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•27w

I have a budget of Rs 6 lakh. My family previously used a Tata Manza and had a great experience with it. We currently have a 2007 Honda Civic, but our family has grown, and I now need a seven-seater. I am considering a used Tata Hexa, around a 2017-2018 model, with one owner and about 80,000km on the odometer, which I can get within my budget. Should I consider buying it? Can I expect it to be reliable up to 150,000-160,000 km?

•20m

The Tata Hexa is a genuinely good family car. It has a comfortable cabin, excellent ride quality, a powerful 2.2-litre diesel and plenty of space for seven. However, a 2017 or 2018 car with 80,000km has already done a significant portion of its life, and you are looking at another 70,000 to 80,000km of ownership. This is where we would be cautious. The Hexa has been discontinued for several years, and parts availability might become an issue.

At Rs 6 lakh, the car can make sense only if it is exceptionally well maintained and you are prepared for occasional large repair bills. Before buying, get an independent inspection covering the turbo, clutch or automatic gearbox, injectors, suspension, steering, cooling system, AC, electricals and underbody. Insist on complete service records and check whether major wear items have already been replaced.

If reliability until 150,000 to 160,000km is the primary objective, we would rather look for a newer and simpler seven-seater like a used Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, even if that means giving up some of the Hexa's size and performance.

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