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Hi guys, I am planning to buy my first car and I do not have much experience in maintaining cars at this point. I am studying. I would like to get your advice on what to select. Here is my criteria. 3 million or less Low frequency in terms of maintenance issues Parts must be available (it is OK if it is not that cheap) Better comfort and handling I am not a frequent traveler and not driving in traffic jam (less frequently) I am not looking for/to 10 - 20 year old cars in reality less maintained and owned by multiple people Not looking to get rid of the car within an year or two Fuel consumption is not a huge issue No issue with the manufacturing country unless the models have serious flaws - I like Japanese, European, Malaysian, etc. The advisers - good to have Previously owned/currently own the recommending models - home use (at least drove for a period of time) Or an technician or engineer who is aware of the day to day issues - this is not a must And, a good idea in the current market price and the price must not exceed 3 million rupees What advice? Please recommend the models, price and maintenance schedule if possible with price if you are aware of it (or point me to the right direction for me to find it) What documents to check and how? What tests/inspections to do before I make a decision? I really appreciate your input and time! Thank you!

Hi I asked this question from other forum( see below ) how ever looking for an advice from Honda section. i believe one of GP 1 user help me on this. This is GP1 2011 and 65,000. battery is 25% Gear oil has changed in 40K and never done a engine tune up still the original spark plugs. got it checked before buy it from Stafford and no any issue and no oil burn problem too. when i'm start using i felt some thing wrong in this. morning it was awesome!! very good pulling power. After around 1 hour time behavior will changed as below it seem very lazy to move and i had to give more gas to get the required power and then engine RPM go around 3000-5000. some times when i press i apply the break engine RPM go 1500 and then cut off. normally it will shut down smoothly . this happens during heavy traffic and moving 1m per second . it looks applying breaks every second and accelerate if the car lazy mode and give more gas, car got small knock, or wobbling or bucking. i really need to get this checked and one person in stafford said this is normal for hybrid and do a Engine tune up and see. is there any place i can get this checked thoroughly ? please let me know your idea Thank you sira

Dear Friends I'm hoping to buy this car and did the condition test. see the attached, will some one advice me how is the battery condition . this is 2011 Fid hybrit one SOC - 72% usable IMA battery capacity - 25%