[forbhaskarm]

Please help. I have a meeting with two of these guys in the evening. It will really be helpful if I can bargain with them with some knowledge about the market behind me. Please Please Please.

Originally Posted by forbhaskarm

Friends,
I am on a look out for a used Optra Magnum TDCi or a Sonata Embera CRDi. This is what is available. Please let me know if anyone of them is a fair deal or perhaps whats the best price that I should quote for either of them?

Optra Magnum Tdci (Both are dealer cars)
##1. 2007 model, 22000 Km done, Haryana registration, LT variant, 1 previous owner, price asked for Rs. 6.65 lakhs, Platinum colour, Dealer is Mahindra First Choice - Vasant Vihar, New Delhi

##2. 2007 model, 15000 Km done, Delhi registration, Red colour, LS variant, 1 previous owner, price asked for Rs. 6.9 lakhs

Sonata Embera CRDi (Individual owner)
##1. 2007 model, 28000 Km done, Real Earth colour, Delhi registration, AT with Leather seats, Price asked for Rs. 8.6 Lakhs

advise.

[pramodkumar]

Originally Posted by narayan

very very strange considering the fact that it has been mentioned multiple time across the forum reg the obscenely high resale prices quoted in Hyderabad. but then if u really find good cars at this price, good for u.

The price quotes are still obscene, but breaking these guys is also very easy. The sales rep at dr cars spoke for us to the seller, First we quoted 1.15lacs for that lancer. then he pretended to be a fresh buyer, said he is ready with cash and can make immediate payment. so the seller said ok as this car was there in their yard for more than a month.

@unknownsatan

I just came to gods own country after satyam fiasco , befor that, till march i was there in hyderabad

[narayan]

forbhaskarm - i would do the below

1) pm/speak some magnum TDCI owners and chek on typical problem areas ( what cud go wrong, when, how much it costs etc ) and check those in the said cars

2) what is the current on road price of these variants ? i would apply a depreciation of 25-30% for the optras and 40-45% for the embera

3) check service records for any specific out of normal work done and then use that as negotiation point assuming its not a major repair work

4) assuming every thing is in order ( lets say car is perfect, service records perfect, pricing ok etc etc) and assuming ur a serious buyer wanting to pick up the car in a short while, offer a price 40-50k lower than dealer has proposed and show willing ness to close the deal. most likely u mite end up with a middle point

sorry i do not have any Optra specific advise to give


@pramod - the prices are VERY VERY LOW - i guess u meant obscenely low ? tell me any other state where u can get a OHC VTEC ( i think they were made from 2000/1 onwards ) or a 2001 1.5EXI at that price. unless there is something seriously wrong with those cars

[Unknownsatan]

Originally Posted by narayan

@pramod - the prices are VERY VERY LOW - i guess u meant obscenely low ? tell me any other state where u can get a OHC VTEC ( i think they were made from 2000/1 onwards ) or a 2001 1.5EXI at that price. unless there is something seriously wrong with those cars

From what i have heard,Delhi is the cheapest one. There also i dont think you will get it at this price. Btw,all the prices mentioned are very low. I am wondering whats the scene.

[Ravveendrra]

Originally Posted by DieselFan

GTX Owned by this forum users are typically well cared for.

Whatever may be the state of the car GTX is very expensive to maintain both running (Doesn't give more than 8kmpl) and maintenance cost. The spare part availability is a big Question mark. Our service centers run out of common parts and make you wait for weeks to get those parts. Your car may spend more time in the Garage then or road. With all these constraints IMHO any price over 1.25 L for a 7 year 85000 km car is overpriced.

Heyy you are seriously OT, this thread is not about what you or I think is the true worth of a car. It is about the price the car commands in the market. AND the Palio 1.6, notwithstanding what people think is the FE or cost of ownership or competence of the A.S.S. commands a certain price as stated here on TBHP. Incidentally, the GTX/S10 is never picked up by the cost conscious, nowadays it is the enthusiast who is looking for a "purer motoring experience" who is buying the GTX & S10, the afficandos prefer the older Palios to the Stile.

Cheers,

[shekharlele]

Hi Folks,

Need to give the guy a reply soon, pls. help

[ashthedivx]

Originally Posted by forbhaskarm

Friends,
I am on a look out for a used Optra Magnum TDCi or a Sonata Embera CRDi. This is what is available. Please let me know if anyone of them is a fair deal or perhaps whats the best price that I should quote for either of them?

Optra Magnum Tdci (Both are dealer cars)
##1. 2007 model, 22000 Km done, Haryana registration, LT variant, 1 previous owner, price asked for Rs. 6.65 lakhs, Platinum colour, Dealer is Mahindra First Choice - Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
##2. 2007 model, 15000 Km done, Delhi registration, Red colour, LS variant, 1 previous owner, price asked for Rs. 6.9 lakhs

Sonata Embera CRDi (Individual owner)
##1. 2007 model, 28000 Km done, Real Earth colour, Delhi registration, AT with Leather seats, Price asked for Rs. 8.6 Lakhs

advise.

Price seems to be okish for all the vehicles, though sonata's price seems to be on higher side.

Though i would suggest to take the veichle no. and inquire from GM is the Kms claimed are original or not. Usually dealer veichle's kms are tempered one, specifically Diesel on.

[DieselFan]

Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

Heyy you are seriously OT, this thread is not about what you or I think is the true worth of a car. It is about the price the car commands in the market. AND the Palio 1.6, notwithstanding what people think is the FE or cost of ownership or competence of the A.S.S. commands a certain price as stated here on TBHP. Incidentally, the GTX/S10 is never picked up by the cost conscious, nowadays it is the enthusiast who is looking for a "purer motoring experience" who is buying the GTX & S10, the afficandos prefer the older Palios to the Stile.

Cheers,

Does it mean what you say reflects the market and not someone else. If you go by websites like Carwale (which usually gives higher price for a used car) you see that 2002 model which have run much less <50K kms are going for 1.25 L.

Used Cars - Search used cars available for sale in India - CarWale.com

Anyway one should go by statistics and logic rather than emotions. It is clear that a used Palio GTX 1.6 commands on a average a very low market price.

[nishantgandhi]

Just saw this exchange offer ad (in Mumbai ToI edition today) for all Astra, Corsa, Sail owners. Is this the right price that they are offering?

[Ravveendrra]

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Does it mean what you say reflects the market and not someone else. If you go by websites like Carwale (which usually gives higher price for a used car) you see that 2002 model which have run much less <50K kms are going for 1.25 L.

Used Cars - Search used cars available for sale in India - CarWale.com

Anyway one should go by statistics and logic rather than emotions. It is clear that a used Palio GTX 1.6 commands on a average a very low market price.

Relax, I have not given my opinion and, there is no emotion involved.

I have given concrete examples and nothing I have said is prefaced with "IMHO". I have given links to the thread where the price actually paid was given, it is there for anyone to read. No, the link I gave is not to the web-site of a 2nd hand car dealer but is to a thread on this very forum where two members have entered into a transaction. I too bought a GTX in April 2009 from the classifieds on this very forum, the whole amount was paid by Demand Draft, I am however not in a position to disclose the price as I have not sought the seller's permission to do so.

I have in the past year, seen a few GTXs and some were quoting around 1.0 L, I however walked away from these cars as their condition was not satisfactory. Please re-visit my earlier post wherein I have stated things quite clearly - the price depends on the condition, city, accessories etc. of the car. I have also specified that the prices mentioned by me were for a GTX in good condition.

It might be sheer co-incidence, but the prices mentioned by me for the 1.6s tally with the prices quoted for the 1.6s in the link supplied by you.

Cheers,

[DieselFan]

Market value of 2002 Palio 1.6 is 1.2 to 1.3 for 50K kms or less and not for 85K kms car. I do not want to prolong this discussion further. data speaks for itself.

[prsnck]

Hi OHC lovers,

Its been long time I was in search and trying to get hold of OHC type II (2000 -2003 models). My wish list included Heather Mist color (best color per me for OHC), single owner, preferably driven less than 50k, that's it.

Finally have come across a Single owner 1.3 Exi OHC/2002 June model/25k km driven/comp insure -June 2010/Heather Mist color/bangalore registration.

Its in stock condition, even the casette stereo player is still there.

Car I felt and per se I believe is geniune 25k km run, since the brake while I felt firm for that km, and tyres also said so. Anyway that I will confirm from a mechanic, if possible Honda guy only and rest all including suspension, if any thing hit from bottom or hit on gearbox and oil sump.

No body dents and blemishes, except a small dot on left front door caused by some two wheeler and little paint touch required on left portion of front bumper.

Now coming to most juicy part, money matters.

Owner has been mostly abroad, so only the less km driven. Asking price was 4 lakh, and now as a final offer is 3.5 lakh, else he plans to take it to mumbai.

I initially quoted 2.75 lakh, now he has given me one more chance to bid the final offer. My mind says nothing more than 2.90 lakh or max of 2.95 lakh in case some negotiation goes on.

Honda lovers, admirers, exclusive and proud honda owners, I don't know its been a craze to get a OHC from the time I knew about honda engines, rev's, 90 -100 bhp at your disposal, I been madly in love for OHC.

I prank for my mad towards Honda, rather thank T BHP for all that information I got regarding Honda.

So let me know what should be a right offer assuming that 25k km is genuine, which I will confirm this weekend. Before that appreciate your valuable suggestions, comments and the correct offer I can make to this guy.

Thanks
prsn

[drkunaldas]

hi guys,
i sold my santro 1999 (euro 2) to auto-terrace (honda) for Rs 70000/-. final parting pics of my beloved santro

[narayan]

Originally Posted by prsnck

Hi OHC lovers,

Its been long time I was in search and trying to get hold of OHC type II (2000 -2003 models). My wish list included Heather Mist color (best color per me for OHC), single owner, preferably driven less than 50k, that's it.

Finally have come across a Single owner 1.3 Exi OHC/2002 June model/25k km driven/comp insure -June 2010/Heather Mist color/bangalore registration.

Its in stock condition, even the casette stereo player is still there.

Car I felt and per se I believe is geniune 25k km run, since the brake while I felt firm for that km, and tyres also said so. Anyway that I will confirm from a mechanic, if possible Honda guy only and rest all including suspension, if any thing hit from bottom or hit on gearbox and oil sump.

No body dents and blemishes, except a small dot on left front door caused by some two wheeler and little paint touch required on left portion of front bumper.

Now coming to most juicy part, money matters.

Owner has been mostly abroad, so only the less km driven. Asking price was 4 lakh, and now as a final offer is 3.5 lakh, else he plans to take it to mumbai.

I initially quoted 2.75 lakh, now he has given me one more chance to bid the final offer. My mind says nothing more than 2.90 lakh or max of 2.95 lakh in case some negotiation goes on.

Honda lovers, admirers, exclusive and proud honda owners, I don't know its been a craze to get a OHC from the time I knew about honda engines, rev's, 90 -100 bhp at your disposal, I been madly in love for OHC.

I prank for my mad towards Honda, rather thank T BHP for all that information I got regarding Honda.

So let me know what should be a right offer assuming that 25k km is genuine, which I will confirm this weekend. Before that appreciate your valuable suggestions, comments and the correct offer I can make to this guy.

Thanks
prsn

2.75 shud be just fine for a car in the condition you mention. most people who go for a 2nd hand performance car go for the VTEC/1.5OHC/BALENO. so the demand for the 1.3 would be low. this shud help you bargain hard.

i would have infact started at 2.5

[prince_pervez]

Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Hi all, could someone shed some light on this:
2000 Model, Lancer top end (SFXi). 81K on the ODO.
After market fitments :Good FFE, Pioneer Audio 6 way speakers.
Rest everything stock. Engine condition is good. Body requires
denting, replacement of both bumpers and a fresh coat of OEM paint.
How much should, say, I buy it for.
My answer would be: 1.5 L
OR
Should I even consider buying this car ?
Please tell me your views on this.
Highly appreciate this!
Thanks!

Bump! Anyone on this one ?