you think this is unrealistic? You are wrong. Cars of this brand tend to become catastrophically cheaper on the secondary market.
Incredible but true: today in Russia you can buy a 2007 Maserati Quattroporte for only 1.2 million rubles. For 2005 they are asking for only 700-800 thousand rubles.
Jaguar XK
Naturally, our list could not remain without the Jaguar brand. We decided to include in our rating the Jaguar XK model, which will make you look like you used to work on Wall Street and now head a bank. And believe me, the girls who sit next to you in this car will think without your words that you are a really wealthy, successful person. It is possible to purchase this car in our country today for less than 900 thousand rubles (car from 2006-2007). For 1.7-1.8 million rubles you can buy more recent generations - 2010-2011.
6Chery A1 (Kimo) – $7340
Chery Kimo is a 5-door car manufactured as a successor to the QQ3 model since 2007 in China by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. The car was first presented in November 2006 at the Beijing Auto Show. Work on the Kimo was carried out in close collaboration with the Chrysler Group, and its design was created by the famous Italian car studio Bertone. The Kimo has a 1.3 liter engine, which accelerates the car to a maximum speed of 156 km/h. The length of the machine is 3700 mm, width 1578 mm, height 1527 mm. Weight - 1040 kg.
