Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car - A wise decision??

[cooldhaya]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

@ Jayadev I beg to differ here! My Verna has clocked over 50k KMS now , not a single penny spent towards repair till now apart from regular service like oil change , filter change etc etc. Yes its cheap , its plasticky , it doesn handle well but its pocket friendly , gives me good FE , amazing power(can even put some higher powered petrol cars to shame). Each one likes his own cars , you like Fiat , i like Hyundai!


I am thinking of changing my car next year maybe but reading all such posts makes me want to retain the car for many years and prove all people out there how reliable Hyundai is! Till now i have never been left stranded at any place on the road , not a single complaint or repair in the car , not even a bulb fuse!


And i don know about Elantra or Santa-Fe but compare the spare parts price list of Jetta , Laura , Civic , Altis , Cruze , i can guarantee you Sonata has the cheapest spares!

 

[Akash]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

Hence narrowed down to k10.

K10 or the regular Alto are great hatch backs in that budget. However the k10 version has better driveability as compared to the regular 0.8L Alto. Theres no sluggish behavior with Air con(which was traditional feature of Old gen Maruti cars).
As for rattles, the only rattle i have heard till date in my Alto is a result of Custom parcel tray, even though the car has to commute on really bad roads.

But still i would recommend you to go with some other hatch back. I am sure you will be disappointed with the quality and age old design of Alto's interior.

.....makes me want to retain the car for many years and prove all people out there how reliable Hyundai is! Till now i have never been left stranded at any place on the road , not a single complaint or repair in the car , not even a bulb fuse!

Dont wish to hijack Amits thread, but +1 to Dhaya's statement. Our office vehicle Accent recently crossed the 120K kms mark. The only issues which have been with the car till date are minor rattles and recent battery change. Otherwise, it is serving well and makes atleast 1-2 trips of 80km to and fro daily.

 

[amiti]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

All -- Feel free to voice your opinion. Even you can criticize me openly if I am taking a wrong decision. I am looking for a good outcome, that's it.

Apart from SX4 and k10, one option that I had mentioned was to keep this car and upgrade its foot ware and forget about steering rattle. The only reason I am not going for the solution is, I will lose the factory fitting which might lead to more rattles. That's the only reason I want to sell off my car (which might be wrong as well).

So keep your suggestions coming.

 

[mastersquall]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

my suggestion is too keep i10 . i just love driving automatic car its like you are in heaven and every one is in hell while moving in traffic .

if you still plan to change my suggestion is to go for Sx4 instead K10 .

 

[350Z]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

All -- Feel free to voice your opinion. Even you can criticize me openly if I am taking a wrong decision. I am looking for a good outcome, that's it.

If that is the case – then please allow me to remind you to drop the K10 from list. The simple reason I’ve been saying so is because your running is extremely high, that too especially on highways. Thus, more or less it all boils down to same ground (Fuel expense of Alto or repair expense of i10). You must consider a car with solid stance (Preferably Diesel), where as the Alto is merely a city car and much much smaller / cramped than your i10. Otherwise, if you are so keen to consider a Maruti, why not look at other better options available in your budget from same manufacturer?

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[jayadev]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

i wont recommend neither prefer a used car unless if it is from very reliable source or person known closely.

there can be many reasons for selling a car like weak ac ,chasis problem,engine vibrations or accidents . nowadays anything can be fixed but not as good as in oem conditions.
so if one can afford new car go for it and stay away from pre owned ones especially from dealers .

 

[amiti]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

Master -- I agree, auto i10 is fatigue free to drive.

Vibhor -- Only reason for adding k10 in my list was trouble free experience.

Jayadev -- I agree with you.

Thanks all for your suggestions. And this is why I am in this forum. Honest suggestions/ comments will not only help me, but will have a positive impact on others who are looking out for knowledge in automotive era.

First thing next week I am going to do is change my car's engine oil. Still confused on the grade though. Will post in synthetic vs mineral oil section.

 

[350Z]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

Vibhor -- Only reason for adding k10 in my list was trouble free experience.

Simply because it’s from Maruti. Correct? If so, then why not consider other models from same make.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[AMG]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

i10 to k10

Not recommended.

You will feel as if you have moved from Chair car to unreserved coach.

 

[mastersquall]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

i10 to k10

Not recommended.

You will feel as if you have moved from Chair car to unreserved coach.

agree .

I think you already had owned alto in past that's reason you are thinking of it . else why why would a person downgrade himself unless its finance problem

 

[amiti]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

I had owned an alto lxi and it was trouble free. Hence thinking of k10. Other wise, keep my current car i.e. i10, forget about the steering rattle and modify it. downside is I will have to live with steering rattle. Repairs wont cost me a single penny though, just that I will lose originality of my car.

Don't know, but after your suggestions I have feeling that I am being, penny wise n pound foolish??

 

[cooldhaya]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

Yes definitely keeping the costs involved in mind its not wise to change a car which is running trouble free for a steering rattle.


But just in case this annoys you too much , consider SX4 instead , no k10 please. Its always not advisable to downgrade.

 

[jayadev]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

i exchanged my indica vista for fiat punto.
i-vista had usual rattles but that was manageable but worst was hard clutch pedal which dint make me happy for long journey. service centre guys could not sort it out but said lot of excuses nevertheless my ride was fine. so came in my mind to exchange it for something better.

so i thought of buying/exchanging something out of box without negotiating a premium which could beget unique and pleasant experience.

i thought of buying swift or i20 as everybody adviced, but going through the reviews and verbal directions i realized there is nothing as extra offer except bling bling or service support which tata vista was also not that bad. i-vista was very spacious and comfortable to ride in that there is no looking back to any of maruthi cars.

it was coincidence that i stumbled upon punto. the sales guy smelled my intentions and pushed me for a TD of punto . and i fell in love with it even though it was beyond my budget .
indica vista and punto both share same source, but are poles apart and i feel happy to own punto so far.

i would suggest Amiti to go for a good ride which would last long giving happy experiences .

just sharing an experience of how things happens ..fortunately me also a petrol head..!!

 

[dodge_v1per]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

dude if i were you then i will keep i10 because problem is not that bigger..anyways you know better abt your car so i feel you must be frustrated with it so looking to change. if you want maruti then simply buy a-star automatic. it will return same automatic fun and same price!!!

 

[amiti]

Re: Trying to trade in my new i10 asta auto for a used car -- A wise decision??

Guys, y'day a friend of mine came with his gym friend to show me his Fabia 1.6. I immediately fell in love with this car. Good to drive, perfect safety features, good ride and handling and good power and of course good on space. Not sure on the mileage though.

Given my condition and preferences and add to it the reputation of A.S.S. from skoda do you think I should consider this car? Or should I continue with my i10 for some time ?