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I’m 62 and retired, with a budget of around Rs 10 lakh. My usage isn’t regular: I drive in the city about ten times a month and outside the city about once a month. A manual is also fine for me. Which car offers the best value for money?

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For your limited usage, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is a safe bet. It is compact, gets Maruti's strong reliability and hassle-free nature, is easy to drive in the city thanks to its dimensions and drivability and is efficient too. The Z12 engine is smooth, fuss-free and zippy in the city, while the AMT gearbox takes out the stress of gear changes in traffic. The ZXI variant will fit in your budget and comes equipped with essentials like a reversing camera to make parking a lot easier in tight spots. The Swift also has light steering, comfortable seats, and the positioning of the seats also makes it easy to get in and out of. If you still wish for a manual, the light clutch and easy-to-slot gears will impress you. Overall, for your needs, the Swift is the best option.

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