Help Wanted - TeamBHP

Rock.Racer · 30th June 2007, 13:45

Hi ...I am looking for a 97 or a 98 Maruti zen. My budget is very low (Rs. 80000) and around 50000 bucks more for the body work, such as bodykits, neons, and spoilers along with alloy wheels. If you can please tell me that where can I find a place in bangalore, where I can get the body work done for cheap with good quality. I am planning to take the vehicle from a preowned showroom. Will plan later to spend on the interior.

Waiting for suggestions.

kamy450 · 30th June 2007, 15:18

You can try in Maruti true value showroom or you have an option of private sellers. I guess you should get zen at that price for given year model.

v1p3r · 30th June 2007, 19:51

I doubt you'll find a Zen for that much. For the total price, you could find an e-Zen though.

manson · 30th June 2007, 20:09

You can certainly find something from the first batch of zens, a 95-96 carb zen should easily be possible, but then again, you're in bangalore whihc has some ridiculous prices for used cars.

manson.

shuvc · 30th June 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by manson

but then again, you're in bangalore whihc has some ridiculous prices for used cars.

Possibly. 97/98 Carb zens would cost around 70/80K in Kolkata.

v1p3r · 30th June 2007, 20:20

Not in BLR. You'd be lucky to find anything under a lakh. I know because we just gave up after hunting for a month. The cheapest was 1.1 for a 1998 Zen that didn't look too great either.

manikjeet · 1st July 2007, 02:45

i sold a 97 m800 type one dx in blue color last year for about 62k

the car was all original with about 90k on the odo

so you can easily find a m800 in your price range

but a zen would be a difficult thing

OT the price down south for second hand cars is very high if you compare it with northern part i cann't help wondering why is it

shuvc · 1st July 2007, 16:09

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Originally Posted by manikjeet

OT the price down south for second hand cars is very high if you compare it with northern part i cann't help wondering why is it

On reason could be , OTR prices are generally higher in Bangalore compared to NCR ?

kamy450 · 1st July 2007, 18:13

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Originally Posted by shuvc

On reason could be , OTR prices are generally higher in Bangalore compared to NCR ?

You are right! Reason is showroom price are higher in bangalore and on top of that taxes also are high compared to north india so that makes car on road bit costlier then rest of india.

Nimz · 1st July 2007, 22:17

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Not in BLR. You'd be lucky to find anything under a lakh. I know because we just gave up after hunting for a month. The cheapest was 1.1 for a 1998 Zen that didn't look too great either.

Was also looking out for a old zen and after the estilo launch the prices have gone up I guess by 10-20%. True Value in Bangalore didnt have any decent Zen (except for Auto transmission ones).

WhiteKnight · 2nd July 2007, 10:16

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Originally Posted by shuvc

On reason could be , OTR prices are generally higher in Bangalore compared to NCR ?

OT- Thats not the major reason. The biggest reason is the IT folks who are willing to shell out money, and to top it, generally knows very little about cars. these folks flock in to anything that is "Certified" and pays higher price.

Recently, a 2004 Baleno Lxi was quoting 5 lakhs in Bangalore

This is not restricted to used cars. I have seen my collegues buying new cars at whatever price quoted by dealer.

Rock.Racer · 2nd July 2007, 15:32

First of all...I would like to thank everyone for replying, coz I thought that I would never get a reply. I would like to inform all of you that I managed to buy a Daewoo Cielo (Black), for 72,000 bucks. Its excellent. I tested the vehicles. Gives 8 km/L but I am ok with it as I visited a site and asked for suggestions at (www.*************.com). These guys told to use IRX Iridium Spark Plugs for better performance and mielage, and also they told to use good fully synthetic engine oil (Sorry dont remember the name, but costs 760 bucks for a litre.) Now....I want another help...

Can anyone tell me where in Bangalore can I get a good person, who can remodify my car like a sports car for cheap. (the full body kit, spoilers, alloy wheels {Now when I talk of alloy wheels, I m confused whats the maxium size I can use, however, one of my friend told that you can use 17". I wanted to know that can I use 17" alloys in a cielo, if yes how?). And also about decals, can any1 please tell me where can I get the work done in bangalore and how much will it cost for the all above.

For the time being, I have got great Interiors, but right now I want to concentrate on the exteriors.

Once again Thanks for every information. .......I bet, all of you would be wondering why I took a cielo...Plz do not worry. After a Long research of 2 months I decided for either a zen or a cielo. I love my car guys, and I think its the same with you guys too....

Thanks again. Please do reply. I will be waiting.

vivekiny2k · 2nd July 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Rock.Racer

I bet, all of you would be wondering why I took a cielo...Plz do not worry.

we trust you.

going after a car you love in spite of expecting bad responses shows how much you love (and know) your cars. take good care of her.

sorry no responses on your queries.

30th June 2007, 13:45	#1
Rock.Racer Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Help Wanted - TeamBHP Hi ...I am looking for a 97 or a 98 Maruti zen. My budget is very low (Rs. 80000) and around 50000 bucks more for the body work, such as bodykits, neons, and spoilers along with alloy wheels. If you can please tell me that where can I find a place in bangalore, where I can get the body work done for cheap with good quality. I am planning to take the vehicle from a preowned showroom. Will plan later to spend on the interior. Waiting for suggestions.
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30th June 2007, 15:18	#2
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	You can try in Maruti true value showroom or you have an option of private sellers. I guess you should get zen at that price for given year model.
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30th June 2007, 19:51	#3
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I doubt you'll find a Zen for that much. For the total price, you could find an e-Zen though.
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30th June 2007, 20:09	#4
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	You can certainly find something from the first batch of zens, a 95-96 carb zen should easily be possible, but then again, you're in bangalore whihc has some ridiculous prices for used cars. manson. Last edited by manson : 30th June 2007 at 20:14.
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30th June 2007, 20:20	#6
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Not in BLR. You'd be lucky to find anything under a lakh. I know because we just gave up after hunting for a month. The cheapest was 1.1 for a 1998 Zen that didn't look too great either.
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1st July 2007, 02:45	#7
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i sold a 97 m800 type one dx in blue color last year for about 62k the car was all original with about 90k on the odo so you can easily find a m800 in your price range but a zen would be a difficult thing OT the price down south for second hand cars is very high if you compare it with northern part i cann't help wondering why is it
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2nd July 2007, 15:32	#12
Rock.Racer Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Thankyou all Guys.. First of all...I would like to thank everyone for replying, coz I thought that I would never get a reply. I would like to inform all of you that I managed to buy a Daewoo Cielo (Black), for 72,000 bucks. Its excellent. I tested the vehicles. Gives 8 km/L but I am ok with it as I visited a site and asked for suggestions at (www.*************.com). These guys told to use IRX Iridium Spark Plugs for better performance and mielage, and also they told to use good fully synthetic engine oil (Sorry dont remember the name, but costs 760 bucks for a litre.) Now....I want another help... Can anyone tell me where in Bangalore can I get a good person, who can remodify my car like a sports car for cheap. (the full body kit, spoilers, alloy wheels {Now when I talk of alloy wheels, I m confused whats the maxium size I can use, however, one of my friend told that you can use 17". I wanted to know that can I use 17" alloys in a cielo, if yes how?). And also about decals, can any1 please tell me where can I get the work done in bangalore and how much will it cost for the all above. For the time being, I have got great Interiors, but right now I want to concentrate on the exteriors. Once again Thanks for every information. .......I bet, all of you would be wondering why I took a cielo...Plz do not worry. After a Long research of 2 months I decided for either a zen or a cielo. I love my car guys, and I think its the same with you guys too.... Thanks again. Please do reply. I will be waiting.
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