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Originally Posted by roms  Do these cars by any chance run on water or air? I dont think so. I also think they require regular maintenance at the least, which is what a Palio too requires. Then again, things can go wrong in any car right?
Not worth spending so much on that Palio. Its priced very high. Also, do pop the hood and look at the ECU. See if it says D8 or D9. D8 means a Euro 2 car, which is better in terms of acceleration and pick up than a D9, which means a Euro 3 car. Vice-versa if you are looking at economy over power. I'd srictly recommend a D8 car though. |
I am strictly looking at a Palio(or the Ford Ikon to a certain extent), because IMHO, it's not worth investing in a used Maruti or Hyundai. The price difference for new and old cars for these, are so narrow that I'd much rather buy a new car.
I did not know about the D8 or D9. For me mileage and servicing is not an issue because that would be at max 20k more, per year.
I am getting two more deals which look slightly better, but yet not enough.
Palio D, 2004(40k km on odo) for 2.4(haven't bargained yet)
Palio EL 2002 with gas kit for 1.6
Both are single owners.
Just another question, is it better to buy a car from an indivisual? My biggest concern there is the paperwork and the risk of buying a stolen car.
I am somehow not liking dealers. Already got into a verbal fight with "classic automotives", bangalore today. He didn't have any Palios and he was digressing and giving me vague excuses like how santros are better.
One of the main reasons why I don't want to buy a santro/alto/wagonR is that I stand at 6'3''