Used city vtec or used accent viva

sumeethaldankar · 12th May 2010, 12:15

I have a friend who is not a member on T-BHP and is in the market to buy a used sedan in the range of 2 lakhs.He has shortlisted a used city vtec (2001, 65000 kms) and a used accent viva (tornado, 2003,56000 kms).Which one will be better buy to run and own assuming both cars are in decent shape.

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clevermax · 12th May 2010, 12:17

In this situation, I would not have any second thoughts on buying the vtec!

amitoj · 12th May 2010, 12:19

+1 to Clevermax.
Unless your friend is aspiring to be a Ship Captain.

clevermax · 12th May 2010, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

Unless your friend is aspiring to be a Ship Captain.

Hope everyone gets the joke

mjothi · 12th May 2010, 12:32

No doubts. its Vtec. Go ahead.

cruiser@0523 · 12th May 2010, 12:33

Vtec is the way to go, i am in the same situation and i am getting a used Vtec (black) with 50K on the odo.

DRIV3R · 12th May 2010, 12:42

It's a no brainer, dude! Ask your friend to go for the VTEC.

sachinj12 · 12th May 2010, 13:03

Vtec without a second thought. Any day Honda compared to Hyuandi.

alpha1 · 12th May 2010, 14:29

Vtec if its in good condition - usually Cities command a premium over similar Accents and Lancers.

If the price is same - check if there is any caveat.

HammerHead · 12th May 2010, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

+1 to Clevermax.
Unless your friend is aspiring to be a Ship Captain.

Bang on

vtec is the obvious choice or put it this way, its old Japanese over old Korean!!

nirmaljusdoit · 12th May 2010, 16:33

Vtec Vtec Vtec !

Honda rocks, having owned & experienced one, the driving experience wont disappoint, neither will the maintenance costs !

lohithrao · 12th May 2010, 17:07

Like others i can any day vouch for a Honda and esp if its a used one.

rjstyles69 · 12th May 2010, 19:51

Apparently I don't know how many of you have noticed that a v-tec's seating isn't that comfortable for a 6 footer. I have driven fellow member shreys v-tec and wasn't happy with the drivers seat.

I had to push the seat completely back to ensure that my knees never touched the steering wheel. As for the engine , no comments

was a hoot to drive.

Shan2nu · 12th May 2010, 19:58

Quote:

Apparently I don't know how many of you have noticed that a v-tec's seating isn't that comfortable for a 6 footer. I have driven fellow member shreys v-tec and wasn't happy with the drivers seat.

Im 6'2" and have been enjoying the VTEC's seating for the past 9 years without any issues.

I drove an ANHC from Pune to Hubli the other day, got home......sat down in my car and realised how sporty the seating was. It finally comes down to personal preference.

Shan2nu

vkochar · 13th May 2010, 10:34

A V-Tec would be the preferred choice athough finding one these days in god condition is not easy.

12th May 2010, 12:15	#1
sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,931 Thanked: 3,308 Times View My Garage	Used city vtec or used accent viva I have a friend who is not a member on T-BHP and is in the market to buy a used sedan in the range of 2 lakhs.He has shortlisted a used city vtec (2001, 65000 kms) and a used accent viva (tornado, 2003,56000 kms).Which one will be better buy to run and own assuming both cars are in decent shape. thanks
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12th May 2010, 12:17	#2
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,639 Times View My Garage	In this situation, I would not have any second thoughts on buying the vtec! Last edited by clevermax : 12th May 2010 at 12:18.
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12th May 2010, 12:19	#3
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,346 Thanked: 3,054 Times View My Garage	+1 to Clevermax. Unless your friend is aspiring to be a Ship Captain.
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12th May 2010, 12:32	#5
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	No doubts. its Vtec. Go ahead.
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12th May 2010, 12:33	#6
cruiser@0523 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 197 Thanked: 72 Times	Vtec is the way to go, i am in the same situation and i am getting a used Vtec (black) with 50K on the odo.
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12th May 2010, 12:42	#7
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 2,254 Times	It's a no brainer, dude! Ask your friend to go for the VTEC.
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12th May 2010, 13:03	#8
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	Vtec without a second thought. Any day Honda compared to Hyuandi.
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12th May 2010, 14:29	#9
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,092 Thanked: 2,602 Times	Vtec if its in good condition - usually Cities command a premium over similar Accents and Lancers. If the price is same - check if there is any caveat.
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12th May 2010, 16:33	#11
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 833 Thanked: 673 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Vtec Vtec Vtec ! Honda rocks, having owned & experienced one, the driving experience wont disappoint, neither will the maintenance costs !
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12th May 2010, 17:07	#12
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Like others i can any day vouch for a Honda and esp if its a used one.
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12th May 2010, 19:51	#13
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Apparently I don't know how many of you have noticed that a v-tec's seating isn't that comfortable for a 6 footer. I have driven fellow member shreys v-tec and wasn't happy with the drivers seat. I had to push the seat completely back to ensure that my knees never touched the steering wheel. As for the engine , no comments was a hoot to drive.
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13th May 2010, 10:34	#15
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	A V-Tec would be the preferred choice athough finding one these days in god condition is not easy.
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