Cars Q&A

Hi Shekhar,
I have purchased Indica XETA (petrol) in 1997 for 3.25lacs. In the first 3/4 months and until 5,000kms, I was getting a mileage of 6/8 kms (AC / Non AC). I decided to sell the car but the offers I was getting were about 1/1.5 lacs for my vehicle hardly 6months old.

After regular servicing (only TATA authorized) the mileage gradually increased. And to my surprise, this day too I am getting an average of 15/16 (city) & 16/18 (h'way).


The market had literally flopped this vehicle. And now I wont sell it!

Sorry the correct model is 2007 (not 1997 as mentioned above)

Thanks

As per your description vehicle seems to be a good buy. But there are few things you need to check before finalizing the deal for a second hand vehicle. You can find tips here. Performancewise Indica is a good vehicle but .. I personally dont like finishing touch and quality of material.

http://rightindicator.com/10-tips-for-buying-used-car/

It's a good buy at this price.
Normally people have very negative image of Petrol Indica & therefore you may be able to bargain better upto 1.6 L.
You have not mentioned which model.
I am presuming you are talking about GLS - A/C , Power steering - 1200 cc.
In case it is GLX don't miss the car. - A/C , Power steering , Power windows ++ top end model - 1400 cc.
In case anything under GLS - will not have Power steering - Don't Buy.
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