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| ![]() Yes Ford Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in this list. I have considered Baleno/Ikon/Palio when I was in the market for a car. Spent almost 3 months to find a clean car, fed up and went for a Sparky. I would love to see Accent Viva CRDi in this list. Red viva still makes my head turn |
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| ![]() In Pune you will get the Ford ikon 1.6, 2000,2001,2002 model for around 1.5 lakh... In fact at the senapati bapat road dealerrship i came across a rally modded ikon 1.6 for around 1.8 lakh... with black leather race seats and special suspension setup ( CLaimed ![]() Last edited by khan_sultan : 16th December 2009 at 20:05. |
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| ![]() Actually the Palio 1.6 can still be bought new, can't it? And its under six lakhs too. |
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| ![]() A good & informative thread here. However, I would take the prices mentioned and finding good models for most cars listed within those prices with a pinch of salt, even in Mumbai. Smaller cities would make it even more difficult. Many of us have wished for, gone thru the pain of searching, giving up and being satisfied with a new car. Also, such cars would have a tendancy of being driven 'not so sedately', so, finding a good clean car is an exercise in itself. Not to forget, apart from the Marutis, OHC, Lancer .. most other cars like Mondeo, Mercs, Ikon or Palio 1.6 and others - you run a risk of not finding parts (they've been out of production for a while now, and the company would not be supporting). There comes an increased 'risk of parts' headache along with the cheap 'fun to drive' factor. May be just me, but I would always want 'peace of mind' along with 'fun to drive'. The former shall always take priority over the latter. |
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| ![]() Excellent work GTO How about good old MPFI esteems? "Rally Car of India" |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Update : The following cars have been added to the start of the thread - Cedia - Fiesta 1.6 - Ikon 1.6 BTW, this has got to be my first thread where the entire first page only has my posts! In fact, even the 1st post of the 2nd page is mine. |
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Also, what I've given is a range. Sure, if you aren't able to find a RS for 3.5 lakhs, you will surely get several for 5.0 lakhs. The prices are accurate as of today in the Mumbai market. Disclaimer added to the first post: Quote:
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| ![]() Great Thread. Now suddenly I want to buy all the cars listed by GTO specially Palio 1.6. |
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The gearbox on these 3.0 V6 Accords is known to be unreliable(I am betting the issue has been fixed) but not a big deal really considering Honda has such excellent customer service. A Honda V6 for under 10L, incredible! | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I actually have been asking around for a clean well maintained Miata. It is a gem and highly desirable. Great thread GTO, I'm sure so many here already own these fine machines !! |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() great topic. I can see myself in at least 3-4 of these beauties instead of buying a 20L D-seg car. One car I would like to see on the list is the 90s BMW 3 series known as the E36. Lots of them came to India but most of them were petrol-4cyl-4d-sedans...either 316i or 318i. Although overshadowed by its more celebrated 6-cyl brothers the 4bangers are still known for BMW's legendary handling while providing adequate power (0-100kph in the 10-12 sec range). Pretty sure the prices are in the same bracket or maybe even lower. |
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| ![]() @GTO: Two cars most apt for this list... - Honda CRV (Older generation) - Toyota Corolla (2003-2005) What say! |
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| ![]() Fantastic thread GTO. Really useful for young guys who are dreaming about their 1st car to be a sheer performance car. If I were to buy a sheer drivers car today in the used car market, I would go for a Honda Civic, though its above 6lakhs mark. Liked the fact that three Ford machines got featured in the list - The Mondeo, the Ikon and the Fiesta. |
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Its pretty much a new gen toyota = A->B commuter. Can't handle well. Not much steering feel. Engine is not a revv machine. It does have good brakes and a lot of mods available abroad. If it was a enthusiast's car, why haven't we seen one on here modded ? (We enthusiasts don't care for body kits and projector halogen lamps ![]() PS: Perhaps you should pick one up to mod. | |
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