Four reliable business sedans are sold on the Russian market at the price of Lada Granta, that is, up to 1.5 million rubles. About these models said Expert of the magazine “Behind the Wheel” Alexander Vinogradov.
The expert advised us to first take a closer look at the ten-year-old Mazda 6. The model has an automatic transmission and a reliable two-liter Skyactive engine. However, after 150 thousand km, the valve cover may sweat or the valve timing sensor may fail. Vinogradov also recommended replacing the belt of the assembled units with pulleys and purchasing original spark plugs.
For the indicated price you can find a younger fourth generation Kia Optima (it will be 6-7 years old). Before buying a version with a two-liter engine with a power of 150 hp. Due to the possible destruction of the neutralizer and its ingress into the cylinders, it is better to play it safe and inspect the engine with an endoscope. But the weak points of the configuration with a 2.4-liter engine are increased carbon deposits on the fuel injection pump and intake valves.
The cost of the 2012-2013 Toyota Camry V50 business sedan is also about 1.5 million rubles. Weak spots include the hood and trunk lid, which can be subject to corrosion. The auto expert advised buying a car with a repaired automatic transmission.
The selection also includes the Ford Mondeo sedan, equipped with a corrosion-resistant and reliable unit for at least 400 thousand km. Among the disadvantages is one every 100 thousand km. you need to adjust the valve clearances and every 50-60 thousand km you will need to clean the throttle body.
Before that, automobile expert Zinoviev saidHow to choose the right used Renault Fluence car in the range of 1-2 million rubles.
So, according to him, for 1-2 million rubles there will be a car 6-10 years old with a mileage of 100 thousand kilometers. All engines are naturally aspirated and look familiar to us. Cars with the basic 1.6 engine (106 hp) were sold until 2014. Then only Nissan engines 1.6 (114 hp) and 2.0 (138 hp) remained. Power units are reliable and have a service life of more than 300 thousand kilometers.
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