Suzuki Margalla Drive

[pwuser150469741418]

It was indeed properly maintained and atleast never abused since I bought it. I ran it for almost 20000 KM. Yes, Cultus is gone. Well, yes, it's a hassle to upgrade but it is what it is now. That's exactly why I am preferring a Margalla with a weaker engine. Overhauling will make sure that the engine should run atleast 30K KMs.

JazakALLAH brother. Han, I will not only look for Margalla but Baleno and Liana as well. Btw, Baleno in Karachi in top notch condition is easily available for 4.75-5 Max and Liana goes all the way from 5 to 8-8 (depending on the model). Btw is JXR/JXL variant better than GLi, GTI etc.

JazakALLAH all for helping me on this.

[sameerulhaq064]

GLi and 1.6 GTi are pre facelift models. GLi only has AC while 1.6 GTi is fully loaded and has a 1.6 engine.
JXR and JXL are facelift models. JXL has powered antenna, powered sidemirrors, brake light integrated spoiler, body colored door handles and sidemirrors, alloy rims and rear seatbelts. JXR didn't have these.

[def3nder]

You can also look for toyota corolla INDUS shape. Pakistani variant. 7th generation

[utahirkheli]

Can't say about Liana and Baleno but since I own Margalla. I would definitely recommend is to anyone looking for a good car in 3.5 to 4.5 lac range. It has been our workhorse for 2 years apart from changing plugs a few times and minor things needing replacement now and then, the only major maintenance I did was of suspension, which was because of abuse it had taken when we were shifting home. Now its engine feels weak. I have option to overhaul it but decided to upgrade to a newer car instead. Overall I had a good experience with Margalla. Try to get a 98 model with power windows/doors/mirror. Indus Corolla is a better car from the same era but clean ones cost over 7 lacs.

[arsal396]

i will suggest to go for gud nick liana whether it is cng version or not. just go 80 to 100 percent fit liana body and interior wise tw ap is baat ka tw sakoon hoga k body and interior mei mjhe zada mehnat nhi krni,,
ab baat ati h engine ki tw, agr engine achi halat mei nhi milta tw go for clean swap of engine bolt to bolt wid its original automatic transmission.

apka project ka bhi shok pora hojaiga or budget in hand mei sakoon se sara kam hojaiga.

[pwuser150469741418]

Okay so after inspecting a few balenos. Man people abuse their vehicles so much or maybe we don't have roads in Karachi hence the vehicles yell "Meri waat lagi Hui hai" lol.

Again JazakAllah for your feedbacks and suggestions. Is Liana Automatic a good vehicle? I am seeing one which looks amazing condition wise less driven but the demand looks too high. 8.25 for a 2007 model (eminent).

Not personally fan of automatic but given the traffic condition if I can get a good vehicle for around 700k I think I will go for it. But, i need advise from you guys.

[def3nder]

Used cars boht expensive hoti ja rahi hain. as you are talking about roads ki halat tou try getting toyota 7th gen. liana ka auto transmission ka koi idea nahi bro. auto traffic k hesab se tou thek hai but mileage achi nahi hoti auto transmission ki.
just focus to get any decent car auto miley ya manual. mujhey tou is chez ka feeler araha hai kahi ap ko cultus EFi wali kahi na wapis leney parh jae,

[def3nder]

civic, city ka koi mood ?

[pwuser150469741418]

I don't think a well kept Corolla can be bought for 700k given the prices.
Hahaha, bhai buhat sahi feeling arahi hai apko. Infact aj hi Mai soch Raha tha koi Cultus hi buy karlun 2012-14 model. But ik friend Jo k mechanic bhi Hain mashwara dia k automatic Liana dhoondho. Bakool un k automatic k bhi mazay miljayenge or diggi to hogi hi. Although he said k he don't personally likes to work on Liana.

[pwuser150469741418]

Brother too expensive to maintain ️

[def3nder]

keep looking for corolla indus shape model liana n civic, city. mechanically kam roz roz tou nahi hotey. dehan se rakhna.

[abid110]

i have owned margalla (power pack), Cultus efi in the past and currently owning Liana( RXI 2006), and Baleno (JXR 2004) in Karachi. Liana is the best car of all these and there is no second thought - comfort+room+exterior+ac+drive all is awsome, but believe me it requires regular maintenance of X, Y, Z things - not a very rugged car, but good for plain metalled roads. Baleno is a fun car, i find its shape and physique similar to Indus Corolla, interior is very roomy, doesnt take out regular works, AWESOME car on CNG giving ideal pocket-friendly mileage inside rushed-up Karachi. i was lucky to find a good baleno and opted for it although i was in hunt for a smaller car at that time - have driven it for over 23k kms in 2 years. you can personally ask me about these cars too if you need any further guidance.

[def3nder]

Lo bhai ap ka kam asan ho geya. abid bhai got a better experience. Help him finding any good baleno then Achi gari kabi b aram sey nahi milti.

[pwuser150469741418]

Ahan, JazakALLAH brother. How much tax do you pay yearly for Liana and is it 1.3 or 1.6. I just want peace of mind so I either want to go with a later model vehicle which can only be Liana 2007-2012 (although my budget may not allow to get 2010 onwards) Cultus 2008-2012.

Baleno are too much abused on CNG and Margalla's case in the same. Liana and Cultus ain't secure from CNG but again given they are somewhat less aged it's still possible to get a good one.

[abid110]

Liana is a 1328cc engine car which falls in 1600cc category as per tax. yearly tax is around under 3k as far as i recall. secondly, please stop thinking about later or earlier model cars - go for condition and how much is it abused. for example, currently if you go finding a Cultus or WagonR (paki version), even a 2016-18 model will be hard to find as all are abused on Uber/Careem and now on sale after tempering of meters, exterior polishing, suspensions re-done etc etc. go for a car which is worthy of buying - irrespective of its age.