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| ![]() There is a 9 months old unregistered Ford Endy 3.2 (end 2017) which has done around 30k kms up for sale at a 30% off approximately from on-road price. Have to get more details on the source of sale. Mostly I expect this to be from a dealer, but i have doubts if a test drive vehicle could do so much of kms within this short time frame, esp there won't be so many prospects for a vehicle like Endy 3.2 Exteriors of vehicle looks neat in pics. Was thinking of giving it a shot, given they cover the warranty. Any inputs? |
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On using the vehicle for such extensive test drives & media events, what sort of damages are expected? Is that we could identify now itself with an expert test driving or those damages will surface at later part. | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Please avoid. Those 30,000 km would have been the hardest ever. Comparable to 75,000 km of a single-owner driven car. If you are buying an Endeavour 3.2, it's all about the experience, not a cheap deal. Don't compromise. If at all you are tight on budget, get a 2017 build unused car at a discount (although my first choice would be a fresh piece). |
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| ![]() Where did you find this Endy? Once in a while Ford (i.e the manufacturing plant, their IT Operations Unit etc.) auction their Company Lease cars, Dealer Non-saleable cars. Most of these Endys' are picked up by Used Car Dealers. The Lease cars are registered. Ones used by the factory sometimes run on test plates. Please check the source of this car. An un-registered dealer demo doing 30K Kms in less than a year is doubtful. |
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The vehicle in discussions is from a dealer. Looks like Ford has issued clear instruction to dealers, not to run demo cars on temp registration, but this dealer somehow managed to run it on temp regn. Yes, i too have doubts whether this vehicle has seen so much of test drives (80+ kms on an average per day). Some long trips probably for higher ups in Company. | ||
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| ![]() There is a Hpromise dealer in Chennai who is offering a demo car 1. Feb 2018 i20 Asta(o) run 17k - 8 lakh 2. Mar 2018 i20 Asta(o) run 12k - 8.2 lakh New one costs 10.6 lakh. I have seen both the vehicle and everything is in top order. Hyundai will provide 2 free services and 1 year warranty. No extended warranty options available. Seems like a decent enough deal. So looking for thoughts/suggestions on whether it can be picked up |
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No doubt about Hyundai making some tough cars in Indian prospective but similarly there won't any doubt about the amount of abuse it may have taken in every single km of that 17k life span. If you are willing to take bit of pain of searching & patience for the same, you can get a similar second hand deal with option for extended warranty & still save a Lakh or more. But then again, this is my personal view only. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Are the cars already registered or are they running on temp plates ? Extended warranty would not be available. So ask for 2 years warranty, with sufficient running. Also, check the insurance papers for the IDV. Is the offer higher/lower than this ? Try to negotiate for a little lower than this. If you can do these two, and feel the price is good, then consider it. 17k in 1.5 years is about 1k per month. About 30km per day .. sounds ok. |
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| ![]() My friend got a great deal on Ciaz diesel top model 2018 demo car with only 3k on the odo. He could negotiate a discount of more than 3.5 lakhs. Lucky fellow. |
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BANNED | ![]() The Jeep dealer in Bangalore has a Grey Wrangler demo vehicle with 27k kms on the clock which he wants to offer at 50 lacs plus taxes. The Mini Cooper dealer offers Demo Mini Cooper cars with varying numbers of kms on the clock, at prices around 35-40 lacs. To me personally these are still very high prices. My greatest worry would always be the fact that all sorts of types of people including dealer staff and others are allowed to Test Drive these and somehow therefore buying one of these even if the prices were more affordable, doesnt sit well with me personally. |
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| ![]() Getting a demo Polo GT TSI late 2018 model from dealer for Rs. 9 lakhs. ODO meter has clocked around 9400km. Took a TD and couldn't find any blatant faults, however difficult to comment about the impact on the DSG gearbox of one year's "abuse" by test drivers. Any inputs? Is it a good deal? |
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IMHO, you'll be better off buying a used car from an individual that has a higher ODO reading, but has been predictably better cared for. Last edited by pannags : 22nd February 2020 at 22:58. Reason: Added content | |
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| ![]() Asking for a friend. A Honda City ZX CVT iVtec, early 2019 model, is being offered at 10.5 lakhs OTR. It has done about 7000 kms, 95% of it being within the city limits. The current on road price of the ZX is about 15.5 lakhs OTR. The new City is expected to retail at around 17 lakhs OTR or more. Looks like a tempting deal if looked at that way. What more should she check of the car? |
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