The used car market has its own rules
Two years have passed since big changes in the Russian car market, and Autonews decided to find out how much dealers are now selling used cars that were popular in 2022.
Hyundai Creta was a hit then, and remains a hit now (though already like the Solaris HC). How much do dealers sell used Cretas for, but in good condition? /p>
«The car has enough resources for many years of operation. The model’s motor is not afraid of loads. Another important point — availability of spare parts. I can say that they are in stock. I have not yet encountered a situation where a car could not be repaired due to a lack of components», — the seller said.
In another showroom, the 2020 Creta with a mileage of 68 thousand km and a 2.0-liter engine is cheaper — 1.5 million rubles. True, the car was already booked.
Interestingly, it is easier to find a used Creta from a dealer than a used Volkswagen Polo. A rare car was found in a showroom in the capital: 2019, mileage 199 thousand km and price 1.1 million rubles.
An analogue called Skoda Rapid was found in a car showroom near Moscow. For 1.84 million rubles, a 2021 car with a mileage of 72 thousand km, a 1.4-liter engine and a «robot» is offered.
A dealer in the capital found a Skoda Rapid for only 1.1 million rubles: 90 thousand km on the odometer, 1.6-liter engine with 110 hp, two owners. «If you buy a car within two days, I promise a small discount», — said a car dealership employee.
Like the Volkswagen Polo, finding a used Renault Duster from dealers in the capital and Moscow region is not so easy. For example, in Moscow, after contacting a number of car dealerships, the desired car turned up in only one: 2018, 1.6-liter engine — 1.5 million rubles.
Another Renault Duster was found in a showroom near Moscow. For a 2015 car with a 2.0-liter 143-horsepower engine and a mileage of 101 thousand km they are asking 1.3 million rubles
The most popular Japanese foreign car in Russia until 2022 — Toyota Camry sedan. A new car now costs about 4.5 million rubles, used — much more affordable.
In the first Moscow showroom we found a 2017 Camry with a mileage of 126 thousand km and a price of 1.8 million rubles.
«This is a very good package. There are parking sensors all around, a rear view camera, heated windows, dual-zone climate control, and cruise control. There is absolutely no need to worry about the life of the machine. Toyota engines are deservedly considered quite durable and reliable. Our sedan received all necessary maintenance on time. Moreover, we carried out full pre-sale preparation at the highest level», — said a dealership employee.
In the showroom next to us is a 2018 Camry with a mileage of 90 thousand km. Price — RUB 2.2 million
Find a used Kia Sportage in more or less good condition — that's still a problem. Moscow dealers did not have such cars. But it was worth expanding the “mileage range” a little, and one seller had two 2014 Kia Sportages at once. with mileage of 101 thousand and 123 thousand km. And at a price of 1.3 million and 1.1 million rubles. respectively. Another option — Sportage 2017 with mileage 123 thousand km. They are asking 1.7 million rubles for it.
«For this car such mileage — sheer nonsense. My forecast — The car will stay in our showroom for no more than a week. Decent options, as soon as they appear, are immediately swept away», — the seller said.