Sedan/hatchback suggestions in around 35lac budget

[ibtehajmunir009]

Salam!

We just sold our civic x recently. Now looking for a replacement.

What are some really good luxury and reliable options around 35lac these days? (Max 40lac)

Kindly exclude Vezel, Civic X, Prius and Corolla. Need suggestions other than these.

[hayatumer82]

you can get an audi a3....but civic is a better can than that...

[pwuser158913575038]

U can get axio, some older accord or camry ,yaris,vitara,Grace hilux etc.
Im out of options

[saad.ikram.5688]

Luxury and reliable dont go together brother.

The more luxury items/features/advancements it has the more chances are of these things breaking. This is the reason no one buys old German cars. 20-25lac mein 2004,5 7 series mil jaati hai lekin koi bhi nai leta even being ultimate luxury.

You can get a Mark X under 4 mil which has atleast more luxury than corolla/civic.

Or german cars if you want to take a risk

[ibtehajmunir009]

In what aspects is civic better than a3?

[ibtehajmunir009]

Yea I've heard a lot about Mark X. Will definitely consider that among other options.

And why are German cars a risk? How about C class? What's your view on that?

[hayatumer82]

yaar civic is a 1.8....it is more spacious.l.has better maintenance options in pakistan...requires lower grade fuel so it is more suited for pakistan...plus i like the drive of civic more..

[hayatumer82]

german cars are not liked because they can become money pits.....their spare parts are quite expensive and they require hogh grade fuel that is not available everywhere in pakistan....

[anarkaliantiques]

Consider toyota fielder or Premio, great cars!

[saad.ikram.5688]

German cars are a risk because thier technology fails frequently and cost an arm and leg to find new since all parts are not available. Lets say you even buy the simple C class. Your door handle breaks, side view mirrors break where will you find new ones. Dubai se import kar lain 40k a pair mil gaye ga.
Then mechanics are not qualified for german cars so workshop dhoondna aik new azaab.

C class is a an entry model with no so many weird quirky gadgets. Lekin again lets say powered seats ka knob toot gya you are stuck. Radio malfunctions you are stuck you cant even install an aftermarket one. If you loose a key german cars keys are the most expensive.

Only buy german if it will be your 2nd or 3rd car used on weekends only. Primary car k liye nai chal sakti yeh

[saad.ikram.5688]

You can get a Crown 2003-2004 in 4 mil too. Thats better than Mark X in terms of luxury

[anon35615524]

Wa Alaikum Salam.

I would suggest any of following Sedans, matching your budget:

1. Mercedes Benz C Class, and even E Class
2. Honda Accord
3. Toyota Camry and / or Crown

[anon35615524]

Regarding Mercedes, myths zyada hain and realities kamm.

Mercedes Benz is miles ahead than Toyota and Honda. It makes one of the safest cars, with excellent road grip and handling. Mercedes vehicles are luxurious, compared to their Toyota and Honda Counterparts.

If you'll own a Mercedes Benz and drive it, provided the vehicle is fit in all respects, trust me; you'll never repent and downgrade / shift to Japanese brands, like Toyota, Honda, etc.

[anon35615524]

Mercedes is unlike Toyota, where 1 No. Sey ley k 10 No. Takk parts available hoon (may be even more) and fit ho k chall b jyein. For Mercedes, there is only 1 No. Part which is genuine, original and OEM.

Non genuine, and non-OEM part will never work in Mercedes, chalay ga hi nai, that's why counterfeiting is almost impossible. Mercedes k aik no. Parts hi aatay hain.

Then due to increasing competition, they are becoming easily available and at reasonable prices.

[anon35615524]

As far as routine parts in maintenance are concerned, they are easily available, like plugs, coolant, lubricants, filters, etc. Yes, body parts of Mercedes are expensive, but then genuine, OEM parts of Toyota and Honda aren't cheap either.

Main issue is, Mercedes k case mein "thukk thakri" ya "khainch taan k" kaam nai chalaya ja sakta, like Japanese brands, etc. If it requires timely maintenance, or parts replacement, then it mean it.

[anon35615524]

Secondly, the main issue is, our mechanics aren't well versed with German brands. They do not have proper toolkits to have the job done (Mercedes and other German brands require different tools sets than Japanese).

Still the question remains: how many of the mechanics are actually qualified to do the job? They do not have proper qualifications (like Diplomas, degrees, etc.) Nor experience. Buss jo apnay ustaado'on sey daikha seekha, woi cheezain seena b-seena chalti aa rai hain, without knowing k usska logic kya hai? And jo jobs, wo jaisay perform kar rahay hain, ky wo theek hai...?

That's all regarding German brands from my side...

[ibtehajmunir009]

What an amazing detailed reply! Thank you so much! That cleared a lot of stuff.

But now I wonder, how would I deal with the mechanic stuff? I'm based in Bahawalpur actually. Though we do have a very few old Mercedes here and there, but are these cars so different from Japs that a local mech won't deal with any issues?

Moreover, any idea of the price estimates of C and E class of models around 2007-8 etc?

If you say that it only has genuine OEM parts, there's no harm in increasing my budget to buy a well maintained car then

[anon35615524]

My pleasure Dear and you are always Welcome.

how would I deal with the mechanic stuff? I'm based in Bahawalpur actually.

In Bahawalpur, keeping and maintaining some of the recent models of Mercedes, like 2004-2005 and above, might be difficult.

Safe bet and nearest big city where good and competent mechanics for Mercedes can be sourced, seems Multan, but then again, you will have to work on this aspect first, before buying one.

[anon35615524]

any idea of the price estimates of C and E class of models around 2007-8 etc?

Brother no idea regarding prices. You may check Pakwheels used cars sections for Mercedes C class and E class price estimates, after applying certain filters.

[ibtehajmunir009]

Salam everyone!

Do Audi, Mercedes and BMW dealerships in Lahore and other cities deal in repairs etc of new cars only? Or will they be able to help me out even if I get any of the car models before 2010?