VAZ cars are traditionally among the top five leaders in terms of sales volumes in the primary and secondary markets of Moscow. Among the key advantages of the domestic brand are an extensive model range and affordable prices, especially for used models. Today, not every driver can afford to buy a new VAZ. According to the latest data on the website http://moskva.avtopoisk.ru/car/vaz, the average cost of the most popular used VAZ 2114 model in the capital is 89 thousand rubles. At the same time, for several months in a row there has been a trend towards an increase in the price of domestically produced cars.
Aftermarket analysis
The capital's used car market, according to the Autostat agency, continues to show growth, in contrast to the primary one. However, in the summer of 2016, the growth in sales of used passenger cars decreased significantly. In July, 458 thousand cars were sold, which is 1.2% less than in July 2015.In July 2016, 125.3 thousand transactions were made with VAZ cars. This is 9.8% less than a year ago. The market leader, the LADA 2114, showed a decrease in sales by 7.5% (13.3 thousand units). The second place in consumer preferences is occupied by the LADA 2107 model with a sales figure of 13.2 thousand cars (a decrease of 15.9%). Let us note that experts attribute the decline in sales to seasonal factors. It is planned that in September-October sales volumes of used vehicles will again increase by 15-20%.
Latest news
For drivers who want to purchase a new VAZ, the manufacturer annually offers improved models. One of the most anticipated new products of 2017 is the LADA BM-hatch hatchback. Outwardly it will look like Renault Logan. This car will have a stylish and impressive design. It is planned that the price of the new product will start at 400 thousand rubles.The leading domestic manufacturer plans to soon update its sedan model line by presenting the new LADA B (2180). It is planned that the new product will have a 1.8 liter engine. Many drivers are looking forward to the start of sales of the LADA B-Cross SUV. This will be a stylish urban crossover with a powerful Japanese engine.
Here are 10 cars that are most popular among taxi drivers. These are what cab drivers have been purchasing for the past four years.
In first place is Hyundai Solaris, these cars make up 12.4% of taxi fleet purchases. In second place is Renault Logan, with a share of 10.7%. In third place was Skoda Octavia (8.2%). This list also includes Ford Focus and Galaxy, Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio, Nissan Almera, Lada Granta and Lifan Solano. The rating was compiled by the analytical agency Autostat based on a study of purchases of 100 taxi companies in more than 70 regions of Russia.
Many of these cars are popular on the secondary market and, of course, these statistics are not a reason to immediately refuse to buy the model you like. Let's try to figure out how to identify a car that was used in a taxi if an unscrupulous seller is trying to hide its history.
Of course, before buying a car, you must send it for inspection to a trusted car service center, and if there is something wrong with the car, the specialists will pay attention to it. But it is accepted that the diagnostics are paid for by the potential buyer and not the seller. To avoid wasting extra time and money checking in services for copies that are obviously not recommended for purchase, it is useful to know a few points.
If the car was officially registered as a taxi, it will not be difficult to find out - any online car verification service will show the history. Most often, the seller does not hide the history of such cars, and they are simply sold at a reduced price.
It is a completely different matter if the car has not been officially registered. Most likely, the seller will prefer to hide the fact that the car is working, so as not to reduce the price. In this case, a number of points will help to recognize the “bad” past. Obviously, no one will sell a car repainted yellow under the guise of “not working as a taxi driver.” But cars are often covered in yellow film - it’s cheaper than painting, and the good film is removed from the body without a trace. Such manipulation does not leave its mark on the documents - a note about the change of body color must be included in the PTS even when covering with film.
There are a number of external signs that will make it possible to determine with a high probability that the car was used as a taxi, even if it remained in its “native” color.
The first is wear and tear on the passenger door. During normal vehicle operation, the most frequently used door is the driver's door. Accordingly, the handle will be more scratched and the fastenings will be worn out. If the passenger door shows more obvious signs of wear than the driver's door, the car has most likely been driven. The second is a mark from the “checkers” on the roof. The magnetic pad inevitably leaves marks on the paintwork. Third, you need to pay attention to the condition of the steering wheel, gear knob, and driver's seat. It must correspond to the declared mileage; if, with a low mileage, noticeable abrasions and signs of wear are visible, the odometer is most likely twisted. And taxi cars, being relatively new in age, have very significant mileage.
Hi all! In today's review, I will tell you which cars are selling well on the secondary market in Russia at the moment.
Such information is in great demand among car resellers, and they are willing to pay good money for it. For example, in the network “Price Monitoring on the Used Car Market” it costs “only” 5,500 rubles. for several pages with a couple of A4 tables. And people regularly buy such information.
In this article, I will provide you with completely free and up-to-date data on this matter.
Everyone knows that there is a crisis and the used car market has been in decline for several years now. But crises as such do not cancel demand altogether, but only reduce it. You won’t completely give up buying new outerwear if money is tight, will you? Of course not. You simply optimize your needs and your choice.
It is clear that the car market is in a completely different weight category, but the mechanisms are similar. For example, on the one hand, cars are not essential items, but on the other hand, they can act as conditional ones when this necessity is not the main one, but very significant. In other words, if demand for “cars as a luxury” can theoretically drop to zero, then for “cars as a means of transportation” it will always be there.
Therefore, during times of market downturn, the demand for cars does not disappear, but only changes greatly. Many smart car dealers, who know how to see a couple of steps ahead, make good money in times of crisis.
Below I have given you a small list of reasons why some of the bulk of people, who have never known what extra money is, decide to exchange it for a car in difficult times of crisis:
- Necessary - this category includes people whose work and earnings depend entirely or partially on the presence of one or more personal cars;
- It is highly desirable to have a prudent and cautious clientele who have saved money for a good car in hard currency, and who understand that buying during a crisis price dumping (discounts) is much more profitable than in normal times;
- A good offer - even those who were not going to change or buy a car at all can take the good offer that the crisis car market is generous with.
And these are not the only categories that create demand in the secondary market. For example, if a person is not rich, but not poor, and suddenly lost a good car (accident, theft, etc.), which he could easily do without in life, then, in a crisis, he will most likely acquire some decent option with mileage, because I lost the habit of walking a long time ago.
Therefore, in difficult times there will be a stable demand for cars in both the budget and mid-price segments, and the fall of the market is just an outflow of unprofitable and insolvent clientele.
What are they buying today?
What I said above is fully confirmed by market dynamics. Look: if for two years in a row the secondary market for passenger cars fell rapidly (19.7% in 2015 and 21% in 2014, respectively), then the beginning of 2016 was marked by an optimistic rise in sales. This suggests that supply and demand are stabilizing and, if there are no sharp currency fluctuations, the recession may give way to constant growth.
Now, from the beginning of the year to the end of February, Russians concluded almost 680 thousand transactions, which amounted to an optimistic 2% growth, and in the same February sales increased by as much as 11%, compared to last year’s sales!
But you need to take into account that the year has just begun, and aftermarket automobiles are characterized by abrupt demand, so today it is still too early to be happy about all the quarters.
What cars do Russians agree to spend their hard-earned money on today? Our market is clearly divided into two main segments:
- Domestic cars;
- Imported cars.
Domestic cars
The most popular domestic cars are exclusively representatives of the AvtoVAZ family, although the Russian UAZ and GAZ Comm, which are not included in the top ten popular brands, are slowly but surely rising in the rankings - the main thing is that they do not sink and do not stand still, though after all?
Used Ladas sold in February occupied the lion's one-third of the entire secondary market (103,100 units) and approximately the same amount was sold in February last year.
VAZ cars attract buyers not only with their price, but also with their reliability and greater insurance against exchange rate fluctuations in the prices of components.
But only older models of the VAZ brand sell well, and not its favorites.
Imported cars
Among imported cars, Japanese and Korean brands are the most popular, occupying six places in the top ten. But if you look at the models, only Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla are in the top ten, while the remaining seven places are occupied by Lada.
From this we can clearly conclude that price is the most important “architect” of demand in times of crisis. Therefore, for those who are engaged in the resale of cars today, it is best to focus on VAZ products, and budget “foreigners” can be additional options for transactions.
For clarity, I will give two lists of brands and models of cars that are most in demand on the Russian secondary market at present. This is exactly how you, if you are engaged in repurchase, need to determine market conditions: by two indicators - brand and model.
Top 10 car brands of the secondary market in January-February 2016 ( source):
- "Lada"
- "Toyota"
- "Nissan"
- "Chevrolet"
- "Hyundai"
- "Ford"
- "Volkswagen"
- "Kia"
- "Mitsubishi"
- Renault
And for models, I will give you a more expanded list of 25 points because this is the most important and sought-after information for car sales, which can be immediately taken into account.
Top 25 aftermarket car models of 2015 ():
- Lada 2107 - 11 366
- Lada Samara (hatchback) - 10,689
- Lada 2110 - 9 526
- Ford Focus - 7,622
- Lada 2109 - 7 316
- Lada 4×4 — 7,282
- Lada 2112 - 6,827
- Toyota Corolla - 6,657
- Lada Priora (sedan) - 6,252
- Lada Samara (sedan) - 6,064
- Lada 21099 - 5 788
- Lada 2106 - 5 249
- Daewoo Nexia - 4,554
- Chevrolet Niva - 4,240
- Toyota Camry - 3,916
- Volkswagen Passat - 3,786
- Renault Logan - 3,764
- Lada Priora (hatchback) - 3,354
- Mitsubishi Lancer - 3,345
- Lada 2105 - 3 251
- Opel Astra - 3,233
- Lada 2104 - 2 910
- GAZ 3110 (Volga) - 2,792
- Hyundai Solaris - 2,767
- Daewoo Matiz - 2,592
With the help of these statistics, you will more confidently navigate the supply market, choosing the models that are most in demand for resale.
- The most comfortable price today for most buyers ranges from 300-400 thousand rubles.
- Keep in mind that lately buyers have been putting price first, not technical condition.
- Please note that in recent years the demand for cars with an automatic transmission (automatic transmission) has been constantly increasing.
Conclusion
From all of the above, it becomes clear that despite the crisis situation in the field of secondary car sales, this market is gradually reviving. The main levers influencing demand are price and its relationship to the practicality of operating a car in Russian conditions.
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Sooner or later, every car owner is invariably faced with the need to sell his car. Some cars can be sold literally on the day the ad is submitted, while others may remain stuck with us for many months. Which car brands are the easiest to sell, and which ones you should stay away from. We offer you the ten best-selling cars on the secondary market.
It must be said right away that the success and speed of selling cars will depend on various factors. It is necessary to take into account, among other things, the condition of the car, its year of manufacture, mileage, the presence or absence of specific options, as well as the cost of the car being sold. Many car owners are unable to adequately evaluate their car and set a high price for it. Is it any wonder that such a car will be sold for months without attracting buyers precisely due to its high cost.
This is a living classic, which has already been discontinued, but is still popular in the outback of Russia. The cost of used copies can range from 20 to 200 thousand rubles. Accordingly, the year of manufacture, technical condition of the car and its mileage will depend on the price. Buyers value the -2107 for its excellent performance, smooth ride, good fuel economy and ease of maintenance and repair.
Another popular model from a Russian manufacturer from Togliatti. VAZ 2114 is a modification of the legendary “chisel”, which is still popular on the used car market. The car has good technical characteristics, and its average price is 100-150 thousand rubles. You can also find offers starting from 15 thousand rubles, but the condition of such copies will leave much to be desired. The car has a front-wheel drive layout, is reliable and inexpensive to maintain.
This model went on sale in the late nineties and was popular on the market for a long time. Today the car has already been discontinued, but used copies, due to their affordable cost, sell well on the secondary market. The car received an original appearance, a reliable engine and transmission, and provided the driver and passengers with better comfort compared to other VAZ models. The cost on the secondary market of the VAZ -2110 starts from 15 thousand and reaches 200 thousand rubles.
This is one of the most popular foreign cars on the Russian market. About a million copies of this car have been sold in various generations, and all of them are in demand among buyers. The machine, both the first generations and the one currently on the assembly line, is reliable, has an attractive appearance, a good layout and is offered at affordable prices.
On the secondary market, depending on the year of manufacture, generation and configuration, this car is offered at prices ranging from 700 thousand rubles to a million. Buyers will be able to choose both practically new cars, which are at most a year and a half old, and well-worn examples produced in the early 2000s. The machine has proven itself to be quite reliable, easy to operate, and its service is not particularly difficult.
Lada 4 x 4 is a continuation of the well-known legendary Niva. The car turned out to be passable and extremely reliable, which undoubtedly affected its popularity among buyers. This car is still in production, has undergone numerous changes, but is still popular on the market. Today, on sale on thematic Internet portals you can find both modifications that are more than 20 years old, as well as completely new, fresh copies, in the production of which automation and components from leading automakers were used.
Lada Niva is a classic jeep that has an all-wheel drive transmission and a reduction gearbox with a transfer case. This arrangement provides excellent cross-country ability, while the vehicle is extremely easy to maintain, and repairs can be carried out by the car owner on his own. Depending on the year of manufacture, condition and equipment, Lada 4 x 4 is offered at prices from 20 to 600 thousand rubles.
Another popular foreign car from the South Korean manufacturer company. In total, about a million copies of this inexpensive car were sold on the Russian market. It has proven itself to be extremely simple and inexpensive to maintain. The car has been produced for several generations and is distinguished by different body types, installed engines and gearboxes, technical equipment and additional options. The cost of Hyundai Solaris starts from 300 thousand rubles and can reach one million.
Rio is an economy class hatchback that is very popular in the Russian market. The inexpensive car turned out to be extremely reliable, practical and easy to maintain. This car is offered to customers in several body styles and can be equipped with economical diesel and gasoline engines. The car has a stylish, attractive appearance, and on the secondary market it is offered to buyers at prices starting from 300 thousand rubles.
Traditionally, cars from the land of the rising sun are popular on the Russian market. This can largely be explained by the excellent reliability of such machines, their ease of maintenance and affordable cost. One of the most popular models of Japanese manufacturers on the Russian market is Corolla. The car was produced in several body styles and has established itself as a reliable, inexpensive to maintain car, the cost of which on the Russian market starts from 50 thousand rubles for copies manufactured in the early nineties. Practically new models, which are a year and a half old, are already offered at prices starting from 900 thousand rubles.
Another inexpensive model from the Volga automaker. Lada Priora was produced for many years and was offered to customers at affordable prices. Used copies today are sold at prices ranging from 80 to 300 thousand rubles. This machine is easy to use and has an attractive appearance, and some modifications are equipped with French engines and gearboxes.
Production of this model ceased several years ago, but the car is still popular among buyers. Thanks to its attractive appearance, reliability and ease of use, it is held in high esteem by Russian car enthusiasts, especially in the outback of Russia. You can find cars on sale that are in good technical condition at prices ranging from 50 to 300 thousand rubles.
