[rahul_jo]

What would a fluidic verna 1.6 petrol (Year 2011) fetch? It has done 27000 kms so far and the condition is extremely mint.

[noo.b]

Fellow bhpians what should be the price to pay for a 2013 Linea Tjet emotion?

It has only been driven for 2500 Kms and is in immaculate condition. The colour is blue, It belongs to someone I know very well and is moving abroad.

This is the older version of the linea and car was bought about a year ago at a discounted price of 8,00,000 after the launch of the updated linea.

I was initially planning on picking up an abarth punto but given the fact that car has been with someone i know I think it makes a little more sense to go for this.

[Geo_Ipe]

Originally Posted by noo.b

Fellow bhpians what should be the price to pay for a 2013 Linea Tjet emotion?

It has only been driven for 2500 Kms and is in immaculate condition. The colour is blue, It belongs to someone I know very well and is moving abroad.

This is the older version of the linea and car was bought about a year ago at a discounted price of 8,00,000 after the launch of the updated linea.

I was initially planning on picking up an abarth punto but given the fact that car has been with someone i know I think it makes a little more sense to go for this.

This is gonna be a real good purchase for you! I'd say it'll be a sweet deal even if you pay 8 lacs today for this particular T-Jet!

On a serious note, 2 year old Linea, now discontinued shape - maybe 6-6.5 lac?

[Chetan_Rao]

Originally Posted by noo.b

Fellow bhpians what should be the price to pay for a 2013 Linea Tjet emotion?

It has only been driven for 2500 Kms and is in immaculate condition. The colour is blue, It belongs to someone I know very well and is moving abroad.

This is the older version of the linea and car was bought about a year ago at a discounted price of 8,00,000 after the launch of the updated linea.

I was initially planning on picking up an abarth punto but given the fact that car has been with someone i know I think it makes a little more sense to go for this.

Two totally different cars on your consideration plate there. You may get the Linea for a sweet deal but if it's the Punto you really wanted to buy, think real hard before writing the cheque.

Both cars may be good fun to drive and share the same engine, but the T-Jet Punto is an entirely different animal altogether.

[sdp1975]

Originally Posted by noo.b

Fellow bhpians what should be the price to pay for a 2013 Linea Tjet emotion?

It has only been driven for 2500 Kms and is in immaculate condition. The colour is blue, It belongs to someone I know very well and is moving abroad.

This is the older version of the linea and car was bought about a year ago at a discounted price of 8,00,000 after the launch of the updated linea.

I was initially planning on picking up an abarth punto but given the fact that car has been with someone i know I think it makes a little more sense to go for this.

I won't comment on the price, but the car was lying in the stockyard for over a year , right ? Then only 2500km on the odo - everybody will be suspicious. These factors can be a problem when you try to the sell the car, and I'm not even talking of the blue color.

If you plan to keep the car for long and don't care for resale - you probably don't if you're buying an Abarth - go ahead with your eyes closed.

EDIT -There's a black 2014 T-Jet up for sale on the tbhp classifieds in Bangalore , quote is 6.65L, and Gurgaon prices are lesser than Bangalore.

[noo.b]

Originally Posted by Geo_Ipe

This is gonna be a real good purchase for you! I'd say it'll be a sweet deal even if you pay 8 lacs today for this particular T-Jet!

On a serious note, 2 year old Linea, now discontinued shape - maybe 6-6.5 lac?

Thank you, given the resale value being offered to me on my 2010 Punto Mjd I was hoping to pay about 5 - 5.5 for this is a fiat as well, but I guess given the low mileage the numbers you have put across make more sense

Originally Posted by Chetan_Rao

Two totally different cars on your consideration plate there. You may get the Linea for a sweet deal but if it's the Punto you really wanted to buy, think real hard before writing the cheque.

Both cars may be good fun to drive and share the same engine, but the T-Jet Punto is an entirely different animal altogether.

I haven't been able to take an abarth punto for a test drive , but this linea t jet helps me kill two birds with one stone -

1. Pick up a sedan for a low price ( Fam isn't too happy bout me going for the punto abarth given that i already own a punto)
2. Save a substantial amount of dough and possibly use that to buy a Kawasaki Z 800 next year

Originally Posted by sdp1975

I won't comment on the price, but the car was lying in the stockyard for over a year , right ? Then only 2500km on the odo - everybody will be suspicious. These factors can be a problem when you try to the sell the car, and I'm not even talking of the blue color.

If you plan to keep the car for long and don't care for resale - you probably don't if you're buying an Abarth - go ahead with your eyes closed.

EDIT -There's a black 2014 T-Jet up for sale on the tbhp classifieds in Bangalore , quote is 6.65L, and Gurgaon prices are lesser than Bangalore.

You're right about the car being in the stockyard for almost a year before being bought, however the owner of the car is my best friend's elder brother and I know he takes care of his vehicles like no one else can. Since his office was just 2 kms from his place the car didn't run much. Also the owner usually rode his bike on the weekends so there is absolutely no suspicion on the mileage.

[glenmz]

I am looking for a second car to be used as a city run about plus to be used by my wifey.
Saw a Wagon R Duo, 2007 Model and run 37k Kms. Quoted 2.1 Lac.
Is the price alright? Any gotchas to look for in the LPG variant of Wagon R?

[The Rationalist]

Hi guys, saw this in our classifieds. It claims of 0-100 in less than 8 secs , is that possible. I'm sceptical. Would like to know from the experts.
http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...ruti/800.html/

[FINTAIL]

Originally Posted by The Rationalist

Hi guys, saw this in our classifieds. It claims of 0-100 in less than 8 secs , is that possible. I'm sceptical. Would like to know from the experts.

Given the light weight of the M800, and if the Suzuki F10A / G13B (i.e: The Suzuki engines used in the Maruti 1000/Esteem) is tuned properly ( You know what I mean ); I think sub 10 sec is possible.

The car in any case would be a hoot to drive; that's for sure!

Here's a related thread; http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...f10a-swap.html

[Ne0N]

Default Re: The "USED" Car Price Check Thread
Hi guys, I am planning to get a second hand hatchback for city use. Monthly usage will be about 250 kms in Mumbai. My primary choices are a wagon r 2009model or a 2012 i10. Budget is around 2.5-3.0 lks. Please feel free to advise on the same and about any other better hatchback choices. I plan to keep this car for about 5years and will transport a maximum of 5 people. Also since I am about 6feet the smaller cars like alto or 800 doesn't fit the bill.
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Ne0N

Hi Guys with reference to the previous post by me,
I have narrowed down my choices to following 3 cars
1. 2009-2010 (or newer subject to price, budget) Honda city automatic
2. 2010-2011 hyundai i20/i10 automatic
3. 2009-2010-2011 volkswagen vento automatic

Just had a few doubts
1. MOST COMMON- WHICH is the SAFEST BET
2. There's a lot of rumors about the DSG in the VENTO, considering that the annual usage may rarely exceed 4000 kms , should this weigh in during the buying decision.
3. A lot of Volkswagen customers in the family as well as friends say that the vento is a much more complete package as compared to the honda city and built quality of the German is superior to the Japanese. Is it SO?????????
4. any pointers for the i20/10

P.S.
as you might have guessed , i am very confused about VW as a brand and vento as their product especially after seeing so many vento's on the road.
Senior members: Looking up to your advice for this buy.

[nik0502]

Originally Posted by Ne0N

Hi Guys with reference to the previous post by me,
I have narrowed down my choices to following 3 cars
1. 2009-2010 (or newer subject to price, budget) Honda city automatic
2. 2010-2011 hyundai i20/i10 automatic
3. 2009-2010-2011 volkswagen vento automatic

Just had a few doubts
1. MOST COMMON- WHICH is the SAFEST BET
2. There's a lot of rumors about the DSG in the VENTO, considering that the annual usage may rarely exceed 4000 kms , should this weigh in during the buying decision.
3. A lot of Volkswagen customers in the family as well as friends say that the vento is a much more complete package as compared to the honda city and built quality of the German is superior to the Japanese. Is it SO?????????
4. any pointers for the i20/10

P.S.
as you might have guessed , i am very confused about VW as a brand and vento as their product especially after seeing so many vento's on the road.
Senior members: Looking up to your advice for this buy.

Honda City auto will cost you around 4.5 to 5 lacs but that's the most practical choice for you as it will give you best of both worlds. I have seen a 2010 Honda City with 50 k kms on odo at Honda auto terrace in my city and the asking price was 4.6 lacs. So you might want to give them a try.

nIk

[Geo_Ipe]

Originally Posted by Ne0N

1. 2009-2010 (or newer subject to price, budget) Honda city automatic
2. 2010-2011 hyundai i20/i10 automatic
3. 2009-2010-2011 volkswagen vento automatic
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2. There's a lot of rumors about the DSG in the VENTO, considering that the annual usage may rarely exceed 4000 kms , should this weigh in during the buying decision.

You have listed cars of similar vintage from 3 different segments! Not sure how you expect to get these at the same price bracket.

2009-10 Vento's did not come with a DSG box, did they?
In your mentioned price range, you might not find a DSG Vento, so that fear should be alleviated.

[rahul_jo]

Originally Posted by rahul_jo

What would a fluidic verna 1.6 petrol (Year 2011) fetch? It has done 27000 kms so far and the condition is extremely mint.

Just wish to update on this. I sold this for 4.5 lacs to a dealer. This includes 75k discount they gave me on purchase of a new vehicle through them.

[Rajeevraj]

Originally Posted by Ne0N

Just had a few doubts
1. MOST COMMON- WHICH is the SAFEST BET
2. There's a lot of rumors about the DSG in the VENTO, considering that the annual usage may rarely exceed 4000 kms , should this weigh in during the buying decision.
3. A lot of Volkswagen customers in the family as well as friends say that the vento is a much more complete package as compared to the honda city and built quality of the German is superior to the Japanese. Is it SO?????????
4. any pointers for the i20/10

1. Safest bet would be the Honda City.
2. Vento was launched in 2010 only. The Vento from 2010-2013 October came with a 1.6L engine and a regular 6 speed Torque Converter gear Box. It did not come with a DSG gear box which was launched with the Vento TSI in Oct 2013. The current Rapid AT uses the same 1.6 engine + 6 speed AT combination.
3. The build quality of the Vento would probably be better than the Honda, but from a pre-owned perspective, the Honda city would be the more reliable, easy to maintain option. Also the initial Vento's were poorly equipped.

4. The i20 AT was a fuel guzzler, would not recommend it.

Edit: you may have to up your budget to at least 4.5-5 L to well maintained cars from your list.

Originally Posted by Geo_Ipe

2009-10 Vento's did not come with a DSG box, did they?
In your mentioned price range, you might not find a DSG Vento, so that fear should be alleviated.

Correct. the Vento used to come with a regular 6 speed AT box paired with the 1.6L engine.

[iliketurtles]

Originally Posted by Ne0N

Hi Guys with reference to the previous post by me,
I have narrowed down my choices to following 3 cars
1. 2009-2010 (or newer subject to price, budget) Honda city automatic
2. 2010-2011 hyundai i20/i10 automatic
3. 2009-2010-2011 volkswagen vento automatic

Here's my 2 cents

1. The City will be the most reliable of the lot, no question about it.
2. As said by others before me, the Vento from 2009 came with a torque convertor, so you should have no worries about the DSG since it's not relevant to this case.
3. I'd say the Vento is better put together than the City, but the City is as good a car for your needs. I had a City automatic and liked driving it for its frugality and reasonable sportiness. The Vento is sportier, but not my very much. The Vento TSI however is much more of a hoot to drive.
4. I own an i20 automatic and the car is the thirstiest of the lot thanks to the inefficient transmission. It's smooth to drive if you're a sedate driver, but ask it to lift its skirt and run and it will ponder what to do for a few seconds before doing so. I have little to no emotional connection with it and am simply looking to give it away to a family member, such is my indifference to it.

I'd say go for the City, it's the best car from that lot. Don't even consider the i20 or i10 automatic, they're very poor when it comes to fuel effiency and the i10 particularly is cramped for space in comparison to the others. If at all you're looking at the Vento, try to see if you can get a TSI and not the older car.