Sell 2 hatches, but one sedan?

shekharlele · 24th July 2009, 09:57

Hi people,

Dilemma, need help. Facts of the case:

1. Own a 2004 Hyundai Santro Xing (immaculate condition, 18,000 Kms odo)
2. Own a 2004 Indica DLS (Good condition, 53,000 Kms odo)
3. Bought myself a Scorpio that I will use for daily office runs

Second car mostly used by wife / dad for office use, domestic work. I wanted your opinion on whether I should sell both these hatchbacks (will fetch me around 3.8 L combined) and buy a Hyundai Accent?

Or just sell my indica, pocket the change and let the wifey use ths Santro for another couple of years. My fear is to the extent the santro value will depreciate in the next 2 years and whether it will be wise to hold on. Also, the accent is rather dated, but since I have a budget of 5.5 L, it's the only sedan that I can afford. Wifey is not very comfortable with the Indigo or even with used sedans.

The other option is to sell the two and buy a Swift or something, but then it is still a hatch.

Some help would be greatly appreciated

karanraheja · 24th July 2009, 10:16

Shekhar, for your budget only Dzire , Accent , Ikon and Logan come to my mind. Among all of these Dzire's petrol motor is more refined and peppy . But i think only Dzire LXi MIGHT fall in your budget or you might have to stretch a bit more.

Frankly i would suggest you to go for a premium hatchback like i20 ( though above your budget) would be good enough for city driving.

AirWind · 24th July 2009, 10:35

A booted car is not really for domestic runs. I would just keep using the 18K run Santro, given its already past its prime depreciation, and holding further might drop by ~20K/Yr, its much easier for lady/dad's driving and still has many more miles left. Just dispose off the Indica and realize the savings!

shekharlele · 24th July 2009, 13:49

Hi Airwind and Karan,

Thannks for the replies. I think I will let the wifey use the santro for a couple more years. Indica will fetch me 1.5 L, which means my scorpio will have costed me only 2.75 out of pocket

AirWind · 24th July 2009, 14:49

Wise decision! Glad we could help! Thank the forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by shekharlele

Hi Airwind and Karan,

Thannks for the replies. I think I will let the wifey use the santro for a couple more years. Indica will fetch me 1.5 L, which means my scorpio will have costed me only 2.75 out of pocket

loving_alaap · 26th July 2009, 00:35

wise choice.

But if you are thinking for a new car for Wify, than i10 AT will be the best bet. A nice, pappy, with automatic comfirt, well in your budget. Your wifewill love to drive it in the city.

geeash · 27th July 2009, 08:43

Quote:

But if you are thinking for a new car for Wify, than i10 AT

I second that. Ease to drive. Only that if you dont mind the mileage

24th July 2009, 09:57	#1
shekharlele BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 100 Thanked: 5 Times	Sell 2 hatches, but one sedan? Hi people, Dilemma, need help. Facts of the case: 1. Own a 2004 Hyundai Santro Xing (immaculate condition, 18,000 Kms odo) 2. Own a 2004 Indica DLS (Good condition, 53,000 Kms odo) 3. Bought myself a Scorpio that I will use for daily office runs Second car mostly used by wife / dad for office use, domestic work. I wanted your opinion on whether I should sell both these hatchbacks (will fetch me around 3.8 L combined) and buy a Hyundai Accent? Or just sell my indica, pocket the change and let the wifey use ths Santro for another couple of years. My fear is to the extent the santro value will depreciate in the next 2 years and whether it will be wise to hold on. Also, the accent is rather dated, but since I have a budget of 5.5 L, it's the only sedan that I can afford. Wifey is not very comfortable with the Indigo or even with used sedans. The other option is to sell the two and buy a Swift or something, but then it is still a hatch. Some help would be greatly appreciated
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24th July 2009, 10:16	#2
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Shekhar, for your budget only Dzire , Accent , Ikon and Logan come to my mind. Among all of these Dzire's petrol motor is more refined and peppy . But i think only Dzire LXi MIGHT fall in your budget or you might have to stretch a bit more. Frankly i would suggest you to go for a premium hatchback like i20 ( though above your budget) would be good enough for city driving.
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24th July 2009, 10:35	#3
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	A booted car is not really for domestic runs. I would just keep using the 18K run Santro, given its already past its prime depreciation, and holding further might drop by ~20K/Yr, its much easier for lady/dad's driving and still has many more miles left. Just dispose off the Indica and realize the savings!
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24th July 2009, 13:49	#4
shekharlele BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 100 Thanked: 5 Times	Hi Airwind and Karan, Thannks for the replies. I think I will let the wifey use the santro for a couple more years. Indica will fetch me 1.5 L, which means my scorpio will have costed me only 2.75 out of pocket
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26th July 2009, 00:35	#6
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	wise choice. But if you are thinking for a new car for Wify, than i10 AT will be the best bet. A nice, pappy, with automatic comfirt, well in your budget. Your wifewill love to drive it in the city.
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