The "Used Car Price Check" Thread - Page 9 - Team-BHP

narayan · 15th December 2007, 18:12

SB - invariably kerala vehicles quote higher price than in TN - dont know why though ?!!! same applied when i bought the CITY in cochin...anyways since i was planning to keep it for a good period - did not bother to go across border - but then guess what happened...its now a TN reg car anyways !! wonder whether it would have been better to have paid a few ten-thousands less and bought one from chennai !

sameer_dg · 15th December 2007, 20:55

I think the market place has become more of an advisory! Gentlemen come ON.

ramie2400 · 15th December 2007, 22:13

its a grab for 40k kms done go ahead

round it off for 3.0L and zoom away

susan3004 · 15th December 2007, 22:37

Try to finalize the deal below 3.0L.

At 40k, the car would require a new set of tyres, if already not done so.
Check for the brake pads.
Front wheel bearings give away at that milage and require replacement. Try to catch the sound of the same while test driving it.
Clutch might not give you any trouble at all.
Make sure to check the service record and finally take the car to an authorized dealer for a checkup before finalizing the deal.

madhokritesh · 16th December 2007, 09:38

I Thank all u guys for the advise and feedback, this is the best Auto Forum to be on.

cheers

iraghava · 16th December 2007, 11:22

Ritesh - If the car has done a genuine 40k & has been driven properly (read as not abused) then it'll not need anything apart from a set of tyres (also improbably considering the life the S322's give out) and regular servicing.

Clutch life is a easy 100k+ if cared for & the suspension will last you till 80k or so on our roads. Wheel Bearing etc. have no problems usually. Only thing that might need careful examining is the Tie-Rod Ends & the Steering Rack as these are components with a known rate of premature failure.

If you want to ask anything more specifically feel free to post.

rex_varghese · 17th December 2007, 08:10

Does this work with all dealers/A.S.Ss?

Do they have a system to check/evaluate cars? If I'm picking a new car, can I drive into a dealer and request them to check the car out and give me some feeback? Or, is it that it works through contacts?

Any experiences ?

Regards
Rex

Quote:

Originally Posted by susan3004

Make sure to check the service record and finally take the car to an authorized dealer for a checkup before finalizing the deal.

supremeBaleno · 17th December 2007, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proxima

Another point is the huge discounts that were available for Balenos, dont pay more than 4 lacs. If you can stretch, go in for a new SX4.

@Proxima, the 6.5L price for Vxi is after all discounts. An SX4 will be too much of a stretch IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by narayan

SB - invariably kerala vehicles quote higher price than in TN - dont know why though

Yes, Kerala prices are higher, though I also don't know why. I know guys who used to have a business of buying cars in Chennai/TN and selling them in Kerala at a good profit.

OT: Is that pic of your OHC from our Yelagiri trip ?

kkr2k2 · 17th December 2007, 13:31

hi everyone
We are currently looking for a used quallis.

Today the used car agent(we have dealt with him earlier also) called us regarding a 2003 Quallis RS C4 done 85,000km, I have tried with carwale but RS C4 isnt listed in the 'versions' options.
In any case the cost of the RS models lies between 5.2Lakhs and 3.8Lakhs according to carwale.

Can anyone quote a price for the RS C4 version. Also can some one tell me the features of this version.

We are basically looking for a quallis which has bucket seats and the rear seats which are side ways which can be folded incase of more lugauge and access from the rear door. Also with power steering and AC.

BTW, did the quallis ever came with bucket seats in the middle row???

We havent checked the vehicle nor the price, we will be having a look at the vehicle on tuesday or wednesday.

mjothi · 18th December 2007, 17:41

i am planing to sell this zen. If any takers (preferably from TN since its TN registered) please PM me. Thanks in advance.

narayan · 22nd December 2007, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

@Proxima, the 6.5L price for Vxi is after all discounts. An SX4 will be too much of a stretch IMO.

Yes, Kerala prices are higher, though I also don't know why. I know guys who used to have a business of buying cars in Chennai/TN and selling them in Kerala at a good profit.

OT: Is that pic of your OHC from our Yelagiri trip ?

no during yelagiri trip it was KL - now its TN - taken during a trip to jaipur....

esteem_lover · 23rd December 2007, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by susan3004

Front wheel bearings give away at that milage and require replacement. Try to catch the sound of the same while test driving it.

Suzie, I doubt if the wheel bearings will take a toss at 40K (if that is a genuine mileage).

Quote:

Originally Posted by narayan

no during yelagiri trip it was KL - now its TN - taken during a trip to jaipur....

And when you move to rajasthan, i presume it would be a DL registration. Some cop somewhere is gonna nail you narayan. Be prepared.

rex_varghese · 25th December 2007, 12:13

Friends,

I spoke to an owner who wants to sell his 2006-May Baleno for 4.25L. He has Alloy wheels, a music system (I suppose MP3), and a rear spoiler. I'm yet to see the car. He is open for negotiation. The vehicle is of KERALA registration and is in Kerala now.

Assuming that I may have to spend around 30K to take it to Bangalore and get it re-registered, is it a good deal? I would like to hear from folks on this deal, especially on the current pricing for used Balenos in Kerala. Is it worth a try?

Regards
Rex

devarshi84 · 25th December 2007, 14:36

I would say 3.50-3.75 would be a good offer. For a superbly maintained car (not just looks) with few KMs on the odo, 3.80 may be paid.

supremeBaleno · 25th December 2007, 22:17

@rex, I am trying to look at this without considering the 30K that you would have to shell out to get it registered at Blore. Reasons being :

1. The expense on registration at Blore is a buyer's hazard (yours), not the sellers. He does not have to worry about where the buyer is going to re-register it and the expense involved.

2. Its a Blore thing because if you were to use it in Tamilnadu/Kerala, no cop would give a damn whether it is KL or KA or GJ or even EU, as long as it is a car. A bike is another matter altogether though.

Now coming back to the car and the price, a new Baleno-Lxi in 2006 was 5.8lakhs (give or take a few thousands). He has added a music system, alloy wheels and spoiler, which would have cost him atleast 25K. So, the cost is now 6.05lakhs. And if after 1.5 years, you get it at 4.25 lakhs, I think it is a good deal.

Only thing that worries me is the 30K km mileage on the car, which seems a bit too high for 1.5 year usage.

15th December 2007, 20:55	#122 (permalink)
sameer_dg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 75	I think the market place has become more of an advisory! Gentlemen come ON. __________________ A nuclear bomb can shake my mortal frame, but nothing will stir my moral soul.

15th December 2007, 22:13	#123 (permalink)
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,216	its a grab for 40k kms done go ahead round it off for 3.0L and zoom away __________________ Honda ( I V I ( 1.8 M/T V Getz Prime 1.3GLS *(ICED)* Graduated from "University of Error's"

16th December 2007, 11:22	#126 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,268 View My Garage	Ritesh - If the car has done a genuine 40k & has been driven properly (read as not abused) then it'll not need anything apart from a set of tyres (also improbably considering the life the S322's give out) and regular servicing. Clutch life is a easy 100k+ if cared for & the suspension will last you till 80k or so on our roads. Wheel Bearing etc. have no problems usually. Only thing that might need careful examining is the Tie-Rod Ends & the Steering Rack as these are components with a known rate of premature failure. If you want to ask anything more specifically feel free to post. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

17th December 2007, 13:31	#129 (permalink)
kkr2k2 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 815 View My Garage	hi everyone We are currently looking for a used quallis. Today the used car agent(we have dealt with him earlier also) called us regarding a 2003 Quallis RS C4 done 85,000km, I have tried with carwale but RS C4 isnt listed in the 'versions' options. In any case the cost of the RS models lies between 5.2Lakhs and 3.8Lakhs according to carwale. Can anyone quote a price for the RS C4 version. Also can some one tell me the features of this version. We are basically looking for a quallis which has bucket seats and the rear seats which are side ways which can be folded incase of more lugauge and access from the rear door. Also with power steering and AC. BTW, did the quallis ever came with bucket seats in the middle row??? We havent checked the vehicle nor the price, we will be having a look at the vehicle on tuesday or wednesday. __________________ kkr, unofficial hyd tbhp meet co-ordinator ....HINDUISM ........JAINISM .......BUDDHISM ......SIKHISM ........ISLAM CHIRSTIANITY Last edited by kkr2k2 : 17th December 2007 at 13:33.

18th December 2007, 17:41	#130 (permalink)
mjothi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 429	i am planing to sell this zen. If any takers (preferably from TN since its TN registered) please PM me. Thanks in advance. __________________ Sometimes I Win; Other times I Learn, I NEVER loose. --- Aveo 1.4 LS Special Edition Honda Activa Zen LXi, RX100, RX135 (Sold)

15th December 2007, 18:12	#121 (permalink)
narayan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gurgaon Posts: 628 View My Garage	SB - invariably kerala vehicles quote higher price than in TN - dont know why though ?!!! same applied when i bought the CITY in cochin...anyways since i was planning to keep it for a good period - did not bother to go across border - but then guess what happened...its now a TN reg car anyways !! wonder whether it would have been better to have paid a few ten-thousands less and bought one from chennai !

15th December 2007, 22:37	#124 (permalink)
susan3004 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kapurthala Posts: 116	Try to finalize the deal below 3.0L. At 40k, the car would require a new set of tyres, if already not done so. Check for the brake pads. Front wheel bearings give away at that milage and require replacement. Try to catch the sound of the same while test driving it. Clutch might not give you any trouble at all. Make sure to check the service record and finally take the car to an authorized dealer for a checkup before finalizing the deal.

16th December 2007, 09:38	#125 (permalink)
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: thane Posts: 51	I Thank all u guys for the advise and feedback, this is the best Auto Forum to be on. cheers

25th December 2007, 12:13	#133 (permalink)
rex_varghese BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 110 View My Garage	Baleno Lxi/May-2006/30000kms/4.25L - Is this a good offer? Friends, I spoke to an owner who wants to sell his 2006-May Baleno for 4.25L. He has Alloy wheels, a music system (I suppose MP3), and a rear spoiler. I'm yet to see the car. He is open for negotiation. The vehicle is of KERALA registration and is in Kerala now. Assuming that I may have to spend around 30K to take it to Bangalore and get it re-registered, is it a good deal? I would like to hear from folks on this deal, especially on the current pricing for used Balenos in Kerala. Is it worth a try? Regards Rex

25th December 2007, 14:36	#134 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,997 View My Garage	I would say 3.50-3.75 would be a good offer. For a superbly maintained car (not just looks) with few KMs on the odo, 3.80 may be paid. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com Last edited by devarshi84 : 25th December 2007 at 14:40.

25th December 2007, 22:17	#135 (permalink)
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 1,885 View My Garage	@rex, I am trying to look at this without considering the 30K that you would have to shell out to get it registered at Blore. Reasons being : 1. The expense on registration at Blore is a buyer's hazard (yours), not the sellers. He does not have to worry about where the buyer is going to re-register it and the expense involved. 2. Its a Blore thing because if you were to use it in Tamilnadu/Kerala, no cop would give a damn whether it is KL or KA or GJ or even EU, as long as it is a car. A bike is another matter altogether though. Now coming back to the car and the price, a new Baleno-Lxi in 2006 was 5.8lakhs (give or take a few thousands). He has added a music system, alloy wheels and spoiler, which would have cost him atleast 25K. So, the cost is now 6.05lakhs. And if after 1.5 years, you get it at 4.25 lakhs, I think it is a good deal. Only thing that worries me is the 30K km mileage on the car, which seems a bit too high for 1.5 year usage. __________________ A bad worker blames his tools. Bad drivers blame the car's rattles for bad performance on track. :-)

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