[hillsnrains]

Hello All,

Finally I have made my mind to replace my Skoda Rapid (2011 December with 1,54,000 KMS on ODO). I am seriously thinking of following two options (I know Sedan vs SUV comparison is not a good idea, but I am open for both)

Option-1:
Skoda Superb
Model: L&K, Diesel
ODO:23K
Model: 2018 July
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, private company CEO's drive.
Condition: Very good, minor scratches
Price offered:25.5L

Option-2:
VW Tiguan
Model: Highline, Diesel
ODO:25K
Model: 2017 Aug
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, Individual.
Condition: Very good , almost no scratches.
Price quoted:25L

Dear members your feedback/input would be highly appreciated. I planning to bite the bullet before end of this month.

Thanks in advance

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

Option-1:
Skoda Superb
Model: L&K, Diesel
ODO:23K
Model: 2018 July
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, private company CEO's drive.
Condition: Very good, minor scratches
Price offered:25.5L

Option-2:
VW Tiguan
Model: Highline, Diesel
ODO:25K
Model: 2017 Aug
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, Individual.
Condition: Very good , almost no scratches.
Price quoted:25L

If you are chauffeur driven then the Superb, and if you drive yourself then the Tiguan. Honestly even I can’t pick one, both are excellent solid built products in their own segment. Choosing the one you like more according to your preferences should be ideal.

[ramki.grandhi]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

Dear members your feedback/input would be highly appreciated. I planning to bite the bullet before end of this month.

Thanks in advance

If I'm buying, its an easy pick. SUPERB it is, here is why.
1) Superb carries better luxury badge than Tiguan.
2) Superb will be in Indian market forever, so spares availability must not be a problem. We cannot say that for Tiguan.
3) Ride and seat comfort will be better in Superb. (refer to team bhp review of Tiguan)
4) Looks. Boy-oh-boy, it will turn heads even after a decade because its a dream car for many.
5) Superb is 2018 model, Tiguan is 2017 model.
6) Cool seats and better interiors.
7) Its Skoda's flagship product, there is no way they can afford bad user experience.
8) Its SUPERB.

What you may miss in Superb.
1) GC
2) highway ride is slightly boat like,(as per reviews)
3) Large panoramic sunroof, if that matters to you.

[Torquedo]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

(I know Sedan vs SUV comparison is not a good idea, but I am open for both)

Leaving the pricing and condition for you to decide, this has Superb written all over it, why ?

1) Enjoy the luxury of L&K over the Highline.
2) Sorry, but the Tiguan is not the butch SUV that make you feel a SUV owner.
3) Space - Acres, the Superb over the Tiguan.

I'll leave you there, good luck.

[Shanksta]

Originally Posted by Shanksta

Hi All,

I am planning to sell my car as the itch for a new car has gotten out of hand.

Can you kindly advise what would be an ideal price to quote for my car, details below.

Make : Fiat
Model : Grande Punto
Month & Year : Nov 2011
Variant : Emotion Pack 90hp
Mileage : 82,8xx kms
Colour : Hip Hop Black
Ownership : Second Owner
City : Chennai
Condition: Fair- Needs some sprucing up (Needs a suspension rebuild within the next 10k kms/ Instrument cluster display has conked off/ two 1 rupee coin sized paint bubbles on LHS rear quarter panel that needs to be corrected)

Update

Hi guys I have been offered 1.80 lakhs for my car by the dealership after evaluation (as is condition). Is this a good offer ? Trying to push for 2 lakhs.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

Option-1:
Skoda Superb
Model: L&K, Diesel
ODO:23K
Model: 2018 July
Price offered:25.5L

Option-2:
VW Tiguan
Model: Highline, Diesel
ODO:25K
Model: 2017 Aug
Price quoted:25L

Superb all the way. Nothing can beat that luxury!

[hillsnrains]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

Hello All,

Replacement for Skoda Rapid (2011 December with 1,54,000 KMS on ODO).

Option-1:
Skoda Superb
Model: L&K, Diesel
ODO:23K
Model: 2018 July
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, private company CEO's drive.
Condition: Very good, minor scratches
Price offered:25.5L

Option-2:
VW Tiguan
Model: Highline, Diesel
ODO:25K
Model: 2017 Aug
Place: Bangalore
Ownership: First, Individual.
Condition: Very good , almost no scratches.
Price offered:25L

I forgot to mention, this will be self driven. I don't want my driver to have all the fun :-)
Thanks all for valuble comments. These will definetly helps in decision making. Any suggestions/views on the price would also be of great help?

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by hillsnrains

I forgot to mention, this will be self driven. I don't want my driver to have all the fun :-)
Thanks all for valuble comments. These will definetly helps in decision making. Any suggestions/views on the price would also be of great help?

Since you're breaching the 25L mark, I'd suggest calling Skoda and checking their offers on the 2020 model offers. I believe discounts were ranging from 4-7 lakhs depending on variant and colour.

[jayantvs]

Originally Posted by Shanksta

Update

Hi guys I have been offered 1.80 lakhs for my car by the dealership after evaluation (as is condition). Is this a good offer ? Trying to push for 2 lakhs.

Just to give you an idea, I sold the my Petrol Fiat Grande Punto to a dealer for 1.5 lakhs, he quoted 1.4 for the same earlier. The specifications almost matches same as yours with the below changes.

Month & Year : Oct 2009
Mileage : 94,XXX kms
Ownership : Third Owner
City : Bangalore

[Shanksta]

Originally Posted by jayantvs

Just to give you an idea, I sold the my Petrol Fiat Grande Punto to a dealer for 1.5 lakhs, he quoted 1.4 for the same earlier. The specifications almost matches same as yours with the below changes.

Month & Year : Oct 2009
Mileage : 94,XXX kms
Ownership : Third Owner
City : Bangalore

Thanks for the response. Even I felt it was a reasonable sum, did not feel the need to enquire in other places.

Car was sold in 20 hours !

More than anything I was happy they almost matched my expectation. I sealed the deal, they came home with all the paperwork, completed in 30minutes and I was standing at the gate with a heavy heart as my Punto was driven away.

[yaleen]

Hello all,

I am Planning to sell/exchange my Baleno in the coming few months. I had a couple of questions around this and would appreciate advice.

Details:
- Alpha model, Petrol, Manual
- Mfg - May 2017
- ODO - ~32500Km
- Condition: Fair to good. 3-4 dents and scratches occurring in slow moving Bangalore traffic. Bumper may need replacement. Tyres changed to Continental MC5 (same size) at 20k Km, all 4 brakes replaced last servicing before lockdown.
- Service History - All done on time.

Questions:
- Should I get the damages fixed before selling or getting quote? Local guy quoted me around 10-12k to fix all issues. Going through Maruti service would be ~25k and potentially could use insurance for this.

- Is it better to sell directly to individuals or to dealers such as Cars24 or exchange for a new car? Apart from benefit of no RTO work for transferring RC, are there any issues with going to dealer/exchange, like not changing RC which people have encountered?

- What price should I expect?

Thanks.

[hillsnrains]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Since you're breaching the 25L mark, I'd suggest calling Skoda and checking their offers on the 2020 model offers. I believe discounts were ranging from 4-7 lakhs depending on variant and colour.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately used car prices are on higher side in Bangalore

I do more highway long drives hence preferring diesel. Can you please DM little more details about dealer contact? I can explore and see if I need to change my fuel preference.

[freakmuzik]

Looking to buy a Used Hatch (2-4 year old) for around 5 lakhs in Chennai. I want it to have a sufficiently powerful & smooth petrol engine, decent highway manners and be quite easy to maintain. I came across a couple of options and would like to know your feedback.

1) 2018 Feb Maruti Ignis 1.2 Zeta, 9,xxx kms - 5.19 lakhs
2) 2017 Jan Maruti Ignis 1.2 Zeta, 22,xxx kms - 4.84 lakhs (in Trivandrum, but since its my hometown, i don't mind it)
3) 2019 Mar Ford Figo 1.2 Titanium Blu, 11,xxx kms - 6.05 lakhs - slightly on the higher side for me but since its the top of the line, I don't mind looking at it.

These three are from Cars24 and I'm yet to physically check any of them. I really love using their interface and also did find good options.

Though I could see plenty of Tiagos and did think of it because of the GNCAP rating, my memory of driving the boring petrol put me off. I currently drive a Hyundai Eon/ Tata Nano and any upgrade would actually be a safer option but trying my best to find one that suits most.

[Amit_breakfree]

Hey folks,

One of my relative is in the market for buying an used car. He is being offered a 2013 Skoda Rapid Automatic - 34,000 kms run for 4.75 lakhs.

This will be his first car plus he is buying the car for his frequent hospital runs as his wife is expecting. So I had suggested him to go for a tried and tested brand like Maruti/Hyundai/Honda. However, he looks quite impressed by Rapid.

Rapid is a good car but buying a 7 year old automatic, that too a DSG, sounds problematic to me.

Looking for some suggestions on whether this is a good deal.

Thanks in advance.

[chiranjitp]

Originally Posted by Amit_breakfree

One of my relative is in the market for buying an used car. He is being offered a 2013 Skoda Rapid Automatic - 34,000 kms run for 4.75 lakhs.

Rapid is a good car but buying a 7 year old automatic, that too a DSG, sounds problematic to me.

Slight correction, Rapid never got the 1.2 TSi & DSG combination. It had the 1.6 Mpi engine & 6 speed torque converter gearbox. Both the engine & GB are old school, & quite robust.