The "USED" Car Price Check Thread

.anshuman · 12th November 2009, 15:27

First of all get the Service record to authenticate the Mileage proof. All meters can be tampered easily to reduce the mileage to fetch better value.

rahulsingh007 · 13th November 2009, 09:58

Hi folks,
I have a offer for buying a 2006 Wagon R LXi , 23000 km run Its in a fair condition , have been driving it since 2 days, looks fine and justs need a regular service to be in a fit condition , its white in colour .
What would be the correct price to pay for it ?

Sankar · 13th November 2009, 10:09

Check out maruti true value prices in your area for a similarly aged wagon r via Home | Maruti True Value Prices quoted there would usually be higher than if you're buying from an individual, so reduce around 20k from truevalue price for the approximate price you should pay.

rock75 · 17th November 2009, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by .anshuman

First of all get the Service record to authenticate the Mileage proof. All meters can be tampered easily to reduce the mileage to fetch better value.

Recently I visited the second hand car market and heard that most car meters are tempered, strangely most had 50-65 k reading!

Is there any authentic way to tell that meter has been tempered with and alternatively if there is none, can someone tell me if a high mileage petrol engine is better than diesel engine and why?

cijo · 17th November 2009, 10:35

I am writing for my friend.
He just want to buy a 2004 Merc M Class 270 CDI .
It’s cloaked 80 k kms
The price they quote is 16 lacs
It’s a single owner car and not so abused one we guess

I like to know whether it’s a good deal.
We don’t have much idea about the maintenance cost.
Gurus please help us to make a decision

GTO · 17th November 2009, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by cijo

I am writing for my friend.
He just want to buy a 2004 Merc M Class 270 CDI .
It’s cloaked 80 k kms
The price they quote is 16 lacs
It’s a single owner car and not so abused one we guess

I like to know whether it’s a good deal.
We don’t have much idea about the maintenance cost.
Gurus please help us to make a decision

16 lakhs for a 5 year old M Class is not a bad deal at all. The only problem : Its a W163 first-generation M Class. Simply put, one of the worst Merc SUVs ever made. A mid-life facelift improved matters, especially in the area of quality. This M Class you are speaking about was produced toward the end of the model year, hence initial niggles should have been solved. Still don't expect an entirely trouble free experience. Get it checked by an authorised Merc workshop. If your friend absolutely must have a Merc SUV, its a good price. If he doesn't need an SUV, I would highly recommend a late model E Class instead (slightly bump up the budget).

Sahil · 17th November 2009, 16:21

Price check: 2004 Endeavour 4X2 - 1.2Lac Kms - Good condition (Serviced recently + Tyres like new + No accidents)

scooby05 · 17th November 2009, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cijo

I am writing for my friend.
He just want to buy a 2004 Merc M Class 270 CDI .
It’s cloaked 80 k kms
The price they quote is 16 lacs
It’s a single owner car and not so abused one we guess

I like to know whether it’s a good deal.
We don’t have much idea about the maintenance cost.
Gurus please help us to make a decision

I owned a ML350 also a 2004 MB India import, for 4 years. Absolutely trouble free and dependable, But, Thats it. She was very bouncy, lack of power with the 350 engine in there and guzzled fuel. Sold ultimately only because of the confused SUV qualities it possesed.
MB INdia imports were in 2004 but were all 2003 manufacture face lift version, better than the first launch version.

shishir_bn · 17th November 2009, 16:44

Guys, even i also require a helping hand from any one of you. The model is HONDA CITY-EXI, Model 2004, KMs run- 58000. The owner is quoting aorund 3.8-4L. If i buy this i will be 3rd owner for this car. Is the price justifiable. The first owner has sold this through "first choise" to the 2nd owner and from then onwards i think the 2nd onwer has done aroun 3-4k kms(since he is next to my door,i have seen him). Is the price justifiable

Seeler_Rebeiro · 18th November 2009, 10:16

Need some help. My brother in law has been quoted about 1.2 lakhs for a 2001 Accord. I do not have any clue of the condition of the car or the ODO reading yet. Just a quick ball park of what a 2001 Honda Accord should be worth ? Any ideas ?

DieselFan · 18th November 2009, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seeler_Rebeiro

Need some help. My brother in law has been quoted about 1.2 lakhs for a 2001 Accord. I do not have any clue of the condition of the car or the ODO reading yet. Just a quick ball park of what a 2001 Honda Accord should be worth ? Any ideas ?

This is a good deal unless the car has been abused and has lot of problems. Get the car checked by HondaASS and go for it.

Seeler_Rebeiro · 18th November 2009, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

This is a good deal unless the car has been abused and has lot of problems. Get the car checked by HondaASS and go for it.

Thanks. Will go to see the car on Sat, at a farm house near Naigaon in Thane near Mumbai.

ijeet · 18th November 2009, 12:52

Hi Guys,

My second post on the forum.

What should be the right price of a Tata Safari 4x2 EX DiCOR 2.2 VTT registered in Gurgaon

Year : Jun-2008
Kms Done : 21,000
Extended warranty is there.

I haven't seen the car yet but as per owner its scratchless.Please advice

Ijeet

evo · 18th November 2009, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Price check: 2004 Endeavour 4X2 - 1.2Lac Kms - Good condition (Serviced recently + Tyres like new + No accidents)

7 Lakhs in Calcutta, though it was 2-3 weeks ago when I saw something in the classifieds.

rock75 · 19th November 2009, 00:47

The petra 1.6 i asked about is sold even before I could meet the seller
! And guess what after buying it for 1.8 lacs the buyer has the audacity to put the ad in same website with same details for Rs 2.6 lacs.

Now I have come across a Baleno Lxi 2006 run for 43k kms (probably meter tempered)but the drive was not that good, i think the clutch was bad as it was shuddering in first gear and back gear. I am going to take the car to maruti dealer soon for checkup . Please advice what should I look for particularly while diagnosing the car?

Tyres were also past their prime and may need a replacement soon. They were appollo accelere. I could not find dot code for finding date on them, does this brand has dot coding or something else? Could someone having apollo tyres confirm it please? Please also suggest a price range for this car.

12th November 2009, 15:27	#1231
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,124 Times View My Garage	First of all get the Service record to authenticate the Mileage proof. All meters can be tampered easily to reduce the mileage to fetch better value.
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13th November 2009, 09:58	#1232
rahulsingh007 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Amritsar Posts: 163 Thanked: 44 Times	Correct Price for a 2006 Wagon R Hi folks, I have a offer for buying a 2006 Wagon R LXi , 23000 km run Its in a fair condition , have been driving it since 2 days, looks fine and justs need a regular service to be in a fit condition , its white in colour . What would be the correct price to pay for it ?
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13th November 2009, 10:09	#1233
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,784 Thanked: 9,253 Times	Check out maruti true value prices in your area for a similarly aged wagon r via Home \| Maruti True Value Prices quoted there would usually be higher than if you're buying from an individual, so reduce around 20k from truevalue price for the approximate price you should pay.
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17th November 2009, 10:35	#1235
cijo BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kanjirapally/CA Posts: 39 Thanked: 22 Times	Need advice in Buying 2004 Merc M Class I am writing for my friend. He just want to buy a 2004 Merc M Class 270 CDI . It’s cloaked 80 k kms The price they quote is 16 lacs It’s a single owner car and not so abused one we guess I like to know whether it’s a good deal. We don’t have much idea about the maintenance cost. Gurus please help us to make a decision
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17th November 2009, 16:21	#1237
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,355 Thanked: 8,011 Times	Price check: 2004 Endeavour 4X2 - 1.2Lac Kms - Good condition (Serviced recently + Tyres like new + No accidents)
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17th November 2009, 16:44	#1239
shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 123 Times	Guys, even i also require a helping hand from any one of you. The model is HONDA CITY-EXI, Model 2004, KMs run- 58000. The owner is quoting aorund 3.8-4L. If i buy this i will be 3rd owner for this car. Is the price justifiable. The first owner has sold this through "first choise" to the 2nd owner and from then onwards i think the 2nd onwer has done aroun 3-4k kms(since he is next to my door,i have seen him). Is the price justifiable
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18th November 2009, 10:16	#1240
Seeler_Rebeiro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 277 Thanked: 114 Times	Need some help. My brother in law has been quoted about 1.2 lakhs for a 2001 Accord. I do not have any clue of the condition of the car or the ODO reading yet. Just a quick ball park of what a 2001 Honda Accord should be worth ? Any ideas ?
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18th November 2009, 12:52	#1243
ijeet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palmerston Nth Posts: 134 Thanked: 80 Times	Price check for Safari Hi Guys, My second post on the forum. What should be the right price of a Tata Safari 4x2 EX DiCOR 2.2 VTT registered in Gurgaon Year : Jun-2008 Kms Done : 21,000 Extended warranty is there. I haven't seen the car yet but as per owner its scratchless.Please advice Ijeet
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19th November 2009, 00:47	#1245
rock75 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chandigarh Posts: 369 Thanked: 53 Times	The petra 1.6 i asked about is sold even before I could meet the seller ! And guess what after buying it for 1.8 lacs the buyer has the audacity to put the ad in same website with same details for Rs 2.6 lacs. Now I have come across a Baleno Lxi 2006 run for 43k kms (probably meter tempered)but the drive was not that good, i think the clutch was bad as it was shuddering in first gear and back gear. I am going to take the car to maruti dealer soon for checkup . Please advice what should I look for particularly while diagnosing the car? Tyres were also past their prime and may need a replacement soon. They were appollo accelere. I could not find dot code for finding date on them, does this brand has dot coding or something else? Could someone having apollo tyres confirm it please? Please also suggest a price range for this car.
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