Car for a budget of 12-15lakh

prasygreat · 29th February 2008, 16:25

Hi All
i have a budget of 12-15lakh and wish to buy a car for following requirements:
internal city usage ~20km a day
would be used by any of the family members
rest there is no specific requirement
i already own an innova V2.5 model and this would be second car in the family. I am extremely happy with Innova but dont wish to have same car again.

Rquest you to please help with suggestions

Regards,
Prasad

Akshay1234 · 29th February 2008, 16:32

since itll only be used inside the city by your family why not the fiat 500? itll be out in april maybe.

or a civic. lol

gendarmee · 29th February 2008, 16:39

If family is going to use it, you can look at an automatic car, it would be very comfortable to drive in traffic and even otherwise.
Honda Civic AT, Skoda Ocatavia automatic TDi (best VFM-but is a bit old design with tank quality build)
Im not aware of other automatics, if guys know, please add in.

ravibhat · 29th February 2008, 16:47

Automatic is best way to go when there is multiple users in family. It will help users in great way because car will adjust for everyone's driving style and every one can be happy with the car!

I suggest NHC AT(best for city use), Civic AT(overall best luxury). Next comes Corolla AT (my first choice however, ideal luxury) because I prefer Toyota than Honda for Indian condition.

You can look out for new Fiat cars to be launched shortly.

Regards,

Ravi.

Gangsta · 29th February 2008, 17:03

1. Civic
2. Corolla
3. Wait for Avante Diesel i.e VGT same technology used in Verna with a bigger engine.

4. Wait for Fait Diesel cheers:

csentil · 29th February 2008, 18:33

Civic AT would be my choice since I have one. Ideal to potter around town and zoom if you want to. Lots of power, very stable and the Honda badge means you get good resale value. Its a 5 speed too.

Corolla AT is also good. No need to write about Japanese cars and Toyota in particular. Only drawback is that its a 4 speed auto and is certainly very old. New version would be out this year due to which you might not be able to command good resale value.

Skoda has bad back seat space compared to the two above. Expenses are definitely higher.

girishg · 29th February 2008, 18:49

I would also suggest you have look at the Skoda Laura - Ambiente.
Should be within your budget and leagues ahead of the Octavia in every aspect.

GTO · 29th February 2008, 19:05

The Civic AT fits your requirements to the T. Search around the forum for some ownership reviews.

ram_hyundai · 29th February 2008, 21:18

I second the choice of civic AT.GOod car with reasonably good mileage too.No other cars in the segment has a auto tranny.PM trrk and he would give you more information.
ram

beanstalk_230 · 29th February 2008, 22:59

Civic AT no doubt - awesome looks and power, reliability, low maintenance, best resale in its class; can be used by anyone in the family being a AT and it'll be a plus for you especially in the city relating to stress free driving

ram_hyundai · 2nd March 2008, 01:29

One more to add ,the paddle shifters are awesome for the feel.Hardly noticed any lag between gears.
ram

Sahil · 2nd March 2008, 03:07

If you wish to buy soon then the Civics your best bet. If you can and are willing to wait then the new Corolla is around the corner.
No confirmed dates of launch yet. There are pics of the new corolla released in other countries somewhere on the forum,check it out,if its something you fancy then it worth the wait.

29th February 2008, 16:25	#1
prasygreat Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Car for a budget of 12-15lakh Hi All i have a budget of 12-15lakh and wish to buy a car for following requirements: internal city usage ~20km a day would be used by any of the family members rest there is no specific requirement i already own an innova V2.5 model and this would be second car in the family. I am extremely happy with Innova but dont wish to have same car again. Rquest you to please help with suggestions Regards, Prasad
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29th February 2008, 16:32	#2
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	since itll only be used inside the city by your family why not the fiat 500? itll be out in april maybe. or a civic. lol Last edited by Akshay1234 : 29th February 2008 at 16:37.
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29th February 2008, 16:39	#3
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	If family is going to use it, you can look at an automatic car, it would be very comfortable to drive in traffic and even otherwise. Honda Civic AT, Skoda Ocatavia automatic TDi (best VFM-but is a bit old design with tank quality build) Im not aware of other automatics, if guys know, please add in.
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29th February 2008, 16:47	#4
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Automatic is best way to go when there is multiple users in family. It will help users in great way because car will adjust for everyone's driving style and every one can be happy with the car! I suggest NHC AT(best for city use), Civic AT(overall best luxury). Next comes Corolla AT (my first choice however, ideal luxury) because I prefer Toyota than Honda for Indian condition. You can look out for new Fiat cars to be launched shortly. Regards, Ravi.
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29th February 2008, 17:03	#5
Gangsta BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 624 Thanked: 20 Times	1. Civic 2. Corolla 3. Wait for Avante Diesel i.e VGT same technology used in Verna with a bigger engine. 4. Wait for Fait Diesel cheers:
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29th February 2008, 18:33	#6
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Civic AT would be my choice since I have one. Ideal to potter around town and zoom if you want to. Lots of power, very stable and the Honda badge means you get good resale value. Its a 5 speed too. Corolla AT is also good. No need to write about Japanese cars and Toyota in particular. Only drawback is that its a 4 speed auto and is certainly very old. New version would be out this year due to which you might not be able to command good resale value. Skoda has bad back seat space compared to the two above. Expenses are definitely higher. Last edited by csentil : 29th February 2008 at 18:35.
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29th February 2008, 18:49	#7
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	I would also suggest you have look at the Skoda Laura - Ambiente. Should be within your budget and leagues ahead of the Octavia in every aspect.
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29th February 2008, 19:05	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,789 Times View My Garage	The Civic AT fits your requirements to the T. Search around the forum for some ownership reviews.
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29th February 2008, 21:18	#9
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	I second the choice of civic AT.GOod car with reasonably good mileage too.No other cars in the segment has a auto tranny.PM trrk and he would give you more information. ram
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29th February 2008, 22:59	#10
beanstalk_230 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucknow/New Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 45 Times	Civic AT no doubt - awesome looks and power, reliability, low maintenance, best resale in its class; can be used by anyone in the family being a AT and it'll be a plus for you especially in the city relating to stress free driving
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2nd March 2008, 01:29	#11
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	One more to add ,the paddle shifters are awesome for the feel.Hardly noticed any lag between gears. ram
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2nd March 2008, 03:07	#12
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	If you wish to buy soon then the Civics your best bet. If you can and are willing to wait then the new Corolla is around the corner. No confirmed dates of launch yet. There are pics of the new corolla released in other countries somewhere on the forum,check it out,if its something you fancy then it worth the wait.
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