Have 1 lakh, if not NANO then what car?

TheARUN · 12th February 2009, 09:36

To help all those who cannot get into the long waiting list for the TATA NANO, but still want a car of their own within their tight budget.

amtak · 12th February 2009, 09:41

Second Hand Fiat Palio 1.2 sport and if lucky enough 1.6 GTX

TheARUN · 12th February 2009, 09:46

Maruti Omni 1996 Model
Price: 90,000
Colour: SGRED
3 previous owners
Comprehensive insurance expiring in August 09
Good engine, exterior, battery, brakes, suspension, tyres and seats

neoonwheels · 12th February 2009, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

Second Hand Fiat Palio 1.2 sport and if lucky enough 1.6 GTX

You really think 2nd hand Palio can come under 1L?

lambuhere1 · 12th February 2009, 10:05

If palio comes less than 1L, I am in :-}

hemanthisgreat · 12th February 2009, 10:17

Why don't you check out the daewoo cielo, opel astra or the opel corsa. They might come close to your budget.

greenhorn · 12th February 2009, 10:20

a gypsy? a friend of mine picked one up for 60k

esteem_lover · 12th February 2009, 10:30

Could get 3 Cielos, one in good running condition and the other 2 to supply spares for the first one.

weejai · 12th February 2009, 10:36

2000 model maruti 800, non-AC. If one can find a single owner car, it would run for few more years

loving_alaap · 12th February 2009, 10:51

Used 800 / Omni is a good option (going great in this range)

May be to stretch a little bit and get a used Santro.

amtak · 12th February 2009, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoonwheels

You really think 2nd hand Palio can come under 1L?

A friend of mine picked up a well maintained 1.6 GTX with CNG kit for 1.39 L. If a person is a good negotiator, they can pick up the 1.2 for 1 Lakh. Anything below that is difficult.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

If palio comes less than 1L, I am in :-}

I am on the lookout for a 1.6 in the range of 1.5.

JVH · 12th February 2009, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Could get 3 Cielos, one in good running condition and the other 2 to supply spares for the first one.

Good one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

A friend of mine picked up a well maintained 1.6 GTX with CNG kit for 1.39 L. If a person is a good negotiator, they can pick up the 1.2 for 1 Lakh. Anything below that is difficult.

True! Also depends on the location. In Bangalore, it is not possible but quite possible in the west and the north.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

I am on the lookout for a 1.6 in the range of 1.5.

You will get one after some real searching - hard to find and owners do not wish to sell

motor_breathing · 12th February 2009, 11:34

When I enquired to sell my 1998 Zen LX
the true value quoted price is 90,000 and I have decided to keep mine.

1998-2000 Zen Lx should be available under a lakh.

TheARUN · 12th February 2009, 11:54

1988 MARUTI 800
Colour: White
Month of registration: July
Second owner
Third part insurance
Price is negotiable
Source: CarWale

MuraliR · 12th February 2009, 11:57

should thread not exist in the "What Car" section?

View Poll Results: If not NANO, then what?
No options, its NANO all the way	30	40.54%
MARUTI 800/OMNI	17	22.97%
All other cars, not being made now	13	17.57%
Wait for the NANO's competitors	14	18.92%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

12th February 2009, 09:36	#1
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,373 Thanked: 958 Times View My Garage	Have 1 lakh, if not NANO then what car? To help all those who cannot get into the long waiting list for the TATA NANO, but still want a car of their own within their tight budget. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 09:41	#2
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Second Hand Fiat Palio 1.2 sport and if lucky enough 1.6 GTX
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 09:46	#3
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,373 Thanked: 958 Times View My Garage	OMNI for 90,000 Maruti Omni 1996 Model Price: 90,000 Colour: SGRED 3 previous owners Comprehensive insurance expiring in August 09 Good engine, exterior, battery, brakes, suspension, tyres and seats Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TheARUN : 12th February 2009 at 09:46. Reason: spelling mistake
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:05	#5
lambuhere1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: @ Driver's Seat @ Posts: 708 Thanked: 106 Times	If palio comes less than 1L, I am in :-}
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:17	#6
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Why don't you check out the daewoo cielo, opel astra or the opel corsa. They might come close to your budget.
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:20	#7
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,396 Times View My Garage	a gypsy? a friend of mine picked one up for 60k
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:30	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Could get 3 Cielos, one in good running condition and the other 2 to supply spares for the first one.
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:36	#9
weejai BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore/Mumbai Posts: 89 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	2000 model maruti 800, non-AC. If one can find a single owner car, it would run for few more years
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 10:51	#10
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Used 800 / Omni is a good option (going great in this range) May be to stretch a little bit and get a used Santro.
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 11:34	#13
motor_breathing BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Maruti Zen When I enquired to sell my 1998 Zen LX the true value quoted price is 90,000 and I have decided to keep mine. 1998-2000 Zen Lx should be available under a lakh.
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 11:54	#14
TheARUN Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,373 Thanked: 958 Times View My Garage	1988 MARUTI 800 for Rs.40,000 1988 MARUTI 800 Colour: White Month of registration: July Second owner Third part insurance Price is negotiable Source: CarWale Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

12th February 2009, 11:57	#15
MuraliR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 35 Times	should thread not exist in the "What Car" section?
	() Thanks