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Old 28th August 2012, 20:30   #1
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Used Petrol for under 5L

Alright, will make this quick. Recently sold the Scorp because:

1. The mileage per month dropped to less than 1000
2. The car was used strictly as a 2 seater for more than 99% of the time. Infact, immediate family used the middle bench probably about 5 times over 3 years.

Now, am in the market for a pre-worshipped petrol. For precisely the above reasons. But a few extra's am looking for:

1. Low mileage car (I mean I dont want a car which has done more than 30k kms)

2. Dont care if its a sedan or a hatch. It will be used as a two seater for the foreseeable future.

3. Needs to be super plush - the interiors HAVE to pamper.

4. FE/litre should be 10 or more. The 9's always end up becoming 7. Not fun.

5. Fun to drive element is really not a big deal for me, since I will predominantly be driving this car in the city and not on the highways.

I know petrol prices are rising by another 3 bucks in a month, so I'm hoping I should get better deals soon.

So what cars should I be looking at?
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Re: Used Petrol for under 5L

1 -> Linea TJet (+)
2 -> Fiesta S
3 -> SX4 (Interiors are not top notch, but good performing car)
4 -> Swift ZXi

I would recommend SX4 as its easier to maintain and cost of ownership of used cars is generally more.

I havent included Hyundai cars as I do not like them. (but they may be good options for you)

Also look for car leasing agencies that look to dispose of cars post 4-5 years. These cars are leased to corporates and are generally well maintained and have better interiors. Also, its easy to get service records as they are serviced at the same place.
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Re: Used Petrol for under 5L

1. The TJet's interesting...but I hardly seen any used examples around.

2. Fiesta S interiors are a generation old now.

3. SX4 - too plain jane.

4. The old Swift ZXI interiors are again a generation old.

Am looking for something thats better on the inside than the present generation scorpio by a couple of miles atleast.

The Jazz comes to mind.
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Re: Used Petrol for under 5L

Pre worshipped petrol hatch/sedan under 5L is the coolest and most interesting scenario to be in on team-bhp
Options which come to mind are the cedia sports, the dolphin Honda city vtec. I reckon a 2009 Honda city smt I-vtec might fit into your budget.
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Re: Used Petrol for under 5L

ANHC fits the bill,though interior quality is okay kinds,but still way better than a scorpio.A decent Honda Accord can also be looked at.
Sonata Embera also can be purchased for around 4.5L.
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