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| Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Quote:
I say that because, even when it was a 1.8 TSI with a little less performance & premium appeal than the current models, it felt heavenly and had a spirited response (lesser than the Octy though). Quote:
Now, considering reliability I'd stay away from used Audi and except those four rings you basically get the same in Octavia/Superb/Tiguan/Kodiaq (sorry Audi ![]() But, if you're very keen in buying a Big three sedan/suv go for a used Merc or a BMW. It might be tempting to splurge more when you're in that territory, but see if you can afford the asking price and further maintenance down the line since you want to keep the financial part in control. You'd have an advantage buying a new Superb/Octy as they will have the latest 2.0 engine, the lines, the proportions and would attract a better resale. I can't talk about the GC issue you might face in Rajasthan, I have never taken any roads there. Maybe, get hold of the customers who own one from your Skoda dealer, you can get a sense of ownership experience with that dealer and a good deal of information about driving in those roads. You've got some homework to do here! | ||
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Today I call few VW showrooms in Rajasthan and none of them has any information on availability of a Tiguan. There are absolutely no test drive cars and display cars. I am afraid sourcing any parts in future would be task and also the new one costs 37-39 lakh on-road with zero discounts. So Tiguan is out too. Yes I am open to slightly used cars from Gujarat and Delhi since they share borders with Rajasthan. Can also look for used ones from Maharashtra too if I get a great deal. I did contact the dealer in Mumbai and they said least they can go for is 30-31 Lakh but weren’t sure of how they would transfer it to someone from other state. But then again it gets me to the grey sportline variant at 27-28 lakh. Love the exteriors of sportline and also will miss a few features of L&K but saving around 3 lakhs for the same. The Gujarat dealership sounded like they knew their work better on transfers and are very prompt with any questions I had. [/quote] Quote:
Among the Big 3 the car I absolutely dream about is the 3 series but even the used ones are selling for 45 lakhs or even more. The old gen C class doesn’t look appealing in front of the New gen and also the petrol engine of either gen is nothing to talk about. I would have settled for an used Audi a4 2021 with 20k on odo if I had a budget of around 40 lakhs. Also my parents don’t want us to get the attention that comes with the big 3 since we live in a tier 3 city and also little apprehensive of the service bills and maintenance. But they always support me with my decision so they have left the decision on me solely. For instance at the age of 19 they let me bought a Honda city from another city that too just on a call. I never even visited the showroom and test drove the car and finalised it by just reading Tbhp review. I am till date greatful to the forum for recommending such a wonderful car. Yes we have a few 2021-2022 Superb in my town and I can get in touch with them. My 2011 Honda city gen3 scrapes a lot where I live but never suffered from any issue or major problem for me. The question still remains if it worth getting a slightly used one for 7 lakh less? Last edited by vipinS : 28th November 2022 at 23:09. | ||
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| Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? This is the worst time to buy a car. Used car prices are high and all new cars launched in the past 2-3 years are overpriced. However, things don't seems to be improving. At your budget and since you don't have a service center in town i wouldn't recommend buying a luxury car. The Superb is a great value premium car and one of the only ones that seem VFM today. Get a new one or a good used one at a good discount. It's a great upgrade over the City. I too upgraded from a 3rd gen city to an Octavia at 28 lakhs on road in 2019. The Superb was another 10 lakhs more. The current Octavia is overpriced. And the next gen Superb will be too. Make sure you get the car thoroughly inspected at the service center before you buy a used one. Be more cautious of those sold by dealers. Now to your questions. 1. Yes the Superb is still worth buying. 2. The Superb has enough ground clearance. It very rarely scrapes. And even if it does, no harm done. 3. Hard to say what a fair price is. Quote what you are comfortable paying for it. Check the DSG, AC. Other common failure parts like pump and timing chains and ABS sensors are cheaper to replace. 4. If you want to wait, then wait for a used Kodiaq or a used 3 series (since it was a dream of yours). Not for an Audi. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Quote:
Between the GJ registered one & a new one on road : 1. Please see the total value after registration. If it's a few lakhs, better to buy a new one for the added peace of mind. 2. If you get the pre-owned one, have the vehicle inspected thoroughly, extend the warranty, and follow other tips mentioned on various other threads such as this (ARTICLE: How to buy a *USED* Car in India). The pre-owned one makes a lot of sense : it's a year old, still in warranty, and at a decent discount to the sticker price (around 25% less) which would leave ample room for maintenance and the like. However, it has run a fair amount - should mostly be on highways but they aren't always in the best of conditions so do check the underbody & suspension out as well during the inspection at Skoda. Regarding the Tiguan : Most parts are shared between other Tiguan's / Kodiaqs / Octavia / Superb so part availability shouldn't be an issue. Similarly the Tucson : It is a Tiguan competitor but at 6-7L cheaper you would have to compromise on something - and it is sadly the engine & gearbox combo. Safety, though rated 3 stars in Latin NCAP - their method of ratings are a lot different as compared to Euro NCAP / Global NCAP (where the Tucson got 5 stars, same as Tiguan / Kodiaq - both of which are untested in Latin NCAP under the new protocols). Not a hyundai fan-boy - far from one and a happy Tiguan owner here actually (our first SUV in an otherwise almost sedan oriented garage), but the Tucson is one car I wouldn't mind picking up. But let's be honest - the Superb is the one that has you smitten & the ride + handling combo of the Superb is superior. I wouldn't worry about it being outdated - let's be honest the Kodiaq & Tiguan are barely a year behind in terms of being replaced with new models & the only other options are the Tucson (underpowered) & Octavia (not as well equipped, not as value for money, not as spacious). I don't think other options in that segment would entice you as they are a let down in terms of space / engines / features. | |
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Only con would be the average performance from the 1.8L VTEC. Last edited by 07CR : 29th November 2022 at 13:42. | ||
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I think 1.4 TSI is a sensible choice in used car market because 150 BHP/ 250 NM torque is more than sufficient for our pothole ridden roads and also there is no fear of any DSG failures that maybe associated with 1.8 TSI. | |
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Thank you for your kind reply. I agree that the next gen superb will be priced at least 5 lakh more than the current gen and the l&k would cost north of 50 lakhs on-road. Is it always recommended to take the car to the respected dealership and get it checked throughly? What if the dealer is a good friend of the used car dealer and hide any faults from us? How much do they charge for this service ? The new sportline variant if registered in the same city can be bought for 35.5 lakh new . The 2021 model in great condition with 26k km on odometer will cost me less than 28 lakh total including transfers ,service and insurance etc. This is a take it or leave it deal. My running is just 5-6k km per year. I can wait some more but I don’t think I would see a g20 330i under my budget anytime soon. Also is Kodiaq an overall better car than superb? Has anybody driven both and can compare the two? Quote:
How much does the showroom charges for the inspection of the vehicle and how reliable they generally are ? Quote:
Can someone tell me how bad the AC of the car is? Even my brother in law isn’t satisfied with the AC performance of his last gen skoda Octavia tdi. Does it has to do with the dielsel/petrol car or skoda generally have a poor AC ? Last edited by vipinS : 30th November 2022 at 03:14. | |||
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned?
It's got to do with general VW/Skoda cars. Even Taigun/Kushaq/Slavia and Virtus are facing same issues. I believe it's because the AC compressor could be of same size which these cars have in other markets (specially european). |
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That would be horrible if I won’t find the Superb’s AC to be atleast as good as my old Honda city’s. ![]() | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned?
No what I meant is, the AC compressor sizes would differ for both Superb and Slavia. The compressor of both could be suitable for European climate, where the temperature seldom crosses 35 degree C. However, the same won't be suitable for Indian climate. Last edited by 07CR : 30th November 2022 at 10:03. Reason: Grammar mistakes |
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| Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Since you are open to pre-owned route. I believe you should also look at Volvo S60. Due to the low resale value of Volvo, it should fit right into your budget. |
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| Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Just throwing in a wild suggesting. Why not the Slavia/Virtus GT 1.5 DSG ? Close to a 15 lakh saving, the platform scored a 5 star recently in safety, the 1.5 + DSG will be great coming from a Honda City, is spacious and the Slavia has an uncanny Octy resemblance and the Skoda DNA is very much there. Of course you'll have to make do with a few rough bits and cost cutting in a few areas, but otherwise it's a sound well rounded package |
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| Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Hi Vipin! I upgraded from a 2016 4S Verna to a 2021 Skoda Superb last year. Firstly, I would recommend the Superb over an entry-level luxury sedan like the A4, 3-series and the likes. I would also recommend it over the Octavia considering the price difference between the cars. Being in a similar situation as you, I ultimately went for a 2021 Superb. Considering your questions: 1. Because the 3rd-gen Superb has been around for a few years, all general issues with the model have been fixed. You will need to give the 2023 Superb some time to sort the initial niggles. Besides, considering the timeless design of the curren-gen Superb, I think it will still look great 5 years from now. I don't think the 2023 Superb that will come later in India should impact your decision. 2. I drive my Superb in Bangalore which in all practical terms is off-road driving! The ground clearance will suffice - you will however have to be careful when you are driving the car with full load. At this time, you car will scrape if not careful. 3. I haven't bought a pre-owned car before, so I can't comment on the price. But I will highly recommend to have the car in company warranty, and for you to extend this warranty for a price. This car will not be as worry-free as the City regardless of how well you take care of it. 4. I think the Superb is one of the last few value-for-money sedans in the market, and if you are a sedan guy, I see no reason to not pick it up! I use it equally in the city and the highway, and it always puts a smile on my face! It's a great car, and you cannot go wrong with it! Considering you've been used to fuss-free ownership, I'd recommend taking a mid-step to a new VAG car, before picking up a pre-owned German car! Hope this helps! |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | Re: 25-35 lakh budget for a sedan! New or pre-owned? Quote:
1. It is best to get the car checked up by an dealership who knows their way around the car & can trouble shoot any pain points you may have. This could be independent or authorized dealer - authorized generally works because they also have access to the vehicle's service history which they can share with you. If you go to an authorized dealer, it is important to pick the best rated dealership (and not necessarily the one the first owner goes too) - even if it turns out that the best dealership is the same one as the one visited by the owner - I wouldn't be too worried about stuff being hidden from you as you would have access to the service records and can verify the same yourself (even a skoda dealer near you can give you the service history if you have a contact with them who can help); and for the other bits like underbody, etc. - ask them to let you be there in person while they lift the car so you can confirm what their observations are. Lastly, do check the warranty start and end date with the dealer also - sometimes, these vehicles can be used as unregistered demo cars and then passed on to the buyer at a discount and he becomes first owner on paper, though second in actuality. In such a case, warranty would start much earlier than the date of registration. 2. Right now a 2020 G20 330i is going for around 42-45L. Maybe if you can wait a year the same could be had for 37--40 especially with the LCI around the corner. Check DL / CH markets for better prices since you plan to re-register it in RJ anyways. 3. Haven't driven them in their new iterations, but the diesel variants. The Kodiaq is a better all rounder due to better ingress / egress, better ground clearance for our roads, and the practicality of a 7 seater / luggage space / AWD. That being said, the Superb would be the better performer & ride + handling combo would be better due to lower GC : it has one well balanced suspension mode unlike the Kodiaq which is either comfortable or fun to drive. The ground clearance for most part is adequate, the pricing is much more value for money, the boot is more than adequate unless you plan to transport tall items frequently, and the legroom is immense though rear seats aren't as comfortable (no recline, and you have to bend in to get in). Added cherry is that it could be better built given recent Kodiaq owners are complaining of minor rattles and the like but the new Superb owners seem to be a mighty pleased bunch. The biggest advantage / disadvantage is the ground clearance in my opinion - we prefer the Tiguan over the sedans for touring just because there is no stress if you hit a bad patch of road which reduces fatigue considerably especially when with family as then you drive more defensively. But the remaining 90% of the trip when you're on good highways / twisties - I miss the lower to the ground sedan! However, unlike our garage at home - the Superb is a little more practical with decent ground clearance so could be a good compromise, especially as you've never faced issues with your City. 4) Generally showrooms charge around 8-15K for the inspection. Reliability depends on the quality of the showroom and adviser. If you know anyone who owns a Skoda in the city from where you're buying the vehicle - you can ask them for a reliable Service Advisor. 5) A.C. performance is a bane of most European cars in our conditions unfortunately. They just can't match up to the Asians no matter how hard they try. You could consider transparent sun-films to reduce the heat entering the vehicle for marginally better performance. Last edited by lamborghini : 30th November 2022 at 15:02. | |
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