whither lancer?

arunk · 8th September 2007, 18:50

What do you guys think of lancer as a buy now? it is a proven car in indian conditions, now available at 7.5 lakhs. Is it too late to log on to the lancer club now or if what you want is an economic and comfortable car which can be kept for some years to come it is still not late?

PatienceWins · 8th September 2007, 23:33

Its an excellent vehicle.
But service is an issue. The resale value would not be good.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 9th September 2007, 11:01

Speaking for myself, I will no longer choose a car for its resale value. What counts is features, comfort and service network - not just the service centre in your city.

somebodystopme · 9th September 2007, 12:06

Why dont you consider Fiesta, Aveo? Why only Lancer? I havent seen many on delhi roads.

arunk · 9th September 2007, 18:57

Not fiesta because seating comfort especially width and underthigh support is a problem, aveo- not very fond of GM stuff here

arunk · 9th September 2007, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

Its an excellent vehicle.
But service is an issue. The resale value would not be good.

Back here in kerala lancers still are are easy to get off the back than many others

reignofchaos · 10th September 2007, 00:09

Well if lancer appeals to you and if after sales service is decent enough in your area, don't listen to others... just buy it. Its an excellent car and inspite of it being around for so long, it still is one of the best looking cars available.

I have no idea why people discount that car. I'd still buy a lancer over a lame NHC anyday. Doesnt matter how old it is. When I was planning to buy the Cedia, very few people actually recommended that I go ahead with it and I got all sort of suggestions right from Aveo to Civic, none of which really offered me what I wanted.

I'm happy that I didn't listen to any of them

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skandyhere · 10th September 2007, 02:58

in india, although the market isn't as discerning as the ones in europe or america, biases rule the roost. if something has kept a model from becoming a best seller in its time, it's dead for good with no chance of revival - no matter how good the car might be.

prime examples - lancer, baleno. the lancer might have been around for quite some time, but from no angle does it look dated. a good machine worth the cash - if only you can go against the tide of bias and apprehension.

service network... hmm... takes guts to buy this car, when you come to think of that.

arunk · 10th September 2007, 08:44

I was referring not to the cedia, but the diesel lancer. Does that change your opinion?

raajks · 10th September 2007, 09:00

Lancer is for those with a LION's heart.
It is still an awesome car.

Dont want to sound like Aamir in DIL CHATHA HAI but...
You can't improve perfection ...and that's one of the reasons..the Lancer stays that way!!

If you love the car, Just go for it.

GTO · 10th September 2007, 09:47

Arun

The Lancer is beyond its sell-by date. Also, HMs lack of initiative has led to a serious drop in overall quality. I would recommend the SX4 to you. If you can stretch your budget, even the Optra 1.6 is worth a look.

BUSA · 10th September 2007, 11:35

If you wanna modify the car crazily then buy the Lancer, else a SX4, City, Optra will do just fine.

rubin2006 · 11th September 2007, 12:40

There is no reason why lancer cannot be bought when people are buying Logan today .Its is still one of the best looking cars ,but the point is why not lancer cedia it is a terrific buy at this price . The only problem is resale but then you re paying less for a car which is better than corolla and equal to civic

reignofchaos · 11th September 2007, 14:08

Guys I think he's looking for a diesel car... that leaves him with verna and fiesta as the only other options.

arunk · 11th September 2007, 21:53

yeah.. i was referring to the diesel lancer only..cedia is still my choice over any other in the petrol territory

8th September 2007, 18:50	#1
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	whither lancer? What do you guys think of lancer as a buy now? it is a proven car in indian conditions, now available at 7.5 lakhs. Is it too late to log on to the lancer club now or if what you want is an economic and comfortable car which can be kept for some years to come it is still not late?
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8th September 2007, 23:33	#2
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 834 Times View My Garage	Its an excellent vehicle. But service is an issue. The resale value would not be good.
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9th September 2007, 11:01	#3
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,541 Thanked: 755 Times	Speaking for myself, I will no longer choose a car for its resale value. What counts is features, comfort and service network - not just the service centre in your city.
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9th September 2007, 12:06	#4
somebodystopme BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 519 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Why dont you consider Fiesta, Aveo? Why only Lancer? I havent seen many on delhi roads.
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9th September 2007, 18:57	#5
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	wjither lancer. Not fiesta because seating comfort especially width and underthigh support is a problem, aveo- not very fond of GM stuff here
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10th September 2007, 00:09	#7
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 2,494 Times View My Garage	Well if lancer appeals to you and if after sales service is decent enough in your area, don't listen to others... just buy it. Its an excellent car and inspite of it being around for so long, it still is one of the best looking cars available. I have no idea why people discount that car. I'd still buy a lancer over a lame NHC anyday. Doesnt matter how old it is. When I was planning to buy the Cedia, very few people actually recommended that I go ahead with it and I got all sort of suggestions right from Aveo to Civic, none of which really offered me what I wanted. I'm happy that I didn't listen to any of them . Last edited by reignofchaos : 10th September 2007 at 00:12.
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10th September 2007, 02:58	#8
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 347 Thanked: 92 Times	in india, although the market isn't as discerning as the ones in europe or america, biases rule the roost. if something has kept a model from becoming a best seller in its time, it's dead for good with no chance of revival - no matter how good the car might be. prime examples - lancer, baleno. the lancer might have been around for quite some time, but from no angle does it look dated. a good machine worth the cash - if only you can go against the tide of bias and apprehension. service network... hmm... takes guts to buy this car, when you come to think of that. Last edited by skandyhere : 10th September 2007 at 03:05. Reason: don't know... grown to be a bad habit, i guess
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10th September 2007, 08:44	#9
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	I was referring not to the cedia, but the diesel lancer. Does that change your opinion?
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10th September 2007, 09:00	#10
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Lancer is for those with a LION's heart. It is still an awesome car. Dont want to sound like Aamir in DIL CHATHA HAI but... You can't improve perfection ...and that's one of the reasons..the Lancer stays that way!! If you love the car, Just go for it.
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10th September 2007, 09:47	#11
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,517 Thanked: 309,562 Times View My Garage	Arun The Lancer is beyond its sell-by date. Also, HMs lack of initiative has led to a serious drop in overall quality. I would recommend the SX4 to you. If you can stretch your budget, even the Optra 1.6 is worth a look.
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10th September 2007, 11:35	#12
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	If you wanna modify the car crazily then buy the Lancer, else a SX4, City, Optra will do just fine.
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11th September 2007, 12:40	#13
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	There is no reason why lancer cannot be bought when people are buying Logan today .Its is still one of the best looking cars ,but the point is why not lancer cedia it is a terrific buy at this price . The only problem is resale but then you re paying less for a car which is better than corolla and equal to civic
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11th September 2007, 14:08	#14
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 2,494 Times View My Garage	Guys I think he's looking for a diesel car... that leaves him with verna and fiesta as the only other options.
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11th September 2007, 21:53	#15
arunk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kochi Posts: 108 Thanked: 0 Times	yeah.. i was referring to the diesel lancer only..cedia is still my choice over any other in the petrol territory
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