Used Alto 1.1 ..As always, its friends at team-bhp I turn to - Team-BHP

shiv · 26th March 2008, 17:39

Hi guys,
Need some advice on buying a used car. I am looking around a hatch for my wife. And I am hell bent on buying an Alto VXi. I know it shares the engine with the wagon R and guess that spares should not be an issue. Since this is a discontinued model and a lot hard to find, I wonder what should be a good price if I get hold of one.

I spoke to a used car dealer in bangalore (Citizen Cars) who quotes a price of 1.8 L for a 2000 VX model, run 43000 Kms. He said it’s negotiable. What could be the right price?

A lot of people are not even aware of the Alto Vx/VXi models. Last month, I walked into Bimal (Indra Nagar). The sales person was adamant that Alto never came with a 1.1 l engine. I left the place immediately.

drkhalsa · 26th March 2008, 17:54

I am also Looking to buy Alto 1.1 .

I have been offered 2002 model 80 k on odo for 1.2 lakh

I have posted my query in other thread

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...tml#post772533 (The "Used Car Price Check" Thread)

I am posting it gain here .

jkdas · 26th March 2008, 18:02

Nice price for 1.2lac.

DriverR · 26th March 2008, 19:29

I have been quoted a price of 2.1 for Dec 2001 Alto vxi here in Hyd. 43,000 km.

Technocrat · 26th March 2008, 19:36

Please check if its a VX or VXi the VX had a pretty hard steering thanks to the heavy 1.1 engine. If you are fine witha heavy steering then no probelm. The VXi came in late 2002

arpandiv · 26th March 2008, 20:43

got my vxi for 1.1 40K km on clock..

drkhalsa · 26th March 2008, 21:13

Quote:

got my vxi for 1.1 40K km on clock..

Thats good !
which year /model car is ?

Quote:

Please check if its a VX or VXi the VX had a pretty hard steering thanks to the heavy 1.1 engine. If you are fine witha heavy steering then no probelm. The VXi came in late 2002

I will check that !
Does this effect the price of the car? whether it sis vx /vxi if yes how much?

PatienceWins · 26th March 2008, 21:39

Alto 1.1. VXi is a good model. Great engine and features. I love to rev this car. It is quite stable on the highways. Go for itif mileage is not the only reason for choosing an Alto.

esteem_lover · 26th March 2008, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv

I spoke to a used car dealer in bangalore (Citizen Cars) who quotes a price of 1.8 L for a 2000 VX model, run 43000 Kms. He said it’s negotiable. What could be the right price?

I wonder where these bangy dealers get their prices from. Are there people to buy at that price ? From my experience, i can tell you that i helped my friend to buy a 2001 Nov I owner (32000km) Alto VX for 1.6 L wayyy back in 2005 Jan.

Ramsagar · 27th March 2008, 12:51

@Shiv:check the site Used Cars, New Cars, Buy Cars, Sell Cars, New Car Prices, Used Car Prices - CarWale.com India.
he gives the exact price for any pre owned car you are looking for.
might be helpfull to you.

Technocrat · 27th March 2008, 13:00

Quote:

I will check that !
Does this effect the price of the car? whether it sis vx /vxi if yes how much?

Might have some impact as when new the price difference was around 30k between VX & VXi. In resale though it shouldnt matter much

shiv · 27th March 2008, 13:35

well ram...i did check the used car prices and it looks like 1.5 L should be a good deal for the model i talked about....but considering that finding an Alto VX/VXI is hard, i now think shelling out extra should be fine.....

i hope there should not be any issues otherwise though this is a discontinued model....how do you guys think?.....

Aren't there any Alto 1.1 owners here?

esteem_lover · 27th March 2008, 14:09

How about a Zen for that money, a much better & fun to drive vehicle.

DriverR · 27th March 2008, 14:29

I had initially though of getting a used zen or an Alto 1.1. After some thinking and advice I have dropped Zen, because it is a discontinued model, and down the line getting spares (engine and body) will be a problem. (I faced this with my Indica and have no wish to repeat it again). This would not be so in the case of the Alto, as the engine is still being used in Wagon R and Estilo and the body part are still available due to the current Alto.

Plus a few of my friends who had Zens said that it does not age well, with body rattles and maintenence cost goes up for older cars.

DCEite · 27th March 2008, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

How about a Zen for that money, a much better & fun to drive vehicle.

In which areas is the Zen 'much better' vehicle than Alto 1.1. Please enlighten.

26th March 2008, 17:39	#1 (permalink)
shiv Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28	Used Alto 1.1 ..As always, its friends at team-bhp I turn to Hi guys, Need some advice on buying a used car. I am looking around a hatch for my wife. And I am hell bent on buying an Alto VXi. I know it shares the engine with the wagon R and guess that spares should not be an issue. Since this is a discontinued model and a lot hard to find, I wonder what should be a good price if I get hold of one. I spoke to a used car dealer in bangalore (Citizen Cars) who quotes a price of 1.8 L for a 2000 VX model, run 43000 Kms. He said it’s negotiable. What could be the right price? A lot of people are not even aware of the Alto Vx/VXi models. Last month, I walked into Bimal (Indra Nagar). The sales person was adamant that Alto never came with a 1.1 l engine. I left the place immediately.

26th March 2008, 18:02	#3 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,427 View My Garage	Nice price for 1.2lac. __________________ ~ I n d i v i d u a l l y , we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~

26th March 2008, 19:29	#4 (permalink)
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 147	I have been quoted a price of 2.1 for Dec 2001 Alto vxi here in Hyd. 43,000 km. __________________ *Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.*

26th March 2008, 19:36	#5 (permalink)
Technocrat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 4,036 View My Garage	Please check if its a VX or VXi the VX had a pretty hard steering thanks to the heavy 1.1 engine. If you are fine witha heavy steering then no probelm. The VXi came in late 2002 __________________ Racing Throttle Response

27th March 2008, 12:51	#10 (permalink)
Ramsagar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 View My Garage	@Shiv:check the site Used Cars, New Cars, Buy Cars, Sell Cars, New Car Prices, Used Car Prices - CarWale.com India. he gives the exact price for any pre owned car you are looking for. might be helpfull to you. __________________ Many Miles To Drive....ALTO

26th March 2008, 17:54	#2 (permalink)
drkhalsa BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 71	I am also Looking to buy Alto 1.1 . I have been offered 2002 model 80 k on odo for 1.2 lakh I have posted my query in other thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...tml#post772533 (The "Used Car Price Check" Thread) I am posting it gain here .

26th March 2008, 20:43	#6 (permalink)
arpandiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 169 View My Garage	got my vxi for 1.1 40K km on clock..

26th March 2008, 21:39	#8 (permalink)
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	Alto 1.1. VXi is a good model. Great engine and features. I love to rev this car. It is quite stable on the highways. Go for itif mileage is not the only reason for choosing an Alto.

27th March 2008, 13:35	#12 (permalink)
shiv Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28	well ram...i did check the used car prices and it looks like 1.5 L should be a good deal for the model i talked about....but considering that finding an Alto VX/VXI is hard, i now think shelling out extra should be fine..... i hope there should not be any issues otherwise though this is a discontinued model....how do you guys think?..... Aren't there any Alto 1.1 owners here?

27th March 2008, 14:09	#13 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,145 View My Garage	How about a Zen for that money, a much better & fun to drive vehicle. __________________ R.I.P Islero

27th March 2008, 14:29	#14 (permalink)
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 147	I had initially though of getting a used zen or an Alto 1.1. After some thinking and advice I have dropped Zen, because it is a discontinued model, and down the line getting spares (engine and body) will be a problem. (I faced this with my Indica and have no wish to repeat it again). This would not be so in the case of the Alto, as the engine is still being used in Wagon R and Estilo and the body part are still available due to the current Alto. Plus a few of my friends who had Zens said that it does not age well, with body rattles and maintenence cost goes up for older cars. __________________ *Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.*

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