Used Swift VDi diesel(June 2007) for 5L, is it worth it?

tez · 18th June 2008, 14:54

Hi,
I have come across a swift diesel which is run around 17000kms. Its a VDi and the asking price is 5.0 lacs. What do the gurus recommend. Should i go for it? Its a non ABS version

rider60 · 18th June 2008, 16:52

the 5lacs is a bit too high, depending on the condition and ratings in the carwale site i would not pay more than 4.4Lacs, check out with other's opinions too.

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jkdas · 18th June 2008, 16:55

Its one year old and has covered 17k. 5 lac is too much.

revved_up · 18th June 2008, 17:14

The onroad price for VDi in Delhi (after the hike) is 5.6. I would prefer spending that extra 60k and get a brand new one.
However, if you can negotiate to around 4.3-4.5 region then its a different story.

tez · 18th June 2008, 17:22

thanks for your inputs guys. I will try to negotiate for the price mentioned.

Maverick1977 · 18th June 2008, 17:23

Check this out ---> Used Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Diesel) for sale, Buy Used 2007 Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Diesel) car in India - CarWale.com India

Jaggu · 18th June 2008, 19:44

Ideally 4.5 to 4.6, if immaculate with accessories 4.75. If its really a clean car and well maintained and you dont want to go for a brand new one, invest in it.

karanraheja · 18th June 2008, 20:47

Buddy 4.5-4.6 is da ideal price. Why arent you opting for a new VDI instead?

manish7 · 18th June 2008, 21:04

Pune is quite expensive as compared to ND & NCR. Still I think you should get it around 4.7 or so.

tez · 19th June 2008, 10:42

Ideally 4.5 to 4.6, if immaculate with accessories 4.75. If its really a clean car and well maintained and you dont want to go for a brand new one, invest in it.

jaggu, i had a look at the car and the car is clean and well maintained car. It had a small dent near the front left door bottom sideand it has been taken care at the MASS only. Do you think that will be a problem down the line.

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Buddy 4.5-4.6 is da ideal price. Why arent you opting for a new VDI instead?

well karan, the waiting time for swift diesel is still been given as couple of months. Also with recent hike, its pushing my M limit.

Another question that i have here for swift diesel owners is that with the car nearing the 20K mark, what things need to be changed with respect to engine, filters, clutch etc. This would be extra cost and if this is high, i might not go for the car then.

vkochar · 19th June 2008, 10:53

4.5 Lacs is a good price if the car's condition is very good.

The owner is probably having some problems with the car I feel, else I am yet to see a used Swft Diesel in the market.

tez · 19th June 2008, 11:06

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Originally Posted by vkochar

4.5 Lacs is a good price if the car's condition is very good.

The owner is probably having some problems with the car I feel, else I am yet to see a used Swft Diesel in the market.

no vk, actually the owner is travelling to UK for long term assignment (more than a year or so) with his family. Hence he is selling the car.
One more point that i got to know is that the car is company leased car. does that make any difference to the condition of the vehicle. I will anyways get the car checked at a maruti service station or a good mechanic.

vkochar · 19th June 2008, 11:17

Oh Ok Tez, that is fair then.

No difference it makes if the car is company leased. I do not now what is the process of transferring the Registeration if it's a company leased car. You have to check on that. I am sure many here would answer that question of yours.

Do make sure you go for a good TD of the vehicle and check the Switches, Power Windows, & Rattles in the car - The Swift has these problems. Other than this it of course is a lovely car !!

condor · 19th June 2008, 11:21

You may have to go through the fore-closure route, by having to pay some charges to fore-close the lease, plus transfer charges, and may be taxes too.

Pls get a clear picture from your friend / seller on the charges involved. When negotiating, it will help if there's clarity on who will pay these charges, and how much will you pay totally.

tez · 19th June 2008, 14:11

thanks Condor, I will keep all these points in mind while discussing the price. Plannign to take a test drive of the car today. If it feels good and mechanic says fine, then only i will discuss the price

18th June 2008, 14:54	#1
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	Used Swift VDi diesel(June 2007) for 5L, is it worth it? Hi, I have come across a swift diesel which is run around 17000kms. Its a VDi and the asking price is 5.0 lacs. What do the gurus recommend. Should i go for it? Its a non ABS version
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18th June 2008, 16:52	#2
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	the 5lacs is a bit too high, depending on the condition and ratings in the carwale site i would not pay more than 4.4Lacs, check out with other's opinions too. CarValue \| My Valuations \| CarWale CarValue - CarWale.com India
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18th June 2008, 16:55	#3
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Its one year old and has covered 17k. 5 lac is too much.
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18th June 2008, 17:14	#4
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 791 Times View My Garage	The onroad price for VDi in Delhi (after the hike) is 5.6. I would prefer spending that extra 60k and get a brand new one. However, if you can negotiate to around 4.3-4.5 region then its a different story.
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18th June 2008, 17:22	#5
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	thanks for your inputs guys. I will try to negotiate for the price mentioned.
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18th June 2008, 17:23	#6
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 997 Thanked: 906 Times View My Garage	Check this out ---> Used Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Diesel) for sale, Buy Used 2007 Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Diesel) car in India - CarWale.com India
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18th June 2008, 19:44	#7
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Ideally 4.5 to 4.6, if immaculate with accessories 4.75. If its really a clean car and well maintained and you dont want to go for a brand new one, invest in it.
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18th June 2008, 20:47	#8
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Buddy 4.5-4.6 is da ideal price. Why arent you opting for a new VDI instead?
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18th June 2008, 21:04	#9
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	Pune is quite expensive as compared to ND & NCR. Still I think you should get it around 4.7 or so.
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19th June 2008, 10:53	#11
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	4.5 Lacs is a good price if the car's condition is very good. The owner is probably having some problems with the car I feel, else I am yet to see a used Swft Diesel in the market.
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19th June 2008, 11:17	#13
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Oh Ok Tez, that is fair then. No difference it makes if the car is company leased. I do not now what is the process of transferring the Registeration if it's a company leased car. You have to check on that. I am sure many here would answer that question of yours. Do make sure you go for a good TD of the vehicle and check the Switches, Power Windows, & Rattles in the car - The Swift has these problems. Other than this it of course is a lovely car !!
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19th June 2008, 11:21	#14
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,017 Times View My Garage	You may have to go through the fore-closure route, by having to pay some charges to fore-close the lease, plus transfer charges, and may be taxes too. Pls get a clear picture from your friend / seller on the charges involved. When negotiating, it will help if there's clarity on who will pay these charges, and how much will you pay totally.
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19th June 2008, 14:11	#15
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	thanks Condor, I will keep all these points in mind while discussing the price. Plannign to take a test drive of the car today. If it feels good and mechanic says fine, then only i will discuss the price
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