Hello everyone!
I am a very new driver who learnt on manual transmission (been a few days) and now I am looking to buy my first car but struggling as what to buy and/or find the car that will fit my criteria. I've seen Pakwheelers are quite helpful and thought I should consult here.
-Budget: Max 950k don't want to stretch it up at the moment.
-Resale: It's important because I have to resale whatever I buy in 3-4 months to buy an 8th Gen Civic Reborn/Altis.
-Transmission: Automatic (don't want to go for manual for "hath bithana" as that makes no sense, like millions of people start with automatic. I am sure, their "hath bithana" process also completes eventually).
-Considerations: Civic Vti 04-05, City Vario 06-08, Vitz, Passo or Corolla SE Saloon (please add more if you would).
Problem is that I don't know much about market here in Rwp/Isb, so I don't know if someone is quoting a good price. Since I can't tell much about the cars condition I have to depend on someone to go with me to check cars and most of these people don't recommend Online ads and yet themselves can't find a decent car either. I hate being dependrnt on others as I have been quite independent in others areas of my life, but lack of experience = I have not much of a choice and being on others mercy and still not being able to find a decent has been frustrating.
Plus reselling in couple of months means I don't want to incur too much loss. Most of the people recommend to go for JDM, but I am not sure about 660cc ones as they seem too small to me. I personally hate Mehran/Cultus and would feel ripped off. Overall, cars' prices seem so high as if they have hidden treasures but I guess I'd take it to sell off they'd rate it as if it was stolen.
Now, what other cars would you recommend? I am so tired of finding cars that I am thinking may be I should wait for 3-4 months and buy a Civic Reborn directly but I don't know, how I will maintain it? How would I know dos an don'ts? I don't know anything about cars and don't want to experiment on an expensive car.
In fact two cars that I have in mind for later are Civic Reborn 09-10 or Altis SR, but I guess that's a debate for later.
I found one decent City Vario 06, black 980k negotiatable Isb number - but was told and deterred that price was too high. So, I really don't know what to do - everyone keeps giving their own "expert opinion" and I hate the fact I have no experience, so I can't say much.
So,
- Should I wait for 3-4 months and buy Reborn/Altis?
- Should I buy one now (which I'd prefer but can't find any decent one)?
- Is it true that those cars are sold online that can't be sold offline easily? Are online ads mostly fraud etc.? How can I weed out good online ads?
- Can I PLEASE get any tips on price negotiation, how to know if the rate is right, how to transfer the ownership, how to make the payment etc.?
- Any others tips - I am like completely NEW to all this and will surely appreciate any practical suggestions.
Apologies for such a lengthy post, waiting for helpful responses.
Thank you and Good day!