Is it worth buying a Lancer SFXi ?

sandy_0281 · 5th October 2006, 10:59

I am getting a Lancer SFXi 2000 model, black for 2.90 lac, which has already done 1.4lac kms. It has got CNG and a DVD player with 2 screens.

I need it for a daily drive of around 80 kms.

Please suggest

caroholic1 · 5th October 2006, 12:02

Dude go for it. But, howz the condition of the car?

gonecase_01 · 5th October 2006, 13:53

Just buy it..
make sure its in good condition anyways lancer 2000 had a good build quality and you are getting a sfxi model which is the topmost model in lancer.

esteem_lover · 5th October 2006, 15:10

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Originally Posted by sandy_0281

I am getting a Lancer SFXi 2000 model, black for 2.90 lac, which has already done 1.4lac kms. It has got CNG and a DVD player with 2 screens.

I need it for a daily drive of around 80 kms.

Please suggest

i'd think again. it has been converted to CNG & run 1.4 lakh km (Could be more). and 2.90 l for such a lancer is too much. forget the dvd player & the 2 screens, they are just hogwash. what will you do when you face major repairs ? watch a dvd in the car ?? nope, think sensibly & take out the ICE from the equation & re consider the price.

wolfinstein · 5th October 2006, 18:52

get the details of service logs, from both the Service book and showroom where it would have been serviced, See the date of CNG installation, ICE system like mentioned is immaterial, First need is a good maintained car and happy engine conditions...Second is the Entertainment needs.
Since its a 1.4 Lakh KMs over in 6 yrs( My SFX-i is March 2001-65,600 Kms till date), You will need to get it checked out at a good workshop before you take the plunge, Suggest visit Excel Motors at Mathura Road, They are the best HM service center...and no nonsense types..! Good luck bhai..!

devarshi84 · 5th October 2006, 19:09

While the price is tempting, the engine has run close to its life cycle or more.

If possible avoid it. Very few cars at this stage run well.

Surprise · 5th October 2006, 19:33

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

While the price is tempting, the engine has run close to its life cycle or more.

If possible avoid it. Very few cars at this stage run well.

Hey dude, its from devarshi84 (lancer boy) to keep away from this car, Its better to drop this deal

kutlee · 5th October 2006, 20:54

Has it got a new engine? DVD player? nothing(electronics) counts in second sale other than the car. don't even think about it unless it has new engine in the deal.

nitrous · 6th October 2006, 01:23

Dude, all u need is a new/rebuilt engine.
u can take this as an opportunity to get a 175bhp mivec engine(bolt-on). So,bargain stating the useless engine and ICE setup.
Or find a different car.There are LOADS of 'em.

naveendhyani · 6th October 2006, 02:34

lancer has always been a wonderful car. even today not many cars beat it in the looks department.

on the other hand the price also seems to b on the higher side. a 2.5 should b more like it. search a little more i m sure u can surely find a decent piece with much lesser mileage.

nevertouchme · 6th October 2006, 06:58

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

what will you do when you face major repairs ? watch a dvd in the car ??

Lol....

, i ve no words to say... i am still laughing at this... dude, u got sence of humour !
Cheers !

devarshi84 · 6th October 2006, 09:39

would it be a problem if you go for a palio 2002-2003 model?

It looks hot and is more powerful. Yeah but its a hatch and many will criticize

" bhaisahab, palio kyun li? yeh to petrol ka kua hai".

If sticking to lancer, look at a car which has done less than 75k atleast. certainly, the condition of the car holds more weightage than the odo. Just my 2 cents.

sandy_0281 · 6th October 2006, 15:44

CNG got installed only 3 months back, and for 5kg cng I drove it for 75 kms. Just not sure about how long the engine will support, as its a original one.

sandy_0281 · 6th October 2006, 15:49

DVD player is not a major deal, only i need mileage to run 80 kms. a day, you know delhi - gurgaon travel.
Is the maintenance of the car expensive, please suggest.

sumitkalindi · 6th October 2006, 16:38

1.40 Lakc milage ??? Hmm if possible stay away from it.
Lancer with that milage and CNG kit should not be worth more than 1.80. the main factor being with CNG, the engine should be in its last legs.

5th October 2006, 10:59	#1
sandy_0281 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	I am getting a Lancer SFXi 2000 model, black for 2.90 lac, which has already done 1.4lac kms. It has got CNG and a DVD player with 2 screens. I need it for a daily drive of around 80 kms. Please suggest
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5th October 2006, 12:02	#2
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 407 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Dude go for it. But, howz the condition of the car?
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5th October 2006, 13:53	#3
gonecase_01 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 163 Thanked: Once	Just buy it.. make sure its in good condition anyways lancer 2000 had a good build quality and you are getting a sfxi model which is the topmost model in lancer.
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5th October 2006, 18:52	#5
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	get the details of service logs, from both the Service book and showroom where it would have been serviced, See the date of CNG installation, ICE system like mentioned is immaterial, First need is a good maintained car and happy engine conditions...Second is the Entertainment needs. Since its a 1.4 Lakh KMs over in 6 yrs( My SFX-i is March 2001-65,600 Kms till date), You will need to get it checked out at a good workshop before you take the plunge, Suggest visit Excel Motors at Mathura Road, They are the best HM service center...and no nonsense types..! Good luck bhai..!
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5th October 2006, 19:09	#6
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	While the price is tempting, the engine has run close to its life cycle or more. If possible avoid it. Very few cars at this stage run well.
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5th October 2006, 20:54	#8
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Has it got a new engine? DVD player? nothing(electronics) counts in second sale other than the car. don't even think about it unless it has new engine in the deal.
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6th October 2006, 01:23	#9
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Dude, all u need is a new/rebuilt engine. u can take this as an opportunity to get a 175bhp mivec engine(bolt-on). So,bargain stating the useless engine and ICE setup. Or find a different car.There are LOADS of 'em.
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6th October 2006, 02:34	#10
naveendhyani BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 542 Thanked: 9 Times	lancer has always been a wonderful car. even today not many cars beat it in the looks department. on the other hand the price also seems to b on the higher side. a 2.5 should b more like it. search a little more i m sure u can surely find a decent piece with much lesser mileage.
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6th October 2006, 09:39	#12
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	would it be a problem if you go for a palio 2002-2003 model? It looks hot and is more powerful. Yeah but its a hatch and many will criticize " bhaisahab, palio kyun li? yeh to petrol ka kua hai". If sticking to lancer, look at a car which has done less than 75k atleast. certainly, the condition of the car holds more weightage than the odo. Just my 2 cents. Last edited by devarshi84 : 6th October 2006 at 09:40.
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6th October 2006, 15:44	#13
sandy_0281 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	more details of the car CNG got installed only 3 months back, and for 5kg cng I drove it for 75 kms. Just not sure about how long the engine will support, as its a original one.
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6th October 2006, 15:49	#14
sandy_0281 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	More details DVD player is not a major deal, only i need mileage to run 80 kms. a day, you know delhi - gurgaon travel. Is the maintenance of the car expensive, please suggest.
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6th October 2006, 16:38	#15
sumitkalindi BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 376 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	1.40 Lakc milage ??? Hmm if possible stay away from it. Lancer with that milage and CNG kit should not be worth more than 1.80. the main factor being with CNG, the engine should be in its last legs.
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