Used sedan for 2.5L

confusedguy · 12th February 2009, 21:07

I'm planning on getting my first car and am looking to get a sedan for inside 2.5L . I really like the ford Ikon but have been seriously reconsidering after going through comments in this forum. What other car can I reasonably expect to get for this price? The car will mostly be used by myself and my priorities are fuel efficiency and reasonable maintenance costs. Or should I be looking at Hatchbacks too?

toiingg · 12th February 2009, 21:18

For that amount, you could be looking at a 00/01 OHC, Baleno or 03/04 Esteem.

Proxima · 12th February 2009, 21:23

I would recommend the Baleno. Simply because you can get a 05 Baleno in good shape for 2.5 L here in Chennai. The resale is PATHETIC.

jango · 12th February 2009, 21:24

I would recommend you to go for the esteem.

Its a good pick for a 1st time buyer.

Sedan or hatch back..well that depends on your need/use.

FlyingSpur · 12th February 2009, 21:24

As soon as i read your title, only one thing came to my mind.

OHC. Get a manual if FE is a concern. Now that ANHC is out, I don't know about Chennai prices but 2.5 should get you a '03 1.3 Dx easily, maybe even a '03 1.5 Exi. As regards maintenance costs are concerned, there are dozens of owners here who can give you a clear picture of what to expect.

A Baleno is a good option as well.

akshay4587 · 12th February 2009, 21:28

You can also go in for a Pre 2005 Accent.
and out of all mentioned previously the car is still in production.

Dippy · 12th February 2009, 21:42

Stick to a Japanese car. You will get a 01 OHC or a more newer Esteem in your price bracket. Both cars are reliable. All you need is to service them regularly. The Esteem especially is a work horse. Buy either of these two cars.

confusedguy · 12th February 2009, 21:57

Thanks for all the quick replies. So is the Ikon a definite no? I came across a 2003 accent that has done around 35000 kms for 2.6L + 1 year engine and gearbox warranty. Is that a good deal? And also, is a 2002 octavia a good buy for around 4L?

confusedguy · 12th February 2009, 22:26

I must be looking at all the wrong places because I cannot find a > 2000 OHC for 2.5L!!! Is it better to buy from a dealer or an individual? or should I stretch a bit and get a swift for around 3L?

danlalan · 12th February 2009, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusedguy

Thanks for all the quick replies. So is the Ikon a definite no? I came across a 2003 accent that has done around 35000 kms for 2.6L + 1 year engine and gearbox warranty. Is that a good deal? And also, is a 2002 octavia a good buy for around 4L?

Stay away from Octys... Maintainence is HIGH.

If you can Handle the cost of ownership then the ikon is a great car. What were you looking at 1.3 or 1.6.

Accent at 2.6 is steep. 1.60L sounds good.

confusedguy · 12th February 2009, 22:47

Its a 1.3 flair, has done 36000 kms. Some one in the price check thread said shouldn't pay more that 1.8L for that. I was quoted a price of 2.2L. So is the baleno really that good? I remember it not doing too well when it first came out.

loving_alaap · 12th February 2009, 23:09

OHC! No any other option.

Search a good OHC, or maximum an Accent.

Thats it.

OHC will easily give you at least 5 more problem free happy years.

If you want Ford / Opel, be ready to pay at least 50% more for *** in future.

Best of luck for finding a good OHC.

jkdas · 12th February 2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by confusedguy

Its a 1.3 flair, has done 36000 kms. Some one in the price check thread said shouldn't pay more that 1.8L for that. I was quoted a price of 2.2L. So is the baleno really that good? I remember it not doing too well when it first came out.

Baleno>Esteem>OHC>Accent

You may get newer Accent for this price though.

confusedguy · 13th February 2009, 20:58

What about a lancer? There s a 2002 Lancer for 3L with 35000 on the odo. Any good?

confusedguy · 13th February 2009, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlalan

Stay away from Octys... Maintainence is HIGH.

If you can Handle the cost of ownership then the ikon is a great car. What were you looking at 1.3 or 1.6.

Accent at 2.6 is steep. 1.60L sounds good.

Is Octavia's maintenance cost as bad as an that of an Ikon?
I really love that car and cant resist getting one for as low as 3.5L. There s a second owner 1.9 ambeinte that has done 80k kms. Would it be too foolish to go after it?

12th February 2009, 21:07	#1
confusedguy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Used sedan for 2.5L I'm planning on getting my first car and am looking to get a sedan for inside 2.5L . I really like the ford Ikon but have been seriously reconsidering after going through comments in this forum. What other car can I reasonably expect to get for this price? The car will mostly be used by myself and my priorities are fuel efficiency and reasonable maintenance costs. Or should I be looking at Hatchbacks too?
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12th February 2009, 21:18	#2
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	For that amount, you could be looking at a 00/01 OHC, Baleno or 03/04 Esteem.
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	I would recommend the Baleno. Simply because you can get a 05 Baleno in good shape for 2.5 L here in Chennai. The resale is PATHETIC.
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jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	I would recommend you to go for the esteem. Its a good pick for a 1st time buyer. Sedan or hatch back..well that depends on your need/use. Last edited by jango : 12th February 2009 at 21:25.
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12th February 2009, 21:24	#5
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	As soon as i read your title, only one thing came to my mind. OHC. Get a manual if FE is a concern. Now that ANHC is out, I don't know about Chennai prices but 2.5 should get you a '03 1.3 Dx easily, maybe even a '03 1.5 Exi. As regards maintenance costs are concerned, there are dozens of owners here who can give you a clear picture of what to expect. A Baleno is a good option as well.
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12th February 2009, 21:28	#6
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	You can also go in for a Pre 2005 Accent. and out of all mentioned previously the car is still in production.
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12th February 2009, 21:42	#7
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Stick to a Japanese car. You will get a 01 OHC or a more newer Esteem in your price bracket. Both cars are reliable. All you need is to service them regularly. The Esteem especially is a work horse. Buy either of these two cars.
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12th February 2009, 21:57	#8
confusedguy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks for all the quick replies. So is the Ikon a definite no? I came across a 2003 accent that has done around 35000 kms for 2.6L + 1 year engine and gearbox warranty. Is that a good deal? And also, is a 2002 octavia a good buy for around 4L?
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12th February 2009, 22:26	#9
confusedguy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I must be looking at all the wrong places because I cannot find a > 2000 OHC for 2.5L!!! Is it better to buy from a dealer or an individual? or should I stretch a bit and get a swift for around 3L?
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12th February 2009, 22:47	#11
confusedguy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Its a 1.3 flair, has done 36000 kms. Some one in the price check thread said shouldn't pay more that 1.8L for that. I was quoted a price of 2.2L. So is the baleno really that good? I remember it not doing too well when it first came out.
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12th February 2009, 23:09	#12
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	OHC! No any other option. Search a good OHC, or maximum an Accent. Thats it. OHC will easily give you at least 5 more problem free happy years. If you want Ford / Opel, be ready to pay at least 50% more for *** in future. Best of luck for finding a good OHC.
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13th February 2009, 20:58	#14
confusedguy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	What about a lancer? There s a 2002 Lancer for 3L with 35000 on the odo. Any good?
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