Tata Sumo old model - Discontinued - Review

Hi Friends,

                   I have planned to buy a tata sumo 1997 model. The ca has crossed nearly 1.5 lakhs kms. The previous owner has repaired and serviced the engine,suspension, steering balls, new fitted roof a/c, the front and back parts are completely replaced with sumo victa spares, repainted with new model stickers. For what cost can i buy this vehicle. He is demanding 1.7 lakhs as he has spent a lot. The engine still has run 50000 kms after complete service of engine. I ve planned 2 purchase dis vehicle for sure as i liked it for my budget as of now. Any Ups and Downs in this car.........................................

1.7 lacs for a 97 model with so many replacements .......... oooohh Bad deal ... you can look for better models in this cost.

He has spent nearly 80000 INR for replacements. So he is demanding this price. But de condition is very fine. Will de replacements and the engine service will never giv probs atleast for 30000 kms...........

Resale price is basically determined by the year/model, kms done & current condition of the car - and not on how much money has been spent thereon.

The price demanded is more than double of the market price - have a look at the valuation (approx).

I also doubt how reliable the speedometer reading of 1.5 lac kms could be (12 years old Sumo).  If it's genuine, how come 80K of repairs was required at 1 lac kms (has run 50K after the repairs).  That's too early.