Buying a used Accent Viva (ABS) Petrol?

mobike008 · 8th January 2010, 17:43

Its a great car. And, if its certified to be in a good condition paying a bit extra is never a problem.

I know a key guy in Lakshmi Hyundai and he can take a personal look at the car and let you know how it is. PM me if you need his contact info

Btw, i have the same car. Albiet the diesel sibling. And, that too is a mean machine.

Congrats and enjoy the new ride

RVG · 12th January 2010, 16:35

Hello friends,
Thanks each and everyone who gave their opinions/suggestions for my viva "buy". I own it now. What a fantastic machine. Posting some of the snaps that i took on sunday evening. Detailed report will follow soon.
I have a suprise video for all petrol heads to show if driven this beauty "correctly" it give phenominal average (kms / lt). The kms/lt figure that i got (on highway 80-90 speed) is unbelivable

so coming sunday i will post with the "proof". Any guesses, friends ?????

RVG.

RVG · 12th January 2010, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Its a great car. And, if its certified to be in a good condition paying a bit extra is never a problem.

I know a key guy in Lakshmi Hyundai and he can take a personal look at the car and let you know how it is. PM me if you need his contact info

Btw, i have the same car. Albiet the diesel sibling. And, that too is a mean machine.

Congrats and enjoy the new ride

Thanks mobike008. I was busy in the process of getting the car and missed your reply. Already done inspection and got the car too. Already posetd photos as well. Yes , i will PM you soon.

RVG

rg_chn · 12th January 2010, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVG

Any guesses, friends ?????

I have a 2002 petrol accent, and on one of my trips to a hill station it gave me an average of 15kmpl. So im guessing u must've got around the same, or maybe a bit more if you weren't driving uphill unlike me.

nairrk · 12th January 2010, 16:51

Looking at the photographs the car looks stunning -like new one
Now sure it is a good buy.

I was having a Accent GLS petrol and it gave me around 16/17 kmpl on highways with 100% A/C. You are getting around 18? or more?

RVG · 12th January 2010, 17:03

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Originally Posted by rg_chn

I have a 2002 petrol accent, and on one of my trips to a hill station it gave me an average of 15kmpl. So im guessing u must've got around the same, or maybe a bit more if you weren't driving uphill unlike me.

@rg_chn, No uphill drive. Straight road (With normal up-downs). Your guess is close but not too close

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kartho · 12th January 2010, 17:09

Great buy, it looks like a new car ! Surely worth the buy... what was the final price then ? I know all of us were pushing for various numbers, but would be interested in knowing the final price !

Enjoy the excitement and every drive... Congratulations !

RVG · 12th January 2010, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by nairrk

Looking at the photographs the car looks stunning -like new one
Now sure it is a good buy.

I was having a Accent GLS petrol and it gave me around 16/17 kmpl on highways with 100% A/C. You are getting around 18? or more?

@nairrk, truely car feels like new. Yes you are close to that figure.
I filled the tank. I drove total of 38 kms @speed not more than 90kmh.
I started early in the morning around 7 AM from Miyapur to airport road. Then i took right turn towards the kind of kaccha road. Driven around 26 kms on good road and 12 kms on kind of kaccha road. I was alone and A/C was purposefully switched "off". I driven with the power that is required, i mean no unnecessary pushing accelerator etc. I came back and filled the tank full again. For total of 38 kms i needed top up of 1.6 lts. So i got around 23.5 kms/lt. Next thing i am going to do is mix of city and highway drive for around 100 kms. Will post once i do that.

RVG

rg_chn · 12th January 2010, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVG

@rg_chn, No uphill drive. Straight road (With normal up-downs). Your guess is close but not too close

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You got 23.5??

that is great!!

Alomst forgot, Congrats on the new car! Any mods planned? How's the suspension?

nairrk · 12th January 2010, 17:39

23.5km/l (without A/c) is really a good number.! So assume with A/c around 20/21kmpl?
Anything above 20kmpl on a sedan with A/c is a good mileage.
Great!

nandans2005 · 12th January 2010, 20:44

oh! my Goodness, thats a Gorgeous out there man !

Who would say it a used car ?

thats a good average you getting, though quite difficult to digest.

Happy driving !!

anjan_c2007 · 12th January 2010, 22:57

RVG congratulations on becoming the owner of the Viva. The car looks very fresh and hopefully will serve you well for years.Take all the normal care and you will be a proud owner!

yogeshnaik · 13th January 2010, 16:00

Hey Buddy,

Viva looks better and sportive than normal Accent. But that model is discontinued. In near future, reselling will also be a concern. Before purchasing, put the car on the jack and check the under chassis thoroughly and have test drive on highways is a must. I think you can bargain for another Rs. 10K-15K.

rg_chn · 13th January 2010, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogeshnaik

Hey Buddy,

Viva looks better and sportive than normal Accent. But that model is discontinued. In near future, reselling will also be a concern. Before purchasing, put the car on the jack and check the under chassis thoroughly and have test drive on highways is a must. I think you can bargain for another Rs. 10K-15K.

Yogesh,

If you read his posts, he has mentioned that he already bought it. Though it is discontinued, i don't think he'l have any problems apart from the resale. Which IMO, will not be very difficult.

Nilesh5417 · 15th September 2010, 11:36

Hi Folks. Need urgent advice. I'm trying to choose between a used esteem lxi and a viva sport.

The viva has a 1.6 engine different from the 1.5 of accent. Does that mean its got a different clutch assembly? And any other major mechanical parts that are different and could pose a problem to source?

I've an offer for a 2003 Viva sport (ABS) thats done 70k kms. Which means it needs a clutch overhaul for sure. And if the clutch assembly is different from the regular accent, i'm not sure of its availability. And authorized hyundai dealer is sure to charge me at least 8k for this work that too if he has the clutch set!
Also, are body parts an issue? Bumpers, boot lids, fenders etc are different from the regular 1.5 accent right?

8th January 2010, 17:43	#16
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,694 Thanked: 14,783 Times View My Garage	Its a great car. And, if its certified to be in a good condition paying a bit extra is never a problem. I know a key guy in Lakshmi Hyundai and he can take a personal look at the car and let you know how it is. PM me if you need his contact info Btw, i have the same car. Albiet the diesel sibling. And, that too is a mean machine. Congrats and enjoy the new ride
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12th January 2010, 16:35	#17
RVG Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 17 Thanked: Once	Thanks for your suggestions. I own Viva now ! Hello friends, Thanks each and everyone who gave their opinions/suggestions for my viva "buy". I own it now. What a fantastic machine. Posting some of the snaps that i took on sunday evening. Detailed report will follow soon. I have a suprise video for all petrol heads to show if driven this beauty "correctly" it give phenominal average (kms / lt). The kms/lt figure that i got (on highway 80-90 speed) is unbelivable so coming sunday i will post with the "proof". Any guesses, friends ????? RVG. Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2010, 16:51	#20
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	Looking at the photographs the car looks stunning -like new one Now sure it is a good buy. I was having a Accent GLS petrol and it gave me around 16/17 kmpl on highways with 100% A/C. You are getting around 18? or more?
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12th January 2010, 17:09	#22
kartho BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 2 Times	Great buy, it looks like a new car ! Surely worth the buy... what was the final price then ? I know all of us were pushing for various numbers, but would be interested in knowing the final price ! Enjoy the excitement and every drive... Congratulations !
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12th January 2010, 17:39	#25
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 674 Times View My Garage	23.5km/l (without A/c) is really a good number.! So assume with A/c around 20/21kmpl? Anything above 20kmpl on a sedan with A/c is a good mileage. Great!
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12th January 2010, 20:44	#26
nandans2005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore. Posts: 640 Thanked: 42 Times	oh! my Goodness, thats a Gorgeous out there man ! Who would say it a used car ? thats a good average you getting, though quite difficult to digest. Happy driving !!
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12th January 2010, 22:57	#27
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,301 Thanked: 20,482 Times View My Garage	RVG congratulations on becoming the owner of the Viva. The car looks very fresh and hopefully will serve you well for years.Take all the normal care and you will be a proud owner!
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13th January 2010, 16:00	#28
yogeshnaik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 347 Thanked: 216 Times	Hey Buddy, Viva looks better and sportive than normal Accent. But that model is discontinued. In near future, reselling will also be a concern. Before purchasing, put the car on the jack and check the under chassis thoroughly and have test drive on highways is a must. I think you can bargain for another Rs. 10K-15K.
	() Thanks

15th September 2010, 11:36	#30
Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,807 Thanked: 2,595 Times	Hi Folks. Need urgent advice. I'm trying to choose between a used esteem lxi and a viva sport. The viva has a 1.6 engine different from the 1.5 of accent. Does that mean its got a different clutch assembly? And any other major mechanical parts that are different and could pose a problem to source? I've an offer for a 2003 Viva sport (ABS) thats done 70k kms. Which means it needs a clutch overhaul for sure. And if the clutch assembly is different from the regular accent, i'm not sure of its availability. And authorized hyundai dealer is sure to charge me at least 8k for this work that too if he has the clutch set! Also, are body parts an issue? Bumpers, boot lids, fenders etc are different from the regular 1.5 accent right?
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