Team-BHP - The "USED" Car Price Check Thread

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Originally Posted by ramzsys (Post 2552528)

+1 to that.

I came across a well maintained ford ikon and the dealer was quoting more than 25k premium over what he gave to the owner(who immaculately maintained it with all the service bill). I did not conclude the deal because it felt bad that someone is cashing someone else's passionate maintenance.

Agree that there are are plenty of greedy dealers but 25K premium is quite normal. It also depends on the condition of the car. Dealer will charge significant premium for a well maintained car.

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Originally Posted by ramzsys (Post 2552528)

If that premium means you will enjoy the car without hassles for another two years, why not pay it? ;-)

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Originally Posted by C300 (Post 2553013)

Agree that there are are plenty of greedy dealers but 25K premium is quite normal. It also depends on the condition of the car. Dealer will charge significant premium for a well maintained car.

This car was paid 2 lakhs, and quoted 2.75 lakhs and he said 2.40 lakh as final.

I just called the previous owner to enquire about the price and he too was shocked!!

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Originally Posted by honeybee (Post 2553170)

If that premium means you will enjoy the car without hassles for another two years, why not pay it? ;-)

The premium would avoid a timing belt change and maybe an AC service but all that would cost less than 10k for this car!!

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Originally Posted by saurabhkum (Post 2551754)

What should be the price for Oct 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 ZXI, done around 50k. Insurance is expiring next week. Tyres have been changed around 10k kms back. Single owner. The suspension needs to be worked up and car has few scratches rest all in good condition.Car is registered in Mumbai.

Hi Guys,
Any help will highly appreciated

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Originally Posted by saurabhkum (Post 2553252)

Considering it to be a Petrol version-

Buyer's prospective:
Good Deal - 2.3 lakhs
Ok Deal - 2.5 lakhs
Bad deal - >2.8 lakhs:D

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Originally Posted by saurabhkum (Post 2553252)

Hi Guys,
Any help will highly appreciated

what do you mean, suspension needs to be worked on?
that alone could range from 4k to roundabout 25 k, just on the front end alone.

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Originally Posted by mayankk (Post 2553284)

what do you mean, suspension needs to be worked on?
that alone could range from 4k to roundabout 25 k, just on the front end alone.

Car when going through potholes or bad patch of roads is making noises like thud-thud. Looks more like bushes going bad.
Considering it is 1.6 Petrol, the resale value has to be less hence this query.

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Originally Posted by saurabhkum (Post 2553362)

Car when going through potholes or bad patch of roads is making noises like thud-thud. Looks more like bushes going bad.

For a car that has done 50k kms I wouldn't assume just bushes going bad. You should price in the worst i.e. a full front suspension overhaul.

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Originally Posted by Cesc (Post 2553373)

For a car that has done 50k kms I wouldn't assume just bushes going bad. You should price in the worst i.e. a full front suspension overhaul.

A full suspension overhaul should cost somewhere around 25k, In that case what should be a good deal for the car?

^^ At the A** you may end up paying 25k but if you know of a good independent garage then the job can be done for around 15k. Re. a good price for the car - I really do not have enough knowledge about Ford cars. However by general depreciation principles somehwere around 2.8 should be a good deal. So even if you spend 15k on suspension and another 12k on insurance you would end up paying 3.05L in total. Which in my opinion should be a fair price. If you REALLY like it maybe 10k more. But most definitely do not go beyond that.

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Originally Posted by Cesc (Post 2553436)

:D
dont go to anybody but ford for such components.
bulbs, wipers, yes.
but engine, suspension, no.

Get the suspension checked to see the extent of repair required.
adjust the cost quoted accordingly.
price seems fair enough.

A colleague of mine wants to sell his 1.5 year old Estilo (new version with K10 engine) black VXi. What is the best he can expect in Blr market given that the car is fully loaded with a Sony ICE and leather type seat fabric.

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Originally Posted by dmv (Post 2544794)

Thanks Ym-enjn. Bangalore OTR prices are one of the highest in the country, so that trickles down to used cars as well.
Can any Bangalore Altis owners chip in with their OTR prices in 2009/2010 ?

Bumping this up to get some more opinions.
Car details:
- Corolla Altis GL
- single-owner, company registered in Feb 2010
- confirmed Toyota warranty until Feb 2013
- location is Bangalore
- run ~26K KMS
- current OTR for new car in Bangalore is ~17L

Dealer is quoting 9.99L all-inclusive.
What do you folks think ?