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karanraheja · 23rd June 2008, 15:30

A used Corolla would be a good buy but the resale will be hit as the model will be stopped soon after new model comes in. Cedia resale too aint great. Since you wanna buy a car only for 3 yrs go for a SX4 Vxi. It will give you better resale since its a new model.

Jeep · 23rd June 2008, 16:11

Since you are going to use it for only 3 years, to save on excessive depreciation, you need to either (a) get a second hand car that is 2-3 years old or (b) buy a new car that will hold its value (Honda City comes to my mind).
I would have opted for (a) since,
-- the first 3 years is when your car gets depreciated fast. If the car has clocked only about 30K in those 3 years, it is a good buy
-- Not many parts in a car will go wrong in those 30K kms. Since your running is going to be low (500 kms a month - 18,000 kms in 3 years), you won't be spending much on maintenance.

Imagine - you buy a new car and use it for 3 years/18000 kms, and then sell it off losing about 2.5 lakhs.

aaggoswami · 23rd June 2008, 16:19

Have a look at Swift Dzire, Mahindra Renault Logan at the lower spectrum of midsize car segment.
Out of Honda City and SX4, go for SX4. It is cheaper to maintain and has a lot of features.

IMHO, you should look forward to a diesel vehicle.

23rd June 2008, 15:30	#31 (permalink)
karanraheja BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 912	A used Corolla would be a good buy but the resale will be hit as the model will be stopped soon after new model comes in. Cedia resale too aint great. Since you wanna buy a car only for 3 yrs go for a SX4 Vxi. It will give you better resale since its a new model. __________________ Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.

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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 1,270 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Have a look at Swift Dzire, Mahindra Renault Logan at the lower spectrum of midsize car segment. Out of Honda City and SX4, go for SX4. It is cheaper to maintain and has a lot of features. IMHO, you should look forward to a diesel vehicle. __________________ EVENTUALLY FATE DECIDES EVERYTHING.

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23rd June 2008, 16:11	#32 (permalink)
Jeep BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 198	Since you are going to use it for only 3 years, to save on excessive depreciation, you need to either (a) get a second hand car that is 2-3 years old or (b) buy a new car that will hold its value (Honda City comes to my mind). I would have opted for (a) since, -- the first 3 years is when your car gets depreciated fast. If the car has clocked only about 30K in those 3 years, it is a good buy -- Not many parts in a car will go wrong in those 30K kms. Since your running is going to be low (500 kms a month - 18,000 kms in 3 years), you won't be spending much on maintenance. Imagine - you buy a new car and use it for 3 years/18000 kms, and then sell it off losing about 2.5 lakhs.