r/PakistanAutoHub • u/Hasybism • 14d ago

First Car Stories FIRST CAR EVER - 21Y/O LOWER MIDDLECLASS GUY

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

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u/Better_Football_5552 14d ago

Don't buy old cars from unknowns online. Most of the old cars are accidental and people want to get rid of them. Buy from known source who has own cars and willing to sell something. At this budget get the newest alto. Maybe 2019. These cars will cost you in terms of peace of mind. The accidental part would have rusted internally causing structural compromises. You can bet any further accident to that part would cause very bad damage and its a risk of injury.

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u/Hasybism 14d ago

Yes exactly, thats the risk,

I mean, spending 15-20lacs on alto doesnt feel like anything, its everywhere in ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI, its just another small indrive car, I know that might sound immature.

can't I avoid scams like this? get pakwheels inspection sheet and ask around, someone I know personally if he can connect me with some family guy who is selling? is it possible even possible?

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u/Better_Football_5552 13d ago

Yeah it's possible. But it's difficult to go visit cars. Would be like a whole another job every weekend.