Help me buy a second hand hatchback - Team-BHP

psynaps3 · 14th January 2006, 18:04

Hello folks,

I am planning on buying a second hand car (hatchback) mainly for modding it up. Right now, I drive a Santro ZipDrive. Though the mileage is great, the car looks like an overblown baloon

After going through some of the posts in the forums, I have narrowed down my list to Zen, Swift and Palio.
My budget is anywhere between 2-3 lakhs.
The two main important things I am looking for in the car are power and mileage (should be 12+ w/o AC)

Your tips and suggestions for the same will be of great help.

Off topic, Are there any places in Kochi where you can get your car modded?

Regards,
PSY

Steeroid · 14th January 2006, 18:21

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Originally Posted by psynaps3

After going through some of the posts in the forums, I have narrowed down my list to Zen, Swift and Palio.
My budget is anywhere between 2-3 lakhs.

For that budget you wont get a Swift. Strike it off the list, since its not available even if you want to buy it new.

Your choices are probably the Zen and the Palio 1.2. I would suggest the Zen since it would be a faster car than the 1.2 Palio and it is quite economical as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psynaps3

The two main important things I am looking for in the car are power and mileage (should be 12+ w/o AC)

You do want quite a lot, dont you????

Modding in Cochin - please contact TBHP member Artofzen. I know of a few places, but they do bits and pieces and not the whole hog. You may also want to contact TBHP member K Suresh who has done a great job of cutting his Indica petrol into half. He is not an active member of the forum in the sense that he reads but does not post. PM me and I will give you his number.

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psynaps3 · 14th January 2006, 18:35

Hey, thanks for the quicky reply.

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You do want quite a lot, dont you????

Just being a bit too optimistic

Hope to get a few more opinions on this. I am not planning on doing much to the car. This is just going to be a hobby to learn a bit about car modding. Later might throw in a few body mods and turn the baby into a sweet looking monster...

Regards,
PSY

devarshi84 · 15th January 2006, 02:05

get the palio 1.6

even if you dont mod it up it will eat up the competition like anything.

and now you will also have tata network backing to help you get that all important maintainence and service.

5u3zEr0 · 15th January 2006, 09:25

Since you are stressing on the mileage front, the Palio is ruled out otherwise that would be a great car.

And like Steeroid mentioned, the swift is out of your budget so you are only left with the zen. A nice car but dated.

I would still suggest the Palio.

karthik247 · 15th January 2006, 11:35

For driving pleasure and sheer performance, get the Palio. But then u shouldn't be looking at the FE.

Are u willing to shell out 3lacs just the car, or is it including the mods? Cuz then, u will have no option other than the Zen, which u'll most prob get under 2lacs

RX135 · 15th January 2006, 12:14

If you are lucky, you can get a Alto VXi 1.1 (which is now discontinued and you may get at cheaper price). Otherwise, I suggest Zen or Palio GTX (only if you are not concerned with FE).

psynaps3 · 15th January 2006, 12:52

What is the FE of Palio 1.2/1.6? I will mostly be driving in very less traffic with no AC.

Quote:

Are u willing to shell out 3lacs just the car, or is it including the mods?

A max of 3 lakhs is just for the car. Hopefully will keep on trying out various mods as and when I get my hands on some moolah.

How much would a second hand Palio cost? and what are the things that I should look for when buying one.

Thank you all for your replies.

PS: Would be great if some TBHP members from Kochi could help me out with this.

Thanks and Regards,
PSY

v1p3r · 15th January 2006, 14:09

You'd be lucky to get over 10 kmpl in traffic with the Palio.

Modded hatchback = ZEN ZEN ZEN!!! Some of the insane stuff being carried out with Zens these days would make your eyes pop out.

Pick up a 2000+ model Zen, you should find one pretty easily in your 3 lakh budget. You will get upto 18 kmpl with responsible driving in city conditions.

psynaps3 · 15th January 2006, 14:58

I think I will finalze on the Zen, even though a Palio would have been great. FE of under 10 is a big no no for me in the long run.

Now all I need is a lit of mods I could try out so that I can start researching on the same. Let the ideas flow in

Thanks

14th January 2006, 18:04	#1 (permalink)
psynaps3 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad Posts: 51	Help me buy a second hand hatchback Hello folks, I am planning on buying a second hand car (hatchback) mainly for modding it up. Right now, I drive a Santro ZipDrive. Though the mileage is great, the car looks like an overblown baloon After going through some of the posts in the forums, I have narrowed down my list to Zen, Swift and Palio. My budget is anywhere between 2-3 lakhs. The two main important things I am looking for in the car are power and mileage (should be 12+ w/o AC) Your tips and suggestions for the same will be of great help. Off topic, Are there any places in Kochi where you can get your car modded? Regards, PSY

15th January 2006, 02:05	#4 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,948 View My Garage	get the palio 1.6 even if you dont mod it up it will eat up the competition like anything. and now you will also have tata network backing to help you get that all important maintainence and service. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

15th January 2006, 09:25	#5 (permalink)
5u3zEr0 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 363	Since you are stressing on the mileage front, the Palio is ruled out otherwise that would be a great car. And like Steeroid mentioned, the swift is out of your budget so you are only left with the zen. A nice car but dated. I would still suggest the Palio. __________________ 03 Palio 1.6~Kenwood 9533U ~ Alpine MRV345 ~ Blaupunkt TX-200 ~ Panasonic EAB-ST12 ~ MTX Thunder 2150x ~ Cerwin Vega 124 ~ Scosche

15th January 2006, 11:35	#6 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	For driving pleasure and sheer performance, get the Palio. But then u shouldn't be looking at the FE. Are u willing to shell out 3lacs just the car, or is it including the mods? Cuz then, u will have no option other than the Zen, which u'll most prob get under 2lacs __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

15th January 2006, 12:14	#7 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,559	If you are lucky, you can get a Alto VXi 1.1 (which is now discontinued and you may get at cheaper price). Otherwise, I suggest Zen or Palio GTX (only if you are not concerned with FE). __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe.

15th January 2006, 14:09	#9 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,075 View My Garage	You'd be lucky to get over 10 kmpl in traffic with the Palio. Modded hatchback = ZEN ZEN ZEN!!! Some of the insane stuff being carried out with Zens these days would make your eyes pop out. Pick up a 2000+ model Zen, you should find one pretty easily in your 3 lakh budget. You will get upto 18 kmpl with responsible driving in city conditions. __________________ *Singh is king?! He's a bloody baadshah!*

15th January 2006, 14:58	#10 (permalink)
psynaps3 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad Posts: 51	I think I will finalze on the Zen, even though a Palio would have been great. FE of under 10 is a big no no for me in the long run. Now all I need is a lit of mods I could try out so that I can start researching on the same. Let the ideas flow in Thanks

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