how safe is it to buy a used diesel car?

Question

I am planning to buy a used mahindra scorpio and many friends advised me against buying used diesel cars. I need to know how safe it is and what are the pitfalls/risks that one shud watch out for...while buying a used diesel car.

Answer 1

yes it is safe to buy a used scorpio
here are the cost of spares
-- Front brake assembly
Front brake pad (set) Rs 1846
Brake liners set Rs 736
Brake drum each Rs 1254
Headlamp assembly each Rs 2312
Side lamp assembly each Rs 138
Tail- lamp assembly each Rs 427
Timing belt/ chane Rs 2949
Clutch & pressure plate Rs 5780
Clutch release bearing Rs 818
Clutch cable N.A
Fuel pump (FIP pump) Rs 49420
Tie-rod ends (each) Rs 373
Ball joints (each) Rs 587 (U)

Ball joints (each) Rs 757 (L)
Front bumper Rs 1909
Rear bumper Rs 1859
Shock absorbers (front) Rs 722
Shock absorbers (rear) Rs 580
Break master cylinder kit Rs 748
Break wheel cylinder kit Rs 200
Front wheel bearings (set) Rs 128
Gear lever bushes (set) N.A
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Regular running items
Diesel (Rs)
Fuel filter 126
Oil filter 120
Air filter 343
Door mirror 1135
Fan belt 896
AC belt N.A
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Labour charges
Routine service Rs 600
Clutch overhaul Rs 1200
Front suspension overhaul Rs 1000
Rear suspension overhaul Rs 400
Brake overhaul (F/R) Rs 1250
- AC service Rs 3000


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Answer 2

A vehicle when manufactured is an assembly of many components.It is wear and tear of working and stationery parts, rough handling, bad maintenance, changes from designed settings of engine, other working parts, body, internals, accessories, that make a car old and loose efficiency. You can make it as good as new, depending on what would be the additional cost over the purchased price and you judge whether its worth it.
My advice would be to get an assessment made by a Mahindra Service Centre representative and get an estimate for getting a fairly good job done (from the details of the offer delete what you think you can ignore) and add to the transfer cost.
You might still find buying a used Scorpio economical, or any vehicle for that matter.

Answer 3

To you as a motive force, there will be very few important variations. A diesel engine creates super volume of torque. Torque is what you experience once you quite advance up rapid, that stress that pushes you back interior the seat. additionally a diesel engine works lots slower then petrol does. If the transmission interior the diesel you got is a handbook, you will see the Tachometer or RPM gauge does not pass severe in any respect many times tops out around 4000 rpm. So shifting could be finished quicker. yet while to procure an computerized transmission, no concerns because it shifts for you. different then that,there truly isn't any difference or extra precautions interior the way the two autos could stress, or shelter. Its constantly a competent concept to pass away a diesel heat up for a minute formerly using.

Answer 4

How many miles, and how well was the engine maintained? Start it up and drive it. If it runs good, take a look at the engine. Do you see a lot of new parts. If so it may have had a recent problem that the owner is trying to cover up. Do you trust the seller? Answer those questions, and see if the price is still comfortable for you. Diesels run forever if they are taken care of, and you can't really hurt them like you can a gas engine!

Answer 5

First you ask the reason for their sale... Because diesel engine will reduce the efficiency of a car and its maintenance cost is high

Answer 6

It depends on have old is the car. Secondly if you are a pro in driving, never buy a used vehicle. The maintenance cost will be more that the cost of fuel.

Answer 7

Well, i wil say that dont go for this car....
Try to deposit some more money and buy a new one even u buy a small car buy always buy a new one...