Second hand optra as an option for 5-5.5 lakhs - Team-BHP

rahul_intlad · 15th December 2006, 01:33

Guys Chevrolet optra 1.6 and sometimes even the 1.8 versions are available in the seconds market for about 5-5.5 lakhs.But I am still to come across a query about a second hand optra[around 2004 model] on team-bhp.Are we overlooking this car or is this something like the opel astra again and buying a pre-owned one is akin to shooting oneself in the foot.

I at present am not looking out for this car,so cannot post any specific requirements.But would like to know your opinions so that it can help others in selecting a car.

Would team-bhpians recommend buying a pre-owned chevrolet optra .These models are pre-VGIS engines so FE would not be on the higher side but can anybody help with figures[please indicate 1.6/1.8].Also does it cost a bomb to maintain the optra especially once it ages and is without warranty.

Ps: I am not sure where exactly to post this but I thought what car should be appropriate

adityapd · 15th December 2006, 10:15

I've seen ads in classifieds for 2004 optras 1.6 with prices quoted in the range of 4.5 L

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metallica · 15th December 2006, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

Are we overlooking this car or is this something like the opel astra again and buying a pre-owned one is akin to shooting oneself in the foot.

I have a pre-owned Astra 2000 Model and it is definitely not akin to shooting yourself in the foot.

As for Optra, I have seen a Dec. 2003 LT ( Automatic) model , 34K mileage go at 4.9 L in Delhi.
IMO ... tremendous VFM !

Boom Shiva · 15th December 2006, 11:28

Get a 2 year old car and get an extended 2 year/40,000 km warranty. Should be a pretty good investment I think.

jesal · 15th December 2006, 14:12

i love the optra 1.8lt i had one for a month and can say its nice. whats the bad part about it, well the FE is so so so bad. fuel bills can be a little high with that car in your garage. i loved it because of the sunroof.

jkdas · 15th December 2006, 14:34

1 yr old at 6.5lac!!!! was worth right?Think it was the Royale

rahul_intlad · 17th December 2006, 23:23

Spare parts of GM cars tend to be real expensive,How is it with the optra? Also how is GM a.s.s. now

Yes FE is a problem with optra,but still if the above mentioned are not much of a problem then it is really a steal for buyers who will not drive that much/fuel bills taken care of by company.

15th December 2006, 01:33	#1 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,569	Second hand optra as an option for 5-5.5 lakhs Guys Chevrolet optra 1.6 and sometimes even the 1.8 versions are available in the seconds market for about 5-5.5 lakhs.But I am still to come across a query about a second hand optra[around 2004 model] on team-bhp.Are we overlooking this car or is this something like the opel astra again and buying a pre-owned one is akin to shooting oneself in the foot. I at present am not looking out for this car,so cannot post any specific requirements.But would like to know your opinions so that it can help others in selecting a car. Would team-bhpians recommend buying a pre-owned chevrolet optra .These models are pre-VGIS engines so FE would not be on the higher side but can anybody help with figures[please indicate 1.6/1.8].Also does it cost a bomb to maintain the optra especially once it ages and is without warranty. Ps: I am not sure where exactly to post this but I thought what car should be appropriate

15th December 2006, 10:15	#2 (permalink)
adityapd BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, Philadelphia Posts: 274 View My Garage	I've seen ads in classifieds for 2004 optras 1.6 with prices quoted in the range of 4.5 L ~A __________________ any rpm, any gear, just push the pedal to the metal and the baleno will deliver T-O-R-Q-U-E to you !!!

15th December 2006, 14:12	#5 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,790 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	i love the optra 1.8lt i had one for a month and can say its nice. whats the bad part about it, well the FE is so so so bad. fuel bills can be a little high with that car in your garage. i loved it because of the sunroof. __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

15th December 2006, 14:34	#6 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,425 View My Garage	1 yr old at 6.5lac!!!! was worth right?Think it was the Royale __________________ ~ I n d i v i d u a l l y , we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~

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15th December 2006, 11:28	#4 (permalink)
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,062	Get a 2 year old car and get an extended 2 year/40,000 km warranty. Should be a pretty good investment I think.

17th December 2006, 23:23	#7 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,569	Spare parts of GM cars tend to be real expensive,How is it with the optra? Also how is GM a.s.s. now Yes FE is a problem with optra,but still if the above mentioned are not much of a problem then it is really a steal for buyers who will not drive that much/fuel bills taken care of by company.