Used cars: Maruti 800 or Esteem?

15th April 2008, 19:36

I plan to buy 96/97 model Maruti 800 / Esteem for running around 700km/Month. So, which one is good for FE and low Maintenance costs? Plz tell me also what mileage can I expect from both in highway running conditions? Thanks in advance.

Technocrat · 15th April 2008, 19:42

Please mention your budget & also other requirements like whether you need a boot &\or do you need more space at rear seat.

Also Why have you listed only these cars?

Superleggera · 18th April 2008, 02:45

If you are looking for 96/97 models - always better to go for a maruti 800. I had a 97 Esteem , which was an nice car but the milage it was giving is horrible.

If you can shell out 10-15K more than your budget og 96/97 Esteem, you will get an 800 in much better shape.

DieselFan · 18th April 2008, 07:51

Vinfriend,

One rule that applies well in the used car is buy a used car which you can maintain well rather than what you can afford to buy. If you have a budget of 2 L it is better to go in for a used Alto than a used Esteem for the same price because of better FE and cheaper maintenance costs. Having said that one would buy in a bigger car if that person wants to carry more people /luggage in his car and/or travel comfortably. Also safety wise bigger car is more safer than the smaller one.

snaronikar · 18th April 2008, 11:51

Given the choice of your cars, it is better to opt for M 800 which is low in maintenence and FE is also good. But if you put more money say 20~25K, you will get an alto itself which is better than M800/Esteem. Think about this.

karanraheja · 18th April 2008, 13:14

I had an 9 yr old zen which used to give me 10-11km/l . I sold it recently.
It would be better if you buy a Used Zen instead of a M800 IMO.

n_aditya · 18th April 2008, 14:25

The M800 and the esteem belong to 2 separate class of cars. One is a small car and another a mid segment. Compare apples to apples.

I would suggest the esteem as the maintanence and running costs are not significantly higher compared to the 800. Plus you get a bigger and more comfy car (bigger boot, peppy engine, safer to an extent than the 800) etc.

Do let us know more details such why not the zen and why only these 2 cars. We can help better.

15th April 2008, 19:36	#1
vinfriend Posts: n/a	Used cars: Maruti 800 or Esteem? I plan to buy 96/97 model Maruti 800 / Esteem for running around 700km/Month. So, which one is good for FE and low Maintenance costs? Plz tell me also what mileage can I expect from both in highway running conditions? Thanks in advance.
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15th April 2008, 19:42	#2
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Please mention your budget & also other requirements like whether you need a boot &\or do you need more space at rear seat. Also Why have you listed only these cars?
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18th April 2008, 02:45	#3
Superleggera BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannur/Boston Posts: 531 Thanked: 816 Times View My Garage	If you are looking for 96/97 models - always better to go for a maruti 800. I had a 97 Esteem , which was an nice car but the milage it was giving is horrible. If you can shell out 10-15K more than your budget og 96/97 Esteem, you will get an 800 in much better shape.
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18th April 2008, 07:51	#4
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	Vinfriend, One rule that applies well in the used car is buy a used car which you can maintain well rather than what you can afford to buy. If you have a budget of 2 L it is better to go in for a used Alto than a used Esteem for the same price because of better FE and cheaper maintenance costs. Having said that one would buy in a bigger car if that person wants to carry more people /luggage in his car and/or travel comfortably. Also safety wise bigger car is more safer than the smaller one.
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18th April 2008, 11:51	#5
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Given the choice of your cars, it is better to opt for M 800 which is low in maintenence and FE is also good. But if you put more money say 20~25K, you will get an alto itself which is better than M800/Esteem. Think about this.
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18th April 2008, 13:14	#6
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	I had an 9 yr old zen which used to give me 10-11km/l . I sold it recently. It would be better if you buy a Used Zen instead of a M800 IMO.
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18th April 2008, 14:25	#7
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	The M800 and the esteem belong to 2 separate class of cars. One is a small car and another a mid segment. Compare apples to apples. I would suggest the esteem as the maintanence and running costs are not significantly higher compared to the 800. Plus you get a bigger and more comfy car (bigger boot, peppy engine, safer to an extent than the 800) etc. Do let us know more details such why not the zen and why only these 2 cars. We can help better. Last edited by n_aditya : 18th April 2008 at 14:26.
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