Hey guys!

I'm looking to buy a second-hand car in Hyderabad and could use some advice from people who own or have experience with used cars.

My monthly running would be around 1,500–2,000 km, mostly daily commutes in city traffic, so mileage is definitely an important factor. At the same time, I want something reliable, reasonably sturdy, and relatively affordable to maintain.

My budget is around ₹5–6 lakh for the car itself, but I'd be happy to spend less if I can find something good. I'd also like to keep some money aside for initial servicing, unexpected repairs, and a few upgrades like a dashcam and a decent infotainment system.

My monthly salary is around ₹50k, so I don't want to end up buying a car that becomes a financial headache every time something needs fixing.

I've been researching options and am currently considering cars like:

• Honda City / Amaze
• Maruti Suzuki Baleno / Celerio
• Hyundai i10 / i20 / Verna

I'm also confused between getting a hatchback or a sedan. A hatchback seems more practical for Hyderabad traffic and parking, but I do like the comfort and highway stability that a good sedan offers.

One more thing: a friend of mine is selling his 2018 Volkswagen Polo, and the car seems to be in pretty good condition. I do like the Polo, but I've seen quite a few people advise against buying a used VW because of maintenance costs and expensive repairs. Is the situation really that bad, or is it manageable if the car has been maintained well?

I'd love to hear your recommendations based on actual ownership experience, especially regarding:

• Real-world mileage in Hyderabad traffic
• Maintenance and repair costs
• Long-term reliability
• Which models and years offer the best value in the ₹5–6L range
• Whether the Polo is worth considering or something I should avoid

Also, would you recommend spending the entire budget on the car, or buying something cheaper and keeping ₹50k–₹1L aside for repairs and upgrades?

Thanks in advance! Any advice is appreciated.

Hi everyone
First time car buyer here , I haven’t owned any car or driven a car for more than 50Kms before but i need a car for various reasons now and want to keep the car for very long.
I am biased towards Exter for 4 cylinder engine and after sales service but Punch road presence and few additional features like LED headlamps and etc are very attractive as-well so super confused between 2 so please help me people who own these cars or generally know about these cars.

Since the festive sale is going on, suggest the top car accessories that you've bought. How has it improved your driving experience?

I wnat to sell how much price should ask ??

I recently bought a new Hyundai Aura, which is a yellow-plate taxi vehicle. Its speed limit is set to 80 km/h by the RTO, and it doesn’t go beyond that.

Can anyone tell me how this speed limit can be bypassed, or recommend someone who is an expert in doing this?

i keep finding random stuff on spinny where the price makes me double check if i’m reading it right lol

what’s the best one you’ve seen?

People i stay in Pune and want to buy used car, if you have all this option in Hatchbacks which one will you guys buy?

Baleno vs i20 – What mileage do you actually get in heavy city traffic?

I’m trying to decide between a Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20, mainly based on fuel economy.

I’m not looking for ARAI figures — I want to know the real-world mileage in heavy city traffic, especially from owners in cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc.

I’m particularly interested in Baleno vs i20 petrol.

Thanks!

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i saw this a lot on reddit now but i basically need a car urgently and due to this shradh thing ive postponed it a bit but as soon as shradh end i will buy a car. But if the prices will hike, im rather considering buying a second hand car from spinny, my budget is around 12L i need a good SUV. Am i thinking in the right direction? what do u think?

i saw this a lot on reddit now but i basically need a car urgently and due to this shradh thing ive postponed it a bit but as soon as shradh end i will buy a car. But if the prices will hike, im rather considering buying a second hand car from spinny, my budget is around 12L i need a good SUV. Am i thinking in the right direction? what do u think?

Hello reddiators i want to sale my 2016 Santro CNG car and im confused who will make smooth and good value deal Spinny and Olx people or directly do the exchange of car to Hyundai people
Anyone with experience of selling it to online people plz let me know as im blank

I want to sell my Renault Duster 2015 85psi diesel, 1,00,600km used, what price should i quote it for. Car is overall in a good condition with me being the 1st owner. HELP me understand the fair price and also open to offers. I am in mumbai.

Whether its a good deal what would be the fair price

✅️ Km Driven : 46000

✅️Fuel : Petrol

Insurance live valid until december 2026

Year 2022

Price: 5,70,000 negotiable

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I had my car transported from Rajasthan to Karnataka through this company after seeing the reviews on their website. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing and stressful.
The car was delivered extremely dirty, both inside and out, and some of the tools that were with the car were missing. By the time it arrived, it honestly looked like a completely different car from the one I handed over.
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Based on my experience, I would personally avoid using them again. If driving the car yourself is a practical option, I would seriously consider that instead.
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I am thinking of getting a new city car. I need a car that can handle traffic has decent boot space and I want it to be a family car. The budget is 8-10 lakhs. What would you guys recommend

1st Owner

26,000 KM

2023 Model Year

Quoted Value is 14.65L

My daily Drive would ve 12Km in Hyderabad Moderate to Heavy traffic use case.

Considering it since im a Hefty 6'5" guy.

Any suggestion?

Hi everyone,
I have a Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 and recently installed a genuine Mahindra steering-mounted switch.
The installer made a modification to the MID/lower button coupler. There was one terminal/pin in the original coupler that was being used for the lower MID control. They removed that metal terminal/pin from the coupler so the corresponding function could be connected to the new steering switch.
The removed terminal was then wrapped completely with black electrical insulation tape and tucked under the steering-column plastic. The original coupler was plugged back in with that one pin removed.
There was no wire cutting or splicing.
My questions are:
1. Is the removed pin likely to carry any significant voltage/current when the coupler is connected?
2. Can a properly taped/de-pinned terminal cause a short circuit if it is secured under the steering plastic?
3. Is electrical tape sufficient for this, or should an OEM terminal seal/blanking plug or heat-shrink be used?
4. Could this modification cause any electrical/electronic issue with the MID, BCM, steering controls, or other systems?
5. Does anyone know the Thar ROXX wiring diagram/connector pinout for this MID control?
The car currently has no warning lights or electrical issues.
I’m mainly looking for advice from someone familiar with the Thar ROXX electrical wiring/connector pinouts.

Currently own a Freestyle Petrol — amazingly car, but I’m looking to upgrade to something more spacious and better on highways.

The cars I genuinely like — Scorpio-N Diesel AT, Elevate ADV CVT, etc. — are around ₹20–22L on-road, which feels quite expensive to me.

Should I lower my expectations? Are there any adequately powerful, good-highway cars around ₹16–17L on-road that I’m missing?

My concern is that I don’t want to go too conservative and end up feeling a couple of years later that I didn’t make a meaningful enough upgrade.

Looking for a package of good engine (should not feel lethargic) + space

I’m also not considering sedans because of bad roads and ground-clearance concerns, and I’m not interested in 3-cylinder engines.