Very very hard to recommend something due to the limited budget. 2nd hand car prices are super high right now.
Honda Brio / MS Ritz is a good option if you can find one in your budget.
If you don't care about looks and looking for driving centric cars. Look for ford Figo with low odo kms. Spares are pretty cheap & reliable. Ford diesel engines are rock solid and enjoyable.
If you don't care about looks and looking for driving centric cars. Look for ford Figo with low odo kms. Spares are pretty cheap & reliable. Ford diesel engines are rock solid and enjoyable.
I have the Ritz diesel. Maintainance is easy and the parts I believe should be available forever since most of MS cars like the swift dzires which are used as taxis share the same engine. Only issue I find is the stiff suspension which shouldn't be a problem if you have good roads. The steering is also on the heavier side since it's hydraulic as opposed to electric, but the feel is really nice.