Suggestions notch for 5L?

Vandal · 4th March 2007, 21:07

Hi I'm a newbie here. Great site...never even knew it existed

Got here due to DCeite a senior member here. Any more TE (techenclave) guys here?

I'm in mumbai, and looking for a sedan (notch) for around 5L.

Most people I spoke to suggested going for a top end hatch, rather than a lower end notch. But I want a notch, just don't like hatch looks.

Have 2 safari's @ my hometown (Jabalpur) but I need this car for mumbai (where I work).

Looking at ford flair and hyundai accent 1.4/1.5 cause of the price restrictions.

Comment on performance, economy, rear seat comfort (and space) - this is imp, and of course maintainence.

Will use this to commute to office (3-4 km only, navi mumbai, so no crowds), and monthly trips to my GF's and cousins place in Thane and Andheri respectively...

Any other suggestions car wise? Tips?

help!!

determinus · 4th March 2007, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandal

I'm in mumbai, and looking for a sedan (notch) for around 5L... Looking at ford flair and hyundai accent 1.4/1.5 cause of the price restrictions.

Those arent what you call notches, are they? Viva and Octavia are notchbacks. Flair et al are the standard 3 box sedans. You could perhaps clarify what you are looking for.

Anyways, at 5L you can get a brand new Flair. So makes immense sense to pick one. If you are really looking at notch notch, check a 2003 Octy. They cost 6-ish, I think. I do not know for sure though.

kpzen · 5th March 2007, 08:00

U wont get many sedan options for 5lacs....
Search around there are many threads related to this...

esteem_lover · 5th March 2007, 09:15

The only sedans that come to mind for 5l are
1. The IKON flair
2. Maruti Esteem
3. Hyundai Accent

a better option would be to get an used baleno. for 5l, you will get a less than a year old baleno.

Vandal · 5th March 2007, 09:51

OK so my options are more in the used car segment. Is there a thread on this forum with various used car models (year) and the price I can expect to pay?

Do let me know.

Thanks for the advice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

The only sedans that come to mind for 5l are
1. The IKON flair
2. Maruti Esteem
3. Hyundai Accent

a better option would be to get an used baleno. for 5l, you will get a less than a year old baleno.

kalpeshc · 5th March 2007, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandal

Hi I'm a newbie here. Great site...never even knew it existed

Got here due to DCeite a senior member here. Any more TE (techenclave) guys here?

I too am from TE. You will definitely get some good feedback here but will have to search a few old threads as there are a lot of comparisons in the Indian Car section.

Happy searching.

esteem_lover · 5th March 2007, 10:48

There isn't any specific thread that discusses the resale price of all cars. i would suggest you read some threads that discuss some of these cars in the "What Car" section.

SumitB · 5th March 2007, 10:53

OT: Vandal good to see you here! I am from TE too. This is the best site for all your automobile related queries. Enjoy your stay.

benbsb29 · 5th March 2007, 11:43

@Vandal : Do check out the Ford Ikon Flair which comes around 5.5L (OTR Bangalore). Got an SMS from Cauvery Ford dealer here, that the Ikon has arrived with improved interiors. Suggest u go ahead and have a look.

rahul_intlad · 5th March 2007, 12:02

Quote:

Is there a thread on this forum with various used car models (year) and the price I can expect to pay?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/78265-post1.html

wolfinstein · 5th March 2007, 12:08

I think you may want to try out the Indigo XL..!

SumitB · 5th March 2007, 12:09

...but his budget was 5 lakhs and the XL is way above that!!

Vandal · 5th March 2007, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/78265-post1.html

Thanks for that, very indicative, very helpful.

ravibhat · 5th March 2007, 14:19

I suggest try Indigo Diesel which gives great rear seat comfort, Check out Petra too, either brand new or used one. Both give great comfort.

I suggest you try used car you can get 3+ yrs old luxury cars too for 5 lacs.

Regards,

Ravi.

icemanz · 8th March 2007, 03:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

I suggest try Indigo Diesel which gives great rear seat comfort, Check out Petra too, either brand new or used one. Both give great comfort.

Indigo Diesel should fit in your budget - its around 5.3 On Road.
Petra is a great car, but higher than ur budget..its around 6 on road.

try the Indigo GLX, its a good car.

4th March 2007, 21:07	#1
Vandal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 31 Thanked: 3 Times	Suggestions notch for 5L? Hi I'm a newbie here. Great site...never even knew it existed Got here due to DCeite a senior member here. Any more TE (techenclave) guys here? I'm in mumbai, and looking for a sedan (notch) for around 5L. Most people I spoke to suggested going for a top end hatch, rather than a lower end notch. But I want a notch, just don't like hatch looks. Have 2 safari's @ my hometown (Jabalpur) but I need this car for mumbai (where I work). Looking at ford flair and hyundai accent 1.4/1.5 cause of the price restrictions. Comment on performance, economy, rear seat comfort (and space) - this is imp, and of course maintainence. Will use this to commute to office (3-4 km only, navi mumbai, so no crowds), and monthly trips to my GF's and cousins place in Thane and Andheri respectively... Any other suggestions car wise? Tips? help!!
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5th March 2007, 08:00	#3
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,879 Times View My Garage	U wont get many sedan options for 5lacs.... Search around there are many threads related to this...
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5th March 2007, 09:15	#4
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 507 Times View My Garage	The only sedans that come to mind for 5l are 1. The IKON flair 2. Maruti Esteem 3. Hyundai Accent a better option would be to get an used baleno. for 5l, you will get a less than a year old baleno.
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5th March 2007, 10:48	#7
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 507 Times View My Garage	There isn't any specific thread that discusses the resale price of all cars. i would suggest you read some threads that discuss some of these cars in the "What Car" section.
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5th March 2007, 10:53	#8
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 987 Thanked: 264 Times	OT: Vandal good to see you here! I am from TE too. This is the best site for all your automobile related queries. Enjoy your stay.
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5th March 2007, 11:43	#9
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,027 Thanked: 13,598 Times View My Garage	@Vandal : Do check out the Ford Ikon Flair which comes around 5.5L (OTR Bangalore). Got an SMS from Cauvery Ford dealer here, that the Ikon has arrived with improved interiors. Suggest u go ahead and have a look.
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5th March 2007, 12:08	#11
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	I think you may want to try out the Indigo XL..!
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5th March 2007, 12:09	#12
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 987 Thanked: 264 Times	...but his budget was 5 lakhs and the XL is way above that!!
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5th March 2007, 14:19	#14
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	I suggest try Indigo Diesel which gives great rear seat comfort, Check out Petra too, either brand new or used one. Both give great comfort. I suggest you try used car you can get 3+ yrs old luxury cars too for 5 lacs. Regards, Ravi.
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