Used Bolero / Sumo / any other?

kaustubh_vaze · 3rd May 2007, 19:19

Fellow TBHPians,
I am planning to buy a used MUV like the Sumo or Bolero or any other that you might suggest. My requirements are as follows:
1. Primary use is to transport some heavy stuff/ more people from Pune to my farm house in Malvan. Maybe once a month. Approx. return journey 1000 Kms
2. Other usages include hiring out to 3rd parties.
3. Else drive to office if required.
4. Budget would be between 2.5 and 3.5 lacs.
5. It should be a used car as I cannot afford a new one.

Question: Which car should I go for?
Will I get a decent car in that price range?
What would be the factors to consider if I buy a vehicle that has run around 1 lac KMs. (Concerned because I expect to find these type of vehicles with a lot of KMS on them).
Is it always the case that if I buy such a vehicle, it will always have a maintenance overhead?

Thanks,
Kaustubh

GTO · 4th May 2007, 11:24

Both the Bolero and Sumo should serve you well if you get a good piece. The Bolero will be more rugged and cheaper to run, but crude in comparison to the Sumo which will be more spacious and more comfortable due to the better ride quality.

May be a shot in the dark, but are Qualis' available in that budget? Would be a superb all-rounder.

3rd May 2007, 19:19	#1
kaustubh_vaze BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Used Bolero / Sumo / any other? Fellow TBHPians, I am planning to buy a used MUV like the Sumo or Bolero or any other that you might suggest. My requirements are as follows: 1. Primary use is to transport some heavy stuff/ more people from Pune to my farm house in Malvan. Maybe once a month. Approx. return journey 1000 Kms 2. Other usages include hiring out to 3rd parties. 3. Else drive to office if required. 4. Budget would be between 2.5 and 3.5 lacs. 5. It should be a used car as I cannot afford a new one. Question: Which car should I go for? Will I get a decent car in that price range? What would be the factors to consider if I buy a vehicle that has run around 1 lac KMs. (Concerned because I expect to find these type of vehicles with a lot of KMS on them). Is it always the case that if I buy such a vehicle, it will always have a maintenance overhead? Thanks, Kaustubh
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4th May 2007, 11:24	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Both the Bolero and Sumo should serve you well if you get a good piece. The Bolero will be more rugged and cheaper to run, but crude in comparison to the Sumo which will be more spacious and more comfortable due to the better ride quality. May be a shot in the dark, but are Qualis' available in that budget? Would be a superb all-rounder.
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