Need Expert Advice For Buy A Car.

dreamcar · October 8, 2015

I am looking for buy my first car ( prefer sedan). ( I just need 2 thanks for this forum, before askd anything from forum I read lots of past threads. My knowledge about car is zero. Highly appreciated even small single reply on this )

· My Budget - I will ready to spend 3.0 mn to 3.4 mn ( Maximum )

· Body type – Sedan

· Manufactured year – at least should be after 2005

· Service & maintain cost should be reasonable.

· At least above 10km/ ltr (city) - 14+ km/ltr (outstation)

· Purpose – daily use ( Pilyandala to Colombo )

· Country – japan

· Brand – Toyota

Axio 2008 G grade ( becos I observed axio X grade has few issues, like dash board crack )
Allion ( I like 260 not 240. but I know I cannot buy my budget )
Camry ( can I buy camry with my budget & maintain cost is reasonable or not )
Yaris, Belta & 141 ( only japan made model )

· Brand – Mazda

Axela

· Brand – Mitsubishi

Lancer

· Brand – Honda

Civic
CRZ

· Hybrid – I only prefer Toyota prius (Honda insight can consider after learn more about vehicle)

Sorry for me if I wasted your time. (further if I can I will buy European Car like BMW, Peugeot, Ford or Benz but few friends said those will not economical ( Fuel cost high & maintain cost high ) . is that true?

Please advise me for my price range which car will be suitable for me.

Edited October 8, 2015 by dreamcar

fiat fan · October 8, 2015

Wbt a Honda FD1 civic? Ticks all your requirments. But It wont do 10kmpl in city, 9 if u keep it below 2 rpm

dreamcar · October 9, 2015

On 10/8/2015 at 4:18 PM, fiat fan said:
Wbt a Honda FD1 civic? Ticks all your requirments. But It wont do 10kmpl in city, 9 if u keep it below 2 rpm

thanks for your comments Frndz,, what is your choice between Axio G grade & Honda FD1 Civic..

fiat fan · October 9, 2015

Had an Axio earlier in the family, now I drive a FD1... the FD is miles ahead in every way other than fuel consumption. Not by a big margin though,,, only abt 2kmpl in each case.. the civic is way more fun to drive with so many options as well, the looks are awesome.. ok Im biased toward the civic.. dont take my word for it.. just test drive a fully loaded FD1, u will feel it

chan5 · October 9, 2015

Anybody used crz here? Give some details please

dreamcar · October 9, 2015

On 10/9/2015 at 8:51 AM, fiat fan said:
Had an Axio earlier in the family, now I drive a FD1... the FD is miles ahead in every way other than fuel consumption. Not by a big margin though,,, only abt 2kmpl in each case.. the civic is way more fun to drive with so many options as well, the looks are awesome.. ok Im biased toward the civic.. dont take my word for it.. just test drive a fully loaded FD1, u will feel it

thanks frndz, i will drive my own & try 2 figure it out. same time if im not much worry about fuel consumption ( FD 1 - anticipated 8-9 km/ltr city drive ) & i much prefer comfortable of driving i can consider European vehicle Market also like, BMW, Volvo or benz. i believe those give more comfortable than honda. so then again i will struck with maintain & service cost. ( so do you have idea about which European car suit for me. )

fiat fan · October 9, 2015

Well yes, even Im partial towards euros.. but most euros are badly kept by owners who do shoddy repair jobs, buy a euro if u can keep at least 2 lacks at hand for repairs right after u buy it... if u want hassle free ride then japanese it is... A BMW 320 goes for around the 3 million range as well..a good car would cost over 3.5 million though... having owned both I would say BMW over Honda for driving and prestige and stuff.. Honda for resale,slightly less maintenance cost,easy to fix.. fuel figures were the same I guess, the 320 I had was a diesel.. and the civic petrol,, so the money value I spent each month was the same... go for what rocks ur boat man,u wont go wrong with both

GayanR · October 9, 2015

If you can prioritize your needs it would be easy for the members. 1)Sportiness 2)looks 3)resale value etc.

dreamcar · October 9, 2015

On 10/9/2015 at 2:15 PM, fiat fan said:
Well yes, even Im partial towards euros.. but most euros are badly kept by owners who do shoddy repair jobs, buy a euro if u can keep at least 2 lacks at hand for repairs right after u buy it... if u want hassle free ride then japanese it is... A BMW 320 goes for around the 3 million range as well..a good car would cost over 3.5 million though... having owned both I would say BMW over Honda for driving and prestige and stuff.. Honda for resale,slightly less maintenance cost,easy to fix.. fuel figures were the same I guess, the 320 I had was a diesel.. and the civic petrol,, so the money value I spent each month was the same... go for what rocks ur boat man,u wont go wrong with both

thanks frndz,, Actually My dream was ride BMW, but my frndz made my mind go for Toyota. I will satisfied myself, if i can manage at least Citi Limit 7 or 8km/ltr from BMW 320.Further Im worry about Maintain cost,( do u have idea about that ). (can u refer which model i need to go, i have notice there has a few BMW Models at around 3mn. like " 320D E46, " " 318 i " " 318D E 46 " ) ( if my baby give me good feeling & not much worry about her, i will not worry about residual value. i can promise she will stay with me for a long time. )

dreamcar · October 9, 2015

On 10/9/2015 at 2:25 PM, GayanR said:
If you can prioritize your needs it would be easy for the members. 1)Sportiness 2)looks 3)resale value etc.

Thnks Frndz. 1. How i Feel when ride it ( Including Looks, Prestige of driving, including sportiness thats why i mention honda CRZ in my initial choices )

2. Maintain cost 3. Not worry about Resale value or depreciated.

GayanR · October 9, 2015

On 10/9/2015 at 4:26 PM, dreamcar said:
Thnks Frndz. 1. How i Feel when ride it ( Including Looks, Prestige of driving, including sportiness thats why i mention honda CRZ in my initial choices )
2. Maintain cost 3. Not worry about Resale value or depreciated.

Bro the best thing to do is note down the few cars you really love to own.Better if you can go for the Japanese side since this is your first ride,coz within few months your mindset may vary.Note down those few cars and take a trial run on each.You'll automatically fall in love with the one you want.I think a Honda or Mitsubishi lancer ex would be a good choice for you.lancer ex looks more appealing to me than a honda CRZ to me.Try your best to buy directly from a home and avoid car sales.