Used Sedan: Budget 4 lakhs

wanderernomad · 13th March 2010, 02:30

Folks I need to buy a car for my parents which would not be used very extensively but occasionally. The car will do both plains and hills whenever it is used. My budget is around 4 Lakhs. The options I have zeroed on are:-
1. OHC
2. Corrola
3. Baleno
4. W124 E250. I know in case I can lay my hands on this I will use it and pass on my own car to the parents.
5. Accent CRDI/Executive: Reading a lot of horror stories about major works on CRDI after 50-60K Kms so am planning to eliminate this option. Petrol Accent can still be considered depending upon the feedback from gurus and owners.

I need advise and comments on my options particularly about known issues on a high mileage car in each category, approximate cost of spares and their availability (in and around Chandigarh/Delhi), and prices to expect.

Barring W124 I would like the car to be about 5- 6 year old maximum with about 50K or less on the odo. How much would an Accent Executive cost considering it is a relatively new offering in the market?

Thanks, I am looking forward to have your comments and advise.

aparth · 13th March 2010, 03:24

You can get a new Accent Executive for 5 lakhs.

karthik247 · 13th March 2010, 06:34

I guess the Toyota Corolla would be the best as its much more loaded than the other cars on your list. And its also more upmarket as well.

You could also check out for the previous gen Honda Accord's. They are awesome cars and will fall in your budget as well.

wanderernomad · 17th March 2010, 13:26

There is a 2005 Baleno LXI done 40,000 Kms for about 2,50,000 INR. The condition fo the car is yet to be checked. What should be a good price for this car?

Saurabh M · 17th March 2010, 14:15

I would suggest that you chose either a Baleno or a OHC. IMO, Accord will command a high cost of spares, considering the fact that they will be 5-6 yrs old. You might consider an used Cedia as well, though I am not sure whether it will fit your budget.

ashwin_seattle · 17th March 2010, 14:36

Take my advice....go for a NEW Ford Ikon 1.4 TDCI. Same diesel engine as in Fiesta.
Enjoy great pickup, handling, power, build quality and EVEN GREATER DIESEL FUEL ECONOMY(22 kmpl)
thats what my bro is getting on the recently purchased Ikon TDCI

You can't beat that for 5 LACS flat, can you?

lifeonwheels · 17th March 2010, 15:28

you can surely get a 2006 Cedia in decent condition for about 4 lakhs in Delhi. It would be amazing bang for yur buck. Accord will be very expensive to maintain but if that is ok with you then that too is a good option. OHC although a gem would be quoite old and would have its own share of problems depending on the way it was maintained by previous owners.

Not too sure about Baleno's spare parts availability. maybe existing owners can clarify that better.

Cesc · 17th March 2010, 16:15

Within your choice-set Corrola looks the best.

IMO you should also consider NHC. You can get a good NHC from around 2005 for that much money in Delhi/NCR. Mileage is good and cost of spares also reasonable. There are no long term issues with the car as well. I sold mine after 125k on the odo

. The only significant expense it needed was a suspension overhaul (costing about 12k) near the 110k mark.

Live To Jive · 17th March 2010, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

There is a 2005 Baleno LXI done 40,000 Kms for about 2,50,000 INR. The condition fo the car is yet to be checked. What should be a good price for this car?

Baleno's sell for a little over a Lakh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cesc

IMO you should also consider NHC.

A much more sensible choice than the OHC. Spares are not a problem like in the OHC.

GTO · 18th March 2010, 10:25

Wanderernomad, are your folks going to self-drive or be chauffeur-driven?

For the latter, a used Corolla or new Indigo CS / Ikon TDCi are well suited. On the other hand, if they will drive themselves, you must consider an NHC CVT (automatic).

INDIAN_VAGABOND · 18th March 2010, 16:40

Why dont you try out an used SX4 - the 2007 ones would be available under 4L i suppose ??

ashthedivx · 18th March 2010, 16:45

SX4-2007 > 4 Lakh not possible right now, unless and untill car is crash free....

Delta Wing · 18th March 2010, 17:26

If it is for your parents, then I guess you would want the interior and comfort top notch as first priority. Corolla fits the bill but they'll be 6 years old at 4 L. I suggest you look at the Optra also, it's great in comfort. Have a look at the Indigo or the Manza too. NHC is a good option but I won't suggest OHC, Baleno since the interiors are not too hot. A wild card entry from comfort point of view could be the Sonata. They come cheap (a V6 AT in superb condition was offered to me for 3.4-3.5 L) too.

Technocrat · 18th March 2010, 17:35

I think you should be able to get a decently kept Optra in this Budget, all other that you have mentioned would have higher mileage & older in this budget.

lamborghini · 18th March 2010, 18:43

Skip the Corolla, you would be getting a pre-facelift version, with the old suspension which isn't the best.
Similarly, avoid the Accent, the rear seating isn't the most comfortable.
For older people, higher cars are generally better such as a 2005 NHC EXi/GXi.
Infact, you could even look at 2003-04 Sonatas as well.

If you are looking at a loan for the car, given that used car interest rates are higher, you could look at a new Ikon, or Indigo. For a slightly higher EMI, you would get a new car, which would work out cheaper in the long run.

13th March 2010, 02:30	#1
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,534 Thanked: 1,276 Times View My Garage	Used Sedan: Budget 4 lakhs Folks I need to buy a car for my parents which would not be used very extensively but occasionally. The car will do both plains and hills whenever it is used. My budget is around 4 Lakhs. The options I have zeroed on are:- 1. OHC 2. Corrola 3. Baleno 4. W124 E250. I know in case I can lay my hands on this I will use it and pass on my own car to the parents. 5. Accent CRDI/Executive: Reading a lot of horror stories about major works on CRDI after 50-60K Kms so am planning to eliminate this option. Petrol Accent can still be considered depending upon the feedback from gurus and owners. I need advise and comments on my options particularly about known issues on a high mileage car in each category, approximate cost of spares and their availability (in and around Chandigarh/Delhi), and prices to expect. Barring W124 I would like the car to be about 5- 6 year old maximum with about 50K or less on the odo. How much would an Accent Executive cost considering it is a relatively new offering in the market? Thanks, I am looking forward to have your comments and advise. Last edited by wanderernomad : 13th March 2010 at 02:31.
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13th March 2010, 03:24	#2
aparth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,341 Thanked: 1,708 Times View My Garage	You can get a new Accent Executive for 5 lakhs.
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13th March 2010, 06:34	#3
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I guess the Toyota Corolla would be the best as its much more loaded than the other cars on your list. And its also more upmarket as well. You could also check out for the previous gen Honda Accord's. They are awesome cars and will fall in your budget as well.
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17th March 2010, 13:26	#4
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,534 Thanked: 1,276 Times View My Garage	There is a 2005 Baleno LXI done 40,000 Kms for about 2,50,000 INR. The condition fo the car is yet to be checked. What should be a good price for this car?
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17th March 2010, 14:15	#5
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	I would suggest that you chose either a Baleno or a OHC. IMO, Accord will command a high cost of spares, considering the fact that they will be 5-6 yrs old. You might consider an used Cedia as well, though I am not sure whether it will fit your budget.
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17th March 2010, 14:36	#6
ashwin_seattle BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: seattle/chandig Posts: 122 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Take my advice....go for a NEW Ford Ikon 1.4 TDCI. Same diesel engine as in Fiesta. Enjoy great pickup, handling, power, build quality and EVEN GREATER DIESEL FUEL ECONOMY(22 kmpl) thats what my bro is getting on the recently purchased Ikon TDCI You can't beat that for 5 LACS flat, can you? Last edited by ashwin_seattle : 17th March 2010 at 14:44.
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17th March 2010, 15:28	#7
lifeonwheels BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times	you can surely get a 2006 Cedia in decent condition for about 4 lakhs in Delhi. It would be amazing bang for yur buck. Accord will be very expensive to maintain but if that is ok with you then that too is a good option. OHC although a gem would be quoite old and would have its own share of problems depending on the way it was maintained by previous owners. Not too sure about Baleno's spare parts availability. maybe existing owners can clarify that better.
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17th March 2010, 16:15	#8
Cesc BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philly, Gurgaon Posts: 651 Thanked: 286 Times	Within your choice-set Corrola looks the best. IMO you should also consider NHC. You can get a good NHC from around 2005 for that much money in Delhi/NCR. Mileage is good and cost of spares also reasonable. There are no long term issues with the car as well. I sold mine after 125k on the odo . The only significant expense it needed was a suspension overhaul (costing about 12k) near the 110k mark.
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18th March 2010, 10:25	#10
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,533 Thanked: 300,550 Times View My Garage	Wanderernomad, are your folks going to self-drive or be chauffeur-driven? For the latter, a used Corolla or new Indigo CS / Ikon TDCi are well suited. On the other hand, if they will drive themselves, you must consider an NHC CVT (automatic). Last edited by GTO : 18th March 2010 at 10:28.
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18th March 2010, 16:40	#11
INDIAN_VAGABOND BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MAXIMUM CITY - BOMBAY Posts: 107 Thanked: 124 Times	Why dont you try out an used SX4 - the 2007 ones would be available under 4L i suppose ?? Last edited by INDIAN_VAGABOND : 18th March 2010 at 16:41.
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18th March 2010, 16:45	#12
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	SX4-2007 > 4 Lakh not possible right now, unless and untill car is crash free....
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18th March 2010, 17:26	#13
Delta Wing BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 228 Thanked: 115 Times	If it is for your parents, then I guess you would want the interior and comfort top notch as first priority. Corolla fits the bill but they'll be 6 years old at 4 L. I suggest you look at the Optra also, it's great in comfort. Have a look at the Indigo or the Manza too. NHC is a good option but I won't suggest OHC, Baleno since the interiors are not too hot. A wild card entry from comfort point of view could be the Sonata. They come cheap (a V6 AT in superb condition was offered to me for 3.4-3.5 L) too.
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18th March 2010, 17:35	#14
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	I think you should be able to get a decently kept Optra in this Budget, all other that you have mentioned would have higher mileage & older in this budget.
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18th March 2010, 18:43	#15
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Skip the Corolla, you would be getting a pre-facelift version, with the old suspension which isn't the best. Similarly, avoid the Accent, the rear seating isn't the most comfortable. For older people, higher cars are generally better such as a 2005 NHC EXi/GXi. Infact, you could even look at 2003-04 Sonatas as well. If you are looking at a loan for the car, given that used car interest rates are higher, you could look at a new Ikon, or Indigo. For a slightly higher EMI, you would get a new car, which would work out cheaper in the long run.
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