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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() While I totally agree with the views of the article, there is that proverbial other side of the coin as well. Yes one can buy a costlier car, but the rules of buying and being able to afford it apply to the expensive car as well. We usually may not buy a costly car for the simple reason, that we have other important financial commitments in life. However even if we are debt free, we chose not to invest in the costlier product purely due to our DNA restricting it. This article is more to address that part of the equation. In other words, even if we decide to buy a car on an expanded budget, we should still be able to answer ourselves to the other financial equations which we will need to satisfy. |
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I am not sure one can retain cars longer than one is used to. Someone who replaces his car every three years, will find it very difficult to retain a car for 10 years, he may stretch till 5 years, 7 years next time may be. I start searching for a replacement every 18-24 months. ![]() Hence stick to a strict regime of budget and pre-used route! | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Mine is always a 2 car garage. What I have been doing is keeping 1 car for 10 years and other for 5-6 years. That way the itch is scratched and you don't lose crazy money. The 10 year old car has been the premium one used by dad and is usually the more reliable one. It was first the Mitsubishi Lancer (2000-2010) and now the Corolla which is in it's 11th year. During the 20 years the second car has been M800, Alto, Figo and now Ecosport. The Ecosport being the only to cross 6 years. From all the cars the Ecosport is the one that I am having the most difficulty in replacing now. I am looking at swapping the garage over a little and keeping the premium car for myself and keeping a less premium car for chauffeur duties for dad. The only logical upgrade from the Ecopsort was the Compass Trailhawk since I need an auto box but the pricing is pure obnoxious and there's no crossover below 30L that is a proper upgrade. The only other option I can see is an Octavia but I am very skeptical on going back to a sedan. |
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It's the inner grasshopper in us that makes us buy the cheaper car. If you got fired 3 years from now, or your business went South, having a cheaper, paid off car gives you the freedom from worrying about paying emis with money which simply isn't there, or from your corpus which you badly need for more important things. Last edited by greenhorn : 12th November 2019 at 00:55. | |
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| ![]() Completely agree with you there - I have been looking to upgrade my second car (Ford Ecosport TDCI 2013) for over a year now within the 16-17 Lac on-road price budget. There is just simply nothing that would make for a reasonable upgrade even in the 2X price bracket. I have considered and even booked multiple new car launches, including Harrier, Hector and Seltos. However after test drives and pricing reveals, ended up canceling each time. Coming from the Ecosport, either the value was simply not there, the driving experience was not satisfactory or a key feature I am prioritizing - an Auto transmission in a Diesel CSUV - was not available. I am now hoping TATA launches the Harrier Auto in a mid-trim at a reasonable price with all essential features. |
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| ![]() That's a nice perspective - buy a better car and keep it for twice the duration. And tell you what, this thread takes some guilt off my conscience - cos I chose to buy a Compass although it was well over my affordable range. I hope I would be able to keep it for 10 years. With the kind of vehicles they are dishing out these days, keeping the 'upgrade' itch at bay shouldn't be a hard task. |
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2002: pre-owned Zen VX 2011: Vento TDI I am still on my second car in 21 years of driving (if I leave out my dad's car) and I still have no reason to upgrade except getting an automatic. Then again, I am in the market only for a pre-worshipped Jetta/Octavia/Tiguan, as I cannot see any other vehicle replacing my current car, unless I spend a boatload, for which I will wait. I thought I was stupid to hold on for so long. Heartening to see I have a lot of friends here! Last edited by nileshch : 12th November 2019 at 16:31. | |
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| ![]() I totally agree with GTO's views:- In 1996 I bought an Esteem VX, which I sold to upgrade to a Lancer GLXi in 2002. I held the Lancer for >15 years and sold it to buy a Ford EcoSport in 2018. The Lancer was a trouble free car, in 15 years I spent less than 2 Lakhs on 2 sets of tyres, one battery, minor repairs to suspension, one A/C fan & one fuel pump + the regular services. I have a Passat Highline 2012 model and I do not feel the need to replace the car for another 3-4 years |
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| ![]() I totally agree to GTO's wonderful article which is really an eye opener for many. I really felt the depreciation which hit me hard when I sold my XUV500 after 5 years and only 40,000 on the odo. Well but I always wanted a good 4x4 with some luxury and comfort on the highway. So had to enter Fortuner -Endeavour territory and finally bought the 3.2L 4x4 Endeavour. I intend to keep this for at least 10 years. The only worry being the resale after that considering depreciation, low sales of Ford and Ford-Mahindra joint venture. At present the resale Endeavour is in demand but that's obviously not going to be the story after 8 years down the line. Last edited by suhaas307 : 22nd November 2019 at 23:36. Reason: Spacing |
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I’m from old school and believe if I look after properly, my machines will give me better service for a very long period of time. I bought my Chevrolet Optra LT In 2004 March. I had no real reason to buy the car. It was an impulsive decision. I paid some 11.57lac to get it on the road. Amount was really big for me then (still is) and today at the fag end of 2019 I’m happy that I did something probably right. Car hasn’t cover much in terms of mileage. Till date it has covered only 71k and that’s because I don’t get time to drive around much. Quote:
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![]() Thank you, glad you like the image and obviously you have done your magic! On the topic, no brainer... if you buy new car keep it longer as long as you are average user. Other option for average to low usage folks, get a yummy used car. If your running is very high, run it down till the car keeps you running back to your bank, the day it does... sell it! Be it a nano or a Rolls. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 22nd November 2019 at 22:11. Reason: edited | |
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https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ling-part.html Agreed it could be a one-off, but still. What a miserable experience with the Merc, I feel sorry for the owner. Last edited by vharihar : 28th November 2019 at 14:22. | |
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| ![]() Well articulated GTO. The stories of your Civic and 530D buys have been seriously inspirational for me and I've always followed this over the last 10 years. Bought my last new car in June 2009 (Fiat Punto). Only sold it in December 2018 as it was approaching 10 years (stupid NGT rules). It was in perfect mechanical condition and cleared PUC in one go any given time even after 1.65 lac kms on the odo. Since 2009, the chronology of car buys has been like: 1. June 2012 - Fiat Linea TJet - Nearly 30% off sticker price as it was June 2011 manufacturing (last batch of production before it was discontinued for a couple of years). Car dispatched from Pune factory yard (not one lying in a dealer yard or TD vehicle which were going for even heftier discounts). Status - still own it and it's going great guns and puts a smile on my face every single time I drive it. Will remain in garage for next 3-4 years at the very least. 2. October 2016 - 2013 Honda Brio VX AT - Picked it up at almost 50% off the sticker price (only 13k kms done and in pristine mechanical condition - some panels painted but that's part and parcel of driving in Delhi traffic). Was looking at a bare bones Maruti AMT when I started my search. Status - still own it and it does faithful duty as a daily driver for errands and is a fav of my Dad who finds it the most convenient due to its size). 3. December 2017 - 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4x4 MT - Due to the bad company I keep, got into off-roading and picked this one up for literally one third of the sticker price (yes at a 66% discount). Put some money into it to make it mechanically perfect and it has been heavily modded into an off-road beast (all thanks to the moolah saved initially). Was looking at Jeep Compass at that time but it's barely enough 4x4 capability put me off. Status - weekend off-roading ride as well as long distance travel and expedition usage. Of course, it's still with me and will remain till NGT makes me part ways with it. 4. May 2019 - 2015 Mercedes CLA45 AMG 4MATIC - Now this was an impulse buy (I admit). Picked it up at 60% off its sticker price from a fellow T-BHPian. Pristine condition and after 6 months, I still can't find a single issue that I need to deal with (testament to us folks here taking care of their cars like their own kids). Daily driver for the most part (only AMG that can do this duty - I know it's a baby AMG, but still), and needless to say, it plasters a wide grin every single time I fire it up. Again, was looking at a new vRS or 330i when I chanced upon it right here in TBHP classifieds. Status - Intend to keep this for a long time, i.e. a minimum of 6-7 years (unless I give in to more temptation that is). ![]() ![]() At the end, more power to us folks getting our hands on beautiful machines at a fraction of the price for a long time to come. PS: I realize this post could go to the other thread on pre-owned cars as well. But hoping my experience awakens more folks to benefit further. Last edited by nkapoor777 : 8th December 2019 at 14:41. |
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