Tell Me Ur Openion On Suzuki Alto Or Suzuki A-Star

geethsam · October 13, 2011

Helly guyz,

I am going to purchase a car, small one and this will be my first owned vehicle. Know shit about vehicles. So hope your expertise to choose better one. Since My budget is below 1.9 mn which one is the best.

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Resellability

3. Maintenance cost

4. Comfortness

5. Sporty look

I know can not expect much more just for 1.9mn. but need to go for the best value vs. cost. Please let me know your openion.

Geeth

heavyD · October 13, 2011

You're gonna spend almost 2 mil on a Maruti? You can buy a used Jap sedan for that money. A nice one too.

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 5:31 AM, geethsam said:

Helly guyz,

I am going to purchase a car, small one and this will be my first owned vehicle. Know shit about vehicles. So hope your expertise to choose better one. Since My budget is below 1.9 mn which one is the best.

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Resellability

3. Maintenance cost

4. Comfortness

5. Sporty look

I know can not expect much more just for 1.9mn. but need to go for the best value vs. cost. Please let me know your openion.

Geeth

Try Suzuki Swift /2005.will meet all your requirements than a alto or Astar.

Cheers.

The Annoying Guy · October 13, 2011

Please buy something manufactored at least 500 miles away from SL. Please...... If you are going to spend 1.9 mil

Like SREE said, why dont you go for the Swift (2004/2005 YOM)?? Better looks, better durability, better driving pleaseure, better everything...

OR you can buy a Sedan type car (2000 - 2002 YOM) like Mazda 323, Nissan FB 15 etc,

On your Point "5. Sporty look", are you kidding me?????

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 6:05 AM, The Annoying Guy said:

Please buy something manufactored at least 500 miles away from SL. Please...... If you are going to spend 1.9 mil

Like SREE said, why dont you go for the Swift (2004/2005 YOM)?? Better looks, better durability, better driving pleaseure, better everything...

OR you can buy a Sedan type car (2000 - 2002 YOM) like Mazda 323, Nissan FB 15 etc,

On your Point "5. Sporty look", are you kidding me?????

Sporty look!!!!! I love my Chevy cruze!!!

FB 15 is not a fuel efficiency car but has far more values than a Altos or swifts.

Schiffer · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 5:31 AM, geethsam said:

Helly guyz,

I am going to purchase a car, small one and this will be my first owned vehicle. Know shit about vehicles. So hope your expertise to choose better one. Since My budget is below 1.9 mn which one is the best.

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Resellability

3. Maintenance cost

4. Comfortness

5. Sporty look

I know can not expect much more just for 1.9mn. but need to go for the best value vs. cost. Please let me know your openion.

Geeth

if you want brand new. go for a Viva Elite rather than any Maruti

and if you are willing to go for second hand

i suggest Toyota Vitz, a bit old Toyota passo, Chevy Cruze, Mazda 323 BJ5W or BJ5P

Edited October 13, 2011 by Schiffer

Chooti Putha · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 5:31 AM, geethsam said:

Helly guyz,

I am going to purchase a car, small one and this will be my first owned vehicle. Know shit about vehicles. So hope your expertise to choose better one. Since My budget is below 1.9 mn which one is the best.

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Resellability

3. Maintenance cost

4. Comfortness

5. Sporty look

I know can not expect much more just for 1.9mn. but need to go for the best value vs. cost. Please let me know your openion.

Geeth

if u buy a maruti the only things from the list that u will get it

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Maintenance cost

Get a used passo 2007 model u can get one from u r budget easily & it meets all u r above requirements...

The Annoying Guy · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 6:30 AM, SREE said:

Sporty look!!!!! I love my Chevy cruze!!!

FB 15 is not a fuel efficiency car but has far more values than a Altos or swifts.

I was actually refering to the Alto and Astar about the sporty look. becuase they simply dont.

Chevy Cruze definatly got the looks bro... Totally agree.

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 6:57 AM, Chooti Putha said:

if u buy a maruti the only things from the list that u will get it

1. Fuel efficiency

2. Maintenance cost

Get a used passo 2007 model u can get one from u r budget easily & it meets all u r above requirements...

2007 passo surely be above his budget i guess!!!!

Schiffer · October 13, 2011

repost (my net acting wierd)

Edited October 13, 2011 by Schiffer

Chooti Putha · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 7:20 AM, SREE said:

2007 passo surely be above his budget i guess!!!!

a friend of mine got one for 19.50

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 7:32 AM, Chooti Putha said:

a friend of mine got one for 19.50

Sure thats the price before the price increament (even around 1.9)..

Anyway thats a good buy if the car is in good condition.

Chooti Putha · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 7:38 AM, SREE said:

Sure thats the price before the price increament (even around 1.9)..

Anyway thats a good buy if the car is in good condition.

There r plenty of 2nd hand cars mate.....so i doubt its hard to find one for that price range even now.....

Chooti Putha · October 13, 2011

heres a few such cars found on AL

2009 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=43673

2008 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=46035

theres plenty like that mate

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 8:18 AM, Chooti Putha said:

heres a few such cars found on AL

2009 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=43673

2008 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=46035

theres plenty like that mate

Yes all are old posts machan!!!!see recent posts

Komisiripala · October 13, 2011

dare i say civic EK3? you'll get a lot more than a "sporty look"

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 5:45 AM, Big_D said:

You're gonna spend almost 2 mil on a Maruti? You can buy a used Jap sedan for that money. A nice one too.

Thanks guy.I am bit of afraid with used vehicles. How will be the resellability. brake downs etc.

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 9:18 AM, Komisiripala said:

dare i say civic EK3? you'll get a lot more than a "sporty look"

Friend. I m looking for a brand new one. I m not interested in used vehcles.

So what should be the best option.

Nirosha · October 13, 2011

Why no one talk about new Kia Picanto 2011? saw an ad starting price of Rs. 1.65 M.

Edited October 13, 2011 by Nirosha

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 9:50 AM, geethsam said:

Friend. I m looking for a brand new one. I m not interested in used vehcles.

So what should be the best option.

Then it should be Viva Elite!!! KIA picanto is there price depends on ptions you select. it should be around 2.1 mil(Basic model is cheaper than 2.1 i think)

Edited October 13, 2011 by SREE

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 8:18 AM, Chooti Putha said:

heres a few such cars found on AL

2009 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=43673

2008 model 19.75

http://www.autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=46035

theres plenty like that mate

dude,

I checked both links. Both already sold. As they said passo is over 2.6 Mn now. isnt it?

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 5:45 AM, Big_D said:

You're gonna spend almost 2 mil on a Maruti? You can buy a used Jap sedan for that money. A nice one too.

Friend,

I m interested in unregistered or brand new one. So what should be the best?

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 6:05 AM, The Annoying Guy said:

Please buy something manufactored at least 500 miles away from SL. Please...... If you are going to spend 1.9 mil

Like SREE said, why dont you go for the Swift (2004/2005 YOM)?? Better looks, better durability, better driving pleaseure, better everything...

OR you can buy a Sedan type car (2000 - 2002 YOM) like Mazda 323, Nissan FB 15 etc,

On your Point "5. Sporty look", are you kidding me?????

I dont know will they make troubles, breakdown etc. Reselling will be a prob.!!! since I m the 2nd owner.

SREE · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 10:04 AM, geethsam said:

I dont know will they make troubles, breakdown etc. Reselling will be a prob.!!! since I m the 2nd owner.

It doesn't count which owner you are if your vehicle is in good condition and a good brand(Toyota/nissan/suzuki..) with

availability of maintainance records.

If you realy want to go for a brand new go for Elite or Kia Picanto as i said earlier..

Crosswind · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 9:38 AM, geethsam said:

Thanks guy.I am bit of afraid with used vehicles. How will be the resellability. brake downs etc.

Don't ever think that Indian cars will remain trouble free, just because they are brand new. Things completely depend on your luck. There are known cases of brand new Marutis causing more trouble than decades old cars.

If you are worried about resale value, I would suggest to go for a mainstream car or a car which has already depreciated significantly.

geethsam · October 13, 2011

On 10/13/2011 at 9:56 AM, SREE said:

Then it should be Viva Elite!!! KIA picanto is there price depends on ptions you select. it should be around 2.1 mil(Basic model is cheaper than 2.1 i think)

Viva Elite is a japanese one? Can you compare Viva alite Vs.Suzuki A-star