Originally Posted by Joe Remi

For a starter that you will ride every day, with extra miles on weekends, I think whatever Dahon you can afford is a safe bet. New or used, there's plenty around, and plenty of people with experience on working on them. My first folder was a Dahon and I've owned several since, plus a Brompton and now an ebike-conversion Mosso. I don't recommend off-brand sub-$500 bikes..they're invariably heavy with cheap parts, and latches that may not wear well.