Allion 240 Or 260??

[rohan.gunarathna]

Hello guys,

I am interested on buying an Allion and need to get clarified the performance of 240 vs 260. I know by appearance 260 is better. I am looking at a comparison between 240 (2006 model) and 260 (2007/2008 model) as my budget would be around 3.5-4.0 million Rs. I could observe that 240 (2006) has a good market compared to 260 (2007/2008) though price of 260 is little bit higher to 240.

At present I'm using a 3rd gen 121 (G grade) and willing to know a comparison with that too.

Rohan

[Uditha88]

240 looks nicer to me.

[invisibleuser]

260 is newer than 240. So maintenance wise 260 is better I guess.

[The Don]

260 also came with factory options such as reverse camera, intelligent key etc. I'd always go for condition of a car over model, but try to get the newer car if its within budget. I think prices have fallen of late so you might be able to pick up a 260 just under budget.

[rohan.gunarathna]

Thanx a lot dear guys.

@ Don...My main concern is, why the market price of 240 (2006) goes just below the price of 260(2007) even 260 has certainly a better look. So I feel 240 (2006) performs better.

[The Don]

Thanx a lot dear guys.

@ Don...My main concern is, why the market price of 240 (2006) goes just below the price of 260(2007) even 260 has certainly a better look. So I feel 240 (2006) performs better.

If you buy cars on the basis of future market price, you might as well meditate infront of a crystal ball.

Prices fluctuate and both the 240 and 260 have fallen as they age, and as the market settles down. Prices will fluctuate and some of the value will disappear due to inflation as well. You should buy something which suits your purposes now, rather than procratenating over resale value.

[JadeyBlitzen]

This is a bit like looking at buying a week old pastry when you can afford a fresh one.

There are only a handful of cars in the market whose older models are better than the new ones. This is not one of them.

[asrock]

Go for the 260, For me its interior and exterior looks better, performs better has more options and is newer. if you look hard you may be able to find a 2007 model for 3.7m or less. Also keep in mind that most cars sell below the asking price.

Edited August 28, 2014 by asrock

[kmeeg]

I am interested on buying an Allion and need to get clarified the performance of 240 vs 260.

If you can go for the 260 that would be really good. It will be a smooth ride than the 240. Others please correct me if i'm wrong.

260 comes with a CVT gear box with engine options of 1.5 , 1.8 , 2.0 which commonly go as A15, A18 & A20 VS the 240 comes with standard 4 speed automatic gear box with engine options of 1.5 , 1.8 , 2.0. But i've heard a CVT version of Allion 240 A20 as well.

In summary 260 will give you a smoother ride with better fuel economy and more performance when needed. And of cause its better as its newer than the 240.

KMeeg.

[kush]

Bro

Pleople buy old cars when they cant afford to buy newer ones.

Go for the 260, get a 1.8 which is better and more economical because it is DVVTi

You should be able to fetch one for below Rs. 4.0 Mn.

[Ruslan]

Yes 1.8 is best for that size of car.. 1.5 is underpowered and an old engine which came in 121s.

[asrock]

The A18 is hard to find. But would be a good buy if you can afford one. But I doubt that it will be more economical than the A15.

[Ruslan]

The A18 is hard to find. But would be a good buy if you can afford one. But I doubt that it will be more economical than the A15.

Family has one, it doesn't do well on city driving, but in Long trips it does better than 1.5

[rohan.gunarathna]

Dear Guys,

Thanx a lot for your comments and advises. It is really nice being helpful with your knowledge and experience.

Now I can conclude towards a 260 and need to look at both 1.5 & 1.8 (earlier 1.8 was out of my frame).

[Komisiripala]

Bro

Pleople buy old cars when they cant afford to buy newer ones.

No. No they don't. Just because something is newer, it doesn't automatically make it better. This is not the case all the time.

[kush]

The A18 is hard to find. But would be a good buy if you can afford one. But I doubt that it will be more economical than the A15.

Close friend has one does 9 -10 kmpl in city and 12-18 kmpl outstation long distance

[asrock]

Family has one, it doesn't do well on city driving, but in Long trips it does better than 1.5

Close friend has one does 9 -10 kmpl in city and 12-18 kmpl outstation long distance

I belive you are correct. Also I read here that the 2010 allion A18 (Valvematic 2ZR-FAE) does more kmpl than a 2007 A15 (1NZ-FE).

[sathyajithj99]

240(2004) does 7-9km/l in city limits while 260(2007) does 11-13km/l. Long distance 240 does 12-14km/l and 260 about 15-17km/l. 260 has better interior & exterior than 240.In every way 260 is a better option. But I seriously doubt that you would find one within your price range (3.5-4) A 2007 260 might be at least 4.2M

[kush]

240(2004) does 7-9km/l in city limits while 260(2007) does 11-13km/l. Long distance 240 does 12-14km/l and 260 about 15-17km/l. 260 has better interior & exterior than 240.In every way 260 is a better option. But I seriously doubt that you would find one within your price range (3.5-4) A 2007 260 might be at least 4.2M

Number of 260 s listed below Rs. 3.8 Mn. even on this site

[terrabytetango]

Allions 260s are going for ridonkulous prices now, best to grab one soon.

Edited August 31, 2014 by terrabytetango

[sathyajithj99]

Number of 260 s listed below Rs. 3.8 Mn. even on this site

Yah! Sorry my bad. I never thought they would go this cheap

[The Don]

Supply and demand Sathyajith, there is plenty of them out there, and there are newer models available in their old price bracket.

You can't always expect old cars to appreciate.