The best cars under 300,000 rubles 2021

Toyota Corolla

This car is one of the most popular among Russian drivers. Its main advantages include:

affordability: old models can be bought for 160,000 rubles, the price range of more modern models is 280-300 thousand rubles;
efficiency;
good equipment;
maneuverability;
efficiency.

The Toyota Corolla is roomy yet compact, making it ideal for getting around the city.

The package, which will please any car owner, includes bi-xenon headlights, heated windows, leather interior, LED running lights, climate control and satellite navigation.

The most reliable business class cars no more expensive than 300,000 rubles have been named

Which driver doesn’t want a bigger and more prestigious car? But not everyone has the financial resources to purchase a new business class or at least a D-class sedan. As always, the second-hand market comes to the rescue. And here are the most reliable executive cars priced up to 300,000 rubles. Of course, you shouldn’t count on the cars being like new and not breaking down at all, but this rating contains the most problem-free older cars, which can also be found in decent condition on the Russian market.

Peugeot 406

Great French car. Amazingly soft and comfortable. The engines and gearboxes are excellent; they run for half a million kilometers without problems, even with not very regular oil changes. Minor problems can occur with the electrics, so it’s best to look for cars without a lot of bells and whistles.

Volvo S80

The first generation Swedish business class turned out to be very successful. Not only does it practically not age in appearance, but the quality is also excellent. This applies to both the interior and engines with gearboxes. There are no frankly bad options here, but I would not recommend taking overly powerful versions. Their maintenance is more expensive, and the transport tax will be high.

Audi A8

This is the last of the truly reliable German big Audis. The next generation had not very reliable engines, an aluminum suspension and a lot of electronics that refused to work over time. This Audi is made to last. And considering that Audi doesn’t change the design of cars much from generation to generation, the A8 twenty years ago doesn’t look very old. Especially if you polish it. Moreover, the second generation A8 already looks like a classic. The beauty of the car is that you can buy an all-wheel drive version.

Hyundai Sonata EF

To call a Korean car a full-fledged business class, of course, is a stretch. But for many even this will be too much. In the maximum configuration, the cars had a leather interior, climate control, music, and a traction control system with ABS. In addition, the maintenance of this car is absolutely not burdensome. And if you buy a car with a V6 under the hood and manual transmission, it will tear many modern business-class cars from traffic lights. The engines run 400,000 km without repairs and delight with their unpretentiousness to fuel and responsiveness.

Jaguar S-type

Despite the image of a not very reliable car, the S-type does not have any pronounced problems. For 300,000 you will get a full-fledged business class, and even with English style. Both the automatic transmission and the engines are repairable, and the electronics, oddly enough, do not malfunction often. You can even find an all-wheel drive option. This option is for those who want a timeless classic, and even from the technology of the last century, which in the case of a used car sounds like a plus, not a minus.

Nissan Maxima

A solid and spacious Japanese car, which, unlike the Teana or Camry, does not cost a fortune. The engines are reliable, the automatic runs long and vigorously. There are no problems with spare parts. This car has always been among the leaders in reliability ratings.

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Lada Largus

When looking for a practical and comfortable family car, you should pay attention to the station wagon - Lada Largus.

Compared to many similar cars, this car has twice the interior size.

The approximate price is 250,000-320,000 rubles.

The undoubted advantages of Lada:

Seven-seater saloon.
French-made engines of 90 and 150 liters with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Practicality. The car has hinged rear doors and roof rails.
Large ground clearance.
Reliability of the entire package and French parts.
Possibility of inexpensive repairs and replacement of spare parts.

Small class

The remaining models are presented in noticeably smaller quantities. The tiny A-class is not held in high esteem in Russia, and only two cars can be considered popular. Having 300 thousand, you will buy absolutely any Daewoo Matiz of your choice! At the time of preparation of the material, the most expensive offer was for 310,000 rubles. The first generation Kia Picanto has a higher status, but the choice is modest, and there are not five cars for the entire Moscow region.

Segment B is diverse: from the frankly budget Datsun on-DO (a redesigned Lada Granta) to decent “Europeans” Peugeot 207, Opel Corsa D and Skoda Fabia. Guests from the Old World will be produced in 2008–2012, and we see Skoda as the best option. Primarily due to relatively reliable units. We would like to separately mention the Ford Fusion, which was in great demand at one time. It will not be young, 2006–2008, but no less reliable than the Focus. By the way, fans of the Japanese automobile industry can take a closer look at the five-door Honda Jazz of 2006–2008.

Skoda Fabia and Ford Fusion are, in our opinion, good offers if a car in the B-class dimensions is enough for you. They are popular, the nuances of their operation are well known, and spare parts are relatively inexpensive and available in abundance.

An avalanche of budget B-class sedans covered Russia after 2010, and due to their enormous popularity they are very reluctant to become cheaper. For example: Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo have been produced in our country for seven years, but even now there are examples available for less than 300 thousand that are scary to look at in photographs. Some of them are sold in yellow film (used in taxis), so you can guess their condition yourself.

Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo for 300 thousand will be about this. No comments needed. Note that among cars twice as expensive there are plenty of examples with a similar fate. It’s just that their owners (or resellers) took a more careful approach to hiding shortcomings. It is better to pay attention to other models or representatives of the golf class that are older over the years.

I want all-wheel drive!

Once you check the “all-wheel drive” box in the search, the choice is reduced to just over two hundred options. The clear leaders in terms of the number of offers are Lada 4x4 and Chevrolet Niva. There are many options, and for our budget we can find a decent copy. You can try on Hunter or Patriot, although their range is smaller. Extreme sports fans can buy a TAGAZ Tager. The SUV will be manufactured in 2009-2010, but with unclear prospects for finding some spare parts.

TAGAZ Tager is perhaps the most recent option of all SUVs that can be bought in the designated budget. This is the former SsangYong Korando. You can also look at the more practical five-door TAGAZ Road Partner (born SsangYong Musso).

But an even bigger lottery is to approach real foreign cars with 300 thousand in your pocket. They will all be at least 15 years old. But if you really want to appear more respectable, then the selection has options for every taste: Subaru Impreza and Forester, BMW X5 and Mercedes M-Class, Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Such an all-wheel drive vehicle will be able to move around for a long time, but it won’t be able to do this every day, and it will take another 150–200 thousand (if you’re lucky) to bring it from just working to good condition.

If you still want to feel the beauty of all the drive wheels in a foreign wrapper, you should look towards Audi. Within the budget we have chosen, you can even find an A8 or A6 Allroad. But other things being equal, the A4 (B6 body) and A6 (C5 body) from the first half of the 2000s will be more lively.

Business sedans for 250-300 thousand rubles

I’ll tell you honestly: I’m not a fan of cheap “show-offs”. I would rather take a simpler car, but one that is well maintained and in very good condition. Well, or bring the car into good condition yourself. However, even among my friends and acquaintances there are many who do not want a Ford Focus or Logan, but a large, solid business sedan. Even if they were from “shaggy” years of manufacture.

I won’t judge anyone, everyone has different tastes. I’ll just give as an example several options for business-class cars that are quite good, in my opinion, which, unlike most of their classmates, can be found in “non-rotten” condition for the same money.

Audi A6 (C5)

The coolest one on my list is probably the Audi A6, which was produced from 1997 to 2004. That is, on average, such a car will be about 20 years old. The car is very comfortable. And, thanks to its timeless design, it still looks cool today.

Good foreign cars with mileage up to 300,000 rubles

VW Polo

This seems like a miracle, but in fact, for 300,000 rubles you can buy a fairly fresh used foreign car. These are the realities of today's car market. In my opinion, this car needs no introduction.

Yes, on the secondary market the choice of these models is not as large as, for example, the same Lada Kalina, but, nevertheless, there is plenty to choose from. The only thing I want to say is, when purchasing, carefully check the technical condition of the car. Most of the cars sold now have either huge mileage or poor technical condition. Don't let salespeople mislead you. Approach your purchase with a cool head. For insurance, I recommend having a slightly larger amount on hand than you plan to spend on the car.

Hyundai Solaris

Another bestseller on the Russian car market that needs no introduction. The situation on the secondary market for the Hyundai Solaris is painfully similar to the VW Polo, namely: there are not many cars for that amount, many have high mileage or are in poor technical condition. However, it is possible to choose a used Volkswagen in good condition.

For 300 thousand rubles you will get the first generation Solaris, with a 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine. If you try, you can find a car with an automatic transmission.

When purchasing a Solaris for this amount, the main focus when inspecting the car should be on its technical condition, as well as its accident-free history. I advise you not to pay attention to minor problems in the suspension or interior of the car. In this case, be prepared to part with a small amount after purchasing the car to get it into excellent condition.

KIA Rio

Another car from the “I want a great car for little money” category. At the moment, KIA Rio is on sale even less than Polo or Solaris. Most of the cars sold have mechanical problems or high mileage.

There’s even a question here: Is it worth looking for a Rio for that kind of money? Definitely worth it, but older than the year of manufacture. Unfortunately, for 300 thousand rubles you will not be able to find a problem-free (or with minimal problems) KIA Rio under the age of five years.

The car is very good and reliable - this is indisputable, but it still does not fit into our current budget. Maybe we should wait?

Chevrolet Lacetti

This is a car from a different league (in terms of market presence). At the moment, several hundred Lacetti are sold throughout Russia, which fit into our parameters. There are definitely plenty to choose from.

1.4 or 1.6 liter engines, manual or automatic transmissions, all in sedan, station wagon or hatchback bodies - all this is available to you for 300 thousand rubles.

This car was discontinued in 2013, which only plays into your hands - cars of recent years of production are always devoid of “childhood sores” and are generally more refined.

The car is pleasant to drive and economical. Also, it should not cause you big problems with its reliability and maintainability. I definitely recommend this car for purchase.

Renault Sandero

Renault Sandero is a budget favorite of many Russian motorists. What makes him so desirable? Of course, incredible reliability and maintainability, the prevalence of service stations and an abundance of high-quality spare parts. What else do you need to fall in love with a budget car?

The second generation Sandero has been produced since 2012; depending on the configuration, the car is equipped with 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines. These engines, even in city driving, consume catastrophically little fuel, which only plays into the hands of the owners. There is also a choice of manual or automatic transmission.

I highly recommend considering this car for purchase. If only because it has a high residual value, i.e. Over time, it does not lose value as much as its competitors.

Skoda Fabia

Skoda cars have rightfully earned their love among the residents of our country. It’s worth at least taking a look at the sales volumes of modern models of this brand.

In 2010, Skoda released a restyled Fabia model; the main changes affected the appearance of the car, which undoubtedly benefited it. The market immediately responded to this by increasing sales. That is why a large number of cars of this brand are now on sale.

Appearance is certainly good, but it is not only because of it that buyers liked this model. Excellent car reliability, good driving characteristics, balanced suspension, economical engines and quality interior trim are the main reasons for the increased demand for these cars.

This hatchback is equipped with 1.2 or 1.4 liter engines, as well as automatic and manual transmissions.

By spending a little time searching, you can find a car in very good condition that will not require major repairs for the next few years.

I recommend this car for purchase.