What car for fiddling around!!

[RROD]

I found this ad on bharathautomobiles.com
I have sent a mail to the seller, i am awaiting his replies.
It seems to be overpriced though...any suggestions.

rallyversion gypsy with magwheels

[humyum]

Maruti 800.Easy parts availablity and everythin is basic and simple.

[ravibhat]

I suggest ZEN which is very good car from Maruti, soon I am planning to get one for my wife and myself to play around since she started learning driving and I am yet to start

Regards,

Ravi.

[rider60]

well is the contessa not a good car for a novice to learn on?

i had a second thought because later on this chassis can be used to build a proper muscle car?

[esteem_lover]

Originally Posted by RROD

I found this ad on bharathautomobiles.com
I have sent a mail to the seller, i am awaiting his replies.
It seems to be overpriced though...any suggestions.

rallyversion gypsy with magwheels

i think that gypsy is at least 40k higher than it ought to be. 1.1 Lakh for a 22 year old gypsy just doesn't make sense.

[headers]

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

i think that gypsy is at least 40k higher than it ought to be. 1.1 Lakh for a 22 year old gypsy just doesn't make sense.

30K max for such gypsies..!!

[esteem_lover]

Originally Posted by headers

30K max for such gypsies..!!

ok, chalo it is almost vintage, so 20k more, 50k at best.

[kkr2k2]

Originally Posted by rider60

well is the contessa not a good car for a novice to learn on?

i had a second thought because later on this chassis can be used to build a proper muscle car?

Nope. wrong choice it would considering the budget constraints.

[hydrashok]

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Looks like I'm the only one who misunderstood "fiddling around"

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Seriously, I'd suggest the Zen too.

[kkr2k2]

Originally Posted by kkr2k2

do some search on the BS Motoring website. You will come across some interesting articles on racing in india in 60s and 70s. I think the author of those articles is in T-BHP. i am not sure though.

raj.

I think his name is Niaz Ali. His T-BHP id is hell_kuul.

[vinzrox]

An Old Model Gypsy would be good to Fiddle With.

[prabuddhadg]

Even I fiddle with this idea all the time. My mind is sort of set on a Padmini, though sometimes I do think of the 118 NE as well. I used to love the smooth gears of the 118 NE. Also liked that oddly boxy shape of the car, it grew on me.

[kaush666]

I would suggest you to go for a M800.it's good and simple everything is almost basic and its superb to fiddle around with it. some model in the 90s' should be good because a bit of the new technology and the old technology is there so it should be fun any cheers. good luck...do post some pics in case you get a good old car,,,,

[rocksterraghu]

Honestly, I would ask you to make friends with a good mechanic and spend time in his garage. Why would you spend money just to know the mechanics?

[narayan]

Originally Posted by RROD

@Mods : If you feel this needs to be moved to another forum, please lock this and let me know. I will create another thread.

Guyz, i am still thinking about this nothing is confirmed.
But your inputs would definitely help me.

I am planning to put aside around 1 Lakh to buy a car to fiddle around under the hood and learn more about cars.
Which car would you guyz suggest!!
If i can get something for around 50 K that would be even better.

I promise that i'll put a TBHP sticker on this car.

Thanks again guyz.

by "fiddle" - do u mean check the car to learn about car's mechanicals
or u want to buy a cheap car and modify it ?