What Is A Good Vehicle For Rs 2.2M - Rs 2.5M

[BdmSoft]

Hi All,

I am in a mess these days what is the best vehicle to buy.

This might be a repeating question, but due the price increase & tax changes, vehicle market has changed

These are the main things I consider (preference is SUV or a Car);

1. Good ground clearance (I am fed up with my previous car AE110)
2. Good second hand market (Need a vehicle which can be easily sold)
3. Trouble free vehicle (relatively)
4. Considerable fuel efficiency (better a vehicle does 9-10Km/l with A/C)
5. Comfort & good riding experience

Vehicles in my mind: (name something out if this if it satisfies above)

1. Lancer CS1(2008 or above)
2. Honda HRV manual - 2000
3. Corolla 121

If a car expert can guide me, it would be a great help.

Thanks you

[backpacker]

Once I had an idea of buying a vehicle in SL. But I live in Dubai and will use the car when I'm on vacation only. After some careful consideration opted not to buy and continue to rent. My budget was also within the same range. I was interested in following models.

Suzuki Jimny: Good ground clearance, capable of offroading with low end torque, decent fuel economy, not so comfortable, two door

Honda HRV (2000): styling, good ground clearance, good cargo capacity, difficult to find a well maintained one around 100,000 km

Pajero IO: styling, good ground clearance, good cargo capacity, GDI engine might give problems

Xtrail (1st gen): styling, good ground clearance, good cargo capacity, pricey (2.7-3.0M)

Happy hunting !

[vishwa.j]

121 will be the best choice According to your requirements..

[GayanR]

121,vios

[sathyajithj99]

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This might be a repeating question, but due the price increase & tax changes, vehicle market has changed

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These are the main things I consider (preference is SUV or a Car);

• Good ground clearance (I am fed up with my previous car AE110)

• Good second hand market (Need a vehicle which can be easily sold)

• Trouble free vehicle (relatively)

• Considerable fuel efficiency (better a vehicle does 9-10Km/l with A/C)

• Comfort & good riding experience

Vehicles in my mind: (name something out if this if it satisfies above)

• Lancer CS1(2008 or above)

• Honda HRV manual - 2000

• Corolla 121Â

If a car expert can guide me, it would be a great help.

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Thanks you

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Out of these vehicles you've mentioned, it's hard to suggest a vehicle which would tick all your requirement boxes. So we have to go for the one which at least ticks most of them. It would be a 121

+good ground clearance

+good second hand market (honestly it's overpriced )

+trouble free (relatively )

+considerable fuel efficiency.

But I think it would be very hard to find one which would fit within your budget.As GayanR suggested, it would be a better idea to consider a 2004 Vios as it fulfills most of your requirements and also fits within your budget.

Edited March 10, 2016 by sathyajithj99

[SMadu]

Hi,

I'm also in your boat. But it looks like a good 121 or vios would not coming within that budget....

[matroska]

Hi All,

I am in a mess these days what is the best vehicle to buy.

This might be a repeating question, but due the price increase & tax changes, vehicle market has changed

These are the main things I consider (preference is SUV or a Car);

1. Good ground clearance (I am fed up with my previous car AE110)
2. Good second hand market (Need a vehicle which can be easily sold)
3. Trouble free vehicle (relatively)
4. Considerable fuel efficiency (better a vehicle does 9-10Km/l with A/C)
5. Comfort & good riding experience

Vehicles in my mind: (name something out if this if it satisfies above)

1. Lancer CS1(2008 or above)
2. Honda HRV manual - 2000
3. Corolla 121

If a car expert can guide me, it would be a great help.

Thanks you

Good condition 121's were not even close to this range even before the budget. (Manual 1.3's are the cheapest) . Vios 2004 is gettable for this price and would look the best option and as ex-owners and present owners will testify it's a very solid car that you can run to the ground.

The Lancer wont be easy to sell as much as a vios/121 BUT it's not as hard as people say. You'd get a fairly new car - the thing with Lancers is they are the only Reasonably priced second hand car you can get here 'cos their initial price was also a bit low.

Also if youre ok with a non-sedan you can easily get a good condition Chevrolet Cruze /Suzuki Ignis (2004) well BELOW your budget. It has ample ground clearance, very easy to maintain and uncomplicated car. Only thing is some brittle CV Joints that tend to give trouble but nothing too serious. I've driven a cruze for a considerable time and It certainly is a car you can live with. It's not extremely comfortable but at this price range you can't complain too much

[terrabytetango]

Lancers are also comparatively more comfy and better composed on the road on account of their rear independent suspension. If you enjoy taking corners, you should look at them.

[tirantha2]

I am also in your boat.

Looking for sedan or non-sedan with the budget 2.5M

according to the search up to now..

reasonable sedans with that price range are

Toyota Vios

Lancer

Hatchbacks

Suzuki swift

Mazda demio

any other suggestions ?

[BuBi]

Go for 121 (manual probably which will not be very marketable), Passo or a bee shell Carina. Carina may be older and overpriced but it will tick all your boxes.

[gayanath]

121 for 2.2M to 2.5M??

As I remember, few (3-4) years back, they were sold around 3.2 M. Which means highly depreciated now despite of last year tax hike.??

Edited March 11, 2016 by gayanath

[vishwa.j]

Go for 121 (manual probably which will not be very marketable), Passo or a bee shell Carina. Carina may be older and overpriced but it will tick all your boxes.

Carina has good ground clearance? we used to have one and it is one of the cars with least ground clearance..

[BuBi]

Carina has good ground clearance? we used to have one and it is one of the cars with least ground clearance..

Well maybe one tick box can be unchecked.

[RViji]

2. and 5. are contradicting requirements for Sri Lanka,I am afraid.