Is buying Honda City 2007 or 2008 a good idea?

[fahadurk1]

Just few things i want to tell before you answer this;

• This gonna be my first car.
• I have the budget of 850,000.
• I want an Automatic car.
• I want a car that is easy on my pocket.

[rajaahmed96]

In this budget you will not get a good condition car. Clean car costs around 10 lakhs. In this budget you can get 2004-5 Honda city in good condition. Automatic is never easy on pocket rather manual is.

[fahadurk1]

Automatic is never easy on pocket rather manual is.

Why is that?

[rajaahmed96]

Automatic car consumes more fuel than manual, but better for comfort. If you want good fuel consumption then buy 1300cc manual Honda City.

[fahadurk1]

On an average, how much will a Honda City 2007 Auto will give?

[rajaahmed96]

Imo don’t expect more then 10km/l in local and 13-14km/l on long whereas manual gives 12-13km/l in local and 15-16km/l on long. Difference is not that much, but automatic is easy to drive and best in traffic.

[fahadurk1]

but automatic is easy to drive and best in traffic

Thanks mate.

[arslansarwar]

Plus automatic transmission is expensive to maintain. Like you'll have to change transmission oil every 40k kms whereas you change it after 60k kms in MT. Brake pads worn out earlier etc.

And you might not feel any difference between 10kmpl and 13kmpl on the forum right now but you'll get very disappointed once you start driving, as it will hit your pocket everyday. 9-10kmpl is the worst average one can have in a 1.3 sedan.

[fahadurk1]

So, what do you suggest?

[automakerz]

Dear Fahad,

Alhamdulillah - i am using 2007 honda city - manual. I was 2nd owner (for last 3 years) and its first owner was a Dr. very well maintained car and only on petrol driven. previously i owned 2006 Manual city + CNG but it was very badly managed car by previous owner, engine check light was on always - i ended up this vehicle on a loss of 1lac plus.
Main thing is you need to get a good, maintained car else it was hell. 850, now its difficult to get.

Good luck in finding a car.

[arslansarwar]

Buy a manual transmission city 1.3. But driving a MT is hell of a job at the same time too.
Or you can buy a Toyota passo 2007-2010 in this budget as well.

[fahadurk1]

So do you like your Honda City 2007? What about it's maintenance cost?

[fahadurk1]

I was going for Toyota Passo 2008 but someone said it isn't comfortable.

[automakerz]

Alhamdulillah - But key point is the Back owner must be mature and must keep an eye on car maintenance. Very rarely required any thing other then OIL - FILTER's etc. Lovely driving pleasure. Im happy. Good luck in your findings.

[def3nder]

Bro, still struggling to make a wise decision? city 2007 model auto or manual in a good shape needs a money of atleast 1.2M for the current market. I would say find any vitz down model or any recent suzuki cultus for ppeace of mind or any honda city previous shape, if find in a good condition. or get any 2000 model honda civic.

[arslansarwar]

I drove one and it was comfortable. You should test drive before making any decision.