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Originally Posted by GTO • Driver’s seat has fantastic lower-back support! Those with a weak back will appreciate this. |
Hello,
After much delaying and deliberation, I have decided to move on from my 9 year old Nano.
My requirements -
Must haves:
a. Good suspension with lower back support
b. Fantastic NVH levels - can this be solved by 3M dampening services?
c. Less than 15 lacs on road (lower the better). I will pay upfront and I do not want to take a loan for a car right now.
d. This will be a car owned by me till 2027-28 which is when I will upgrade to some 800km range fast charging fully feature loaded EV for less than 25lacs.
e. auto dimming IRVM
f. Status symbol - I do not believe in these things (I've owned a Nano for 14 years..haha) but right now I need something that has perceived value of being "rich" - Like a Corolla
Good to have but not necessary:
a. 360 cam
b. lane watch cam
c. ventilated seats
d. high sitting due to back issue and long legs
I do not care about any other feature from cars today.
Usage:
90% city. I prefer flying to destinations and hiring cars there or taking trains. So, long drives are very limited. Might do Statue of Unity type of road trips and maybe a total of three Goa/Gir type long road trips in next 3-4 years.
My running is low. Nano - 40k in 9 years. This might change in the future but on an avg its about 300-500kms a month. But you never know if I have to take it out for longer drives to Lonavla types.
My thoughts -
1. Used 2021-22 Honda City ZX top model:
You have mentioned such wonderful things about it. Spinny shows options from 2021-22 manufacture years for about 11-13 lacs.
2. Citroen C3 Aircross/Basalt:
Will these cars be worth the wait for feature loaded versions? But then they will go beyond 15 lacs.
3. Jump into EVs right now? But which long range EV is there for less than 15 lacs? Or should I spend 20lacs on a good EV and keep it long term? I wanted to wait for better & cheaper EVs by 2027 or so
4. Used Toyota Corolla 2017 or newer:
I hear it has good NVH, suspension. Spinny has some options for about 10-12lacs. Will it suit my requirements and is it a better sedan/car than 2021-22 manufactured Honda City?
5. Used Hyundai Creta/Seltos:
High sitting and good NVH are two good positives from my checklist.
6. Used Tata Hexa:
It is fantastic value for money. On Spinny, I see some 2018 XTA 70k run for about 9-10lacs. I do not know about reliability etc. I am confused.
7. Used 2019-2020 Diesel Hyundai Verna:
Since I have thrown in two sedans Honda City and Toyota Corolla into the options, I thought a diesel Verna might be good too. I remember you mentioning somewhere in 2019-20 that you have recommended diesel Verna to many people over the 4th gen Honda City at that time.
Please share some thoughts on this. What do you think from your experience?