Used Diesel Car/SUV for Hyderabad !!

man23ish · 14th August 2007, 20:54

Friends,

I am relocating to Hyderabad next month, and i was wondering if anybodys (friends/neighbours/relatives/acquaintences) wants to sell his/hers Vehicle. Please quote your best price, along with the model, Year of Manufacturing, Kms on board, any major servicing, and your contact details..

My Budget is upto 5Lacs +/- 50 Lacs.. I shall be travelling long distances often and at very short notices hence the vehicle has to be strictly a diesel.

My Preferences are as follows.
Tata Safari 3.0 Litre
Chevrolet Tavera
Skoda
Indigo
Fiat Adventure Diesel.

Needless to say, your recommendations regarding any other vehicle in the above segment is quite welcome.

Nattusbs · 14th August 2007, 21:50

man23ish

You wrote:

5Lacs +/- 50 Lacs.

I think you meant, 5Lacs +/- 50,000

Cheers

Nattusbs

ravibhat · 14th August 2007, 21:52

I feel you need to post this in market section of TBHP, however it appears part of what car section.

In Used car/SUV segment Innova Diesel and Indigo are best one to consider for many reasons.

I feel its better If you avoid Adventure, Skoda, Safari unless you can get all details of the car/owner who is selling it. The reason if any issues you find in Adventure it might be difficult to resolve since A.S.S. is not so good, otherwise Fiat cars best one to buy as used because of less resale value and even after 50K in ODO car feels as brand new, Same with Innova even with 50K in ODO service it it will become brand new vehicle.

Thats the secret muscle of Toyota and Fiat cars, they last long!

Indigo is also good car, make sure its Diesel

Ravi.

sreenivass · 14th August 2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by man23ish

Friends,

...

My Budget is upto 5Lacs +/- 50 Lacs.. I shall be travelling long distances often and at very short notices hence the vehicle has to be strictly a diesel.

My Preferences are as follows.
Tata Safari 3.0 Litre
Chevrolet Tavera
Skoda
Indigo
Fiat Adventure Diesel.

Do you mean it is 5L +/- 50 thousand ?

kkr2k2 · 14th August 2007, 23:02

first, advance wellcome to hyd manish.(man this is getting interesting, second team-bhpian relocating to hyd)

I agree with ravibhat, innova is the way to go for in hyderabad. None of the cars, other than Skoda has good A$$ support. You can also look at skoda, a fun to drive car.

Innova and skoda also have good resale value.

Any specific reason, you wanted a SUV in hyderabad?? like family(how many adults) or a big pet (50kg or 100kg

) or planning some outings during your stay in hyderabad??.

I will inform my friends regarding this. There was a DICOR(run 80k) with my friend and he was talking about upgrading, I will check with him.

BTW, how long are you planning to stay in hyderabad???
wish to meet you, in one of the meets in hyderabad soon.

raj.

man23ish · 17th August 2007, 10:27

Thanks for pointing out folks, it is 5 Lacs +/- 50K.

Raj, i look forward to see you as soon as i land up with a car. Well, i've always wanted to own one SUV. Besides, i think it is a comfortable vehicle for long distance trips. I might travel to Pune and Bangalore by road. I think innova is too much of a family car, although it might be good for family. I'll probably think of the Innova 5 years down the line. I am too young to drive an Innova you see.

Fiat Diesels are good, but their A$$ sucks..

Tata Cars, Indigo and Safari 3.0L will be my first choice vehicles. But if i am getting a good Skoda, i might consider that as well.

Manish

rahul_intlad · 17th August 2007, 10:42

I don't think you could find an innova for 5.5 lakhs especially in hyderabad,
you could also look at a scorpio for that budget.Still hyderabad is really crazy about diesel's and the newer generation scorpio too may be a little more than your budget.Second hand diesels in hyderabad are quite expensive compared to other places

Tavera is not recommended as a second hand buy,maintainance costs are really high compared to its peers and thats the reason you find quite a lot of cabbies dumping them after a year or two.A skoda diesel for 5.5 lakhs also would be something to avoid.

Tata safari 3.0 again hard to find,I think your best bet is a brand new logan or Indigo.

man23ish · 23rd August 2007, 17:17

Dropping Safari from my list, as all i am getting is the old 2.0L version of the vehicle. I guess the 3.0 L Safari is quite popular amongst their present lot of owners, probably atleast till the 2.2 L model comes out in the market.

doctorkats · 24th August 2007, 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by man23ish

I guess the 3.0 L Safari is quite popular amongst their present lot of owners, probably atleast till the 2.2 L model comes out in the market.

and even after........

man23ish · 28th August 2007, 11:29

Guys, I need suggestions as to how much old Indigo I should be looking for and what should be the right price. Also, what are all the things to look for while buying a used vehicle.

Manish

gopz · 28th August 2007, 11:47

Manish, why not a new Logan diesel?

madan80 · 28th August 2007, 15:46

exactly- if your budget is 5L - why not a new indigo or logan diesel?

man23ish · 28th August 2007, 17:03

Well, I am hell-bent on a used car only because my financial adviser told me that the most expensive miles on a car are the first 10,000. Also, Buying used can save me a a bit of money and i can consider getting an expensive car (skoda) for less money. I ain't buyin a used Indigo for 5 Lacs.

Also, a budget of 5 Lacs doesn't mean that i need to splurge all the money. I might as well get a good price for the vehicle i am looking for.

Manish

satish_appasani · 28th August 2007, 17:31

Are you going to take a loan or is it cash down payment?

man23ish · 8th September 2007, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Are you going to take a loan or is it cash down payment?

All Cash Down Payment.

Uh Well, maybe a cheque downpayment

Manish

14th August 2007, 20:54	#1
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Used Diesel Car/SUV for Hyderabad !! Friends, I am relocating to Hyderabad next month, and i was wondering if anybodys (friends/neighbours/relatives/acquaintences) wants to sell his/hers Vehicle. Please quote your best price, along with the model, Year of Manufacturing, Kms on board, any major servicing, and your contact details.. My Budget is upto 5Lacs +/- 50 Lacs.. I shall be travelling long distances often and at very short notices hence the vehicle has to be strictly a diesel. My Preferences are as follows. Tata Safari 3.0 Litre Chevrolet Tavera Skoda Indigo Fiat Adventure Diesel. Needless to say, your recommendations regarding any other vehicle in the above segment is quite welcome.
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14th August 2007, 21:50	#2
Nattusbs BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	man23ish You wrote: 5Lacs +/- 50 Lacs. I think you meant, 5Lacs +/- 50,000 Cheers Nattusbs
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14th August 2007, 21:52	#3
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	I feel you need to post this in market section of TBHP, however it appears part of what car section. In Used car/SUV segment Innova Diesel and Indigo are best one to consider for many reasons. I feel its better If you avoid Adventure, Skoda, Safari unless you can get all details of the car/owner who is selling it. The reason if any issues you find in Adventure it might be difficult to resolve since A.S.S. is not so good, otherwise Fiat cars best one to buy as used because of less resale value and even after 50K in ODO car feels as brand new, Same with Innova even with 50K in ODO service it it will become brand new vehicle. Thats the secret muscle of Toyota and Fiat cars, they last long! Indigo is also good car, make sure its Diesel Ravi.
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14th August 2007, 23:02	#5
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	first, advance wellcome to hyd manish.(man this is getting interesting, second team-bhpian relocating to hyd) I agree with ravibhat, innova is the way to go for in hyderabad. None of the cars, other than Skoda has good A$$ support. You can also look at skoda, a fun to drive car. Innova and skoda also have good resale value. Any specific reason, you wanted a SUV in hyderabad?? like family(how many adults) or a big pet (50kg or 100kg ) or planning some outings during your stay in hyderabad??. I will inform my friends regarding this. There was a DICOR(run 80k) with my friend and he was talking about upgrading, I will check with him. BTW, how long are you planning to stay in hyderabad??? wish to meet you, in one of the meets in hyderabad soon. raj. Last edited by kkr2k2 : 14th August 2007 at 23:08.
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17th August 2007, 10:27	#6
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Thanks for pointing out folks, it is 5 Lacs +/- 50K. Raj, i look forward to see you as soon as i land up with a car. Well, i've always wanted to own one SUV. Besides, i think it is a comfortable vehicle for long distance trips. I might travel to Pune and Bangalore by road. I think innova is too much of a family car, although it might be good for family. I'll probably think of the Innova 5 years down the line. I am too young to drive an Innova you see. Fiat Diesels are good, but their A$$ sucks.. Tata Cars, Indigo and Safari 3.0L will be my first choice vehicles. But if i am getting a good Skoda, i might consider that as well. Manish
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17th August 2007, 10:42	#7
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	I don't think you could find an innova for 5.5 lakhs especially in hyderabad, you could also look at a scorpio for that budget.Still hyderabad is really crazy about diesel's and the newer generation scorpio too may be a little more than your budget.Second hand diesels in hyderabad are quite expensive compared to other places Tavera is not recommended as a second hand buy,maintainance costs are really high compared to its peers and thats the reason you find quite a lot of cabbies dumping them after a year or two.A skoda diesel for 5.5 lakhs also would be something to avoid. Tata safari 3.0 again hard to find,I think your best bet is a brand new logan or Indigo. Last edited by rahul_intlad : 17th August 2007 at 10:43.
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23rd August 2007, 17:17	#8
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Dropping Safari from my list, as all i am getting is the old 2.0L version of the vehicle. I guess the 3.0 L Safari is quite popular amongst their present lot of owners, probably atleast till the 2.2 L model comes out in the market.
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28th August 2007, 11:29	#10
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Guys, I need suggestions as to how much old Indigo I should be looking for and what should be the right price. Also, what are all the things to look for while buying a used vehicle. Manish
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28th August 2007, 11:47	#11
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Manish, why not a new Logan diesel?
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28th August 2007, 15:46	#12
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	exactly- if your budget is 5L - why not a new indigo or logan diesel?
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28th August 2007, 17:03	#13
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Well, I am hell-bent on a used car only because my financial adviser told me that the most expensive miles on a car are the first 10,000. Also, Buying used can save me a a bit of money and i can consider getting an expensive car (skoda) for less money. I ain't buyin a used Indigo for 5 Lacs. Also, a budget of 5 Lacs doesn't mean that i need to splurge all the money. I might as well get a good price for the vehicle i am looking for. Manish
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28th August 2007, 17:31	#14
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Are you going to take a loan or is it cash down payment?
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