Selling off my Esteem, what other car to buy in a 3L budget?

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 10:55

We have a 4 yr old Esteem VX in Delhi which we use whenever me or anyone from my family visits Delhi. The car is used sparingly -- hardly 400 Kms/Month on an average. Lately the car has started demanding maintenance and we are of the opinion that probably its time to dispose off this vehicle and buy another vehicle which will last us another couple of years.
The main points to consider are --
1) Need to buy only a 2nd hand car and not a new one as the car will not be used a lot.
2) Budget ~3L.
3) Needs to have ample boot space as we do not travel light

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4) Need a low maintenance vehicle and given that we do not travel a lot i think Diesel will not be advisable.
5) Delhi heat is a killer, the car definitely needs to have a very effective AC.
Given the above parameters can you help me zero in on the make and model of the vehicle to target. Also can you point me to good dealers of used cars in and around Delhi.

Thanks.

Eddy · 30th July 2007, 11:05

Any chances of you considering an Esteem again ? If yes, you can talk to true value guys for a good exchange bargain

reignofchaos · 30th July 2007, 11:10

Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.

vkochar · 30th July 2007, 11:11

Hello, Looking at yr budget I can only suggest you Accent / NHC - new honda city - former being a good car / low on mantainance, latter being more expensive option as NHC would not cost less than 4.5 - 5L..

That leaves you with only Accent ( if you like it that is ) . Other options Like OHC - old honda city / IKON - these will be expensive to mantain.

You need a Big boot - and these are the only cars I could think of.

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They have good deals in Delhi.

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 11:12

Somehow i am not very happy with the Esteem. Leaving aside the engine the car is very fragile.

Any chance of getting a Baleno in this range? With the launch of the SX4 not sure of Baleno's resale nowadays.

xbox360 · 30th July 2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.

This mode where the car is on standby mostly and sparingly used will continue for atleast 2-3 more years. Also given the short visits to Delhi, i do not want to squeeze time to take the car to the workshop every now and then hence contemplating changing the vehicle.

tsk1979 · 30th July 2007, 11:24

Get the Accent, the engine is literally bulletproof and Hyundai service is great.
Baleno is also a good option but finding one could be tougher than the accent.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 30th July 2007, 11:27

Just remember that the guy from whom you are going to buy your new (second hand) car will be selling it for precisely same reason as you are selling yours!!!

kkr2k2 · 30th July 2007, 12:17

How about a petrol indigo??

I think its best bet, you dont mind the shape.

GTO · 30th July 2007, 13:13

xbox, look around for used OHC's. Plentiful around and even the 1.3 has sufficient power. I think it suits your needs the best.

DCEite · 30th July 2007, 13:19

If you dont mind Hatchbacks, 2nd hand Getz is the way to go. Has ample boot space as well.
Otherwise, make your choice between used OHC/Indigo/Ikon 1.3.

narayan · 30th July 2007, 13:45

OHC would be a good idea but that would mean atleast a 4 year old car or more ! i think baleno could be a good bet....

esteem_lover · 30th July 2007, 14:14

An ideal upgrade from esteem would be the OHC. Find a good one.

gemithomas · 30th July 2007, 14:36

I would suggets a Baleno from true value in exchange for your esteem. THough it might be difficult to get one (that too in good condition) i think you could get one if you extend your budget by 50K. And i would say, it worth buying that car.

Akshay1234 · 30th July 2007, 15:49

i too think you should get a baleno. the ac in that is superb.

30th July 2007, 10:55	#1
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 251 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Selling off my Esteem, what other car to buy in a 3L budget? We have a 4 yr old Esteem VX in Delhi which we use whenever me or anyone from my family visits Delhi. The car is used sparingly -- hardly 400 Kms/Month on an average. Lately the car has started demanding maintenance and we are of the opinion that probably its time to dispose off this vehicle and buy another vehicle which will last us another couple of years. The main points to consider are -- 1) Need to buy only a 2nd hand car and not a new one as the car will not be used a lot. 2) Budget ~3L. 3) Needs to have ample boot space as we do not travel light . 4) Need a low maintenance vehicle and given that we do not travel a lot i think Diesel will not be advisable. 5) Delhi heat is a killer, the car definitely needs to have a very effective AC. Given the above parameters can you help me zero in on the make and model of the vehicle to target. Also can you point me to good dealers of used cars in and around Delhi. Thanks. Last edited by xbox360 : 30th July 2007 at 11:05.
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30th July 2007, 11:05	#2
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,300 Times	Any chances of you considering an Esteem again ? If yes, you can talk to true value guys for a good exchange bargain
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30th July 2007, 11:10	#3
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Did you consider the fact that getting everything fixed in the existing car might end up being cheaper than spending money and buying another used car? You might as well keep the existing car for a year or so, increase your budget and then buy a new car instead of used.
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30th July 2007, 11:11	#4
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Hello, Looking at yr budget I can only suggest you Accent / NHC - new honda city - former being a good car / low on mantainance, latter being more expensive option as NHC would not cost less than 4.5 - 5L.. That leaves you with only Accent ( if you like it that is ) . Other options Like OHC - old honda city / IKON - these will be expensive to mantain. You need a Big boot - and these are the only cars I could think of. Try going to New and Used Cars: Find a new or used car, truck or SUV from over 1,000,000 cars for sale on AutoMart.com , Buy, Sell New & Used Cars in India Online – Free Dealer Price Quote & Reviews on Latest Car Models at Carazoo – India’s Largest Automobile Body Shopping Directory They have good deals in Delhi.
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30th July 2007, 11:12	#5
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 251 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Somehow i am not very happy with the Esteem. Leaving aside the engine the car is very fragile. Any chance of getting a Baleno in this range? With the launch of the SX4 not sure of Baleno's resale nowadays.
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30th July 2007, 11:24	#7
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Get the Accent, the engine is literally bulletproof and Hyundai service is great. Baleno is also a good option but finding one could be tougher than the accent.
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30th July 2007, 11:27	#8
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Just remember that the guy from whom you are going to buy your new (second hand) car will be selling it for precisely same reason as you are selling yours!!!
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30th July 2007, 12:17	#9
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	How about a petrol indigo?? I think its best bet, you dont mind the shape.
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30th July 2007, 13:13	#10
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,533 Thanked: 300,542 Times View My Garage	xbox, look around for used OHC's. Plentiful around and even the 1.3 has sufficient power. I think it suits your needs the best.
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30th July 2007, 13:19	#11
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,414 Thanked: 2,522 Times	If you dont mind Hatchbacks, 2nd hand Getz is the way to go. Has ample boot space as well. Otherwise, make your choice between used OHC/Indigo/Ikon 1.3.
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30th July 2007, 13:45	#12
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	OHC would be a good idea but that would mean atleast a 4 year old car or more ! i think baleno could be a good bet....
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30th July 2007, 14:14	#13
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	An ideal upgrade from esteem would be the OHC. Find a good one.
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30th July 2007, 14:36	#14
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	I would suggets a Baleno from true value in exchange for your esteem. THough it might be difficult to get one (that too in good condition) i think you could get one if you extend your budget by 50K. And i would say, it worth buying that car.
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30th July 2007, 15:49	#15
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	i too think you should get a baleno. the ac in that is superb.
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