Used automatic cars in Chennai from Cartoq True Price: Hyundai Verna to Honda City
Many people find automatics simpler to drive. But automatic cars are more expensive to buy, whether new or second-hand. New cars cost upwards of Rs 4.5 lakh and that is just entry level models such as Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Renault Kwid AMTs. Good used automatics are not exactly cheap, as they are less common. In the last few days, we have tried to find out how cheap automatics get in Mumbai and Delhi. Today, we will scout the Southern market of Chennai, a renowned IT/BPO and manufacturing hub, for automatics.
So, are there any good deals on Automatics on the used car market in Chennai? Well, that depends on the price band one is searching for. To find out, we put this question to Cartoq TRUE PRICE. The tool, powered by Cartoq Data Science team’s Machine Learning model, assesses the TRUE PRICE of a used car, after accounting for variables like brand, model, age, mileage, car type. Tip: The best deals are those where the listed price is lower than the TRUE PRICE. Our earlier exercise for Delhi showed that automatics in good condition come only for upwards of Rs. 5.5 lakh. So is the situation any different in Chennai? The analysis was done on June 3, 2019. By the time you read this, the specific cars might not be available. The list, however, provides useful pointers
● Be prepared to shell out at least Rs 5 lakh if you want an automatic in Chennai with the potential of delivering trouble-free ownership for years to come.
● There are some reasonably good Honda City cars available in Chennai used car market.
Also read Buyer’s Guide for Competing Models: Honda City, Hyundai Verna
Price Range: Rs. 4 to Rs. 5 lakh
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Price Range: Rs. 5 to Rs. 6 lakh
Recommendation #1: Hyundai Verna 1.6 VTVT EX AT
Year: 2013 / Mileage: 55,000 km / Used Car List Price: Rs. 515,000 / Ex showroom Price:: Rs. 10,68,000
WHY BUY: This is the cheapest available automatic in Chennai area. This is also the only non-Honda car in the entire list. The Hyundai Verna hasn’t done that much running given that its a 2013 model.The over 50% discount is extremely appealing.
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Recommendation #2: Honda City 1.5 V AT
Year: 2012 / Mileage: 73,000 km / Used Car List Price: Rs. 550,000 / Ex showroom Price:: Rs. 12,31,000
WHY BUY: This is the most affordable Honda City automatic in this list, and that could be due to its 73,000 km usage. The asking price is less than half of what it costs now.
Recommendation #3: Honda City 1.5 V AT 2012
Year: 2012 / Mileage: 42,000 km / Used Car List Price: Rs. 553,700 / Ex showroom Price:: Rs. 12,31,000
WHY BUY: Just a three thousand rupees more than the Honda City before it, this seems a better deal because it has been driven about 30,000 km less even though both cars belong to 2012.
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Price Range: Rs. 6 to Rs. 7 lakh
Recommendation #4: Honda City 1.5 V AT
Year: 2013 / Mileage: 26,000 km / Used Car List Price: Rs. 675,000 / Ex showroom Price:: Rs. 12,31,000
WHY BUY: The least driven used automatic sedan in Chennai, this Honda City comes at a hefty 45% discount. The 2013 car definitely promises a few hassle-free years for the new owner. Plus, it is a Honda.
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Price Range: Rs. 7 lakh and above
Recommendation #5: Honda City i VTEC CVT VX
Year: 2015 / Mileage: 55,000 km / Used Car List Price: Rs. 820,000 / Ex showroom Price:: Rs. 13,08,000
WHY BUY: This is the youngest used automatic in Chennai on our list. The Honda City i VTEC CVT VX packs a punch with a more refined engine. At 37% discount, this is a good buy for those looking for not too old a car.
In Summary
Honda City rules the used automatics scene in Chennai. If you are willing to look beyond the age of vehicle, some of the deals are quite lucrative. There is a lone Hyundai Verna available too and near the Rs 5 lakh bracket, in case you trust South Korean engineering more than the Japs.
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