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lamborghini · 17th February 2005, 14:04

hey guys
we are replacing my nexia and are right now at that stage where we decide whether we need another car or not
anyway if we do get a car these are my priorities (not in the same order)
1. resale
2. looks
3. safety
4. comfort
5. FE
6. boot space

power is really not all that important as i have a GTX and dont need more power right now
budget is 6.75 max ex showroom. would have streched more but its going to be company reg
will confirm budget and price soon
thanx

lamborghini · 17th February 2005, 14:16

my dad is not really keen on an suv however .. or an muv infact
we will use it for 5 years unless i can convince him to keep it for long

satish_appasani · 17th February 2005, 15:41

I voted for Toyota. Today Economic times carried an article about Toyota Innova. The base model is going to cost 6.5 but comes with only AC. No power steering too. But I am not sure whether the price is on-road. One with power steering may also fit your budget.

cheatingdeath · 17th February 2005, 16:43

hey lambo.... toyotas are usually over priced ... all most all of them.. even the camry u see .. if the innovas here without the power steerin fer 6.5 ithink then u shud not even think abt it ..... i think u should wait a little fer some goood news on it

sonic · 17th February 2005, 16:53

Here are my options Lambo:

1) +FE, -comfort, +resale, -looks: NHC
2) + VFM, +FE, - looks, -resale : Baleno Lxi + custom fitments (music system, alloys, interiors)

3) +comfort, +looks and more looks, - FE: Optra

~Sonic

sridhar24 · 17th February 2005, 17:32

Even I suggest the Toyota Innova if you are really going to use it for long and Iam sure the resale value will be very good.

RJK · 17th February 2005, 17:59

I'd say the Optra base since you are not very power oriented about this new car. Optra is sheer value for money & in that price bracket it sounds like your best bet. Toyota's price of 6.5lakhs w/o P/S sounds really ridiculous.
& Face it, 5yrs down the line resale is not going to be much for any car. Just a few thousands maybe here & there.

shankaranand · 17th February 2005, 18:05

Well,

With your emphasis on Resale, fuel efficiency, comfort and by not looking at Performance, you have automatically selected NHC. It is perfect for that budget and meets all your parameters.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/newreply.php#Smile

drifter · 17th February 2005, 21:05

I'd either pick the NHC or the optra. but i voted for the optra.

Drifter

Samurai · 17th February 2005, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

my dad is not really keen on an suv however .. or an muv infact
we will use it for 5 years unless i can convince him to keep it for long

The reference to Dad got me curious and therefore I checked your profile. Holy Cow! You are only fifteen, I mean really?

If you don't mind my question, how do you know so much about cars without actually driving them legally? Surely, you couldn't be driving in Mumbai streets without gettng caught for underage driving....

drifter · 17th February 2005, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

If you don't mind my question, how do you know so much about cars without actually driving them legally? Surely, you couldn't be driving in Mumbai streets without gettng caught for underage driving....

He doesnt look underage...thats the trick.

Drifter

bhp · 17th February 2005, 23:55

i think the optra 1.6 sheer value for money and luxury but it aint be having a good resale value . u have to compromise somewhere na

X-Machine · 18th February 2005, 03:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

1. resale
2. looks
3. safety
4. comfort
5. FE
6. boot space

Honda City exi.
1. Good resale as its a Honda.
2. People are finally accepting its looks.
3. It is definately a safe car.
4. Too roomy and comfortable.
5. The best FE in its class.
6. Huge boot.

or,

Baleno.
1. U shud get a decent resale value.
2. The rear looks kinda outta place.Looks hot in black with a nice spoiler.
3. Cant comment on its safety.

4. Comfortable and spacious enough.
5. Very decent FE.Its a Maruti afterall.
6. Decent boot space.

I guess take a pick amongst these two car and u wont surely regret.Both are sheer VFM.The only additional advantage u get on a Baleno is the power,but it loses out lil on the resale part.
If i were u,it wud've been a Black Baleno,with black tints,sum meaty 14" alloys on 195 tyres.Hotttt!!!!

X

manson · 18th February 2005, 10:33

its gotta be the baleno man and i think the e 2 and e 3 cost alost the same ( only a marginal diff of rs.8000 ) . u can neva go wrong with a maruti boss .
total value for money if you don't mind the looks , great strt line performance , amazing handling , decent fuel eff if not great , i do't think resale should be an issue after a period of 5 yrs coz there are so many cars pouring in all the time so in 5 yrs i have this notion that these cars might juts be outdated so if u get like more or lesss the same amt for it .

lamborghini · 18th February 2005, 17:03

samaurai and drifter man i am underage, love cars and im sure if i spend some time under the hood of one i will et to know more about them...
i havent been caught but look very underage...
cops are very careless and ive passed by many and even trailed a few but if you drive okay they dont notice.. but since i resemble singhania a litle (fair chubby) i think they mistake me.

went and checked out a few cars more -
hyundai accent GLE loaded in black and new interiors with alloys, fogs , rockin system , spoiler and a T-BHP sticker
hyundai sonata S20 - only 10.81 company on road !!! will have to ask my father if he is willing to spend that much though
lancer - 6.93 and fully loaded ex showroom price not bad

right now i want baleno or city or optra .
average should be 8.5 + in city with a.c.

dad will be coming back today so will ask him when he does ...
BTW the optra base in red and mica now comes with beige interiors according to the salesperson and if ou buy a tevra, the red on gold looks horrible maybe on a scorpio but never a tavera

View Poll Results: choices for car - read then vote
toyota innova diesel - if its for that price	22	23.40%
honda city exi E3	23	24.47%
baleno lxi E2 or E3	19	20.21%
accent viva crdi	11	11.70%
optra 1.6 base if i can strech	18	19.15%
scorpio crdi	11	11.70%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

17th February 2005, 14:04	#1
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	new car- read then vote hey guys we are replacing my nexia and are right now at that stage where we decide whether we need another car or not anyway if we do get a car these are my priorities (not in the same order) 1. resale 2. looks 3. safety 4. comfort 5. FE 6. boot space power is really not all that important as i have a GTX and dont need more power right now budget is 6.75 max ex showroom. would have streched more but its going to be company reg will confirm budget and price soon thanx
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17th February 2005, 14:16	#2
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	my dad is not really keen on an suv however .. or an muv infact we will use it for 5 years unless i can convince him to keep it for long
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17th February 2005, 15:41	#3
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I voted for Toyota. Today Economic times carried an article about Toyota Innova. The base model is going to cost 6.5 but comes with only AC. No power steering too. But I am not sure whether the price is on-road. One with power steering may also fit your budget.
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17th February 2005, 16:43	#4
cheatingdeath BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 275 Thanked: 10 Times	hey lambo.... toyotas are usually over priced ... all most all of them.. even the camry u see .. if the innovas here without the power steerin fer 6.5 ithink then u shud not even think abt it ..... i think u should wait a little fer some goood news on it
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17th February 2005, 16:53	#5
sonic BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: Once	Here are my options Lambo: 1) +FE, -comfort, +resale, -looks: NHC 2) + VFM, +FE, - looks, -resale : Baleno Lxi + custom fitments (music system, alloys, interiors) 3) +comfort, +looks and more looks, - FE: Optra ~Sonic
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17th February 2005, 17:32	#6
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Even I suggest the Toyota Innova if you are really going to use it for long and Iam sure the resale value will be very good.
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17th February 2005, 17:59	#7
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 701 Times	I'd say the Optra base since you are not very power oriented about this new car. Optra is sheer value for money & in that price bracket it sounds like your best bet. Toyota's price of 6.5lakhs w/o P/S sounds really ridiculous. & Face it, 5yrs down the line resale is not going to be much for any car. Just a few thousands maybe here & there.
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17th February 2005, 18:05	#8
shankaranand BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 22 Times	Well, With your emphasis on Resale, fuel efficiency, comfort and by not looking at Performance, you have automatically selected NHC. It is perfect for that budget and meets all your parameters. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/newreply.php#Smile
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17th February 2005, 21:05	#9
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	I'd either pick the NHC or the optra. but i voted for the optra. Drifter
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17th February 2005, 23:55	#12
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	i think the optra 1.6 sheer value for money and luxury but it aint be having a good resale value . u have to compromise somewhere na
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18th February 2005, 10:33	#14
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	its gotta be the baleno man and i think the e 2 and e 3 cost alost the same ( only a marginal diff of rs.8000 ) . u can neva go wrong with a maruti boss . total value for money if you don't mind the looks , great strt line performance , amazing handling , decent fuel eff if not great , i do't think resale should be an issue after a period of 5 yrs coz there are so many cars pouring in all the time so in 5 yrs i have this notion that these cars might juts be outdated so if u get like more or lesss the same amt for it .
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18th February 2005, 17:03	#15
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	samaurai and drifter man i am underage, love cars and im sure if i spend some time under the hood of one i will et to know more about them... i havent been caught but look very underage... cops are very careless and ive passed by many and even trailed a few but if you drive okay they dont notice.. but since i resemble singhania a litle (fair chubby) i think they mistake me. went and checked out a few cars more - hyundai accent GLE loaded in black and new interiors with alloys, fogs , rockin system , spoiler and a T-BHP sticker hyundai sonata S20 - only 10.81 company on road !!! will have to ask my father if he is willing to spend that much though lancer - 6.93 and fully loaded ex showroom price not bad right now i want baleno or city or optra . average should be 8.5 + in city with a.c. dad will be coming back today so will ask him when he does ... BTW the optra base in red and mica now comes with beige interiors according to the salesperson and if ou buy a tevra, the red on gold looks horrible maybe on a scorpio but never a tavera
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