A Used Honda: Good Value For Money?

Since 1986, when Honda released their first automobile, the company has been consistently producing high quality, reliable, good value cars. Or at least that's the Western perception of a sweet, Japanese ride.

When people buy a Honda, they're buying into the company ethos of reliable and dependable cars. We've seen that all the way through from the original Civic (which my Dad had for a good 15 years) to OAP-friendly motors such as the Jazz. There have obviously been hiccups along the way, cough CR-Z Mugen breakdown, but the Japanese manufacturer are confident that a vehicle that comes under the Honda umbrella has been produced to the highest standard, which means little maintenance will be needed; and the durability of the cars also results in high resale value.

With consumers recognising that brand new cars will depreciate rapidly, used cars are becoming an increasingly appealing option - particularly with the current climate as is. No longer are people so concerned with having the latest registration plate or extra cup holders; they want reliable cars that they can purchase at a reasonable price, will not be out of pocket through inconvenient maintenance work for them and, further down the line, will be able to sell them on without making too much of a loss.

Honda's NSX might be a little bit outside your used car budget...

But where to find these beauties? For us Brits, scouring motors.co.uk or Auto Trader is probably your best bet. But once you're there, you'll start to come across other manufacturers who have similarly upped their game in producing cars that have aged well and won't set you back a fortune. Check James' post on fun for under £10,000 where the Honda S2000 unsurprisingly makes the shortlist.

A short post with a tiny concluding tip, but for buyers looking to purchase a used car that will provide good value, Honda might tick all your boxes. Just be careful about showing it off to your mates. They'll probably think you're in dire need of some geriatric treatment!

Disclosure: this post is sponsored by Vector Trap