Time to take the plunge - Baleno or OHC???

ashish22 · 9th February 2009, 15:22

are you sure felix that its available for 1 lac and has covered only 11,000 kms??
you should definately get it thoroughly checked at honda and also verify the service records.
Damn even my dad wont sell me this car for 1 lac

Unknownsatan · 9th February 2009, 16:04

I think he wat he meant is 110000.

felix · 9th February 2009, 23:45

Hi everyone, thank u for the prompt replies.

I am a 100% sure about the authenticity of the car. In fact I have accompanied my friend to the service station quite a few times. The deal is that this chap has 6 cars for 4 family members and thats the reason most of his cars have very few kms on the odo.

I was always a big fan of that car and I always used to tell him that whenever he sells it, I'l be the one whose going to buy it. So when he decided to sell some of his cars, he came to me first. I asked him to do a bit of market research to find what price he'l get for his car. The best he got was 130000. I told him if i try really hard, I might pull up maybe around a lakh and he agreed.

@ Unknownsatan : I really meant 11k, not 110k

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His car is absolutely stock, with the only addition being a streering cover and one of those 'single hand turning knobs', not sure what they are called.

A clip from the rear bumper has snapped, just below the fender. A small patch of rust had formed just below the petrol lid, which he rectified last month. A few thin scratches on the bumper which im not really worried about.

What worries me is the avaiability of spares. Do you guys think that will be a problem in the next 2, mayb 3 years?

The car is Golden beige, i so dont like it. I'l vertainly have to get it painted if and when I buy it. My friend is out of town and wont be back before the 20th. So that gives me sometime to make up my mind and beg people for some dough.

So everyone, plz help me out. Should I go in for it? And if I do buy it, do you guys have any idea as to how much I'l have to pay for getting the names transferred and get a new insurance policy? I havent ever bought a used car before, so I have zero idea. Also, how much should I set aside for painting the car? Someone told me getting it painted with Honda will set me back about 60k.

Sorry for the long post, I apologise.

ashish22 · 10th February 2009, 10:26

felix lie cheat or steal but if whatever you say is true then just get the car mate!
Parts availability will not be an issue and the best thing about this car is that it can be repaired and worked outside honda as well. So for small niggles and issues you can get it sorted out for reasonable price.

shuvc · 10th February 2009, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix

So everyone, plz help me out. Should I go in for it? And if I do buy it, do you guys have any idea as to how much I'l have to pay for getting the names transferred and get a new insurance policy? I havent ever bought a used car before, so I have zero idea. Also, how much should I set aside for painting the car? Someone told me getting it painted with Honda will set me back about 60k.

Go for it @felix ! If you don't please let us know. I'm sure there'd be interested Kolkata T-BHPians !

Painting at, say Glix, would probably cost around 30K.
New insurance should surely be < 10K. Maybe more around the 6-7K mark.
Name transfer should also be around 2-3K mark. This is a guess though.

By the way - what are the other 4 cars he's selling ?

amitoj · 10th February 2009, 13:51

OHC 1.5 with 11K on the odo for about a lakh rupees!!!

That is not good news for current OHC owners. Including me.

felix · 11th February 2009, 01:52

Thanks everyone for replying.

I think I'l go ahead and pick this baby up. :d I just hope I dont have trouble with spares and stuff. Nonetheless, I think if all goes well, I should have the car in two weeks time.

I feel like a little child waiting for Christmas!!

I'd once again like to thank all of you all for taking time out to reply here, much appreciated !!

Time to start begging.

ritayan · 20th February 2009, 13:45

Guys

Advice time, I have found a 2001 OHC Vtec with 160000 on the odo in a reasonably ok condition for a asking price of Rs 1.25 lac. Whats the advice. What is the engine life and price visa vis the usage. It is with the Owner of this factory opposit my office in complete stock condition fully serviced by Authorised Honda work shop. Small bumps on the side nothing major. It will be a second car to do up Vitamin M permiting what i cant do in my Marina. What say?

narayan · 20th February 2009, 14:45

Ritayan - price if ok and engine should definetly last some more of course with the nessary maintenance done. but why go for this car ? what exactly is ur requirement and budget ?

ritayan · 20th February 2009, 15:02

Well the funny part is there is no requirment so budget is nil now. Since he mentioned that he wants to sell his car for 1.25 and it is a vtec, i got interested. Never knew I could get one at this price. The Idea is to get it, bring it back to its prime and then look at mods to proably have it as a night car, given the basics should hold up, ie: engine and transmition.

toiingg · 20th February 2009, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix

Thanks everyone for replying.

I think I'l go ahead and pick this baby up. :d I just hope I dont have trouble with spares and stuff. Nonetheless, I think if all goes well, I should have the car in two weeks time.

I feel like a little child waiting for Christmas!!

I'd once again like to thank all of you all for taking time out to reply here, much appreciated !!

Time to start begging.

felix, don't worry about the spares in Calcutta. Just go and grab that car.

PS: Remember to call the Cal Gang for a treat.

alpha1 · 20th February 2009, 17:59

I smell a lemon here.
Probably some huge repair cost waiting for the person who will buy it.

Dippy · 20th February 2009, 19:16

1 lakh is throwaway. If you think the car is genuine with the 11k kms, which I think you have vouched for the authenticity go ahead and pick it up. You dont get type 2 OHC's for such ridiculous prices. Check a for the service history once just for your satisfaction.

And Golden is not bad really. Golden was the last preferred colour when I was looking for an OHC too but I did not care for the colour in the end because the car was good. Also if the colour is in good shape dont spend on getting the car repainted right away.

Good luck

slipstream · 5th March 2009, 13:27

bangalore bhp'ians you might want to check this out...

Make Yours A 2002 Honda City VTEC, bangalore, India

Unknownsatan · 5th March 2009, 23:26

Guys,a small help,heard about a baleno.details are:
White color,2003 model, 50000km, single owner,comperhensive.
How much do u think will be a fair price?

9th February 2009, 15:22	#106
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 598 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	are you sure felix that its available for 1 lac and has covered only 11,000 kms?? you should definately get it thoroughly checked at honda and also verify the service records. Damn even my dad wont sell me this car for 1 lac
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9th February 2009, 16:04	#107
Unknownsatan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,338 Thanked: 1,537 Times View My Garage	I think he wat he meant is 110000.
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9th February 2009, 23:45	#108
felix Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi everyone, thank u for the prompt replies. I am a 100% sure about the authenticity of the car. In fact I have accompanied my friend to the service station quite a few times. The deal is that this chap has 6 cars for 4 family members and thats the reason most of his cars have very few kms on the odo. I was always a big fan of that car and I always used to tell him that whenever he sells it, I'l be the one whose going to buy it. So when he decided to sell some of his cars, he came to me first. I asked him to do a bit of market research to find what price he'l get for his car. The best he got was 130000. I told him if i try really hard, I might pull up maybe around a lakh and he agreed. @ Unknownsatan : I really meant 11k, not 110k : His car is absolutely stock, with the only addition being a streering cover and one of those 'single hand turning knobs', not sure what they are called. A clip from the rear bumper has snapped, just below the fender. A small patch of rust had formed just below the petrol lid, which he rectified last month. A few thin scratches on the bumper which im not really worried about. What worries me is the avaiability of spares. Do you guys think that will be a problem in the next 2, mayb 3 years? The car is Golden beige, i so dont like it. I'l vertainly have to get it painted if and when I buy it. My friend is out of town and wont be back before the 20th. So that gives me sometime to make up my mind and beg people for some dough. So everyone, plz help me out. Should I go in for it? And if I do buy it, do you guys have any idea as to how much I'l have to pay for getting the names transferred and get a new insurance policy? I havent ever bought a used car before, so I have zero idea. Also, how much should I set aside for painting the car? Someone told me getting it painted with Honda will set me back about 60k. Sorry for the long post, I apologise.
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10th February 2009, 10:26	#109
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 598 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	felix lie cheat or steal but if whatever you say is true then just get the car mate! Parts availability will not be an issue and the best thing about this car is that it can be repaired and worked outside honda as well. So for small niggles and issues you can get it sorted out for reasonable price.
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10th February 2009, 13:51	#111
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,106 Times View My Garage	OHC 1.5 with 11K on the odo for about a lakh rupees!!! That is not good news for current OHC owners. Including me.
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11th February 2009, 01:52	#112
felix Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks everyone for replying. I think I'l go ahead and pick this baby up. :d I just hope I dont have trouble with spares and stuff. Nonetheless, I think if all goes well, I should have the car in two weeks time. I feel like a little child waiting for Christmas!! I'd once again like to thank all of you all for taking time out to reply here, much appreciated !! Time to start begging.
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20th February 2009, 13:45	#113
ritayan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Back in Delhi Posts: 228 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	Guys Advice time, I have found a 2001 OHC Vtec with 160000 on the odo in a reasonably ok condition for a asking price of Rs 1.25 lac. Whats the advice. What is the engine life and price visa vis the usage. It is with the Owner of this factory opposit my office in complete stock condition fully serviced by Authorised Honda work shop. Small bumps on the side nothing major. It will be a second car to do up Vitamin M permiting what i cant do in my Marina. What say?
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20th February 2009, 14:45	#114
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	Ritayan - price if ok and engine should definetly last some more of course with the nessary maintenance done. but why go for this car ? what exactly is ur requirement and budget ?
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20th February 2009, 15:02	#115
ritayan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Back in Delhi Posts: 228 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	Well the funny part is there is no requirment so budget is nil now. Since he mentioned that he wants to sell his car for 1.25 and it is a vtec, i got interested. Never knew I could get one at this price. The Idea is to get it, bring it back to its prime and then look at mods to proably have it as a night car, given the basics should hold up, ie: engine and transmition.
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20th February 2009, 17:59	#117
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,095 Thanked: 2,607 Times	I smell a lemon here. Probably some huge repair cost waiting for the person who will buy it.
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20th February 2009, 19:16	#118
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,476 Times	1 lakh is throwaway. If you think the car is genuine with the 11k kms, which I think you have vouched for the authenticity go ahead and pick it up. You dont get type 2 OHC's for such ridiculous prices. Check a for the service history once just for your satisfaction. And Golden is not bad really. Golden was the last preferred colour when I was looking for an OHC too but I did not care for the colour in the end because the car was good. Also if the colour is in good shape dont spend on getting the car repainted right away. Good luck Last edited by Dippy : 20th February 2009 at 19:18.
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5th March 2009, 13:27	#119
slipstream BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 17 Times	bangalore bhp'ians you might want to check this out... Make Yours A 2002 Honda City VTEC, bangalore, India
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5th March 2009, 23:26	#120
Unknownsatan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,338 Thanked: 1,537 Times View My Garage	White baleno Guys,a small help,heard about a baleno.details are: White color,2003 model, 50000km, single owner,comperhensive. How much do u think will be a fair price?
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