Cars under 5 lakhs in 2021

[moizkhalid1]

Considering the latest boom in prices, i wanted to discuss cheap and reliable cars we can still get under 5 lac rupees as daily drivers.

[horticulturalist]

Enlist your requirments.

[moizkhalid1]

Cheap to maintain and run..spare parts easily available..good resale.

[horticulturalist]

Cultus models around 2000

[moizkhalid1]

You think i can get it in decent condition?

[horticulturalist]

I think yes, with some search you can find. A little sprayed would be also fine.. Almost all used cars nowadays are sprayed somehow. If the engine is ok and no major accident, then sprayed is not an issue in my opinion. You can also search for Alto, but I prefer cultus more

[moizkhalid1]

Yes i have no issue with sprayed...i will certainly search for cultus now... thankyou.

[moizkhalid1]

Although many people suggest me khyber..what do you say about khyber? I think i can get it in the best shape.

[horticulturalist]

Sir khyber is way too old. Very hard to find a good piece. And if you find one, there is a risk of lots of mechanic visits. Today I found a good white cultus 2006 in swabi, ict registered, demand is around 6 laks. A good efi cultus (2007-08 and above) is around 8 lak. So I assume that you can find some 2000 model at 5 lak.

[ZainMahdi]

Try getting the latest model Mehran you can get - no decent Cultus will be available around 5 lacs, and it's quite old.

I have a Khyber myself, and I can tell first hand that it's not exactly cheap to maintain. The bigger problem is that quality parts are becoming increasingly rare now.

A Mehran isn't exactly cheap to maintain either, but at least quality spares are easily available. It will also be much newer than any Cultus, Khyber, or Margalla.

[horticulturalist]

Sir these days mehro is as expensive as cultus even more. Try getting an efi mehran (2013+), costs more than 7-8 lak. So why investing in a discontinued car with pathetic quality??? Cultus is atleast more comfortable and good looking than mehro.
Personally I am also in search of a 2007+ cultus these days, some deals seems worth the price.

[umairjamil6]

Depends on your city and mechanics. Civic 4th gen can be had for 2-3 laakh but parts are hard to come by. Corolla 82 or 86. Charade. Khyber. Old alto. Datsun 120y. Such old cars can be cheap but require some mechanical know how to keep.

[horticulturalist]

All these cars you suggested are classical stuff and hard to find parts. Not recommended for daily runner. I would buy a classic corolla if I want to go for auto shows once in a while. I am fond of 70s corollas, coronas and datsuns but have no time to mod one for my hobby. Itna time kahan hota hy sir nokar pesha bandy ky paas..

[umairjamil6]

People are using those for daily drivers. Budget mein yehi hota hai

[horticulturalist]

Ok sir maan letay hain

[ahmed.in.med]

This has got to be the joke of the century; you've given a dangerous advice for a newbie to buy a white elephant discontinued, abused and overused classic car which parts are not available and having my father's 76 Corolla, I can tell you that in Lahore mechanics have stopped touching it and refusing any service unless you go to Montgomery road for every small and big job parts need weeks...yes weeks to be found.

Cultus and mehran are the most common daily drivers half of Pakistan is literally living in these cars daily. Eyes closed go for cultus 5 lac me munasib miljaye gi, keep a few thousand extra for any necessary maintenance. Make sure to get the car checked by a reliable mechanic (not unknown random person) or use pakwheels service.

[umairjamil6]

What are you smoking bro. I want some too.
A khyber isnt as bad as your 76 corolla

[moizkhalid1]

Thankyou all for your input...i have chosen khyber...i am in search of a good one