[atu2good]

Brothers I was looking for a Corolla Altis & have come across a 1st owner, 2012 CVT model 60,000 kms driven for 9 lakh asking price.

Would you recommend the purchase at this price?

[zulfi hansi]

Originally Posted by atu2good

Brothers I was looking for a Corolla Altis & have come across a 1st owner, 2012 CVT model 60,000 kms driven for 9 lakh asking price.

Would you recommend the purchase at this price?

Considering the new Corolla price this seems like a steal. But, in real market conditions it will consistently depreciate. 9 lakhs is very high, may be 7 tops, if it is in great condition.

[s.10.32]

Hi guys,

I wanted some informed opinions for a deal that I'm seriously contemplating going through with in the coming few days.

I'm looking for a fun to drive daily use car which is not heavy on the pocket (tall order, I know)

After much searching, I came across a beautifully kept November 2012 Civic 1.8 Mt with sunroof edition (46,000Kms.) Negotiations started at 6.45 Lakh and have managed to bring it down till 5.85 Lakhs as Im paying the amount upfront.

Is this a good price?
Also does anyone know any trusted mechanic in Mumbai who can come along with me to check out the car? Preferably around Bandra (W)

[petrolhead_chn]

Originally Posted by s.10.32

car which is not heavy on the pocket

and

Originally Posted by s.10.32

Civic 1.8 Mt with sunroof edition

I was going to suggest a Baleno or a Corolla. Any discouragements on those?

[ss212]

Hello everyone,

I am planning on buying a used car from a state different from my state of current residence. The car in question does not have any insurance. How should I go about getting 3rd party insurance for this car should I decide to buy it? And are there any other things I should keep an eye out for?

Dear BHPian,

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Kindly ensure that you proof-read your posts prior to submission. Also, it would be a good idea to use a spell-checker.

[hserus]

Originally Posted by ss212

Hello everyone,

I am planning on buying a used car from a state different from my state of current residence. The car in question does not have any insurance. How should I go about getting 3rd party insurance for this car should I decide to buy it? And are there any other things I should keep an eye out for?

Just getting the registration transferred and then tax from the home state refunded is a royal pain and takes months. Read the tbhp thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...efund-etc.html

[dsnaveen21]

Originally Posted by s.10.32

Hi guys,

After much searching, I came across a beautifully kept November 2012 Civic 1.8 Mt with sunroof edition (46,000Kms.) Negotiations started at 6.45 Lakh and have managed to bring it down till 5.85 Lakhs as Im paying the amount upfront.
(W)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/mumbai...st-mumbai.html

You can call Nikita motors and check.

[ss212]

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[HydroFuel]

Originally Posted by petrolhead_chn

and


I was going to suggest a Baleno or a Corolla. Any discouragements on those?

Baleno I am assuming old sedan Baleno, then it is good contender but very old now. Corolla is fast but may not be fun to drive. Disclaimer :I have not driven any of the above cars but as per general feedback of people.

Originally Posted by s.10.32

Hi guys,

I wanted some informed opinions for a deal that I'm seriously contemplating going through with in the coming few days.

I'm looking for a fun to drive daily use car which is not heavy on the pocket (tall order, I know)

You can also consider Linea Tjet if FIAT is not in your negative list. It's maintenance shall not be cheap like Maruti but not costly like Volkswagen group as per TeamBhp feedback.
There are couple of used available on olx under 3 lakh ranging from 2009-2011 models. Servicing can be carried out at RS Motors kandivali (as per reports on this forum they are competent and experienced in FIAT) if not in ASC.

[atu2good]

Originally Posted by zulfi hansi

Considering the new Corolla price this seems like a steal. But, in real market conditions it will consistently depreciate. 9 lakhs is very high, may be 7 tops, if it is in great condition.

Thank you! I'll bargain hard to bring it down to that price.

[ank.nsit]

I am considering a used Laura 1.8 TSI Manual Transmission for purchase.
Any special points/considerations that I need to keep in mind?

Thanks in advance.

[shankar.balan]

Whats the general price range of an used Hardtop Gypsy 1.3 Mpfi vehicle in Bangalore?
Next is such a vehicle worth buying brand new instead?
I like stock vehicles. Excessive mods are off putting.

[zulfi hansi]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Whats the general price range of an used Hardtop Gypsy 1.3 Mpfi vehicle in Bangalore?
Next is such a vehicle worth buying brand new instead?
I like stock vehicles. Excessive mods are off putting.

What's happening Shankar, coming back to Gypsy! Well as much I know you here, you will not like the used ones. Or else buy one from Police auction (better condition as compared to Army ones and you can buy singles), and rebuild it. I don't think it's worth buying new.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by zulfi hansi

What's happening Shankar, coming back to Gypsy! Well as much I know you here, you will not like the used ones. Or else buy one from Police auction (better condition as compared to Army ones and you can buy singles), and rebuild it. I don't think it's worth buying new.

How does one get to the Police Auction?
There are a few used ones on Gaadi.com and Droom Cars and Car Trade and Carwale. Some look good and honest. Some don't.

Saying that, knowing myself, if I succumb to this madness I may just go along and plonk 50K and book a new one.

Just because I love the Gypsy King HardTop.

And just because I feel like.

[zulfi hansi]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

How does one get to the Police Auction?
There are a few used ones on Gaadi.com and Droom Cars and Car Trade and Carwale. Some look good and honest. Some don't.

Saying that, knowing myself, if I succumb to this madness I may just go along and plonk 50K and book a new one.

Just because I love the Gypsy King HardTop.

And just because I feel like.

There is no madness if you really want to do it. Madness will be buying a new one.

Look for good ones, but please lower your expectations. If you find a good one, with some work to be done, will do.

Police auctions are notified. You should go to their yard on Mysore road, police grounds. Identify what you like, talk to incharge officials and go about it as they suggest. Actually a few Police Gypsys are in much better condition mainly used for pilot duty and they are all hardtops.

Trust me you will have more fun rebuilding it rather than buying a new one, especially since you have not done this in a long time.