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I am on the lookout for a sedan, SUV or hatch-back that provides good storage space. My budget is Rs. 8 lakh. I will be using the car for long-distance drives and it should therefore have good levels of comfort. Other things that I am looking for in the car are dual airbags and alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. I am looking at the Maruti SX4 and the Honda City. Do both cars have good resale value? I would greatly appreciate your suggestions.
Anoopchand
Considering your requirements, we suggest you go for the SX4 rather than the City. The SX4 is more spacious and comfortable than the City on long journeys. You will have to stretch your budget a wee bit for the SX4 ZXi variant – which comes with alloy wheels and two airbags. Both cars have decent resale values.
I have been driving an Esteem for the past 10 years and have driven 50,000 km. I now want to go in for a new model. I love the drive and feel of the car but I am clueless about new models. Please suggest a suitable substitute?
Veejai Janardan
The Swift Dzire would be a car that you’d definitely be most comfortable with. Plus points of this car are, just like the Esteem, it doesn’t burn gaping holes in your wallet with maintenance costs and it is a reliable car.
I want to buy the premium hatchback i20. Should I buy the fully-loaded version of i20? Are the additional features such as alloy wheels, ABS, Automatic Climate Control, remote key entry, airbags, etc. worth paying for ? Also, what will be approximate resale value of the car after a few years?
Kiran Mangipudi
As compared to the standard (Magna) version, top end variant of the i20m, the Asta(O), comes with features that are well worth paying for. When purchasing the higher variant you must keep in mind that you are paying for the extra comfort and additional practicalities such as the auto climate control and the remote/central locking system; as well as added safety measures such as ABS and six airbags. It is too early to decide the resale value of the car.
I am 44 years old and want to buy a motorcycle in the 150cc segment. I am interested in engine refinement, acceleration, a comfortable ride in city conditions and mileage. Please help me decide between the Hero Honda Hunk, Yamaha FZ-16 and Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i. Price is not a concern.
Shobit Maheshwari
The FZ-16 is the best among the bikes you have shortlisted and will meet all your requirements.
Is the Honda Stunner better than the Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTS-i?
Jatin Mehta
That’s like comparing a Tata Nano to a Mercedes E-class. You need to compare motorcycles of the same or at least of a similar engine capacity/ price/ segment etc. for it to qualify as a relevant comparison. To answer your question, yes, the Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTS-i is easily a superior bike to the Honda Stunner.
I like to buy the Mitsubishi Cedia fitted with LPG, will it affect the performance of the car?
Rohit Raju
The Mitsubishi Cedia LPG kits is one of the best available in the market. It will not affect the performance of the car. You will just lose some boot-space with the installed kit.
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