Does buying a car make sense? Location: Delhi NCR
I have just shifted from Bengaluru to Gurgaon for a new opportunity. Apart from all the cultural differences, the biggest thing I have noticed in Delhi-NCR is the huge presence of 4 wheelers on roads. 1. Is a car really that needed in Delhi (consider the Summers and Winters) or is it just a status symbol here? 2. If a car purchase does make sense, do you recommend a new/used car? My budget is INR 6L PS: 1. My office is 3kms one way from residence. 2. I only have 2 members in my family (my wife and I). 3. I already have a 400CC bike with me. 4. I may end up driving on weekends to the hills.
PanjTaara
Stealth
a year ago
To be honest, if your office is 3km away and there's a bicyle path in bw your house and office use that instead of a motorcycle on gurgaon roads. Or just take an auto. Soon it'll be so hot that the bike won't make any sense; having said that the car may be convenient but you can make do without it.
Dcube
Stealth
a year ago
A bicycle in delhi is an invitation for death.
Also, if an unruly driver spares your life, you'll be killed by weather 🥵
PanjTaara
Stealth
a year ago
Delhi, yes. Some areas of gurgaon have a bicycle path toh they're okay. But you're right, its still a hassle.
Getting a car in Delhi-NCR is highly dependent on you as a person tbh.
You can make do without one. Uber and Ola works well as compared to Bangalore where even a 30s rain leads to no cab being available. In Delhi, you won’t face that problem.
Getting a car, is a great idea if you plan on travelling to nearby destinationsđź’ˇ
6 lacs is a tight budget. You could get a second hand car tbh. However, I would recommend that get a compact SUV over a Hatchback or a Sedan whenever possible. Maruti Brezza, Nissan Kiger, Tata Nexon, something like these.
figuringoutshit
Stealth
a year ago
A car is definitely needed throughout the year. Summers are harsh, in a few weeks it would be touching 45/50 degrees. Winters are harsh too, temperature goes down to 1/2 degrees most of the time and average is 6/8 degrees. This is apart from the usual 'looking down on people riding a bike - you can ride one out of passion but for your trips to the mall (even your Cyberhub) or restaurants, a car would be a better option. Would suggest buying a second hand car if your budget is 6L - a decent Baleno/i20/Brezza/City/Verna/Ciaz could be some nice options.
I will recommend to just use bike. 3kms is not a long distance plus you have a 400cc bike already
Stick to your bike. Apart from your office being close, 6L in my opinion is on the lower side to get a car. Cabs should suffice your needs. Gurgaon also has BluSmart, so you can use it when you want your ride to be 100% on time.
If you and your wife enjoy driving and visiting near buy places, you can always get a Zoomcar/Revv.
