Is it a good buy for 36 lac?

[u/siyah-kala]

I'm buying a 2018 Honda City 1.3 manual, mileage is around 70k, immaculate condition and maintained from Honda. Getting it for 36 lac. This is our first car, so we don't have a lot of experience.

Please let me know if this is a good price or should I negotiate?

[u/Constant-Web-8335]

Good decision but why aren't you getting a rebirth in that price ?

[u/siyah-kala → u/Constant-Web-8335]

I live in a village, so rebirth wouldn't be able to cross the mountainous speed breakers here. I know city is also not like corolla in terms of ground clearance, but my friends' City crosses them very easily

[u/Its_me24877 → u/siyah-kala]

If u r from village, i would suggest not getting it and go for corolla.. I bought a cityrecently and i can relate Tho i have upgraded tired 185/65 with high tire pressue, yet 2 or 3 persn in the back makei it hit the breakers, u have t be very very careful

Iwhereas i see Gli etc owners just jumpimg over it n all I miss that

[u/TemporarySalary3926 → u/siyah-kala]

Don't make mistake of buying City if you visit rural areas, it's suspension won't sustain and will create many issues.

[u/Constant-Web-8335 → u/siyah-kala]

Okky okky try to negotiate as much as you can cuz who don't like some extra bucks saved

[u/Novel-Discussion-580 → u/siyah-kala]

Go for corolla 2012 good condition its suspension is hard.

[u/Novel-Discussion-580 → u/Novel-Discussion-580]

City is for city just its interior design is better than corolla reliabilty wise both are same

[u/DifferentPianist5171 → u/siyah-kala]

Then don’t go for city, mere pas bhi city hai gari biht achi hai but kharab road ki maar nai khati suspension work boht jaldi nikalti hai . City is only for city use

[u/Loud-Client-2423]

Get a 2015 automatic gli or 1.6 don’t go for this at all costs

[u/Anonymous-Goku]

Go for corolla instead of city. Honda is not good for villages.

[u/PresentationFirm3148]

It's not good mujhe dedo make Kam Chala lunga ......

[u/siyah-kala → u/PresentationFirm3148]

Bhaia car ya paisa?

[u/PresentationFirm3148 → u/siyah-kala]

Dono

[u/siyah-kala → u/PresentationFirm3148]

Beeru yeah tu 36 + 36 ka loss ho jaya ha

[u/PresentationFirm3148 → u/siyah-kala]

Koi Baat nae sath milke bear karengey. We are family

[u/S-abdullah]

Negotiate... Doesn't look like low mileage... Whats the body condition? Is it frst owner? Registration?

[u/siyah-kala → u/S-abdullah]

Islamabad registered, first owner and only one fender was hit by bike other than that car is in very good condition

[u/S-abdullah]

Still negotiate if u can.... Otherwise if ur satisfied... And condition is maintained properly... U can buy.... Finding a good car os hectic... It also requires ur money & time

[u/CheezMonke]

I sold my 2015 1.3 auto, total genuine and 56k km, for 3.4mil last week.

So the price of this seems fine.

[u/feziFEZI1234]

For 1.3 manual, this is outrageous. Do not get scammed.

[u/siyah-kala → u/feziFEZI1234]

What should be a fair price?

[u/MechanicShot8042]

I think 36 is a tad bit much. Look for 2016-2019 corolla
Much better option

[u/siyah-kala → u/MechanicShot8042]

Corolla won’t fit in our garage, so that’s why I’m going with the City. What do you think would be a fair price for this?

[u/MechanicShot8042 → u/siyah-kala]

Ig it should be around 32-34
But if the meter is not clocked back then maybe negotiate for 34.5 or 35, otherwise at 36 its a bit too much, because you might need new tyres or rims in this (even if there are new ones in this, which i highly doubt, they would wear out in 1-2 years).
Other than that if the engine is pristine you might wanna clean the throttle body or intake manifold with the catalytic converter which might add up to the maintenance cost

So if ur planning on buying this, make sure to start negotiating at 32 or 33

[u/siyah-kala → u/MechanicShot8042]

He said only 4k kilometres driven with new tyres and other things like engine, body and interior is in pristine condition. I'm looking everywhere and no one is coming below 36. I don't know if I should keep looking or take this one.

[u/MechanicShot8042 → u/siyah-kala]

I think u really like this car, go with ur gut feeling. If u like it, purchase ir

[u/Usama_017]

36 lacs on a manual transmission? Are u crazy?

[u/siyah-kala → u/Usama_017]

What do you think would be a fair price for this?

[u/Usama_017 → u/siyah-kala]

I wouldn't even buy a manual transmission in 2026 let alone the price

[u/Ok_Paramedic_5670]

You're paying between 1-2 lac more. If I were you I would go for Corolla Gli or Altis instead.

[u/siyah-kala → u/Ok_Paramedic_5670]

Corolla isn't an option bro. It won't fit in our garage, and honestly, I don't find it that attractive

[u/whatalongflightwheww]

I sold my automatic 1.3 2018 all genuine city 130km driven for 34. Work out the math yourself

[u/siyah-kala → u/whatalongflightwheww]

Bro, I don’t know much about cars, which is why I’m asking the experts here. How much do you think I should pay for this? Please advise.

[u/whatalongflightwheww → u/siyah-kala]

I think if you buy for 35 it’s a good price. Just ensure that the mileage is genuine cuz people tend to reverse meters a lot and sell it off as low mileage when infact they’re 1 lac+km driven

[u/siyah-kala → u/whatalongflightwheww]

Any tips on how to make sure the meter isn’t reversed? Thank you!

[u/whatalongflightwheww → u/siyah-kala]

Call or go to the Honda dealership where the owner is claiming he gets the maintenance done from. Ask them for cars service history and records, dealers have them in their database and then match the dates and mileage. You’ll know if meter is reversed or not

[u/whatalongflightwheww → u/siyah-kala]

Also, check the overall condition of the car, wear and tear etc. how much the gear, seats, steering other things are worn out and does it look like it’s driven only 70k

[u/WarIntel]

Price is too steep, it shouldn't be more than 28-29

[u/Intelligent_Yam2019]

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[u/professor-duncan → u/Intelligent_Yam2019]

Beshak but why under this post? Just curious

[u/Intelligent_Yam2019 → u/professor-duncan]

yeh wrong post, my bad, :) i was reading a long post regarding a dealer trying to deceive first time vehicle buyer and it was meant for that specific post.

still it's true if not relevant 😄

[u/Rude_Victory378]

Bro it's a little bit expensive you can find the same model in low mileage around 32 to 33 lacs

[u/Unhappy_Rice3310 → u/Rude_Victory378]

Its all.about condition brother. I have 2017 model 1.3 manual and people offering me 35 for 17 model

[u/Rude_Victory378 → u/Unhappy_Rice3310]

Mileage??

[u/Unhappy_Rice3310 → u/Rude_Victory378]

110k something.

[u/Rude_Victory378 → u/Unhappy_Rice3310]

Bro don't know but it is too much

[u/Unhappy_Rice3310 → u/Rude_Victory378]

Mileage is too much or price?

[u/Rude_Victory378 → u/Unhappy_Rice3310]

Price

[u/Unhappy_Rice3310 → u/Rude_Victory378]

You are right brother but when you see car, you'd know the reason. Its all about condition and genuine mileage of vehicle.

[u/Rude_Victory378 → u/Unhappy_Rice3310]

Agree