pre-owned car market in bangalore

sid_lath · 15th July 2004, 21:30

Guys,

A couple of my friends are looking to buy used cars(maruti 800/alto/zen). We checked out a few used-cars dealers but they all seem to be pretty expensive(around 1.5lakhs for a 5+ year old 800). *
Is this the expected price? Or is there scope for a lot of negotiation?
Is it advisable to buy cars through classifieds like free-ads or ad-mags? Where can we get the car inspected for any major problems?
Checked out Maruti true-value too. They have very few cars and that too is overpriced.

Thanks,
Sid.

Psycho · 15th July 2004, 21:40

Hi Sid,

Purchasing a second hand Maruti in Bangalore is a rip off. The used car dealers / Maruti True Value are all out making a neat number on each car being sold.

My personal suggestion would be that you place a wanted ad on one of the free classifieds and ask for a single handed car and specifically mention the upper limit that you would be willing to go to and also mention no dealers entertained.

You can get the cars checked at a reputed mechanic known to you that way you could save some money while evaluating them.

Next suggestion would be to look for cars in the same RTO region that you are in that way you wont have to run around for documentation to different RTO's post the purchase.

Cheers,

Keshav

shravan316 · 16th July 2004, 15:39

Admag and Freeads is good...my cousins and a couple have all got their through the classified ds...but, its advisable to go with a mechanic when checking out the car.

ravi_28_8 · 16th July 2004, 15:53

free ads and news paper ads r good source. u need to check the ads of owners as they r the best buy. these middle man make huge money, so better to wait for an extra week, and get a good car.
u need to check news paper by 6 get ready n catch the owner by 7 or else these broker go n buy them off, and sell for more........ i personally faced this sitvation wen i went to buy a car for my friend. i bet u get the best deal if u buy directly from owner.

sid_lath · 17th July 2004, 16:15

thanks guys. will get cracking on the free-ads.

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15th July 2004, 21:30
sid_lath BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys, A couple of my friends are looking to buy used cars(maruti 800/alto/zen). We checked out a few used-cars dealers but they all seem to be pretty expensive(around 1.5lakhs for a 5+ year old 800). * Is this the expected price? Or is there scope for a lot of negotiation? Is it advisable to buy cars through classifieds like free-ads or ad-mags? Where can we get the car inspected for any major problems? Checked out Maruti true-value too. They have very few cars and that too is overpriced. Thanks, Sid.
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15th July 2004, 21:40
Psycho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 990 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Hi Sid, Purchasing a second hand Maruti in Bangalore is a rip off. The used car dealers / Maruti True Value are all out making a neat number on each car being sold. My personal suggestion would be that you place a wanted ad on one of the free classifieds and ask for a single handed car and specifically mention the upper limit that you would be willing to go to and also mention no dealers entertained. You can get the cars checked at a reputed mechanic known to you that way you could save some money while evaluating them. Next suggestion would be to look for cars in the same RTO region that you are in that way you wont have to run around for documentation to different RTO's post the purchase. Cheers, Keshav
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16th July 2004, 15:39
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,028 Thanked: Once	Admag and Freeads is good...my cousins and a couple have all got their through the classified ds...but, its advisable to go with a mechanic when checking out the car.
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16th July 2004, 15:53
ravi_28_8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 78 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	free ads and news paper ads r good source. u need to check the ads of owners as they r the best buy. these middle man make huge money, so better to wait for an extra week, and get a good car. u need to check news paper by 6 get ready n catch the owner by 7 or else these broker go n buy them off, and sell for more........ i personally faced this sitvation wen i went to buy a car for my friend. i bet u get the best deal if u buy directly from owner.
	() Thanks

17th July 2004, 16:15
sid_lath BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Times	thanks guys. will get cracking on the free-ads.
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