10 best used cars under 400 thousand rubles

The car can rightfully be considered the sales leader in the B-class segment. Five-, three-door hatchbacks and sedans are offered in a large number of trim levels. Models with airbags, good music, air conditioning and full power accessories are more popular. Of the used Aveo, sedans are most in demand - they are of high quality factory painting, which helps to avoid corrosion even with high mileage. Also, the model is famous for the reliability of electrical equipment, a powerful and quite predictable engine.

At a price of around 400 thousand rubles, this used car is quite of interest for everyday driving. But many owners complain about excessive appetites - on average, more than 10 liters per 100 km, or even all 12 liters when the air conditioner is turned on. There are no problems with maintenance - they know the car in car services, you can always pick up cheap analog spare parts, although the original ones do not “bite” at all.

Since 2012, the crossover has been assembled in Russia, and most of the used cars on the secondary market are of domestic production. Restyling was only once, in 2015, but in general the changes were small. When buying a used car brand with a mileage of 120-160 thousand km.km, you may encounter various problems - uneconomical oil consumption, long warming up in sub-zero temperatures, gearbox malfunctions and paintwork defects.

In the price range within 400 thousand rubles, the Chinese car can rightfully be considered the leader. It is adapted to Russian roads and climatic conditions, is well known to craftsmen, spare parts are available almost everywhere, so you can service it without extra costs for exclusivity. X60 can rightfully be attributed to budget cars with the characteristics of an SUV, but without any special outstanding qualities. The main advantage is affordable price and inexpensive maintenance.

The technical basis for this car was the classic Niva, but there are also a lot of distinctive design characteristics - this is an electric booster, an improved suspension. In the secondary market, used SUVs aged 6–8 years can be purchased at a very affordable price - in the range of 300–400 thousand rubles. Of the main disadvantages, the often problematic motor can be noted. Age samples often suffer from a large amount of rust on the body, subsidence of the front doors.

However, when buying a used car brand, you need to consider the pros. This is a completely modern, attractive appearance, the convenience of an all-wheel drive SUV in difficult operating conditions, the ability to further reduce the cost of maintenance through the purchase of analog spare parts. In addition, this is an excellent model for a large family - it is spacious and roomy, has a large trunk.

In the Russian market, cars of this brand imported by official dealers are equipped with only gasoline engines. Because of this, the cost of servicing them is several times higher, and most of the parts for it can only be found abroad. In a used Opel Astra with an average mileage of more than 150 thousand km, a worn interior is often found - it can be combined or purely fabric.

Used cars produced before 2015 are already well studied by craftsmen. The car fell in love with buyers for its elegant appearance, roomy interior, good optics. For repairs on sale, you can find non-original duplicate spare parts that are cheaper than native ones. They help reduce maintenance costs. The average price is 300-400 thousand rubles. For 5–7 years of operation, the paintwork remains at a fairly high level, but you need to be prepared for a certain amount of repair work.

Almera III, assembled at the Logan base in Tolyatti, unfortunately, did not come close to its prototype in terms of the number of copies sold and popularity. In the secondary market, these used cars are not very in demand, although they can be purchased at a price of about 400 thousand or a little more, depending on the condition. The main advantages of the car are a roomy interior and trunk, smooth running, good endurance and ride comfort.

After buying a used sample, many find the following shortcomings - low quality upholstery, plastic elements, insufficient handling for many motorists - the chassis needs attention.However, maintenance is simple and quite affordable - you can easily buy cheap original spare parts and analogues. But everything is in order with the design here - the car boasts a wide range of colors and smooth lines of the body.

Popular in car sharing and taxi services, Rapid is the best choice for owners who need a car without frills for every day. The model has a fairly comfortable interior, and the trunk holds enough luggage even for long trips. The car deserves special popularity for its unpretentiousness - timely maintenance according to the regulations will save you from unplanned breakdowns. The nodes are quite reliable and take care of more than the indicated resource, and the engine is omnivorous in operation and does not particularly react to minor changes in fuel quality.

When buying a used Rapid in the segment up to 400 thousand, there are worthy specimens that did not take part in commercial activities - it is worth paying attention to them. The availability of maintenance, a large selection of spare parts on the market, including budget counterparts, only increase the attractiveness of the model.

This car of the Russian assembly immediately after its appearance on the market became quite popular. Relatively inexpensive, with an excellent chassis and a spacious comfortable interior, it is also distinguished by quite decent reliability. Used samples with an average cost of about 400 thousand have a high-quality and durable paintwork, as well as a good engine life.These characteristics can be found even in cars with a mileage of about 300,000 km (subject to the accuracy of the first owner).

Used Polo cars by the age of 6-7 years or more accumulate their shortcomings. A lot of complaints from buyers are found on the robotic box, which after 50,000 km of run may require replacement or repair. At the same time, spare parts are quite affordable - both original and cheaper analogues. For many, the main plus when buying is a stylish appearance - the model is so attractive that buyers are ready to turn a blind eye to many flaws.

Used Rio is one of the most popular models in the Kia line, especially in Russia. In most cases, the third or fourth generation of machines has an excellent galvanized paintwork, which can withstand long-term operation (if there is no damage). The resource of a car engine, on average, exceeds 200 thousand km (with the indicated price tag and mileage, it often happens that the internal combustion engine has already undergone its first repair). Also quite acceptable sound insulation, high-quality upholstery with dirt-repellent impregnation and good electronics.

For owners of used cars, one of the main advantages will be the affordable cost of maintenance - you can buy cheaper spare parts for repairs. A big plus is the price in the secondary market, which averages 400 thousand rubles. Also, buyers note economical fuel consumption - about 8 l / 100 km, adaptation to Russian conditions, a good braking system, interior ergonomics and trunk capacity.

The second generation of a front-wheel drive car from a manufacturer from South Korea is no less popular in the domestic market. On the secondary market, a used copy can be purchased, on average, for an amount of about 400 thousand rubles, depending on the mileage and technical condition. Due to the high prevalence of this brand, almost all mechanics can easily cope with repairs, while you can successfully use not only "native" spare parts, but also cheaper counterparts.

The car has long been famous for the reliability of the suspension units, it has a decent build quality, as well as excellent acoustics, a stylish dashboard, and a soft-to-work gearbox. Of the minuses, many buyers of used Solaris note a tendency to dents and corrosion due to the small thickness of the metal, and are also not entirely satisfied with the quality of the paintwork. These weaknesses are more than compensated for by the unpretentiousness in operation and a good safety margin of the car.

Many buyers prefer used sedans and hatchbacks of this brand. In the price range of 350-400 thousand rubles, the market is mainly represented by 2nd generation cars (2004-2011). Such cars can be considered one of the most popular - they have proven themselves to be of high quality paintwork and reliable suspension, ergonomic spacious interior and no problems with the selection of spare parts.

A used car of this brand will not hit your wallet during service.Many practice the installation of interchangeable parts from other brands - in this case, even original spare parts will come out cheaper than "relatives". Owners, for the most part, prefer European-built models - they have a clearly higher quality paintwork compared to cars assembled by us. And relative to other foreign cars, the maintainability of the Ford Focus is significantly higher, which makes the leadership in the used market quite justified.