What for Rs 15 lakhs ? - Team-BHP

ajmat · 28th March 2007, 15:27

no no no no, this is not for me

This is for a close friend of mine, he has some dosh to spend and was thinking of a Laura, I suggested he looks at the Laura Elegance but he decided against it as it iwas not an auto.

He felt that "you only live once" and wanted in his words, "something funky, like a Beamer or a sporty car but wants an auto"

I have advised him not to be too hasty and warned him that fancy german cars can be trouble if they go wrong and to look at good used jap sports cars. He likes cars but ain't a car guy

I know he likes the Civic - one suggestion is to buy a Civic and pimp it up. Before I suggest that, what are the options in terms of imported cars, anyone has an insight?

BTW, he already has a Scorpio so practicality is not an issue

Dippy · 28th March 2007, 15:35

Ajit didnt get you does he want an auto or does not want an auto?

ajmat · 28th March 2007, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Ajit didnt get you does he want an auto or does not want an auto?

he wants an auto - typo been corrected...ah the pleasures of being a mod !

nitrous · 28th March 2007, 15:44

The cheapest Beemer is twice his budget. His expectations are vague.

ajmat · 28th March 2007, 15:50

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Originally Posted by nitrous

The cheapest Beemer is twice his budget. His expectations are vague.

What about a secondhand one ?

zakaaaaasss · 28th March 2007, 15:51

Accord 3.0L V6 AT.......Nice power + Honda reliability

Dippy · 28th March 2007, 15:56

I cant see anything beyond the V6 Accord at the moment. Why not look at used Supras if wants an auto. i think there are some around.

BUSA · 28th March 2007, 15:58

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Originally Posted by ajmat

What about a secondhand one ?

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I have advised him not to be too hasty and warned him that fancy german cars can be trouble if they go wrong

Wont a 2nd hand beemer be trouble in the future to maintain

theMAG · 28th March 2007, 15:58

Would he consider an imported 2nd hand SUV?

typeOnegative · 28th March 2007, 16:11

If he wants an Auto, then there is Bajaj. LOL

On a serious note, I think the Civic is the best bet with all my heart. I have read too many things about Skoda to be willing to put down that kind of dough.

goldie_malhotra · 28th March 2007, 18:39

How about the new CRV - a bit above his budget, but reported to be a true drivers 'car'.

MaserQ · 28th March 2007, 18:49

he could look around for a used Honda S2000. hard to source though.

iraghava · 28th March 2007, 19:07

I would also recommend the V6 Accord rather than any used-German machine, maintenance in them can be quite frightful at times.

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Originally Posted by MaserQ

he could look around for a used Honda S2000. hard to source though.

Actually almost impossible in India.

csentil · 28th March 2007, 19:45

The Accord is not 15 lakhs. the Accord VTi Automatic is around 15.7 lakhs ex-showroom. Add almost another 2 lakhs for insurance and road tax (its 14% in Karnataka from april)

The V6 is almost like 17.4 lakhs ex-showroom. So that's close to 20 lakhs for the V6.

The best bet is the Civic Automatic or any second hand Supra's. I'll be a little bit biased and plonk for the Civic AT. Its too good. Mileage being the only issue.

The Wolf · 28th March 2007, 19:56

I second Goldie on this one... he should look at the new crv strongly!!! Its an awesssome machine!!!

28th March 2007, 15:27	#1 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,255 View My Garage	What for Rs 15 lakhs ? no no no no, this is not for me This is for a close friend of mine, he has some dosh to spend and was thinking of a Laura, I suggested he looks at the Laura Elegance but he decided against it as it iwas not an auto. He felt that "you only live once" and wanted in his words, "something funky, like a Beamer or a sporty car but wants an auto" I have advised him not to be too hasty and warned him that fancy german cars can be trouble if they go wrong and to look at good used jap sports cars. He likes cars but ain't a car guy I know he likes the Civic - one suggestion is to buy a Civic and pimp it up. Before I suggest that, what are the options in terms of imported cars, anyone has an insight? BTW, he already has a Scorpio so practicality is not an issue __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing Last edited by ajmat : 28th March 2007 at 15:37.

28th March 2007, 15:35	#2 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,500 View My Garage	Ajit didnt get you does he want an auto or does not want an auto? __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

28th March 2007, 15:44	#4 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,171 View My Garage	The cheapest Beemer is twice his budget. His expectations are vague. __________________ hindu.com/mp/2008/08/25/stories/2008082522220200.htm

28th March 2007, 15:56	#7 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,500 View My Garage	I cant see anything beyond the V6 Accord at the moment. Why not look at used Supras if wants an auto. i think there are some around. __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

28th March 2007, 15:58	#9 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,584 View My Garage	Would he consider an imported 2nd hand SUV? __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

28th March 2007, 15:51	#6 (permalink)
zakaaaaasss BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Augsburg, Bavaria Posts: 204 View My Garage	Accord 3.0L V6 AT.......Nice power + Honda reliability

28th March 2007, 16:11	#10 (permalink)
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,328	If he wants an Auto, then there is Bajaj. LOL On a serious note, I think the Civic is the best bet with all my heart. I have read too many things about Skoda to be willing to put down that kind of dough.

28th March 2007, 18:39	#11 (permalink)
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 684	How about the new CRV - a bit above his budget, but reported to be a true drivers 'car'. __________________ Too much work, too less play - seems like I need some BHP

28th March 2007, 18:49	#12 (permalink)
MaserQ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gods own.. Posts: 545 View My Garage	he could look around for a used Honda S2000. hard to source though. __________________ Switch on. Get W E T. GO!

28th March 2007, 19:45	#14 (permalink)
csentil BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 807 View My Garage	The Accord is not 15 lakhs. the Accord VTi Automatic is around 15.7 lakhs ex-showroom. Add almost another 2 lakhs for insurance and road tax (its 14% in Karnataka from april) The V6 is almost like 17.4 lakhs ex-showroom. So that's close to 20 lakhs for the V6. The best bet is the Civic Automatic or any second hand Supra's. I'll be a little bit biased and plonk for the Civic AT. Its too good. Mileage being the only issue. __________________ Everyone is born right-handed, only the gifted overcome it. This is my car and I have my wife's permission to say so.

28th March 2007, 19:56	#15 (permalink)
The Wolf BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 657 View My Garage	I second Goldie on this one... he should look at the new crv strongly!!! Its an awesssome machine!!! __________________ *I cried coz I had no turbo, till I met a man who had no VTEC!!!*

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