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Why didn't I think of posting here before :huh:
I'm looking for a regular sedan. Problem is its my own cash for this one, no home financing. Also its for mumbai use, so handling should be decent. Parking space isn't a problem in navi mumbai as yet, so size no constraint.

@ home I'm used to a zen and a safari 3.0l so this is pretty much unknown turf.

cause of the above limitation I'm restricted to around 5L. Initially I was looking for seconds but family disagreed. I was looking at a Ford Flair or an accent 1.4/1.5 mainly cause of the budget. Was also looking at a fiesta 1.4 but its too costly.

My reasons for the cars -

flair was the handling and the back seat (may need to taxi GF's parents around mumbai :P )

Accent is plush and comfy, but not a good drivers car...
Firstly is a second hand worth it? How much should I be expected to pay for one?

Or should I go new?
I'm open to options both ways (new or old) but 5L is pretty much the upper limit, unless I wait for 4-5 months :(
 
hmmmm..dont know but have u thought of the new tata indigo...the looks arent very good.but have heard that its a good car..and very comfortable form inside..

it maybe slightly .above u r budget ...

and by the way where do u live in navi mumbai ?..CBD ?

u gonna use the car on regular basis for reaching u r work place..or just gonna use it occasionally ?
 
i guess you are budgeting for 5-5.5L

in which case you should be looking at premium hatchbacks than low-end sedans....

if you want to buy a decent sedan , the minimum you should be looking at is a fiesta 1.6/verna xi/aveo 1.6...(all at 6.5L +)

anything below that would be a compromise

on the other hand, you could pick up a fully loaded Swift Zxi/getz or a palio which would anyday be better buys than a compromised sedan...

given the fact that at your age, you don't (presumably) really need the extra boot space, a hatchback would be a better buy
 
5L and you want a Sedan. Here are your options:



1. Tata Indigo (Diesel Ls/Lx)

pros:

Comfy, spacious, fuel efficient

cons:

TATA image, unreliable (hearsay), higher maintainance



2. Ford Ikon Flair

pros:

Easy to drive, comfortable, spacious

cons:

Outdated, Ford after sales not so good.

3.Maruti Suzuki Esteem

pros:

Superb performance, Fuel efficiency good for a petrol Sedan

cons:

Lack of space, flimsy build, outdated.

4.Ford Fiesta 1.4 L (slightly over your budget)

pros:

Decent performance, comfort

cons:

Not so exciting looks, Ford after sales not so good, Fuel efficiency not reported to be decent.

5. Mahindra-Renault Logan (To be launched in April in both Diesel and Petrol variants)

pros:

Highly fuel efficient, most modern diesel in this price range. Tried and tested car all over Europe. As spacious as the Corolla at half the price.

Cons:

Outdated looks, poor quality of plastics, cost cutting in interiors and exteriors, Mahindra service in Urban areas not so good.



Now make your choice!!

If you have any more queries, you can log on to Team-BHP.com and post it there. You can find me there too with id dceite. I am a distinguished member of that forum. (Not that i am boasting about anything)

All the best.
 
Sandy said:
buy an auto and keep a driver lol that works best :rofl:
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dawg :P
So no goers for the flair? Drove one a few days back seemed decent...

Chaos I know the swift is good and all, but Maruti has been a family name with us for quite a few years. Wanna break tradition...besides everyone has one :P. If I seriously cannot get a good notch, then will go for this.

Verna was another I looked at. Seems good, but not really a drivers car...pity :P Diesels another matter entirely but too costly for me right now...

^^ faheem I'm in belapur, office in Nerul. So will use this to commute. Will also be making trips say once a month to andheri and thane...Oh and on the expressway too.

^^C'zar I know I can get a premium hatch, like I said love the longer look of a notch more than needing the space...

DCeite - Thanks a lot concise...

Still watching this space...
 
even i think ..with tihs kinda budget ,
u should go for a top version of the SWIFT cauz it really looks awesome and if some more cash is remaining.get a good audio system...

and one more thing , dnt mind me askin u this..where in nerul is u r office..cauz i too live ..in nerul..maybe ive seen u he he he,..
and i really try finding TE members in navi mumbai ...
 
^^C'zar I know I can get a premium hatch, like I said love the longer look of a notch more than needing the space...
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then i'd say wait till you can plonk a little more moolah...

you can't upgrade a car every 3-6months and you have to use it everyday...

a budget sedan will put-you off within a year of use...all the sedan options within 5-6L posted above have anemic engines and spartan interiors....

in contrast, premium hatchbacks like the swift zxi will come with interiors you wouldn't mind getting into after a year, will not leave you high & dry while negotiating an overtaking manoeuvre on the highway, and will come with ABS & airbags, the importance of which is way more than the long looks of a sedan
 
superczar said:
then i'd say wait till you can plonk a little more moolah...

you can't upgrade a car every 3-6months and you have to use it everyday...

a budget sedan will put-you off within a year of use...all the sedan options within 5-6L posted above have anemic engines and spartan interiors....
in contrast, premium hatchbacks like the swift zxi will come with interiors you wouldn't mind getting into after a year, will not leave you high & dry while negotiating an overtaking manoeuvre on the highway, and will come with ABS & airbags, the importance of which is way more than the long looks of a sedan
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completely agree ...cauz i higher version of a small hatchback ..looks better than a low budget sedan..i xperience it myself...when i see the Swift Zxi next to a indigo , ikon and other <6lac sedans....in my buildings parking lot.i feel the swift looks better than the other cars..expect for the Honda city and a Civic parked opposite to them..
 
superczar said:
then i'd say wait till you can plonk a little more moolah...
you can't upgrade a car every 3-6months and you have to use it everyday...
a budget sedan will put-you off within a year of use...all the sedan options within 5-6L posted above have anemic engines and spartan interiors....

in contrast, premium hatchbacks like the swift zxi will come with interiors you wouldn't mind getting into after a year, will not leave you high & dry while negotiating an overtaking manoeuvre on the highway, and will come with ABS & airbags, the importance of which is way more than the long looks of a sedan
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Makes sense when put like that. I guess plans are on hold till I get more cash. You're right about the safety thing. Family would kill me if they saw me in a car without airbags (if the drive back home didn't already do so...):P

Good advice man repping you...
 
I've been driving an ikon for more than a couple of years, mostly in the city ... its a very good car and so far I've no regrets ... though a couple of things I'd like to point out, the tyre noise on bad roads intrudes the cabin which can be irritating ... also I got the hot air blowing through the ac vents problem... the one thing I love about it is the superb handling and the back seat is comfortable too.

If you are looking for a drivers car then swift is the only other option ... also makes sense if you are gonna use it just within city limits, and has a good engine for the highways too... If you could wait then the logan looks like a good choice too. If you are looking for a family car then get the indigo or extend and get the fiesta will give you a bit of everything ... also if you are gonna be in the city .. then the ford service is not that bad though maybe a bit more expensive than maruti :)
 
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