Need a used petrol automatic car for my daily runs: Yaris & BR-V?

I will keep the Innova petrol for my parents and use it occasionally.

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Hi all,

I bought an Innova petrol automatic a couple of years ago, which has been my daily ride around town. Bought this car despite its low average because my running was very low, around 500-600 kms a month with occasional highway trips with the entire family in town.

But over the last few months, my daily running has increased a lot, almost 400-500 kms every week in lots of heavy traffic and the low average in the Innova has really started to pinch the wallet.

I've decided to leave the Innova at home now to be used by my parents with a driver and occasional duties for the children for their classes etc.

For my daily grind around town, I'm thinking of picking up a nice used automatic car with a decent average.

Criteria: Petrol, Automatic, No AMT.

I have shortlisted three cars that seem to be clean examples at first glance, with service records available.

1. Toyota Yaris VX CVT (2018 May) - 96000 KM done - regularly serviced at Toyota - Asking price 7,00,000/-
2. Toyota Yaris G CVT (2019 December) - 44000 KM Done - regularly serviced at Toyota - Asking price 8,20,000/-
3. Honda BRV V CVT (2019) - 68000 KM Done - Regularly serviced at Honda - Asking price 8,25,000/-

There are some good examples of amazing automatic that are also available, the mind says I should consider these but I just don't like the way the amaze looks.

I'm most inclined towards option 1 due to its price and being the top variant - but the running is a bit high at close to 1,00,000 kms.

Need a hand from y'all to make this decision - which car would you suggest for my needs? Is the asking price of these cars justified?

Thanks a bunch to everyone in advance. Cheers!!

Here's what BHPian lamborghini had to say on the matter:

If your daily running isn't too much - you'd be better off getting an EV option instead.

None of these options sounds like they will be super fuel-economical (unless you do a fair amount of highway running), and given they are all discontinued slow sellers - parts could be a little difficult to arrange for as well.

Any reason why no City/Ciaz has made the list?

Here's what BHPian self_driven had to say on the matter:

Most petrol cars with TC/CVT/DSG are guzzlers when driven within city limits. We have a Yaris CVT in the family and it barely manages to return double-digit fuel economy in Delhi traffic. You can realistically expect just a 2-3 km/l increase over what your Innova gives in any typical situation. So you might want to revisit your decision if you're primarily looking for lower running costs.

Apart from BR-V and Yaris, you can consider Jazz CVT and old Brezza/Urban Cruiser with 4-speed AT. If you're open to diesel, the Sonet diesel AT is a great option, which can lower your running cost by one-third (if not more) over a similar car in petrol.

Also, the cars you've shortlisted are quite overpriced. Used car dealers offer peanuts to owners for market duds like BR-V and Yaris. So never approach a dealer specifically looking for a low-selling model. Instead, enquire about some popular but lower-priced car and then take it from there.

Here's what BHPian vigsom had to say on the matter:

All three cars are overpriced by Delhi standards. A few points that might help

1. I ride a lot in a 2019 Toyota Yaris manual that's done 2,70,000km and can vouch for how well the car has held up with so many kms on the clock
2. I've personally recommended the BRV V CVT to 4 close friends, and all of them have gotten them - one 2017 white as new, one 2017 red pre-owned in Bombay, one 2018 green pre-owned in Chennai, and one 2018 grey pre-owned in Chennai. All of them are very happy with their cars, and the three pre-owned ones were all in the 8.0 - 8.25Lacs range

Between the two, I think the BRV offers marginally more fuel efficiency and a whole lot more car-per-car.

Here's what BHPian SmartCat had to say on the matter:

You can use the Innova petrol for highway runs, airport duties or when you go to family functions (when more than 5 people might need to travel). Another 7-seater (BRV) or sedan (Yaris) is an unusual choice.

Since fuel economy is the priority, look for pre-owned Jazz/Baleno/Polo/i20 or pre-owned Venue (has been in the market for 5 years now)/Ecosport (if service is available). There might not be too many examples of Brezza AT in the market.

Another idea ->

• Sell Innova petrol, buy new Carens DCT
• Sell Innova petrol, buy new/pre-owned Suzuki XL6 AT
• Sell Innova petrol, buy pre-owned Honda BRV CVT

Here's what BHPian Axe77 had to say on the matter:

If you don’t strictly need two cars, how about flipping the petrol Innova for a hybrid Hycross? That way you would have dealt with the issue for the long run in one shot. Another win is that the space, comfort and safety of a larger MUV (Innova / Hycross) can be enjoyed over the volume of miles that are being run, without compromise.

In due course, if you do need another vehicle for small local runabouts, that could be achieved with a used small AT / MT hatchback, which a driver drives for family or even self-driven but for smaller runs.

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