pls suggest on 2002 mitsubishi lancer

hi..i want ur valuable suggestions here...im planning to buy 2002 mitsubishi lancer GLXi single owner 45000kms from a dealer who agrees to sell the car in 1.7 lakhs...pls help me,wether its right price..and what checks i need to make before closing the deal.

i have seen the car the exterior and interior looks good no dents,or sign of accident, tires are in normal condition..havnt shown it to my mechanic yet...Also do u advice to buy car from dealers cos i heard some dealers sugar coat the car and then few months down the lane it starts giving us nightmares.

pls fill in ur tips o this subject it will be of great help.

tanx

The price quoted seems to be quite reasonable.

Get the car checked thoroughly from a good & reliable garage/mechanic.  Also check insurance history & service history (if available/possible), and ensure that the car registration is valid & enforceable in the name of the seller.

tanx mate...ill surely do the needfull..in the meanwhile can u throw some light on fiat palio im getting a good deal in 1.3L 2004 model but people around me said palio is like elephant, maintenence will bankrupt me..plsss suggest.

Palio has higher maintenance - but I don't think it's comparable with Lancer.

By the way... Palio 1.3 2004 model??  There seems to be some error.  Please check/elaborate.

yeah m sorry..its palio 1.2 SLX 2004 model single owner and seems to be well maintained car..viz..no dents no engine sound..plus the guy has spend on interiors like music system..etc.

first look i was really impressed with the car but then everybody here told me against palio..like low milage.. spares and servicing etc..how do u rate this car??..do u think its worth to spend 1.30L for this?? 

I guess you mean Palio NV 1.2 Sport.  The price of Rs.1.30 lac is okay if it has not done more than 50K.  Bargain for 15-20K (Fiat resale is quite low).

Fiat cars have high maintenance cost.  It may give a mileage of 9-10 in city & 13-14 on highway.