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| BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad
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| 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 |
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| Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | Quote:
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:
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. Welcome to TBHP, go through the announcements section and read the rules. Enjoy your stay here and make our stay enjoyable too.
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| BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad
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| Hey, thanks for the quicky reply. Quote:
![]() 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 | |
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| BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madras
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| 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.
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| Senior - BHPian | 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
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| Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune
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| 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).
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| BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad
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| What is the FE of Palio 1.2/1.6? I will mostly be driving in very less traffic with no AC. Quote:
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 Last edited by psynaps3 : 15th January 2006 at 12:56. | |
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| Senior - BHPian | 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.
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| BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad
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| 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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