Picking the right car.. - Team-BHP

karthik247 · 23rd June 2005, 22:06

hey guys. My sis is plannin to get a new car. She's looking for sumtin small and easy to drive. What car would u think would be best for city driving, comming under 10lacs??

DCEite · 23rd June 2005, 22:17

small car under 10 lacs?? sounds weird..
anyways, if its a small car requirment (under 10 lacs ) i would suggest the Suzuki Swift..
Otherwise a Santro/Wagonr/Zen would be fine.. Palio and Indica not good for lady drivers..

As far as Big car under 10 lacs, Honda city CVT would be a good choice..

hope that helps..

karthik247 · 23rd June 2005, 22:26

Well, not small exately but do include Optra, Lancer, Accent, City. Since she's pretty new to driving, wew wouldn't even mind getting a 2nd hand one. Umm...lets say the VTEC

drifter · 23rd June 2005, 22:40

Its either the NHC CVT or the optra 1.6

Drifter

turbo_lover · 23rd June 2005, 22:55

NHC CVT i think should be good for a your sis whose new to drriving ...
...VTEC can be another option ..

karthik247 · 23rd June 2005, 22:55

wouldn't u recommend an accent or the lancer??

turbo_lover · 23rd June 2005, 23:06

there is nothing special about the accent or the lancer ...

when you dont have a budget restriction go for the NHC CVT ..
the car is for your sister right ? does she like any specific car ?

most women drivers do prefer the Auto trans ...NHC is a nice comfy car, neat interiors ,easy to drive returns a good mileage very refined ...

GTO · 24th June 2005, 10:08

NHC. Or the Optra 1.6. Well within the budget too.

Of the two, I'd prefer the Optra. But your sister may like driving the city more.

GTO

Surprise · 24th June 2005, 10:10

The choice is very wide & it will be difficult to fine tune if kept open. One option is to give the details about usage and expectations, which will help to filter out most of them.

You said that you sis wants something small, hence you can straight away remove out the cars in other segments.

Surprise · 24th June 2005, 10:12

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Well, not small exately but do include Optra, Lancer, Accent, City.

Sorry I have not noticed this post from you.

zulfikar · 24th June 2005, 10:46

I would suggest 1.6 Optra. its good.
good on coners, and good power too...
my dad bought it few days back...

Abhay · 24th June 2005, 11:29

NHC or Swift would be very good

Dippy · 24th June 2005, 14:07

Quote:

wouldn't even mind getting a 2nd hand one. Umm...lets say the VTEC

If its second hand you are looking at why dont you get an OHC 1.5 AT ?

Dippy

BuRnT RuBbEr · 24th June 2005, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Dippy

If its second hand you are looking at why dont you get an OHC 1.5 AT ?

Dippy

do u think an OHC AT will b available in used car market???..

Surprise · 24th June 2005, 15:04

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Originally Posted by BuRnT RuBbEr

do u think an OHC AT will b available in used car market???..

I had seen them in Used car market for sale in Chennai. But not as 1.3 or 1.5 or V-tech. Since the volume of car sales (AT) itself low, it is difficult to get one to our taste

23rd June 2005, 22:06	#1 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	Picking the right car.. hey guys. My sis is plannin to get a new car. She's looking for sumtin small and easy to drive. What car would u think would be best for city driving, comming under 10lacs?? __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

23rd June 2005, 22:26	#3 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	Well, not small exately but do include Optra, Lancer, Accent, City. Since she's pretty new to driving, wew wouldn't even mind getting a 2nd hand one. Umm...lets say the VTEC __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

23rd June 2005, 22:40	#4 (permalink)
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,297 View My Garage	Its either the NHC CVT or the optra 1.6 Drifter __________________ Slow Everything Down And Feel Like God - Tata Safari

23rd June 2005, 22:55	#5 (permalink)
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Windsor Posts: 1,339	NHC CVT i think should be good for a your sis whose new to drriving ... ...VTEC can be another option .. __________________ Every weapon needs a master

23rd June 2005, 22:55	#6 (permalink)
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TVM Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	wouldn't u recommend an accent or the lancer?? __________________ Slow and steady wins the race... But there is nothing like a 300kmph dash to the line!!

23rd June 2005, 22:17	#2 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: (Gur)Gaon Posts: 1,906 View My Garage	small car under 10 lacs?? sounds weird.. anyways, if its a small car requirment (under 10 lacs ) i would suggest the Suzuki Swift.. Otherwise a Santro/Wagonr/Zen would be fine.. Palio and Indica not good for lady drivers.. As far as Big car under 10 lacs, Honda city CVT would be a good choice.. hope that helps..

23rd June 2005, 23:06	#7 (permalink)
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Windsor Posts: 1,339	there is nothing special about the accent or the lancer ... when you dont have a budget restriction go for the NHC CVT .. the car is for your sister right ? does she like any specific car ? most women drivers do prefer the Auto trans ...NHC is a nice comfy car, neat interiors ,easy to drive returns a good mileage very refined ... __________________ Every weapon needs a master

24th June 2005, 10:08	#8 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,467 View My Garage	NHC. Or the Optra 1.6. Well within the budget too. Of the two, I'd prefer the Optra. But your sister may like driving the city more. GTO __________________ 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. Last edited by Revvmaster : 24th June 2005 at 10:30.

24th June 2005, 10:10	#9 (permalink)
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,312	The choice is very wide & it will be difficult to fine tune if kept open. One option is to give the details about usage and expectations, which will help to filter out most of them. You said that you sis wants something small, hence you can straight away remove out the cars in other segments.

24th June 2005, 10:46	#11 (permalink)
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 475 View My Garage	I would suggest 1.6 Optra. its good. good on coners, and good power too... my dad bought it few days back... __________________ I live my life a Quarter Mile at a Time...

24th June 2005, 11:29	#12 (permalink)
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 425 View My Garage	NHC or Swift would be very good

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