re: The "USED" Car Price Check Thread. (Online tool : Page 1) Quote:
Originally Posted by KiloAlpha Go with your instinct, pick up the City. The price is that cheap because the 1.3 is an unloved poor cousin of the 1.5/VTEC. Drive the seller down by another 20K, and mod the car.
Maintenance will be reasonable compared to both the Corolla and Sonata, mileage will be a bit more as well. So it won't hurt you to run it. | Quote:
Originally Posted by aadithsince1980 Thanks! Yeah, that's what even I was thinking, if I could bring the seller down to about 1.75 k there's nothing like it! It will be a straight 1L savings (If I did decide to go for the Corolla) that's enough money to put in a whole lot of goodies for the city and some petrol as well ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) The only thing is that it's the 1.3. It should have been a 1.5 at least
Is there a whole load of difference in performance between the 1.3 and 1.5? I know that the 1.3 is 90 bhp and 1.5 is 100 bhp on paper. But is the difference noticeable while driving? I've driven both, but I didn't get a chance to push either to the limit! | Quote:
Originally Posted by narayan Hi
my views given in bold. also it would help if you list down what your priorities are to suggest other options. | Quote:
Originally Posted by infotech58 1 - 2003 Corolla - No comments on price, but have seen single owner 2003 corollas being sold for less than 2.5 lac in Mumbai.
2 - 2000 City 1.3 - 2 lac for a 2000 City that too with a 1.3 engine is too much. Look for a 1.5 or Vtec, you should be able to find one for around 2 lac. If you end up buying a Vtec or 1.5, you'd love the revv happy engine but would hate the handling (after driving a lancer). Finding certain cosmetic bits for City is very difficult (speaking from experience) since it is a discontinued car; no issues with finding mechanical spare parts though.
3 - 2005 Sonata - Avoid it. | Quote:
Originally Posted by harishpr I don't know how long you plan keep this buy. City makes no sense to me, it's 13yrs old and 2 owners. Price is ridiculous as well. Among the 3 you listed, sonata seems the best buy. It's a D segment car, and build, fit, finish, power will be much higher than other 2. |
Thanks for all your inputs guys. I had a look at a 2002 V Tec last evening. The car had headers done by Raj, K&N intake, tastefully done body kit and 3 alloy wheels ![Shockked](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Shockked.png) The owner said someone robbed one (A statement that I don't believe, guess it must have taken a hit and broken). Anyway, the car drove fine. Tyres need to be replaced. After negotiation he came to 1.8L final. He's the second owner.
Somehow I am still not convinced, so I've decided to wait until sometime next month so that I can muster the finances to buy something better. I guess a budget of 2.5 is too restrictive and I don't want to make a hasty decision and regret later. Hopefully I'll be able to muster the money for a Cedia (My personal fav) by next month ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) Will keep you posted on that.
@harish- I'am not looking for a hatchback (I've owned a Zen in the past). I'am looking for a mod friendly sedan.
Thanks everyone!
Aadith |