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“Best” depends on your budget and appetite for excitement versus certainty—this is Melbourne, not Monaco.

For bulletproof commuting, look at Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3; for family sanity, Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX‑5; for tradie cred, Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger; and for cheap EV thrills, the MG ZS EV or Nissan Leaf.

Prioritise full service history, a clean PPSR check, a current Victorian RWC, and sane kilometres over shiny paint and aftermarket nonsense.

Set a budget for a pre‑purchase inspection, factor in insurance and rego, and browse Tradingpost to see real‑world prices before you pounce like a seagull on hot chips.