New Maruti SX4 v Used Honda Civic
A minor service costs approximately Rs 2,500 every 5,000km which over three years can total to Rs 25,000Then comes resale price, three years on, depending on market conditions, valuation of the Sx4 will be around Rs 5-5.5 lakh which will be the same for a six-year-old Civic.
Putting it simply, the Civic is a class higher in terms of quality, price as well as running costs than the Sx4.
Ultimately, the Civic will be more rewarding to own and drive, if you are prepared to shed the used car feeling and spend more cash maintaining it.