Used Ford Fusion+ or NHC - which one?

car_vj · 14th September 2006, 08:20

Hi Guys !

I'm from chennai. I'm in the market for a pre owned car. My Budget is around 5 lac. I identified two cars in my budget range. It would be great if you could give your thought on this. Following are the details of the cars...

1.Ford Fusion+ with ABS, Alloy wheels & fully loaded. Feb 2006 model, Nice interiors. Owner is quoting INR 5.6 lac.

2.NHC Exi 1.3, Aug 2003 model with all basic accessories. Car condition is good. Owner's quoting price is INR 5.35 lac.

My daily commutation will be around 25Kms. I would go for a long drive once every month. My priorities are handling, riding comfort, economy...

1.What is the best price for this Fusion+ & NHC 1.3 ?
2.Is CNG kit option available for Fusion+ ?
3.Which car will suit my needs?

Thanks in advance.

ajmat · 14th September 2006, 08:36

Fusion worth is it around the 5L mark. Worth it if you are keeping it for a while. If keeping for a couple of years, go for the Honda.

Honda is the safest but the fusion will give you a lot of driving zing

car_vj · 14th September 2006, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by car_vj

2.NHC Exi 1.3, Aug 2003 model with all basic accessories. Car condition is good. Owner's quoting price is INR 5.35 lac.

Sorry. NHC is Aug 2004 model.

grvanand · 16th September 2006, 12:12

I think you are talking about Old Honda City which came in 1.3 Exi trim. Fusion seems to be better here looking at the additional specs and 1.6 engine. However, the prices of new Fusion have been reduced and I think you get a new one around that price but without some features. A first hand is any day better than Second hand car, so check it out.

aZa · 16th September 2006, 14:07

Go for the Fusion+, The newer fusion has been stripped off a lot of goodies when u compare it to the Older FUSION+ model that u are getting. Haggle a bit with the owner now since the upgraded model is in the market.

car_vj · 18th September 2006, 10:42

Guys thanks for your comments.

If going for Fusion+, how about maintainence cost & resale value involved in it. I heard Ford cars are more prone to high maintainence cost. Will there be a significant difference? I am panning to keep this car for another 3-4 years time. Is Fusion+ worthy over City in above terms?

esteem_lover · 18th September 2006, 15:03

Nope, not IMHO. ford fusion, after 3 years will not be worth much. just look at the ikons lined up in the used car showrooms. there is not many people to take an used ford, purely for the maintenance part. if you are serious about the resale value, get the Honda City & bargain that price, man. 5.35l is way too much. get it from the owner straight, instead of the broker. cheers

14th September 2006, 08:20	#1
car_vj Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Used Ford Fusion+ or NHC - which one? Hi Guys ! I'm from chennai. I'm in the market for a pre owned car. My Budget is around 5 lac. I identified two cars in my budget range. It would be great if you could give your thought on this. Following are the details of the cars... 1.Ford Fusion+ with ABS, Alloy wheels & fully loaded. Feb 2006 model, Nice interiors. Owner is quoting INR 5.6 lac. 2.NHC Exi 1.3, Aug 2003 model with all basic accessories. Car condition is good. Owner's quoting price is INR 5.35 lac. My daily commutation will be around 25Kms. I would go for a long drive once every month. My priorities are handling, riding comfort, economy... 1.What is the best price for this Fusion+ & NHC 1.3 ? 2.Is CNG kit option available for Fusion+ ? 3.Which car will suit my needs? Thanks in advance.
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14th September 2006, 08:36	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,981 Times View My Garage	Fusion worth is it around the 5L mark. Worth it if you are keeping it for a while. If keeping for a couple of years, go for the Honda. Honda is the safest but the fusion will give you a lot of driving zing
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16th September 2006, 12:12	#4
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	I think you are talking about Old Honda City which came in 1.3 Exi trim. Fusion seems to be better here looking at the additional specs and 1.6 engine. However, the prices of new Fusion have been reduced and I think you get a new one around that price but without some features. A first hand is any day better than Second hand car, so check it out.
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16th September 2006, 14:07	#5
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Go for the Fusion+, The newer fusion has been stripped off a lot of goodies when u compare it to the Older FUSION+ model that u are getting. Haggle a bit with the owner now since the upgraded model is in the market.
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18th September 2006, 10:42	#6
car_vj Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Guys thanks for your comments. If going for Fusion+, how about maintainence cost & resale value involved in it. I heard Ford cars are more prone to high maintainence cost. Will there be a significant difference? I am panning to keep this car for another 3-4 years time. Is Fusion+ worthy over City in above terms?
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18th September 2006, 15:03	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Nope, not IMHO. ford fusion, after 3 years will not be worth much. just look at the ikons lined up in the used car showrooms. there is not many people to take an used ford, purely for the maintenance part. if you are serious about the resale value, get the Honda City & bargain that price, man. 5.35l is way too much. get it from the owner straight, instead of the broker. cheers
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