Selling off my Esteem, what other car to buy in a 3L budget? - Team-BHP

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 10:55

We have a 4 yr old Esteem VX in Delhi which we use whenever me or anyone from my family visits Delhi. The car is used sparingly -- hardly 400 Kms/Month on an average. Lately the car has started demanding maintenance and we are of the opinion that probably its time to dispose off this vehicle and buy another vehicle which will last us another couple of years.
The main points to consider are --
1) Need to buy only a 2nd hand car and not a new one as the car will not be used a lot.
2) Budget ~3L.
3) Needs to have ample boot space as we do not travel light

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4) Need a low maintenance vehicle and given that we do not travel a lot i think Diesel will not be advisable.
5) Delhi heat is a killer, the car definitely needs to have a very effective AC.
Given the above parameters can you help me zero in on the make and model of the vehicle to target. Also can you point me to good dealers of used cars in and around Delhi.

Thanks.

Eddy · 30th July 2007, 11:05

Any chances of you considering an Esteem again ? If yes, you can talk to true value guys for a good exchange bargain

reignofchaos · 30th July 2007, 11:10

Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.

vkochar · 30th July 2007, 11:11

Hello, Looking at yr budget I can only suggest you Accent / NHC - new honda city - former being a good car / low on mantainance, latter being more expensive option as NHC would not cost less than 4.5 - 5L..

That leaves you with only Accent ( if you like it that is ) . Other options Like OHC - old honda city / IKON - these will be expensive to mantain.

You need a Big boot - and these are the only cars I could think of.

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They have good deals in Delhi.

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 11:12

Somehow i am not very happy with the Esteem. Leaving aside the engine the car is very fragile.

Any chance of getting a Baleno in this range? With the launch of the SX4 not sure of Baleno's resale nowadays.

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.

This mode where the car is on standby mostly and sparingly used will continue for atleast 2-3 more years. Also given the short visits to Delhi, i do not want to squeeze time to take the car to the workshop every now and then hence contemplating changing the vehicle.

tsk1979 · 30th July 2007, 11:24

Get the Accent, the engine is literally bulletproof and Hyundai service is great.
Baleno is also a good option but finding one could be tougher than the accent.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 30th July 2007, 11:27

Just remember that the guy from whom you are going to buy your new (second hand) car will be selling it for precisely same reason as you are selling yours!!!

kkr2k2 · 30th July 2007, 12:17

How about a petrol indigo??

I think its best bet, you dont mind the shape.

GTO · 30th July 2007, 13:13

xbox, look around for used OHC's. Plentiful around and even the 1.3 has sufficient power. I think it suits your needs the best.

DCEite · 30th July 2007, 13:19

If you dont mind Hatchbacks, 2nd hand Getz is the way to go. Has ample boot space as well.
Otherwise, make your choice between used OHC/Indigo/Ikon 1.3.

narayan · 30th July 2007, 13:45

OHC would be a good idea but that would mean atleast a 4 year old car or more ! i think baleno could be a good bet....

esteem_lover · 30th July 2007, 14:14

An ideal upgrade from esteem would be the OHC. Find a good one.

gemithomas · 30th July 2007, 14:36

I would suggets a Baleno from true value in exchange for your esteem. THough it might be difficult to get one (that too in good condition) i think you could get one if you extend your budget by 50K. And i would say, it worth buying that car.

akshay1234 · 30th July 2007, 15:49

i too think you should get a baleno. the ac in that is superb.

30th July 2007, 10:55	#1 (permalink)
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 90 View My Garage	Selling off my Esteem, what other car to buy in a 3L budget? We have a 4 yr old Esteem VX in Delhi which we use whenever me or anyone from my family visits Delhi. The car is used sparingly -- hardly 400 Kms/Month on an average. Lately the car has started demanding maintenance and we are of the opinion that probably its time to dispose off this vehicle and buy another vehicle which will last us another couple of years. The main points to consider are -- 1) Need to buy only a 2nd hand car and not a new one as the car will not be used a lot. 2) Budget ~3L. 3) Needs to have ample boot space as we do not travel light . 4) Need a low maintenance vehicle and given that we do not travel a lot i think Diesel will not be advisable. 5) Delhi heat is a killer, the car definitely needs to have a very effective AC. Given the above parameters can you help me zero in on the make and model of the vehicle to target. Also can you point me to good dealers of used cars in and around Delhi. Thanks. Last edited by xbox360 : 30th July 2007 at 11:05.

30th July 2007, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 964	Any chances of you considering an Esteem again ? If yes, you can talk to true value guys for a good exchange bargain __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is.

30th July 2007, 11:11	#4 (permalink)
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	Hello, Looking at yr budget I can only suggest you Accent / NHC - new honda city - former being a good car / low on mantainance, latter being more expensive option as NHC would not cost less than 4.5 - 5L.. That leaves you with only Accent ( if you like it that is ) . Other options Like OHC - old honda city / IKON - these will be expensive to mantain. You need a Big boot - and these are the only cars I could think of. Try going to New and Used Cars: Find a new or used car, truck or SUV from over 1,000,000 cars for sale on AutoMart.com , Buy, Sell New & Used Cars in India Online – Free Dealer Price Quote & Reviews on Latest Car Models at Carazoo – India’s Largest Automobile Body Shopping Directory They have good deals in Delhi. __________________ Alcohol is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Verna CRDi !! June '08 Accent GLE - April '05

30th July 2007, 11:24	#7 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,512 View My Garage	Get the Accent, the engine is literally bulletproof and Hyundai service is great. Baleno is also a good option but finding one could be tougher than the accent. __________________ Reclaiming.....!

30th July 2007, 11:27	#8 (permalink)
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 765	Just remember that the guy from whom you are going to buy your new (second hand) car will be selling it for precisely same reason as you are selling yours!!! __________________ ɹǝʌıɹpʇɐǝsʞɔɐq

30th July 2007, 11:10	#3 (permalink)
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,011 View My Garage	Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.

30th July 2007, 11:12	#5 (permalink)
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 90 View My Garage	Somehow i am not very happy with the Esteem. Leaving aside the engine the car is very fragile. Any chance of getting a Baleno in this range? With the launch of the SX4 not sure of Baleno's resale nowadays.

30th July 2007, 12:17	#9 (permalink)
kkr2k2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 787 View My Garage	How about a petrol indigo?? I think its best bet, you dont mind the shape.

30th July 2007, 13:13	#10 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,467 View My Garage	xbox, look around for used OHC's. Plentiful around and even the 1.3 has sufficient power. I think it suits your needs the best. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

30th July 2007, 13:19	#11 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: (Gur)Gaon Posts: 1,906 View My Garage	If you dont mind Hatchbacks, 2nd hand Getz is the way to go. Has ample boot space as well. Otherwise, make your choice between used OHC/Indigo/Ikon 1.3.

30th July 2007, 13:45	#12 (permalink)
narayan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gurgaon Posts: 640 View My Garage	OHC would be a good idea but that would mean atleast a 4 year old car or more ! i think baleno could be a good bet....

30th July 2007, 14:14	#13 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,013 View My Garage	An ideal upgrade from esteem would be the OHC. Find a good one. __________________ Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper. - Mark Twain

30th July 2007, 14:36	#14 (permalink)
gemithomas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 870 View My Garage	I would suggets a Baleno from true value in exchange for your esteem. THough it might be difficult to get one (that too in good condition) i think you could get one if you extend your budget by 50K. And i would say, it worth buying that car. __________________ "Our world is in its current state because of the choices WE made ...or failed to make"

30th July 2007, 15:49	#15 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,042 View My Garage	i too think you should get a baleno. the ac in that is superb.

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