Used SUV under 2 lakhs possible?

d_momaya · 12th May 2009, 22:37

Hi fellas,
I'm wondering if a used SUV-ish car under 2 lakhs is possible. My criteria are good ground clearance for bad roads (preferably coil springs but that might be a tall order), a/c, comfy seats and power steering. What should I be looking at? It will be used mostly on muddy, slushy, rocky and gravelly roads. Reliability is also of paramount importance.

One car I can think of immediately is the Sierra but considering its age, would it be a good idea to go in for one?

I guess even a sedan with high enough ground clearance would do, but I can't think of any that fits the bill.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,
Dhaval.

gowda79 · 12th May 2009, 22:47

The only thing you might get is a Sierra

Jomz · 12th May 2009, 23:04

you might get a safari TCIC also, BS-2

abhayshanu · 12th May 2009, 23:05

Yes only a sierra or a sumo.

JayD · 12th May 2009, 23:17

The options that come to my mind are
1) Armada grand
2) Sumo
3) TCIC safari
4) Sierra

Option 3 and 4 won't do any of the rough stuff you want. They'll just sit in the garage and drain your wallet. If you can extend your budget a little more, you may get a bolero, which would be a good option

The Wolf · 12th May 2009, 23:21

Mahindras...MMs or CJs in good condition should serve the purpose if you are willing to sacrifice a few features!!!

prince_pervez · 13th May 2009, 09:20

I'm a little skeptical about Tata vehicles that have aged too much. Having said that there are a few Sierras done very well even today. A guy in our office comes in sierra daily with nice mods and huge mag wheels. I have to say it really is not the aging but the maintenance that will decide how much juice is left in a SUV/car.
So if you can get a well maintained SUV go for it.

f450 · 13th May 2009, 09:35

I think you might be able to get a Scorpio or a Qualis for that price..

phamilyman · 13th May 2009, 09:50

There's a saying - pay peanuts, get monkeys. You have already headed down that path.

2L will get you a thoroughly abused/aged vehicle only or a very old Sumo. I had asked around for a similar requirement in Delhi (much cheaper than south in resale) but got no go!!

Given that you will want reliability on those tracks - you are better off with a refurbished jeep but you'll have to forego AC.

iceman91 · 13th May 2009, 09:55

get a good jeep like the mm550

benbsb29 · 13th May 2009, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by f450

I think you might be able to get a Scorpio or a Qualis for that price..

There's just no way you'll get either of these vehicles for 2 lakhs.

theMAG · 13th May 2009, 10:19

The vehicle will be so abused that you wont be able to use it much in the first place. If utility is your main requirement from this vehicle, get a used jeep like lot of people have suggested.

loving_alaap · 13th May 2009, 14:26

I have seen some good condition safaris for 2.1 -2.2 lacs.

Now you will mainly drive on bad roads / off roading.

So, as everybody is saying , I also doubt how this abused vehicle will handle the routine off roading.

amitk26 · 13th May 2009, 14:36

Look for a 4X4 TCIC Safari ( May be initial 98 Model ).
Get the compression test done and mechanicals tested in TATA A.S.S before buying.

For your kind of requirement and budget this is best possible option.

A TCIC Safari of this forum has completed 4 Lakh KM and another one 2.5 L KM , This is same engine which is doing duty in countless Sumos.

One of the forum member 'The Arun' purchased an ld TCIC safari for a similar budget and is fine.

sen2009 · 13th May 2009, 14:43

If fuel bill is a lesser issue, you may look at a petrol safari. Plenty of them quote around 1.5-2 Lacs in decent condition. I myself checked out one which has done only 23000KM and quoted at 1.8 lacs negotiable.

However, mileage may not be more than 6-7 kmpl, maybe lesser on the kind of roads you specified.

12th May 2009, 22:37	#1
d_momaya Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Used SUV under 2 lakhs possible? Hi fellas, I'm wondering if a used SUV-ish car under 2 lakhs is possible. My criteria are good ground clearance for bad roads (preferably coil springs but that might be a tall order), a/c, comfy seats and power steering. What should I be looking at? It will be used mostly on muddy, slushy, rocky and gravelly roads. Reliability is also of paramount importance. One car I can think of immediately is the Sierra but considering its age, would it be a good idea to go in for one? I guess even a sedan with high enough ground clearance would do, but I can't think of any that fits the bill. Thank you for your time. Regards, Dhaval.
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12th May 2009, 22:47	#2
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,478 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	The only thing you might get is a Sierra
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12th May 2009, 23:04	#3
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	you might get a safari TCIC also, BS-2
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12th May 2009, 23:05	#4
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Yes only a sierra or a sumo.
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12th May 2009, 23:17	#5
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	The options that come to my mind are 1) Armada grand 2) Sumo 3) TCIC safari 4) Sierra Option 3 and 4 won't do any of the rough stuff you want. They'll just sit in the garage and drain your wallet. If you can extend your budget a little more, you may get a bolero, which would be a good option
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12th May 2009, 23:21	#6
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Mahindras...MMs or CJs in good condition should serve the purpose if you are willing to sacrifice a few features!!! Last edited by The Wolf : 12th May 2009 at 23:23.
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13th May 2009, 09:20	#7
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I'm a little skeptical about Tata vehicles that have aged too much. Having said that there are a few Sierras done very well even today. A guy in our office comes in sierra daily with nice mods and huge mag wheels. I have to say it really is not the aging but the maintenance that will decide how much juice is left in a SUV/car. So if you can get a well maintained SUV go for it.
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13th May 2009, 09:35	#8
f450 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 794 Thanked: 7 Times	I think you might be able to get a Scorpio or a Qualis for that price..
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13th May 2009, 09:50	#9
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	There's a saying - pay peanuts, get monkeys. You have already headed down that path. 2L will get you a thoroughly abused/aged vehicle only or a very old Sumo. I had asked around for a similar requirement in Delhi (much cheaper than south in resale) but got no go!! Given that you will want reliability on those tracks - you are better off with a refurbished jeep but you'll have to forego AC.
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13th May 2009, 09:55	#10
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	get a good jeep like the mm550
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13th May 2009, 10:19	#12
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The vehicle will be so abused that you wont be able to use it much in the first place. If utility is your main requirement from this vehicle, get a used jeep like lot of people have suggested.
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13th May 2009, 14:26	#13
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	I have seen some good condition safaris for 2.1 -2.2 lacs. Now you will mainly drive on bad roads / off roading. So, as everybody is saying , I also doubt how this abused vehicle will handle the routine off roading.
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13th May 2009, 14:36	#14
amitk26 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 715 Times	Look for a 4X4 TCIC Safari ( May be initial 98 Model ). Get the compression test done and mechanicals tested in TATA A.S.S before buying. For your kind of requirement and budget this is best possible option. A TCIC Safari of this forum has completed 4 Lakh KM and another one 2.5 L KM , This is same engine which is doing duty in countless Sumos. One of the forum member 'The Arun' purchased an ld TCIC safari for a similar budget and is fine.
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13th May 2009, 14:43	#15
sen2009 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 561 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Petrol Safari If fuel bill is a lesser issue, you may look at a petrol safari. Plenty of them quote around 1.5-2 Lacs in decent condition. I myself checked out one which has done only 23000KM and quoted at 1.8 lacs negotiable. However, mileage may not be more than 6-7 kmpl, maybe lesser on the kind of roads you specified.
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