This is the kind of topic that I usually answer. But I'm posting this to find as many options as possible and narrow down on a few... Who knows what might turn up...
I'm seeking a car, with the aim to more or less abuse, for a very low budget. Budget is between 700,000 to 800,000. That's frankly because I don't think there are any cars that are in decent running condition for a budget below that. But if you guys have any suggestions for a lower price, I'll be glad to look at.
Here are the requirements:
Budget: ~700,000 - 800,000
Need to be reliable
Size: Doesn't matter. Prefer small hatches rather than sedans
Fuel: Petrol. No diesels.
Country of Origin: Anywhere except India and China
Transmission: Doesn't matter
Fuel efficiency: Say around 9 -10km/ltr will be fine. Even 8 should be ok. But not the fuel economy of Cefiros and similar cars.
Spares availability: I am yet to come across a car which doesn't have spare parts in Sri Lanka. For me, this question is somewhat irrelevant.
Maintenance: I know ppl who can maintain even Fiats, Alfas and the like... so again, this question is somewhat irrevelant
While trolling in classifieds, papers and nearby car yards, this is what I came up with so far:
EP82 starlet (auto gear) with a duplicate book (note that I am not worried about duplicate books either)
Doctor Sunny (auto gear)
Fiat Punto (again, auto gear) - price quoted is a bit higher than the budget
Kia Pride (manual)
Proton Wira (manual)
Nissan March K10 (comes below budget so its a good choice too... is it reliable is the question)
I also know older generation Sonatas (questionable reliability and fuel consumption) and Daihatsu Miras (not powerful enough) fall under these categories.
Right now, the starlet seems to be on the top of the list with the Punto as second.
What are the other options you guys can think of... even if it sounds remote and silly, pls do post them...
Do let me know what your thoughts are on these and any other vehicles that are potential options...
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So my Vitara does like 6kmpl in traffic, the vitz like 11kmpl in traffic,
my uncle used to have a Land cruiser 1980s HJ60 with a 12HT 4200cc coaster bus engine, 4 speed manual, and that did 8kmpl normal diesel And was a monster to drive,
Makes one think what’s the point of downsizing cc
Effin' pickup driver reversed onto the rear bumper while I was parked 😡😡😡
Luckily the damage is minor, I'm on two minds whether or not to get the bumper repainted or leave it as it is
This is the kind of topic that I usually answer. But I'm posting this to find as many options as possible and narrow down on a few... Who knows what might turn up...
I'm seeking a car, with the aim to more or less abuse, for a very low budget. Budget is between 700,000 to 800,000. That's frankly because I don't think there are any cars that are in decent running condition for a budget below that. But if you guys have any suggestions for a lower price, I'll be glad to look at.
Here are the requirements:
Budget: ~700,000 - 800,000
Need to be reliable
Size: Doesn't matter. Prefer small hatches rather than sedans
Fuel: Petrol. No diesels.
Country of Origin: Anywhere except India and China
Transmission: Doesn't matter
Fuel efficiency: Say around 9 -10km/ltr will be fine. Even 8 should be ok. But not the fuel economy of Cefiros and similar cars.
Spares availability: I am yet to come across a car which doesn't have spare parts in Sri Lanka. For me, this question is somewhat irrelevant.
Maintenance: I know ppl who can maintain even Fiats, Alfas and the like... so again, this question is somewhat irrevelant
While trolling in classifieds, papers and nearby car yards, this is what I came up with so far:
EP82 starlet (auto gear) with a duplicate book (note that I am not worried about duplicate books either)
Doctor Sunny (auto gear)
Fiat Punto (again, auto gear) - price quoted is a bit higher than the budget
Kia Pride (manual)
Proton Wira (manual)
Nissan March K10 (comes below budget so its a good choice too... is it reliable is the question)
I also know older generation Sonatas (questionable reliability and fuel consumption) and Daihatsu Miras (not powerful enough) fall under these categories.
Right now, the starlet seems to be on the top of the list with the Punto as second.
What are the other options you guys can think of... even if it sounds remote and silly, pls do post them...
Do let me know what your thoughts are on these and any other vehicles that are potential options...
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