2nd hand car - Getz / Indica / Santro

i want to buy old GETZ 1.3 GLS,2005 MODEL with 90000 km run.what should i pay and whether i should go for GETZ MODEL OR NOT

It should cost approx. in the range of Rs.2 to 2.25 lac - depending upon the condition.

Getz 1.3 is very sturdy & spacious/comfortable car.  It would return mileage of 11-12 in city & 15-16 on highway.  It is now, as you may be aware, known by Getz Prime.

90K run/usage in 4 years is on a little higher side (Petrol car).  In any case, get the car/engine checked from a good & reliable mechanic.  Also check insurance history for accidents/claims, if any.

Tnx for yr prompt reply.We r confused between old santro xing and Getz.Which is better deal.My son will use this car for going to college and his daily usage will be 80 km total.He wants to fit appd LPG KIT.The said Getz is regd in two user.I will be 3rd user.As per Hundayi showroom there is no accident.What is the life of engine in terms of KM.Further my son is 6.3 feet height and fatty and is not adjusted in Maruti 800

Getz is a better & more comfortable car than Santro. You being the 3rd owner, negotiate on the price.  How much is the dealer quoting?  By the way, dealers always quote a little higher than open market.

LPG kit would cost 18-20K.  The running cost would approx. be 2/3rd of petrol.  You can consider CNG - it would cost 35-40K & the running cost would be 1/3rd of petrol.  Power/performance-loss in CNG would be approx. 20% while in LPG it would be 10%.  Either of it would not matter, as such - in normal driving conditions & style.

Use carwale Used Car Valuation. You get a rough idea.

Post edited to provide link/url to the tool referred herein above.

Hello Pankaj sir,

Thanks for your suggestion about cng and petrol I have santro zing and i use to drive 60 km per day and after long discussion now I am using cng kit. But I want to ask you one more question " what is the expected life of santro in terms of Km?"

Post edited to remove Word tags (browsing problem).

Dear Mr. Agrawal, Try to find a car which is driven for less than 50K. It will give you trouble free ownership experience for longer time.

As your son drives a lot, new Vista QJD makes sense instead of older getz+ Lpg. A new car will serve you for much longer period. Make calculation for running & maintanence cost of older Getz+Lpg and new Diesel. Overall monthly commintment in case of new car including installment of loan will be slightly higher compared to the running cost of Getz on lpg. But at the same time, you will have peace of mind and risk free ownership. If you can't stretch for QJD go for Tdi. The F.E. of Diesel will be around 15-17 in city and the price difference of new car against old getz+lpg, will get absorbed in maintenance and resale value of new car.

All the best.

Dhiraj, please don't suffix Sir etc. to the names.  Please be informal

A very well maintained Santro & the like cars would have engine-life of 2.50 lac kms with 1 overhauling.  It would also depend upon driving conditions & style.

Aggarwal/Dhiraj, Bhavin has a point you need to give a thought to.

thanks pankaj

Dear pankaj,mr shah,

Tnx for yr valuable suggestion.As my so is to drive car for 70-80 km per day for 3 years for going to college and he is 6.3 feet height,and fatty and is not adjusted in many small cars we now intend to buy IDICA -DLS MODEL 2006,GOOD CONDITION, 110000 km run,GREY COLOUR,.What is yr view to buy ,its cost.