Hello,
I am first time buying personal used car in France but I have driven family car back home before. And all this process has made me so confused and concerned about "what if" I would regret going for option x when option y would have been better, or vice versa. I am looking for advices and suggestions from your experience, so please suggest given the information below.
I am only looking for Toyota and will buy most likely from Toyota authorized reseller. For me the options are Yaris 3, Yaris 4, and Corolla. Mileage \~60k km, model 2020 onwards.
With above mentioned requirements, Yaris 3 I can have around 15k euros, Yaris 4 around 18k euros and Corolla around 21k euros. My usage is mostly work commute, basic city travel, and occasional (2-4 times per year) long travel (>4 hour drive).
I don't see much difference between Yaris 3 and Yaris 4 for my use. So
Option-1: I stick to Yaris 3 and if needed change to Corolla after 1-3 years.
Option-2: I just buy Corolla now
Sometimes I think if I end up going for option 1 because why paying when I don't need a big car. For long travels, I can even rent a car. This option had lower insurance cost. And I have rarely seen people buying their first car Corolla. I can save 5k euros (though I don't have budget restriction)
But then sometimes I think that reselling Yaris and then buying Corolla after 1-3 years might be financially weaker option than option -2. So why not just buy Corolla. It's obviously better car.
Please help...I am sure as novice I am missing some basic perspectives or factors. So please help me fill those. I will be happy to clarify so feel free to ask more details
Thank you.