Martin Grosz
07/28/2021 6:00 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 07/28/2021 6:00 AM
Three months ago a dollar was trading at
$ 139
in the informal market.
But the
blue
already started June at
$ 155
, July at
$ 169
and a last jump took it to
$ 183
.
The prices in pesos of the cars, on the other hand, had minor increases.
And that meant that, measured in US currency, the vehicles have been
remarkably cheap
.
Taking the new level of blue, a
Clarín
survey
found
zero kilometer
"entry-level"
models
with list prices starting at
US $ 6,100
.
In total, some
13 options
for
under US $ 10,000
.
They are from brands such as Toyota, Renault, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Fiat, Nissan, Ford, Chery and Citroën.
In
April
last, however, the least I could pay for a brand new car was the equivalent of
8,300
blue dollars then.
And only
half
of those 13 models were worth less than $ 10,000.
They were cheaper by
10% on average
, with cases up to
26%
.
Whereas, if they are bought as "young" used -with only one year old- they can be obtained for between US $ 5,900 and US $ 8,100.
The cars increased in price in pesos, but in blue dollars they became cheaper.
Photo: Germán García Adrasti / Archive.
An opportunity for those who saved in dollars
"In Argentina, the 0 km entry range always cost
10 thousand, 11 thousand, 12 thousand dollars
. Prices like the current ones were only seen in very exceptional moments and for a
short time,
" recalled
Alejandro Lamas
, secretary of the Automotive Chamber of Commerce. (CCA).
"For this reason, those who have
savings in dollars
are today with values that are
very tempting
, both in cars 0 km and in used cars, which move in accordance," added the businessman, in dialogue with
Clarín
.
In recent weeks, in fact, along with the rise of the blue,
consultations
in the salons
grew
, on the part of people in a
hurry
to take advantage of this sudden chance of
sacrificing less "green"
to acquire the vehicle they had in their sights.
Something possible because today whoever goes to a dealership with
dollars in hand
generally gets them to be taken as the informal market value (this Tuesday, $ 183), according to industry sources.
What are the 13 cars 0 km that today cost less than US $ 10,000 blue?
The calculation was made considering the
official prices
of the models and market reference values published by the CEC and by ACARA.
The results:
1) Cherry QQ
.
In its Light Security version, it is the cheapest car in the Argentine market.
In pesos it is worth
$ 1.12 million
.
How did your cost change in blue dollars?
In April 0 km: US $ 8,273.
Now 0 km:
US $ 6,120
.
Now used (2020 model):
$ 5,880
.
2) Toyota Etios
.
The most economical -five doors with manual
box-
today has a value of
$ 1,517,000
.
In April 0 km: US $ 9,086.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,290
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 7,257
.
The Toyota Etios hatchback, one of the most economical vehicles available today.
Photo: Archive.
3) Ford Ka
.
This historic model was recently discontinued, but the latter are still on offer, starting at
$ 1,538,000
for the base (S) version.
In April 0 km: US $ 9,446.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,404
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 7,393
.
4) Chevrolet Joy
.
The most basic version is offered for
$ 1,557,900
.
In April 0 km: US $ 9,064.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,513
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 7,350
.
5) Renault Kwid
.
It starts at
$ 1,576,600
, corresponding to the Zen version.
In April 0 km: US $ 9,201.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,615
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 6,639
.
Blue dollar spikes often drive inquiries at dealerships.
Photo: José Gutiérrez / Los Andes.
6) Volkswagen Goal
.
The most accessible version Trendline currently has a price indicated by the manufacturer of
$ 1,603,650
.
In April 0 km: US $ 10,371.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,763
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 8,137
.
7) Fiat Mobi
.
Its cheapest version
-Easy-
currently costs
$ 1,538,800
.
In April 0 km: US $ 8,727.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,409
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 6,044
.
8) Nissan Versa
.
The manual V-Drive is priced this month at
$ 1,605,200
.
In April 0 km: US $ 9,777.
Now 0 km:
US $ 8,772
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 7,153
.
9) Fiat Cronos
.
Just launched, its cheapest version (Attractive) starts at $ 1,675,800.
That is equivalent to a blue price of about
US $ 9,157
.
Fiat recently launched an economy version of the Cronos, the best-selling car in the country.
Photo: Archive.
10) Renault Sandero
.
It is offered, in the Life version, starting at
$ 1,723,400
.
In April 0 km: US $ 10,301.
Now 0 km:
US $ 9,417
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 8,087
.
11) Renault Logan
.
They sell their cheapest variant for
$ 1,724,800
.
In April 0 km: US $ 10,259.
Now 0 km:
US $ 9,425
.
Used 2020 model:
US $ 7,831
.
Between zero kilometer and the version used, the value usually decreases by 10% for each year of age.
Photo: Juano Tesone / Archive.
12) Citroën C3
.
Live is currently being offered at
$ 1,779,600
.
In April 0 km: US $ 10,788.
Now 0 km:
US $ 9,725
.
Used 2020:
US $ 8,027
.
13) Chevrolet Onix
.
It
starts
at
$ 1,804,900
in its new LS version, the most basic.
In April 0 km:
US $ 10,726
.
Now 0 km:
US $ 9,863
.
Those who saved dollars seek to take advantage of the rise in the blue to buy cars at a low price.
Photo: DPA.
Lack of units, the great stumbling block
All these values, it is known, have
their days numbered
.
Since, as usual, automakers update their prices in pesos at the beginning of each month.
And the
August
lists
would arrive with
new increases
.
This certainty, added to the fact that the blue cut its bullish streak, motivates these frantic hours of inquiries from buyers
urged to signal
and
"freeze"
values.
But this is not always easy because the market
is short
of many models and dealers sometimes have very few units to offer, or put the buyer on a
waiting list
.
"Today the big problem in the sector is not that there is a lack of demand, but that there is a
lack of products
to sell, mainly due to import restrictions," they explained at the Automotive Chamber of Commerce.
MG
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