[Iyencar]

Originally Posted by SmartCat

I don't think any of these are reasons to reject an used car, especially if it is in short supply in the market.

1) Shot suspension? Point it out to the owner and give a lower quote
2) AC work done? Good! It is a positive, not negative. It is less likely that you will have AC repair issues.
3) Replaced fenders & bumpers? No problem, as long as the chassis is not damaged.

But yes, rusting issues are bad and such cars should be avoided. Any other mechanical or body work issue can be fixed after purchasing a car. It is a common negotiating ruse to point out flaws in the car and asking for a lower price.

Just set aside a small amount for servicing after purchase (incl repair work). Within 6 months, you will probably have to spend on new tyres, new battery or insurance.

I seem to have made it seem like I was expecting a very new car at a ridiculously low price. Anyway am happy to say we got home a 2018 BRV CVT, first owner, 30k run and very clean. Added bonus was the extended warranty left for a few months plus useful accessories like an android touchscreen, reverse cam, leather seat covers, insulation and mats, arm rest. Paid 8.66 L (excluding transfer) from a dealer. Thank you Bhpians for taking out time and giving your advice and inputs.

[chandrda]

Originally Posted by Iyencar

Anyway am happy to say we got home a 2018 BRV CVT, first owner, 30k run and very clean. Paid 8.66 L (excluding transfer) from a dealer.

Congrats on your acquisition. BR-V is a very capable vehicle and being a CVT, its even better.

Given the additional fitments and current second hand car scenario, I would say it a fair value to pay.

After buying BR-V last April, I have personally spent around 60K in upgrade (tyres, touch screen, back up camera, Dash cam, fog lights, etc..)

Happy Miles

Regards

[Iyencar]

Originally Posted by chandrda

Congrats on your acquisition. BR-V is a very capable vehicle and being a CVT, its even better.

Given the additional fitments and current second hand car scenario, I would say it a fair value to pay.

After buying BR-V last April, I have personally spent around 60K in upgrade (tyres, touch screen, back up camera, Dash cam, fog lights, etc..)

Happy Miles

Regards

Thank you for the kind words and more importantly for sharing your expenses. I'll still need to replace the tyres in about 4-5k kms. However, it is good to know that I still seemed to have saved a bit.

[KumarS]

Need some advice from fello BRV owners.

Have you guys faced any issue with respect to unavailability of traction control and stabilty control ?

I test drove one used example, 1st ownere, 20k run 2019 v Cvt, ride felt better than my 7 years old Zest.
Everything fine(apart from mileage and aaking price ) but worried about saftey as traction control and stability control not available.

Btw, there is no indication in zest that coroner stability control is active but as per Tata, its there, and I believe I have been saved twice, one when an I20 sideswiped me on NH at speed of 100 and other when I had to save myself from sudden turing Sonet again on highway at speed.

[SmartCat]

Originally Posted by KumarS

Everything fine(apart from mileage and aaking price ) but worried about saftey as traction control and stability control not available.

Electronic stability control is useful if you are braking & swerving at the same time. BRV sold in ASEAN countries had ESC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hTB6zvyZAc

From the video, the Indian BRV will behave like Nissan Grand Livina (no ESC). ASEAN BRV tracks straight since it has ESC.

[KumarS]

Originally Posted by SmartCat

From the video, the Indian BRV will behave like Nissan Grand Livina (no ESC). ASEAN BRV tracks straight since it has ESC.

Thanks.

I would say the Indian version is scary. In a real scenario where there are other objects and vehicles on the road such as trees, median, trucks, etc., the end result won't be good.

The BRV with ECS stopped gracefully.

I apologize for bringing this up, but do you believe that taller vehicles, such as the Scorpio N, would perform better with electronic stability control (ECS) in conditions like those shown in the video above?

[chandrda]

My BR-V front windshield had heavy scratches and its very difficult to drive at night. The previous owner's housing complex had engaged daily car washer who was directed to use only one small bucket of water per car. End result - A lot of Windshield scratches.

I knew this while buying the car last year, but I had planned to replace the windshield after the insurance is transferred in our name. This plan ran into an issue when the body workshop manager of Honda pointed to me that I have taken the current insurance by declaring the NCB as 30%. Since this is the 1st time I am taking insurance in my name, I should have declared NCB as 0 and not as 30%.

It took almost 3 months of continuous follow up with the insurance company to correct it. Finally insurance company issued me a notice to pay the difference in premium and corrected the NCB as 0.

Now the Question - Has any one changed their windshield for BR-V? especially in Bangalore. Mine is a V model and I was looking for VX model windshield which comes with heat observing windshield.

Has anyone noticed the difference between windshield in V and VX model?

Regards

[chandrda]

Dear All

I recently changed my Low beam bulbs to GS branded 4300K HID bulbs sourced from Blaze India.

Though the illumination is fine, I feel the focus is a bit downward and needs to be raised a bit more. Most of the time the BR-V is occupied by 1 or 2 person, so I leave the headlight leveling at highest (raised) level. Even at this level, the focus is a bit low for me and I want to set it a bit high.

Has anyone tried to manually set the leveling in BR-V. Though I can notice the screws for manual adjustment, I want to confirm if its fine to do so considering the cost of these headlights. I don't want a break something and worsen the situation.

Please suggest

Regards

[chandrda]

Originally Posted by chandrda

Now the Question - Has any one changed their windshield for BR-V? especially in Bangalore.

Got the windshield changed this week and went with the Honda service center. Took 2 days to change the windshield and costed around 12.5K including labour and parts.

Service manager pushed me to take interior cleaning which I initially declined. But he persistently called and informed that the interior will get a bit dirty while changing the windshield. So its better to go for interior cleaning. Finally I agreed and it costed around 2300 additional. Interior cleaning is a shame, all they have done is smear some kind of polish all over including the window glasses

Anyway, the windshield change has made a drastic change in the visibility in the night. Looks like service center has done a good job in changing the windshield, I don't see sealant or and residue.

Regards

[riteshritesh]

My BRV CVT went in for the 70000 service and came back a new car. Got partial suspension work done ( Replacement of Bushes and a few things), change of Brake Calipers and repair to Steering rod ( it was making a faint noise while turning)along with AC deep cleansing( to give upselling points to my SA). Bill was a bit steep at 45000 odd, but the ride quality has improved a lot.

[SmartCat]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

Bill was a bit steep at 45000 odd, but the ride quality has improved a lot.

That is quite steep. Can you give post the cost breakup?

[riteshritesh]

Originally Posted by SmartCat

That is quite steep. Can you give post the cost breakup?

Briefly as below
1)Steering Rack Repair: 12480
2) Both Brake Caliper repair and skimming: 6500
3) Replace all Damper: Rear Left and Right, Absorber unit front shock left and right : 15000
4) Replace both lower arm and linkage and balancing bush: 3500

Edit: The SA said he could have done some of the repairs under warranty, however I missed out on the Anytime warranty sometime during COVID and couldn't get this covered.

Edit 2: I also got the whole Vehicle Painted and De-dented a few months back as I plan to keep this for 15 years if not more. I no longer need/require a 7 seater these days except for 2 or 3 times a year and that too within the City or whereabouts. There is no equivalent and/or fair-priced replacement available even if I get the 'replacement itch'. The BRV has served me well.

[car-o-holic]

Seeking advise on possible selling price

We are trying to understand what a good offer would be for our Honda BRV CVT 2017 (Manufactured in 2016, registered in 2017), single owner - second (this was a company provided car driven by only me & now transferred to my name in Jun 2023), ~35k run with accessories such as android touchscreen, reverse camera, leather seat covers and front centre arm-rest - accident and claim-free since the beginning.

[SmartCat]

Originally Posted by car-o-holic

We are trying to understand what a good offer would be for our Honda BRV CVT 2017, single owner (this was a company provided car driven by only me & now transferred to my name in Jun 2023), ~35k run with accessories such as android touchscreen, reverse camera, leather seat covers and front centre arm-rest - accident and claim-free since the beginning.

Online car price evaluators from Cars24 and Spinny are quite accurate. So go to their website and input the car details (year, model, kms run, city) to check the selling price. You will get close to the displayed selling price when you sell to them.

Add 10% to this price if you are selling it to an individual.

Accessories do not add to the price (also most BRVs will have all this added by owners). However, it can help close the sale faster.

[ScorpWarp]

Hello fellow BRVians,
My BRV is almost 6 years old, with 27K mileage. Recently I noticed a whining sound whenever AC is switched on. The whining hum is predominant at 2000 to 2500 rpm, then it vanishes. AC cooling is not affected but the sound is annoying. The Honda ASS says the compressor bearing is gone and the entire compressor needs to be replaced. It would cost approx 47k
I used Scorpio and Maruti for several years before but never had any issues with AC Compressor. I am shocked, to say the least, not just because of the cost but because it's Honda (I know the OEM part but still). Did anyone face a similar issue? I am wondering if I should get it checked by the AC specialist. Any references in Pune would be appreciated.
Thanks.