raj_5004 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 one of my friends is planning to buy a second hand sonata with the 2.0 petrol engine, 2001 model, odometer reading 45,000 km. he is getting it for 2.5 lakhs. the car has had a single owner, very well maintained and is converted to LPG. i warned him against the huge cost of spares, especially since this model is now discontinued and a 6 year old car is bound to give trouble. but he says at this price, the car is a steal. another option is a city (old) for 3.5 lakhs, which is my choice of the two. but he likes the sonata as it is a bigger car. what is your take on this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mndvishnu 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 If its non accidental and good maintained , then i think its good price , maybe he can ask till 2.2 lakhs , yeh another good option is the Used City , wil be of better value even for years Cheers!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adi1991 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 used city would be a better option... as it would be not as old as sonata( hopefully from seeing it's price tag)... plus city is a more reliable car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Well the older Sonata looks better than the new one . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pryas 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 The old sed sonata 2001 model for 2.5 lakhs u gotta be kidding , the Wagron Santro 2004 or 03 model sells for 2.5 lakhs and this is a good deal , i hope it has not been an accidental one , make 3 times check with difrent hyundai delaers and let them pass it then only let your friend buy it , for 2.5 its good value , try to bargain to 2.25 too Regards, priya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raj_5004 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 hey priya, a hyundai dealer is selling this car........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adi1991 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 don't be to sure of these dealers they often change the tachometer reading and stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mndvishnu 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 don't be to sure of these dealers they often change the tachometer reading and stuff Yeh man , i think there is some problem or some serious fault , SOnata Petrol at 2.5 lakhs is just mystery , it will be better and safe to pay a litlle more and buy the Used Honda City Cheers!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryccc 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 The old sed sonata 2001 model for 2.5 lakhs u gotta be kidding ' date=' the Wagron Santro 2004 or 03 model sells for 2.5 lakhs and this is a good deal , i hope it has not been an accidental one , make 3 times check with difrent hyundai delaers and let them pass it then only let your friend buy it , for 2.5 its good value , try to bargain to 2.25 too Regards, priya[/quote'] the used car prices are cheaper in mumbai and delhi, they are not like in the south. we pay a hefty price for the used cars but in mumbai they are too cheap... hope the prices are in the same range in bangalore, i will be changing cars every six months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pryas 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 The old sed sonata 2001 model for 2.5 lakhs u gotta be kidding ' date=' the Wagron Santro 2004 or 03 model sells for 2.5 lakhs and this is a good deal , i hope it has not been an accidental one , make 3 times check with difrent hyundai delaers and let them pass it then only let your friend buy it , for 2.5 its good value , try to bargain to 2.25 too Regards, priya[/quote'] the used car prices are cheaper in mumbai and delhi, they are not like in the south. we pay a hefty price for the used cars but in mumbai they are too cheap... hope the prices are in the same range in bangalore, i will be changing cars every six months! Yup , in Karnataka a 06 model City or 05 model city exi is sold for 5.5 -6 .5 Lakhs and almost every used car has a good pricing , but ultimately its good foor we new car buyers too , so its alright i am happy with this , though not for everything , esp the ROAD TAX!!!! Regards, priya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
messengerb4u 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Go for the Sonata.....for 2.5 L its good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites