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Hi Friends,
I'm back with another Car Shopper thread. Looking for a used sedan with Rear Independent Suspension. This car will be a second car at home, occasionally used by my parents (Chauffeur driven) and my weekend drive at hometown (Coimbatore) Reason why I'm looking for rear independent suspension is I have something running in my mind (suspense as of now) for a future project when I could afford it (affordability in terms of Money and time)
Usage Pattern:
- Occasional (hardly 500~700km/month)
- 50:50 City & Highway usage
- 50:50 Chauffeur and Self drive
Requirements:
- Body type : Sedan, with Rear Independent Suspension
- Fuel : Petrol preferred, Diesel accepted
- Brand : Only Japanese
- FE : Anything on 2 digits
- Maintenance : Should prepare my mind to accept "actuals"
- Resale : Least bothered
- Registration : TN (Only)
- Budget : 1.5L (1.25L for the purchase and 25k for immediate maintenance)
Choices:
I'm left with very limited choices, below in the order of preference
1) Old Honda City Type 2 (2000~2003)
2) Suzuki Baleno
3) Mitsubishi Lancer
4) Maruti Esteem (1998~2007)
I have enough experience with Esteem (almost all generations) Now I need suggestion from fellow owners / users of the other 3 vehicles in terms of
- Maintenance
- Spares availability (in Chennai / Coimbatore or any other source)
- What should I check during / before buying these cars
- How much should I pay for them (depending on the condition & age)
- Rear seat comfort (comparatively, which is best / good)
I have another request, Please let me know if you come across any of these vehicles in good condition. I keep checking Olx, Quikr, etc every now and then. So if you have any other source please do let me know.
I'm back with another Car Shopper thread. Looking for a used sedan with Rear Independent Suspension. This car will be a second car at home, occasionally used by my parents (Chauffeur driven) and my weekend drive at hometown (Coimbatore) Reason why I'm looking for rear independent suspension is I have something running in my mind (suspense as of now) for a future project when I could afford it (affordability in terms of Money and time)
Usage Pattern:
- Occasional (hardly 500~700km/month)
- 50:50 City & Highway usage
- 50:50 Chauffeur and Self drive
Requirements:
- Body type : Sedan, with Rear Independent Suspension
- Fuel : Petrol preferred, Diesel accepted
- Brand : Only Japanese
- FE : Anything on 2 digits
- Maintenance : Should prepare my mind to accept "actuals"
- Resale : Least bothered
- Registration : TN (Only)
- Budget : 1.5L (1.25L for the purchase and 25k for immediate maintenance)
Choices:
I'm left with very limited choices, below in the order of preference
1) Old Honda City Type 2 (2000~2003)
2) Suzuki Baleno
3) Mitsubishi Lancer
4) Maruti Esteem (1998~2007)
I have enough experience with Esteem (almost all generations) Now I need suggestion from fellow owners / users of the other 3 vehicles in terms of
- Maintenance
- Spares availability (in Chennai / Coimbatore or any other source)
- What should I check during / before buying these cars
- How much should I pay for them (depending on the condition & age)
- Rear seat comfort (comparatively, which is best / good)
I have another request, Please let me know if you come across any of these vehicles in good condition. I keep checking Olx, Quikr, etc every now and then. So if you have any other source please do let me know.