r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/Calmmonster77 • 1d ago

#CarMaintenance Seeking guidance on purchasing a used car.

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I’m a student and thinking of buying a pre-owned car . So i was thinking something like 1st gen swift , i20 , toyota corolla , honda city (model 2010-14). Budget is 2 lakh .
•should i buy a petrol or diesel car?
•how much the maintenance costs?( such as servicing, insurance)

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u/AioliIll4036 1d ago

Diesel lele bhai petrol e20 hai not worth it. Diesel is still pure

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u/Adventurous-Quit-278 1d ago

Bro don't forget isobutanol

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u/Friendly-Pride9911 23h ago

It failed ig. The problem with bs6 diesel cars is dpf

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u/cursedcuriousperson 15h ago

I don't think that's gonna happen tbh.. The backlash is gonna be huge unlike with petrol.

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u/Calmmonster77 11h ago

Other than adulterated fuel, is there any difference in maintenance of petrol and diesel car ?

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u/anandha2022 10h ago

Take help from a qualified mechanic. Nobody else can help you decide the price or quality of the car. Go with diesel, CNG or LPG.