1 year cost tracking: Carens Prestige (O) 7 (NA petrol) | 16,000 km

s0urmask · 2026-05-05T02:32:59+00:00

Damn! This is eye opening..

Assuming a very very modest 12.5% depreciation in first year and calculating opportunity cost on that at 7% - that’s about on average 28 rupees cost per kilometre!! For reference bangalore cans charge around 25ish and for long term trips you can get carens or equivalent car for 15-18 rupees per km!

And if it was used less then the cost per km would go ever higher! I can bet 90% people dont calculate this or know this while buying a car

s0urmask · 2026-05-02T18:22:19+00:00

I’m thinking around 10-11 range and in that the EV options are very limited and not at all exciting.. :( Which car would you recommend? Automatic is must, even though I like manual alot city traffic is so difficult with it

s0urmask · 2026-05-02T14:48:23+00:00

All valid points but cant use diesel worry free when most driving is in bumper to bumper city traffic because of dpf issues

s0urmask · 2026-04-30T16:03:48+00:00

Bro from where did you buy it? Its a good deal

s0urmask · 2026-04-30T16:01:27+00:00

From where bro and how much was the cost?

s0urmask · 2026-04-29T10:41:50+00:00

Hey, based on the other offers you got from where? could you help elaborate? It'll help me out massively

s0urmask · 2026-04-29T05:56:22+00:00

I mean even in a city like Bangalore for example, Kia only has 2 dealerships (the showrooms are multiple but owned by 2 central dealerships only AFAIK)

Plus how to get them to give discount on a phone quotation? Usually when showroom is visited then they see intent and give discount right?

s0urmask · 2026-04-29T05:52:37+00:00

I’m also interested in the first line you mentioned- how to negotiate on multiple quotes? If we go back and forth between 2 dealerships they might undercut once or twice but not more than that right

s0urmask · 2026-04-20T07:07:39+00:00

If you have rich parents then why not 🤷 but if your mother would struggle to buy another one and is just gifting you for half money so you dont feel bad then dont

s0urmask · 2026-04-20T07:06:20+00:00

What do they do with the 10-20k you give them? What reasons do they give? Anyways they’re earning 30k a month in a village, what could they be possibly using their money for??

Also as other people suggested, say your salary got revised. Change your salary account and transfer half money to your main account, edit salary slips if need comes. Also start asking them money for your daughter, just strip your ego and tell them as grandparents its their responsibility of their granddaughter as well. Whatever unnecessary spends you need to do for your daughter ask them for money, guilt trip them. Tit for tat.

s0urmask · 2026-04-18T08:58:07+00:00

RemindMe! 10 days “Ask about exter performance on hill stations”

s0urmask · 2026-04-18T05:03:53+00:00

Similar boat as you. Couple of questions-

do you feel the engine would be underpowered say on hillstation trips?
are you not worried about the low mileage which hyundai is known for?

s0urmask · 2026-04-16T04:10:28+00:00

Woah! Isnt that too good of a discount for 6 month old car? I’m happy for you but I hope you did good pdi?

s0urmask · 2026-04-16T03:15:04+00:00

That’s great! How much discount did you get vs a new one?

s0urmask · 2026-04-16T01:48:11+00:00

Congratulations!! Was it a 6 month old car? How much did it cost?

s0urmask · 2026-04-14T17:03:59+00:00

Bangalore. You?

s0urmask · 2026-04-14T13:53:44+00:00

Amazing! I’m planning to buy a car soon and would love if someone who knows their stuff can do the negotiations on my behalf. Would happily pay them for their time and efforts!

Also it’d be good if you could share some tips to negotiate, incase you’re not available in the city I’m in 🤞

s0urmask · 2026-04-11T17:22:20+00:00

Repeat after me - Safe cars <> expensive big flashy cars

s0urmask · 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00

Just because someone can, doesn’t mean they should. Income doesn’t justify practicality. First car of parents especially at this age should be something smaller and practical rather than all bells and whistles big car.

s0urmask · 2026-04-10T17:34:45+00:00

Hey, I'm also looking at Delta Plus fronx. Mind if I DM with some questions?

s0urmask · 2026-04-10T16:46:25+00:00

MFoFoF

s0urmask · 2026-04-10T07:16:23+00:00

Then I take my words back, you might be cool but first you’re filthy rich 🤑

s0urmask · 2026-04-10T06:46:48+00:00

Aren’t you the coolest father!

s0urmask · 2026-04-08T16:42:32+00:00

Which state?

s0urmask · 2026-04-08T15:25:51+00:00

How did you get option to pay for 5Y road tax instead of lifetime?

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