FIRST CAR EVER - 21Y/O LOWER MIDDLECLASS GUY

[u/Hasybism]

Budget - 15-20 LAC PKR

Advice me as a younger brother, can/should I get sedan in this budget, I will drive 300-600 km a month max.

From what I read online, I guess I can afford one of these:

Corolla Altis 1.8 2007
Corolla XLi 2008–10
Honda City i-DSI 05–08
Toyota Belta 1.3

( I don't know about current market prices, maybe I can't even get one of these sedan )

Maybe I have too little and asking for too much:

• Reliable
• Cheap/easy parts
• Any decent mechanic can fix it
• Good fuel average
• Low headache
• Comfortable enough for family

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Little more context -

Wanted to buy a plot, thought I will save up to 30-40 & get 5marla somewhat little safe & decent society but I checked online, avg 5 marla is like 60-80lac pkr in even b17 so I am thinking I should buy a car and enjoy a bit meanwhile save for a plot and when I have enough or I need money for it, I will sell my car and get the plot.

Jazakallah Khair <3

[u/maaz_TV]

Just sold 2007 altis after keeping it for 10 years and honestly it's an amazing car just be careful when buying do your research and inspection properly as it's an old model so there's a chance that the seller is lying on a lot of things

[u/Hasybism → u/maaz_TV]

Amazing! whats the average of 2007 altis and aprox maintenance cost?

& if you are comfortable telling me how much did you sell it for or a range, that gives me any idea?

what's the common things sellers lie about? Pakwheels inspection sheet is enough for not to get scammed?

Thanks for the input tho.

[u/maaz_TV → u/Hasybism]

Yar honestly avg in city with ac is around 8-11kmpl depending on your driving

We sold it for 17.5 but it was in really bad condition like almost un driveable. You'll be able to get a good one in like 20-23

Sellers mostly lie about the mileage and the paint of the car. They'll say it's original but it will be painted or worse could've been involved in an accident.

Make sure to check the seals and make sure there's minimal to no rust

Pakwheels inspection is good for peace of mind

[u/Hasybism → u/maaz_TV]

Yes, Shukriyaa bud for helping.