7 Seater Family Car Needed - Suggestions please

atifdarr · 23-08-2007, 03:12 PM

Asalaam-o-alaikum

I am planning to relocate to Lahore from Manchester UK. Mashallah I have a young family of 3 kids and need to purchase a jeep / family car that will seat 5 + driver comfortably.

I am looking for something that is very practical and spacious. Ideally I would like a Toyota Previa (Luciada) or a Chrysler Voyager, but I don't think these are popular in Pakistan and are too expensive for me. I have a budget of approx. 15 lacs.

Another point is that should I buy brand new or 1 or 2 years old? i.e how much will the price of a new vehicle depreciate over 1 year in Pakistan?

Thanks for reading and any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Wasalaam
Atif

Born2Race · 23-08-2007, 03:15 PM

wht bout STAVIC?

yankee_137 · 23-08-2007, 03:23 PM

stavic sucks

wahaj_skyline · 23-08-2007, 03:27 PM

Suzuki AVP!!!!!

deel_ee · 23-08-2007, 03:27 PM

@atifdar

In your budget, probably a 2002-2003 Toyota estima (lucida) is the best option. My uncle has one and he is very much satisfied. Its spacious, can feed the hunger for luxury, and its toyota. Chrysler or anyother brand will not be a good option.

As far as depreciation is concerned, well i dont know much and i'd suggest you buy a good car ad forget about selling it coz no matter what u buy, these imported expensive vehicles do lose money in a year's time or so.

A brand new family van/suv will not be possible in your budget i believe.

I hope you dont want a suzuki bolan.lol.

MARKS · 23-08-2007, 03:39 PM

@ atifdar
i will also advise u estima in this budget

fihsak · 23-08-2007, 03:46 PM

go 4 apv with cng 4 family upto 1 million (dnt knw xact price) n another small car with it upto 0.4 or 0.5 milion wud b gud

atifdarr · 23-08-2007, 03:48 PM

Whoa! great to see so many replies within minutes of posting!

I had a look at the AVP and the brochure shots looked ok, but how is it from the inside?

If the Toyota Previa (Estima) is available in Pakistan, then that is great and you say that they lose value quickly and so I guess I could pick up a 2-3yr old model fairly cheap - right?

What is the best way of going about purchasing a car in Pakistan? Private via ads on sites such as these or is it just a matter of going from dealer to dealer? Or is there a better way?

Thanks

Again
Atif

yankee_137 · 23-08-2007, 03:53 PM

bhai pakwheelers are always there for our member's help

Mrlonely · 23-08-2007, 04:07 PM

Suzuki APV....

Toyota Estima...

now its your choice bro...

atifdarr · 23-08-2007, 04:09 PM

Yes, well when you put it like that - there really is no choice! The Toyota wins hands down.

What kind of prices am I looking at and where to buy?

Thanks.
Atif

evildevil · 23-08-2007, 04:12 PM

Never Go for APV its just a piece of sh** i onmce drived it and man it was like driving a bus.Go for estima its the best in its class or a toyota Wish

Excalibur · 23-08-2007, 04:35 PM

the APV is not much of a choice but since it is imported by suzuki u should find all the parts locally. with the other options mentioned by people here u will b stuck even if u have a minor accident or mechanical problem. dont buy a used van as very few were imported and parts are not available.

Excalibur · 23-08-2007, 04:42 PM

a used toyota prado would be a better option (as parts are available due to large volumes imported in used condition) but again in your price range you will get a 10 yr old one. go for APV i guess... i would with your limitations. its brand new at least.

afnan_88 · 23-08-2007, 04:54 PM

you can get previa in 16 lacs , i`ve heard that apv has a very poor handling . . .anyone here knows the price of mitsubishi grandis , i`ve seen one at khalid bin waled road , its a pure beauty . . .

atifdarr · 23-08-2007, 05:05 PM

Hi

I really like the Estima and at 16 lac, I can stretch to that. But like Excalibur says the decision to buy could prove costly due to the lack of availability of parts.

What about insurance, does that not cover the cost of repairs etc.

Thanks
Atif

deel_ee · 23-08-2007, 05:20 PM

my vote is for estima. APV is nothingg as compared to estima.even if you get it cnged, it will work quite alright.

As for insurance, i dont know much but you can find parts for estima as well i believe. even if you buy parts of apv from suzuki dealer, they wont be cheap either trust me.

Best way is to buy through a reliable source if you are buying estima. If you are coming to lahore, check MARKS. They are giving a quality service. ALTA and some other importers from KHI can also help u.

atifdarr · 23-08-2007, 05:33 PM

Hi

Yes, I think I am coming down on the side of the Estima. It certainly is a more desirable car, and it is time I lived a little!

I saw that MARKS has already made a reply in this thread, if you are reading this, please let me know what you have available right now in Estimas. Thanks.

And also anyone who knows anything about car insurance in Pakistan.

Oh, yes there was one other thing, would an Estima be seen as quite normal in Lahore?. I would not like to attract the attention of the wrong sort of people, in regards to security of my family etc.

Thanks
Atif

kizzi · 23-08-2007, 05:57 PM

OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://72.9.157.104/~suzuki/apv.html

evildevil · 23-08-2007, 06:07 PM

yes go for estima.As for the parts there is no problem of parts and there are approximately every cars parts present in karachi.About the ensurance you can make the car insured but you would have to pay a lil amount when you are for repairs and the rest would be given by the ensurance company

23-08-2007, 03:12 PM	#1
atifdarr 1,075 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 42 Posts: 29	7 Seater Family Car Needed - Suggestions please Asalaam-o-alaikum I am planning to relocate to Lahore from Manchester UK. Mashallah I have a young family of 3 kids and need to purchase a jeep / family car that will seat 5 + driver comfortably. I am looking for something that is very practical and spacious. Ideally I would like a Toyota Previa (Luciada) or a Chrysler Voyager, but I don't think these are popular in Pakistan and are too expensive for me. I have a budget of approx. 15 lacs. Another point is that should I buy brand new or 1 or 2 years old? i.e how much will the price of a new vehicle depreciate over 1 year in Pakistan? Thanks for reading and any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Wasalaam Atif

23-08-2007, 03:15 PM	#2
Born2Race 1,497 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 17 Posts: 8,571	wht bout STAVIC? __________________ lEts TaKe It 2 dA sTrEeTs 'cUZ m ReDy 2 CrUIsE...jUsT bOuGhT mE nD mA cArS aWsUm bRaND nEw ShoEs...Nd dA pPl JuSt StArE sO I lUv 2 pArK iT...nD I jUsT pUt A cOmPuTeR iN tHe gLoVe CoMpARtMeNt...wiTh ThE pEdAl To dA FlOoR...RaDaR iN dA gRiLlE...Tv iN dA mIdLE oV mA sTEeRiNg WhEeL...nD iZ mA cArS b'dAy So We BloWiN''eM cAnDlEs...mOrE sPeAkErS iN dA tRuNk DeN mA RiDe CaN hAnDlE...

23-08-2007, 03:23 PM	#3
yankee_137 1,248 days old at PW Location: Ottawa , Islamabad Age: 17 Posts: 2,712	stavic sucks __________________ Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there......

23-08-2007, 03:27 PM	#5
deel_ee 1,469 days old at PW Location: Rawalpindi Age: 25 Posts: 1,750	@atifdar In your budget, probably a 2002-2003 Toyota estima (lucida) is the best option. My uncle has one and he is very much satisfied. Its spacious, can feed the hunger for luxury, and its toyota. Chrysler or anyother brand will not be a good option. As far as depreciation is concerned, well i dont know much and i'd suggest you buy a good car ad forget about selling it coz no matter what u buy, these imported expensive vehicles do lose money in a year's time or so. A brand new family van/suv will not be possible in your budget i believe. I hope you dont want a suzuki bolan.lol. __________________ CNG acts as a TRACTION CONTROL for Pakistani drivers.

23-08-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
fihsak 2,164 days old at PW Location: Peshawar Age: 26 Posts: 1,517	go 4 apv with cng 4 family upto 1 million (dnt knw xact price) n another small car with it upto 0.4 or 0.5 milion wud b gud __________________ Team UniMog: 1979 Jeep C.J-7 a.k.a C.J-747, 2.2 TD

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23-08-2007, 03:27 PM	#4
wahaj_skyline 2,059 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 21 Posts: 707	Suzuki AVP!!!!!

23-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#6
MARKS Site Banned 1,216 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 50 Posts: 3,235	@ atifdar i will also advise u estima in this budget

23-08-2007, 03:48 PM	#8
atifdarr 1,075 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 42 Posts: 29	Whoa! great to see so many replies within minutes of posting! I had a look at the AVP and the brochure shots looked ok, but how is it from the inside? If the Toyota Previa (Estima) is available in Pakistan, then that is great and you say that they lose value quickly and so I guess I could pick up a 2-3yr old model fairly cheap - right? What is the best way of going about purchasing a car in Pakistan? Private via ads on sites such as these or is it just a matter of going from dealer to dealer? Or is there a better way? Thanks Again Atif

23-08-2007, 03:53 PM	#9
yankee_137 1,248 days old at PW Location: Ottawa , Islamabad Age: 17 Posts: 2,712	bhai pakwheelers are always there for our member's help __________________ Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there......

23-08-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
Mrlonely 1,445 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 23 Posts: 56	Suzuki APV.... Toyota Estima... now its your choice bro...

23-08-2007, 04:09 PM	#11
atifdarr 1,075 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 42 Posts: 29	Yes, well when you put it like that - there really is no choice! The Toyota wins hands down. What kind of prices am I looking at and where to buy? Thanks. Atif

23-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#12
evildevil Site Banned 1,780 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 18 Posts: 1,804	Never Go for APV its just a piece of sh** i onmce drived it and man it was like driving a bus.Go for estima its the best in its class or a toyota Wish

23-08-2007, 04:35 PM	#13
Excalibur 1,609 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 39 Posts: 239	the APV is not much of a choice but since it is imported by suzuki u should find all the parts locally. with the other options mentioned by people here u will b stuck even if u have a minor accident or mechanical problem. dont buy a used van as very few were imported and parts are not available. __________________ Speed thrills and kills better than anything else.

23-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#14
Excalibur 1,609 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 39 Posts: 239	a used toyota prado would be a better option (as parts are available due to large volumes imported in used condition) but again in your price range you will get a 10 yr old one. go for APV i guess... i would with your limitations. its brand new at least. __________________ Speed thrills and kills better than anything else.

23-08-2007, 04:54 PM	#15
afnan_88 1,864 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 21 Posts: 1,379	you can get previa in 16 lacs , i`ve heard that apv has a very poor handling . . .anyone here knows the price of mitsubishi grandis , i`ve seen one at khalid bin waled road , its a pure beauty . . .

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23-08-2007, 05:05 PM	#16
atifdarr 1,075 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 42 Posts: 29	Hi I really like the Estima and at 16 lac, I can stretch to that. But like Excalibur says the decision to buy could prove costly due to the lack of availability of parts. What about insurance, does that not cover the cost of repairs etc. Thanks Atif

23-08-2007, 05:20 PM	#17
deel_ee 1,469 days old at PW Location: Rawalpindi Age: 25 Posts: 1,750	my vote is for estima. APV is nothingg as compared to estima.even if you get it cnged, it will work quite alright. As for insurance, i dont know much but you can find parts for estima as well i believe. even if you buy parts of apv from suzuki dealer, they wont be cheap either trust me. Best way is to buy through a reliable source if you are buying estima. If you are coming to lahore, check MARKS. They are giving a quality service. ALTA and some other importers from KHI can also help u. __________________ CNG acts as a TRACTION CONTROL for Pakistani drivers.

23-08-2007, 05:33 PM	#18
atifdarr 1,075 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 42 Posts: 29	Hi Yes, I think I am coming down on the side of the Estima. It certainly is a more desirable car, and it is time I lived a little! I saw that MARKS has already made a reply in this thread, if you are reading this, please let me know what you have available right now in Estimas. Thanks. And also anyone who knows anything about car insurance in Pakistan. Oh, yes there was one other thing, would an Estima be seen as quite normal in Lahore?. I would not like to attract the attention of the wrong sort of people, in regards to security of my family etc. Thanks Atif

23-08-2007, 05:57 PM	#19
kizzi 1,669 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 27 Posts: 3,822	OFFICIAL WEBSITE http://72.9.157.104/~suzuki/apv.html __________________ ********* **********

23-08-2007, 06:07 PM	#20
evildevil Site Banned 1,780 days old at PW Location: Karachi Age: 18 Posts: 1,804	yes go for estima.As for the parts there is no problem of parts and there are approximately every cars parts present in karachi.About the ensurance you can make the car insured but you would have to pay a lil amount when you are for repairs and the rest would be given by the ensurance company