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Originally Posted by TheHelix0202 Erm, I'd mentioned the presence of features and not road presence!But that's a highly valid point to consider too! Extra Options- If, however, ease of parking/manoeuvring is of any consideration, ditch most of the above cars and get something along the lines of a Compass or Seltos. A Duster (4.36m) won't be too bad either, with its magic carpet-like ride quality. You might have to sacrifice on a few fancy features for some of these cars though. All the best! |
I have added the Compass to my list. Wanted to avoid the Seltos and Duster purely because this is one of the few things my parents are letting me buy for them so I want to splurge a little
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Originally Posted by Turbanator In that case, I will go with CRV over Camry for the driving experience as well as the overall seating posture. If you don't find any good used examples and can increase the budget, look for a brand new one at discounted prices. |
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Originally Posted by Sheel The discounts are in the region of 5L+ and a petrol should come somewhere near ~20L. Frankly, this is all the car / SUV one would need for that intended usage. My vote too goes for the Honda. |
The point about discounts is something that completely skipped my mind. I took the prices at face value, which would put the CRV at ~34 lakhs on road. Thanks, will look into this. A new CRV would be a perfect fit for them - extremely comfortable and no reliability hassles.
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Originally Posted by dhanushs Even though there are better cars (European) at that price range, I'd suggest what's already been suggested- The CRV. Believe me, an SUV is easier to drive than a sedan in City as well as in the Highway, if not at crazy speeds. Have not sat in the rear seat, but, I think the CRV is good to be driven in too. And, there's the ease of getting in and out and the advantage of high seating position. |
True. The easy of ingress/egress and less skirmishes with bikers in Pune are the main reasons SUVs seem appealing.
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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007 When you say "used luxury car" and for parents, reliability is a watchword as they need to face the minimum hassles, be it servicing, repairs, breakdowns and so on.
I would suggest that you go for a upto three year old, used Toyota Innova with no more than anything above 50,000 kms on its clock. Self driven is always better preferred as the owners of such SUV's/MPV's usually engage drivers. And if you prefer a sedan, my choice would zero upon the Toyota Corolla Altis (petrol) with a similar mileage. |
The innova would have been a good choice but unfortunately there are many innovas in the family but are all chauffeur driven, so thats a no from my dad.
I was considering the Camry from the Toyota stable but I suspect a higher car (i.e. CRV) would be easier to get in and out of.
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Originally Posted by landcruiser123 Looks like even an Ertiga AT would suit your parents. But if you need a bigger car for whatever reason, I'd pick Creta/Seltos. If you need something bigger, probably a CR-V or a Tucson. I'll still say it- the Innova is best choice.
Given that you're in Mtn View and parents are in Pune, I'd get them a new car from a reliable brand to give them the peace of mind. Brands I'd stick to- Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia(wait & watch,) Maruti. |
True, can't really fix any car issues from here
I am close to sold on a CRV, especially given the fact that a new one might be closer to my budget with the discounts.
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Originally Posted by lamborghini If your parents aren't brand conscious - keep a look out for the VW Tiguan & Hyundai Tucson - you may get an example with warranty close enough to your budget to make it a viable option.
The second option I would recommend is the BMW 3GT which is a little higher than the typical C/3/A4 and brilliant to pilot around town.
The third option is something a little more fun - like a Mini Countryman.
If none of the above appeal to you, the CRV is a great plan B. |
I started my search by looking into an X1 but given the limited time I have and potential reliability issues with the germans I do feel inclined to the CRV.
Thank you for the note about the latest gen, will keep that in mind if I have to go the used route.
Their usage is basically the same 4 relatives and 5 friends in Pune, so barely any highway usage to justify the sedans. And parking is not a big issue either.
Pune traffic is a factor for sure. Last I spoke to my dad he did mention it seemed easier to drive a larger car where bikes dont try to kamikaze you, but I do have some cousins who prefer small cars. To each his own I guess.
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Originally Posted by Arjun Reddy Kia Seltos torque converter diesel top spec will be my pick.
Easy to drive, probably fuss free ownership and also very safe,thanks to the 6 airbags,a 360 degree cameras and also the blind spot assist. |
The feature list of the Seltos is indeed tempting. But like I mentioned a little earlier in the post, trying to spend on my parents while I can. Its a rare occurrence!
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Originally Posted by itwasntme Why not check with Pune Toyota dealers and pick up a heavily discounted new petrol Altis? May not be BS-VI but a impeccable brand, solid, reliable, comfortable and spacious rear seat, easy-to-drive luxury D1 vehicle. Should enjoy a life of easy 10 years but will also have good resale in 5. Toyota collects the TCO upfront through a higher purchase price but owners enjoy trouble-free and relatively cheap service costs.
Remember, as age progresses a crossover will become more and more difficult to get into. A sedan may come as a godsend at that point in time! |
I always thought (and got affirmative feedback from my parents on this) that it is harder to get into and out of sedans. Genuinely curious, mind elaborating why you feel its the other way around?
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Originally Posted by IshaanIan Try and find a used Nissan Teana or you could even check out used Volvo S80. You ought to find both cars well within your budget leaving money you can keep aside for annual maintenance costs |
Would have loved them both but bhpians have (rightly) spooked me away from reliability circus acts.
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Originally Posted by bevivek I would second those who suggest going in for a Japanese / Korean relatively new machine rather than the Germans. Reliability, peace of mind would be high on the list as to the why. Moreover given you will have very little time in your short trip makes sense to get one where you don't need to do a lot of checks to ensure the vehicle is in good condition. Moreover with the Japanese / Koreans, you get multiple service options even within the city while with the luxury Germans, there is usually just the one service center. |
Agree on the reliability part. Top option seems to be getting a discounted new CRV, no hassles and a pretty good car to get into.
On the SUV bit, I got feedback from my parents that they are easier to get into vs sedans. Plus less kamikaze bikers trying to get in the way. Luckily parking wont be an issue since most of the places my parents go to (other than Vaishali & Shreyas) have easy dedicated parking available to them.
Thank you for the kind words, feels like the least bit I can do for them. The USD to INR conversion does make it much easier