The second-hand car market has always been popular, especially for those who wish to change cars often
In this post, we are taking a look at the details of the top 5 best used cars under Rs 3 lakh. Opting for a second-hand car has tons of benefits. For instance, if you are still a beginner, scratching an old car doesn’t hurt as a new car. Apart from that, you get to experience a much more expensive car without having to spend a huge sum of money. In fact, in this manner, many people are able to fulfil their dreams of buying popular and relatively premium cars at a discounted price. For now, let us discuss the 5 best used cars below Rs 3 lakh.
Top 5 Best Used Cars Under Rs 3 Lakh
Honda Accord
The first vehicle on this list is the Honda Accord. It used to be an aspirational vehicle for a whole lot of buyers in the last decade. Note that it was a large vehicle and belonged to the D2 segment in our market. The biggest advantage of owning the used Accord is that since the carmaker is still operational in India, you won’t have to fear about servicing. However, since it is a large and old car, the maintenance can be quite expensive and you might also have to wait long durations to get a spare part. We are talking about the 2010-2012 model of this sedan. Remember, the old Accord used to come with a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine which produces a massive 180 hp of maximum power. We all know the reliability of Honda cars which makes it an ideal vehicle at a price tag of around Rs 3 lakh in the used car market.
Renault Duster
Next up, we have the Renault Duster. This is a relatively new car which was immensely popular in India up until a few years ago. In fact, it must be credited for creating the mid-size SUV segment in India. Today, this space is ruled by the Hyundai Creta. Anyway, Duster was launched in India back in 2012 and remained on sale until 2022. In fact, the latest generation model will also arrive on our shores by next year. Hence, you can opt for an old Duster (2014-2016 model) which can easily be bought for around Rs 3 lakh. Interestingly, you can even get the option of choosing between a petrol or diesel engine with the Renault. Since it is not that old, even the exterior styling doesn’t feel outdated. Again, Renault is also operational in India which makes the servicing not a pain.
Toyota Corolla
If you want a vehicle which was immensely popular and aspirational in the last decade for less than Rs 3 lakh, the Toyota Corolla Altis (2011-2013 model) is a great option. You will still see a lot of these plying on our roads even today. In fact, they are still in top condition. We already know the reliability and durability of Toyota cars and engines. The Corolla Altis has a 1.8-litre dual VVT-i engine which is good for 130 hp of peak power. Note that it is among the highest-selling vehicles in the world. Hence, you don’t have to think twice about this moniker. I must admit this is my pick of the lot if you wish to own a large used car in India at the moment for a budget of around Rs 3 lakh.
Ford Figo
Then we have the Ford Figo on this list as well. We know that Ford left India back in September 2021. That was a huge development for our market because Ford has been around for over 25 years. Unfortunately, it incurred huge losses and it had to pull the plug. Having said that, its products are still extremely popular, especially among driving enthusiasts. Also, the reliability and build quality of Ford cars was something truly impressive. Among a sea of Ford cars, the Figo and Aspire were among the most affordable even when these were on sale. Hence, these are definitely two cars to watch out for in the used car market as well. You just need to make sure that you have the servicing, spare parts and maintenance figured out.
Toyota Etios
Finally, Toyota Etios and Etios Liva are two cars which conclude this list of the top 5 best used cars in India under Rs 3 lakh. Note that these are in demand in the second-hand car market. People value the reliability of Toyota engines a lot, which is why even these small cars are on offer for around Rs 3 lakh. You can get your hands on a well-maintained 2015-2017 model Etios quite easily. There are options of petrol and diesel with the Etios duo. The later models can still be driven in Delhi NCR for a few more years. Hence, if you want a compact city car with huge reliability, the Toyota Etios and Etios Liva make a lot of sense. Make sure to research about each car in depth before purchasing.
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