Cheap Weekend Car

DieselFan · 16th July 2009, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Hi. I currently drive a Swift VDi. I've just completed a Lakh km on it.

Live to Jive - great to hear that you have already done one lakh km on Swift D. Very few have reached even half of that mark. Would love to read about your Long term ownership on the same.

Live To Jive · 16th July 2009, 11:39

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Originally Posted by DieselFan

Live to Jive - great to hear that you have already done one lakh km on Swift D. Very few have reached even half of that mark. Would love to read about your Long term ownership on the same.

I will try and write one. Anyway there is nothing that has not been mentioned in other threads. The Engine is still as good as new but can't say the same about the body.

cooldude1988765 · 16th July 2009, 13:37

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Looks like I have to add the Lancer, Accent and Esteem to my list. How is the situation with parts for these 2 cars. What about an Opel Corsa?

You can remove the accent from that list and forget about the corsa.
Your best bet is a used baleno. If you look hard enough i am sure you will find a good one below 2L.

Live To Jive · 17th July 2009, 21:57

I think the Corsa is out. Not so sure about the Accent though. The Palio seems to be a strong contender now. Cannot rule out the Lancer too. Petrol Lancers should be cheaper than OHC's. Baleno is not easy to find.
Keep the suggestions pouring. I'll keep hunting in the meantime.

gaurav_chopra04 · 17th July 2009, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Petrol Lancers should be cheaper than OHC's.

certainly... plus they are not hard to find as well.

Live To Jive · 18th July 2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by gaurav_chopra04

certainly... plus they are not hard to find as well.

How much should I pay for a Petrol Lancer? I read in some threads that people put some MIVEC engine in the Lancer. Then a Lancer makers sense as I can do this upgrade later when funds are available.

Glifford · 18th July 2009, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

I think the Corsa is out. Not so sure about the Accent though. The Palio seems to be a strong contender now. Cannot rule out the Lancer too. Petrol Lancers should be cheaper than OHC's. Baleno is not easy to find.
Keep the suggestions pouring. I'll keep hunting in the meantime.

I too suggest you strike the Accent off your list too. I consider it a boring car (personal opinion).

The Lancer (old style) had a very good looking front grille design. The new one looks odd ball with the smiling grille!

Sawyer · 18th July 2009, 10:44

Weekends in Goa - I would buy a brand new RE and use the spare change for a year's worth of fuel. Great roads to ride a bike on!

Furious55 · 18th July 2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Weekends in Goa - I would buy a brand new RE and use the spare change for a year's worth of fuel. Great roads to ride a bike on!

Actually you do need a car at night specially. Roads are great but riding is dangerous. My suggestion would be to stick to cars.

@Live To Jive
There's a Baleno for sale. Top model, 80K Km, single owner, for 1.2Lakhs.

Sawyer · 18th July 2009, 17:47

Having lived there for three years some thirty years ago, with my trusted Yezdi, I do know that. But for a good rider, and a Bullet, what a place to ride! As in any other place, as a biker you must be good at defensive riding but there are a lot of rides even now where you can see for a distance, ahead and around, and have the time of your life. Cars are for commuters!

Live To Jive · 18th July 2009, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Weekends in Goa - I would buy a brand new RE and use the spare change for a year's worth of fuel. Great roads to ride a bike on!

I have a RD350. Not exactly an Enfield fan. I ride the RD every sunday.

Turbo Head · 18th July 2009, 18:02

Couldn't agree more with Sawyer, infact even I was about to suggest something on two wheels. 80k Baleno or anything similar will just ruin your weekend nothing else.
And nothing can beat the experience of wind in hair. Try to find some good machine, You may even get few good imported with low mileage decent examples in your budget.

Sawyer · 18th July 2009, 18:09

lol@wind in the hair - I recommend water sports for that to be honest! These days, I tend to be more of a helmet and leathers kind of biker. Age catching up, you may well say. That is the only downer to a bike in Goa, the place is hot and humid all the time for riding attire.

Live To Jive · 19th July 2009, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Turbo Head

Couldn't agree more with Sawyer, infact even I was about to suggest something on two wheels. 80k Baleno or anything similar will just ruin your weekend nothing else.
And nothing can beat the experience of wind in hair. Try to find some good machine, You may even get few good imported with low mileage decent examples in your budget.

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

lol@wind in the hair - I recommend water sports for that to be honest! These days, I tend to be more of a helmet and leathers kind of biker. Age catching up, you may well say. That is the only downer to a bike in Goa, the place is hot and humid all the time for riding attire.

As I mentioned earlier, I have a RD350. In fact I sold it a short while ago. After a week, the guy decided he didn't want it and came back to me. I immediately refunded his money and took the bike back. Won't make that mistake again.

What are the problems I could expect with a Baleno that has done 80K Km?

Sawyer · 19th July 2009, 10:29

Good for you. I now prefer a Bullet to all the rockets because I am now happier thumping along at 70 kmph. But the RD350 is a bike to spend your life with too. If it will let you, if you see what I mean!

17th July 2009, 21:57	#34
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	I think the Corsa is out. Not so sure about the Accent though. The Palio seems to be a strong contender now. Cannot rule out the Lancer too. Petrol Lancers should be cheaper than OHC's. Baleno is not easy to find. Keep the suggestions pouring. I'll keep hunting in the meantime.
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18th July 2009, 10:44	#38
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	Weekends in Goa - I would buy a brand new RE and use the spare change for a year's worth of fuel. Great roads to ride a bike on!
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18th July 2009, 17:47	#40
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	Having lived there for three years some thirty years ago, with my trusted Yezdi, I do know that. But for a good rider, and a Bullet, what a place to ride! As in any other place, as a biker you must be good at defensive riding but there are a lot of rides even now where you can see for a distance, ahead and around, and have the time of your life. Cars are for commuters!
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18th July 2009, 18:02	#42
Turbo Head BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 322 Thanked: 215 Times	Couldn't agree more with Sawyer, infact even I was about to suggest something on two wheels. 80k Baleno or anything similar will just ruin your weekend nothing else. And nothing can beat the experience of wind in hair. Try to find some good machine, You may even get few good imported with low mileage decent examples in your budget.
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18th July 2009, 18:09	#43
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	lol@wind in the hair - I recommend water sports for that to be honest! These days, I tend to be more of a helmet and leathers kind of biker. Age catching up, you may well say. That is the only downer to a bike in Goa, the place is hot and humid all the time for riding attire.
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19th July 2009, 10:29	#45
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	Good for you. I now prefer a Bullet to all the rockets because I am now happier thumping along at 70 kmph. But the RD350 is a bike to spend your life with too. If it will let you, if you see what I mean!
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