In the market...

Subbu · 7th November 2006, 16:05

I am in the market for a new car.

I am considering the following in the same order.

1. Baleno LXi - New + upgrade to 185/65/R14.
2. Honda City 1.5 - Used. Not more than 40K on the Odo.
3. Lancer 1.5 / 1.8 - Used. Not more than 40L on the Odo.

For Used Car - Budget is not more than 4.5 lakhs.

Any advice for this line up ?.

I am not looking at Fiesta. or should I (slightly beyond my budget) ?.

Any BHP'ians in Chennai who can help me on the Used Car purchase ?.

Can 185/65/R14 be fitted to Steel Rims ?. I kind of like the stock steel rims provided by MUL but they come for R13 only. Are steel rims available for R14 ?.

Thanks.
'Subbu.

supremeBaleno · 7th November 2006, 16:16

The Fiesta 1.6, I think, would be way over your budget. The 1.4P should be a possibility. The Aveo and Verna are also other available options.

@Subbu, would be helpful if you could list your average daily usage, main priorities that you are looking out for in the car etc.

Subbu · 7th November 2006, 17:06

Daily commute is not more than 30 kms. Weekends will be 200 kms. Family of 5 (3 adults and 2 kids).

Influenced by Baleno mainly for VFM i.e., 1.6 Litre engine for sub 6.00 lakhs with decent performance and low maintenance cost.

Looking at used City / Lancer since I hear they are good even used.

Unless there are compelling reasons i.e., excilarating performance, not willing to spend 6 lakhs +.

How does Baleno compare with Fiesta 1.4 (Fiesta 1.6, as you said, is on the higher side).

Aveo power delivery, I hear, is not good. Hence, did not consider.

I am not very enamoured by the looks and rather would go with street performance. Currently driving a M800 and hence not looking at any hatch back.

Thanks.

esteem_lover · 7th November 2006, 17:43

Hi Subbu,
welcome to Team-BHP. i think a proper introduction is in order here. Also you could list out the usage, preferences etc according to the format prescribed in this section.

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Can 185/65/R14 be fitted to Steel Rims ?. I kind of like the stock steel rims provided by MUL but they come for R13 only. Are steel rims available for R14 ?.

yes it can be & yes they are.

here is the link for you.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...r-section.html

himanshugoswami · 7th November 2006, 17:46

R 14 steel rims are available as OE for the swift, indigo and the indica turbo, amoung others.

As far as your requirements go, i would reccommend the Baleno since it would be new as opposed to 2nd hand for the others.

7th November 2006, 16:05	#1
Subbu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 87 Thanked: 267 Times	I am in the market for a new car. I am considering the following in the same order. 1. Baleno LXi - New + upgrade to 185/65/R14. 2. Honda City 1.5 - Used. Not more than 40K on the Odo. 3. Lancer 1.5 / 1.8 - Used. Not more than 40L on the Odo. For Used Car - Budget is not more than 4.5 lakhs. Any advice for this line up ?. I am not looking at Fiesta. or should I (slightly beyond my budget) ?. Any BHP'ians in Chennai who can help me on the Used Car purchase ?. Can 185/65/R14 be fitted to Steel Rims ?. I kind of like the stock steel rims provided by MUL but they come for R13 only. Are steel rims available for R14 ?. Thanks. 'Subbu.
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7th November 2006, 16:16	#2
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,674 Thanked: 2,907 Times View My Garage	The Fiesta 1.6, I think, would be way over your budget. The 1.4P should be a possibility. The Aveo and Verna are also other available options. @Subbu, would be helpful if you could list your average daily usage, main priorities that you are looking out for in the car etc.
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7th November 2006, 17:06	#3
Subbu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 87 Thanked: 267 Times	Daily commute is not more than 30 kms. Weekends will be 200 kms. Family of 5 (3 adults and 2 kids). Influenced by Baleno mainly for VFM i.e., 1.6 Litre engine for sub 6.00 lakhs with decent performance and low maintenance cost. Looking at used City / Lancer since I hear they are good even used. Unless there are compelling reasons i.e., excilarating performance, not willing to spend 6 lakhs +. How does Baleno compare with Fiesta 1.4 (Fiesta 1.6, as you said, is on the higher side). Aveo power delivery, I hear, is not good. Hence, did not consider. I am not very enamoured by the looks and rather would go with street performance. Currently driving a M800 and hence not looking at any hatch back. Thanks.
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7th November 2006, 17:46	#5
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,325 Thanked: 2,693 Times	R 14 steel rims are available as OE for the swift, indigo and the indica turbo, amoung others. As far as your requirements go, i would reccommend the Baleno since it would be new as opposed to 2nd hand for the others.
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