[fine69]

Originally Posted by MihirC

Would you be kind enough to let me know which of these cars would fetch a good resale value say after 6 years 50k kms.

None actually. Out of the two the Polo would depreciate slower but would definitely be below the average line.

A Polo GT TSi is looked at as an automatic Polo by 9 out of 10 folks, that 1 guy knows what he's looking at. I've overheard discussions where people have bought their wives a GT TSi because his wife liked Polo's looks and wanted an automatic. They have absolutely nothing to do with what lies underneath the hood.

If you are looking at better resale value then I'd suggest a visit on any of the used car portals and within 10 mins you'd know what I'm talking about.

A better resale (above average) is associated with best sellers only. Maruti has a notion based advantage like no other. I think Honda & Toyoto come close after.

[drmohitg]

Originally Posted by MihirC

Have shortlisted 2 cars for my new car purchase, 1) Polo GT TSI 2) Linea 125s Tjet. Apart from all comparisons , i want to make the resale value to be one of the major deciding factors. Facing a loss of 80% depreciation on my 2010 Punto Emotion pack petrol.


Would you be kind enough to let me know which of these cars would fetch a good resale value say after 6 years 50k kms.

If the choice is only limited to these two then definitely the Polo will suffer a lesser hit. Fiat's resale will nose dive like anything and you have already experienced it yourself.

[Ruchitya]

Originally Posted by MihirC

Hey People,
Have shortlisted 2 cars for my new car purchase, 1) Polo GT TSI 2) Linea 125s Tjet.

The gearbox on the GT is quite infamous. Plus the space inside a linea would be greater. As suggested by someone else, a second-hand tjet probably makes sense.

[MihirC]

Originally Posted by jetsetgo08

Hello Mihir, I saw your posts in the other thread. Pardon me for adding further confusion.

Although difficult to find one, I would suggest a used Linea-Tjet/Abarth which would have already taken a depreciation hit. Besides, most T-jets are bought by enthusiasts who most likely would have babied their cars.

I would have suggested a used Gt-Tsi but for the DSG issues, complex mechanicals that can result in a bad ownership experience.

My friend, you did add to the confusion. LOL. But i just happened to look at the resale price and a 4 year old 1.2 highland polo petrol ( 35k on odo), has an average asking price of 4 lakhs, where as a equivalent 2011 line petrol emotion pack has an avg asking price of 3 Lakhs, and thats for manual tranny. GT TSI with an AT and al the features in addition to a regular 1.2 highland and i assume an asking price of atleast 4.5- 5 lakhs for a 5 year , 50 k GT TSI whenever that happens.

Most Tjet/ Abarth owners would have ripped their cars to hell and back , tried searching for used Tjets but could only find a couple of them online. I get paranoid about the way the turbos have been treated , so unless its from a known source, won't venture into that area.

[MihirC]

Originally Posted by drmohitg

If the choice is only limited to these two then definitely the Polo will suffer a lesser hit. Fiat's resale will nose dive like anything and you have already experienced it yourself.

No other european AT hatches, top of the line sedans under 12 lakhs. Thats the issue.

[Torquedo]

Hello All -

Starting up this thread to pen down the loses/profits that we may have incurred over the years in buying and trading off our steads.

Just the Purchase and Sale Price to be considered.

Following format would be nice to have, any suggestions are always welcome.

Type - 2/4 Wheeler.
Make -
Model -
Tenure Of Ownership -
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) -
Kms Driven -
Purchase Price -
Sale Price -
Loss/Profit (A) -

Total Loss/Profit shall be a summation of A, B, C etc, the vehicles that you have sold off.

Mods: if there be an existing Thread, please merge.

[Torquedo]

Here go mine -

Type - 4 Wheeler.
Make - MS 800
Model - Non AC
Tenure Of Ownership - July 99 till May 2013
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - New
Kms Driven - 96K
Purchase Price - 1.95
Sale Price - 30K
Loss - 1.65L

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Type - 2 Wheeler.
Make - Yamaha
Model - RD 350
Tenure Of Ownership - August 2005 - August 2010
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - Used
Kms Driven - 5000
Purchase Price - 40000
Sale Price - 40000
Loss/Profit - Nil

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Type - 2 Wheeler.
Make - Yamaha
Model - R1
Tenure Of Ownership - August 2006 till March 2010
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - Used
Kms Driven - 8000
Purchase Price - 2.2
Sale Price - 2.7
Profit - 50K

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Type - 4 Wheeler.
Make - MSIL
Model - Swift Vxi
Tenure Of Ownership - Sep 2009 till Sep 2011
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - New
Kms Driven - 30000
Purchase Price - 4.8
Sale Price - 3.6
Loss - 1.2L

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Type - 4 Wheeler.
Make - Chevrolet
Model - Optra Magnum 2.0 LS
Tenure Of Ownership - October 2011 till June 2016
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - New
Kms Driven - 12000
Purchase Price - 8.65
Sale Price - 4L
Loss - 4.65L

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Type - 2 Wheeler.
Make - RE
Model - Classic 500
Tenure Of Ownership - April 2012 till November 2012
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - New
Kms Driven - 650
Purchase Price - 1.55
Sale Price - 1.12
Loss - 43K

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Type - 4 Wheeler.
Make - MSIL
Model - Ertiga VDi
Tenure Of Ownership - March 2017 till August 2017
Type of Ownership (Brand New/2nd/3rd Owner) - new
Kms Driven - 3000
Purchase Price - 8.56
Sale Price - 8
Loss - 56K

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Total Loss = INR 8.0L

I have not included my purchases and sales beyond the Indian Shores.