2014-2020 Gen 4 used Honda City buying guide | Half Price Heroes |

[@evoIndia]

Which car would you like us to feature next in our half price heroes used car buying guide?

[@krushang933]

Best Series

[@evoIndia]

​@@krushang933thank you :)

[@dineshreddy9404]

Of course, Ford Ecosport!!

[@suvamsarangi7179]

Xuv 500

[@azharyete1245]

Swift

[@anirbaanofficial]

I own a 2014, I-DTEC. Extremely reliable & functional. Despite being driven for almost 2 lakh kilometres it can smoke any other similar range vehicles on a long stretch. Suspensions are not fragile, but Indian roads are miserable.

[@ShubhamSamantaray]

I own a 4th gen city no issues with ground clearance at all driven with full load, the steering is a joy to drive so damn precise

[@deepsaurabh7579]

How could this possible with soft suspension and low GC,

[@sriramh]

@@deepsaurabh7579depends on where he drives and lives..

[@ShubhamSamantaray]

@@deepsaurabh7579 the suspension on 4th gen is on a stiffer side until unless you have full load and bad humps that doesn’t touch anywhere

[@ShubhamSamantaray]

@@deepsaurabh7579 I drive in Bangalore the road are filled with potholes nth happened

[@sumitpatel5564]

It is impossible ​@@deepsaurabh7579

[@ameyagumaste135]

I have a 4 Gen - Top end CVT 2016 model Driven 147000 - I have not encountered anything much of what’s stated in the video as a caution to the buyers. I still get 20 KMPL on expressway. I have changed front suspension links once. Even some of the tail lamp bulbs are still original! PROS - Reliable, low cost of maintenance, durability, world best iVtech engine and Honda badge CONS - weak headlights, weak AC and has blind spots….. I will sell my car when 6 Gen city will come in 2025 !

[@SurajSubbarao]

6th gen city is gonna debut in 2026

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@sumitpatel5564]

@ameyagumaste135 i have idtec from 2015 it has very good ac. I've heard petrol ones also have good ac...check for any issues in the ac system.

[@sumitpatel5564]

I have done 1.92 lakh in the 2015 idtec no issues with ac so far.

[@binoysankar2281]

I sold my 2015 city sv petrol manual last week. Did 98k kms on it. Super reliable car. Ground clearance and low torque when more people onboard is the main reason I sold it. I even did a kerala-manali trip on it.

[@evoIndia]

Glad to hear you had a good run with the car.

[@Member84]

Nice to hear. Could u let me know about the suspension if any issues encountered plz ? Seeing lot of comments about amaze suffering suspension issues

[@binoysankar2281]

@@Member84 I have upsized the stock 175 r15 to 195 r16. With that extra heaviness recently the front suspension started showing thuds on pothole roads. If you don't do any modification I don't think there will be any issues.

[@Member84]

@ thanks for the info

[@dileepnc7587]

At what price you sold your car,please tell, I am looking for one

[@OffroadingVignesh]

I love to drive all cars and SUV's from Honda ! I purchased Jazz in 2011. In 2019 i sold it. I have driven more than 90,000 KMS in 8 years. I love Honda !

[@evoIndia]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us :)

[@JashJacob]

Currently still driving City 4th gen. 1.63L km covered. Proper maintenance every 10k/km. Solid and fun to drive.

[@evoIndia]

Awesome, we wish you many more happy miles and moments with it.

[@punc1214]

Engine is definitely reliable, but everything else is substandard. Ask Amaze owners who are having to completely change their entire suspension set up at merely 50,000 kms.

[@Vrr841]

Problem is indian roads not suspension setup and it even depends on the driving

[@punc1214]

@@Vrr841 im saying this from my experience as I have had same issues with two Honda Amaze's in my family. One needed suspension change at 50 thousand kms and another at roughly 60 and cost is around 45 thousand rupees. In addition to this the steering rack is on its last leg and can give up any moment and that will require another 40 thousand INR to fix. And btw both the cars were driven by elderlies in the house. As far as roads are concerned all other cars in my garage have used same roads and suspension still going strong at 90 thousand kms. To iterate more, I live in Delhi, so you can imagine that the car has been driven on some of the better roads in the country.

[@ajaykaushik2272]

Stock suspensions are too soft for indian roads. They just sag a lot if we seat 5 people in the car

[@aryangoel9191]

I have have 1st gen amaze and its complete front and rear suspension has been replaced including the steering rack The steering rack alone costs 33000 rs of the first gen without tie rods Tie rods costs another 6000 for both left and right

[@ashithm.v6390]

Same problems with my amaze

[@user-lb4rx2th2d]

Proud owner of a 2010 Ivtech MT city. Yea the car is showing it's age but nothing out of ordinary. The engine is ❤ Recently did a Delhi Haridwar and back trip. It flies and stays stable at 120+. Definitely missed having a 6th gear but the new one has it. Yes Honda is very much reliable. Also very easy on pocket in terms of maintenance.

[@SyedNizamudeen]

I own a 2016 Jazz i-Dtec running 1.7L km on the odo. Apart from Periodical services, I've changed tyres and brake kits when it wears out. Changed the clutch assembly at 1.20L km (20k approx) and front suspension at 1.40L km (15k approx) as it was making a slight noise. 19k/l even if I drive enthusiastically and drives great on hills. The diesels from Honda has poor NVH levels. despite that, Honda i-Dtec's are great.

[@wangxi9823]

Pretty decent?? Its a GOD engine.... i used it for 11 years.... i regret letting it go. I sold AMAZE DIESEL FOR 4 lakhs 65k km Done. I miss the diesel from honda. Refinement was the only issue. Reliable as Honda will ever be.

[@sanketjadhav8000]

My first love and crush car ❤ Honda CITY 💕🔥😎

[@Rx_101]

I got 2nd hand 3rd gen City 8 months ago. Car was maintained very well by the first owner. No rusting issues or rattelling noise. Maybe because it has lots of imported stuffs. Even door mat and sun block are imported.

[@raksi004]

Imported in quite a fancy word for this age.

[@Rx_101]

@raksi004 usually imported parts had better QC at that time. For example Ninja 300, when they started using Indian suppliers the quality diminished compared to what it used to be.

[@JoeJoseph79]

How much did u buy it for? Looking to buy an automatic 3rd gen

[@Rx_101]

@JoeJoseph79 I bought it for 4.10 lakh in Bangalore. It's a bit costly but that's the market price. Second hand market is inflated here.

[@danton989]

Planning to buy a 2015 city petrol. Fingers cross! Lets me put the review once i get that... Thanks for the video!!

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@_P.K.]

Boss, that's a big list. City was one of my favorite cars, but never expected such a list from it. Rusting engine block? Planned for City as an upgrade but after seeing this video I think either I should go for a brand new one or go for some other brand if it is seconds. My god, the list of items u specified are costly to replace. good to maintain distance from this one!

[@ninja2india]

As a honda owner since ages I can assure, none of these issues have occurred to me or anyone I know with a honda, the DTEC problems he had mentioned, we have a WRV 2016, so far we have completed 153000 kms no issues at all. Go for a well maintained city or any honda for that matter, you will not regret

[@riturajsingh-q2y]

u are mistaken, Rusting can happen on any car, these are precautionary measures before buying..

[@aqib96]

Avoid diesel petrol is fine

[@len.dsa88]

As I said in the video, the problems are the exception not the norm. Not every City diesel has problems, nor do they all rust. The point of the guide is to look out for issues that others have faced. Not to discourage you from buying one

[@evoIndia]

Before finalising any used car, it is advisable to do thorough checks of everything

[@rahulmitzimo4581]

I bought my city gen 4 in Oct 2022, so this car was available along with gen 5 up until Dec 2022.

[@TheJyothy]

I have 2012 civic.. The car is infact an acura, acura csx in Canadian market sold as civic elsewhere. The car feels like a german car in its manners and feel.. The excellent NVH is the firat thing one notices as they shut the doors. I have travelled in mercE class and then immediately hopped into my civic and i dont notice any sense of lack in sound insulation or general quality levels.. Such is the level of build of civic. The car is a visual delight too.. The interiors are expansive and airy.. AC is a chiler. Maintenace is just peanuts barring any body parts.. Legendary car.

[@len.dsa88]

Well, i wouldn't go that far but the Civic is an excellent car

[@nismostrada9433]

If a pre owned Honda buying guide video is 12 mins long. I wonder what would be the length of buying guide video for the polo/vento/Rapid TDI 😂

[@evoIndia]

Buying guide video on the Polo is coming soon. Stay tuned!

[@sumitrapatel1610]

We had 09 city done 160k kms no major problems

[@evoIndia]

🙌

[@pathikdesai5853]

This is a great playlist! 💯 Please include tentative service cost and noteworthy expenses for major periodic replacement parts such as disc and pads. Also next car Skoda Laura please??

[@len.dsa88]

We’ve mentioned the cost of brake discs and pads in the table. The Skoda Laura is on the list. Stay tuned

[@KMSundi]

Very informative video thank you

[@evoIndia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prabhjot9913]

AC on our 2014 VX CVT remained ineffective since new. Eventually the compressor failed after 5 years. It used to cool a little only when the car was moving but no cooling when standstill. Finally replacing the compressor fixed it but it was no match compared to our Brio, Cedia and other cars at home. Private AC mechanics told that it's an inherent issue with all 4th gen Citys. Infact, the same issue was there in my cousin's 2015 City Diesel as well. Another issue is bad seating posture in this car by design. I always have back pain even on a short ride but never faced this problem in our other cars. Ride quality is very poor and harsh. Rear end gets unsettled on expressways that you can't drive beyond 90kmph. Our Mitsubishi Cedia rides way better on the same roads.

[@rammie09]

I own a 2021 Dec 4th Gen Honda City Petrol. Its not gotten discontinued in 2020

[@ThomasThayyalackal]

Yes, I bought my 4th Gen in 2023 February one from the last batch of 4th Gen. It discontinued in 2023.

[@humairaalam6664]

Thank you for another informative podcast. Best wishes always.

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for watching!

[@suhas2591]

Great presentation and detailed guide. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@len.dsa88]

Thank you @suhas2591

[@evoIndia]

We’re glad you found it helpful!

[@rameeskader2321]

World best petrol ivtec ingine HONDA ❤

[@bijoychacko2719]

Is the ciaz a good buy in the second hand market @evoindia

[@karthikr6623]

4th gen was sold until March 2023. I got mine in Feb 2023.

[@VishalYadavSays]

I own this beauty ❤

[@raazdevangan9572]

I’m still using 2018 city zx diesel, it’s noisy engines but if you’re ok with it’s very nice to drive and punchy overall it’s diesel nd reliable too, top of that it’s get 6 airbags nd 8 speakers but it’s ok ok.

[@evoIndia]

👍

[@ritjain13]

Idtec reliability? 4 lac on odo still working fine.

[@aryanthakur3294]

Hi how is your city I dtech working I am planning to buy 2014 city diesel? And maintenance cost?

[@592_dhruvsharma7]

Yes bro plz tell

[@arkabhowmik7832]

We have the idtec in the Amaze and the engine has been very reliable so far. We have driven it close to 90K. Clutch repair happened just a 1000km or so ago. But it was still just around 10K INR in cost. My dad drives it pretty hard. The performance is excellent, he gets 21-22 kmpl mileage even after driving hard in a mix of city and highway. This is overall favorite car, but he loves his 2015 City Petrol as well. He only gets 12 with that. When I drive the City, I can get around 14-15. I imagine I’d easily get 25-26 with the Amaze. It’s a great car and very easy to drive.

[@ritjain13]

@@aryanthakur3294 getting 22-23 kmpl in city and 26-27 kmpl on highways. Maintainence cost is on higher side as you can't get spares from outside

[@Kartikeditz25]

Why no one is talking about city idtec it’s the most fuel efficient engine

[@vik07]

If its a cvt for indian hot weather its recommended to change the cvt oil every 2 years or 20k kms whichever is earlier.

[@dineshreddy9404]

Good series from a reputed channel. Interesting...

[@evoIndia]

Appreciate you tuning in!

[@liveyounglivefree1318]

Plz let us know what exactly needs to be maintained in a cvt transmission at 40k kms. Plz provide full information.

[@Irahhtan]

Change the transmission fluid

[@liveyounglivefree1318]

@Irahhtan Thanks bhai

[@evoIndia]

Just a fluid change

[@snehthakker1709]

I own 2018 honda wrv diesel it's as reliable as petrol I have drown around 240,000 km, change clutch plate at 200,000 km, never have to change the v belt cos it has chain mechanism. The mileage is still same as it was new. Thinking to clock 400,000 kms 😅

[@len.dsa88]

iDTEC reliability seems to be inconsistent. Some report absolutely no issues and some report massive problems. In any case we mentioned everything we could find so a buyer can do his due diligence

[@vishalk17503]

Might not be a common car, but would love to watch a video on the S Cross 1.6 diesel version

[@evoIndia]

Our buying guide video on the S-Cross is coming soon. Stay tuned!

[@anshuman7190]

When is the 2025 Honda Amaze drive impression video coming?

[@evoIndia]

Our review of the Honda Amaze drops on December 16, 11AM

[@anshuman7190]

@@evoIndia Thanks

[@spoiler0369]

Please make video on Used Nexon EV

[@evoIndia]

Sure. Thanks for the suggestion

[@sumitpatel5564]

My idtec has done 192000 kms no timing chain change needed no other big expense just reg maintenance only...recently oil sippage has been seen but not that big issue...mech says u can sell after doing 2.5 to 3 lakh kms....

[@len.dsa88]

iDTEC reliability seems to be inconsistent. Some report absolutely no issues and some report massive problems. In any case we mentioned everything we could find so a buyer can do his due diligence

[@maninder-00005]

How is this car on CNG fuel

[@HuzefaMSultan]

how about fixing CNG kit on used Honda CR-V year 2007-2011 model. fixing CNG have any side effect on cars? i am planning to buy used CR-V Thanks.

[@len.dsa88]

The CRV is a great car but there aftermarket CNG kits are a hit or miss. Do your due diligence before You commit

[@31shetshar]

Is it advisable to buy a used Honda Jazz 2016 model now in 2024 / 25.. please share your views as i am planning to buy 1.

[@len.dsa88]

Honda Jazz has much of the same running gear in a hatch format. The Jazz is a great buy in my opinion

[@vaizghani6710]

Can you do one episode like this on Nissan Terrano and Renault Duster

[@evoIndia]

Sure we will. Thanks for the suggestion

[@lukamuller454]

Great video, isn't this true for all cars? Minus the reliability obviously.

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@bijoychacko2719]

A ciaz review please

[@evoIndia]

Sure, thanks for the suggestion

[@sunilkumar-id7oe]

I own honda jazz 1st gen 2009 model 2kms driven

[@thakur_omkar]

this ones looked the best

[@evoIndia]

👍

Please fo review used Fords. I bought a 2019 Ecosport Tatanium petrol automatic at 6L around 6 mts back. It had done ~18k kms . I feel many others too can get a good deal on these amazingly built cars

[@evoIndia]

Video with used Ford cars is in the works, stay tuned!

[@AJ_CB_300R]

I have a Pre owned Honda City 4th gen, 78k done showroom maintain got it for 7L from a known person, the only issue I am kinda facing is low mileage in City of 8-9kmpl High way 16-17kmpl is this normal?

[@len.dsa88]

Seems fairly normal. Driving style makes a big difference in fuel efficiency in the city

[@municejr]

Only problem I feel is no spare parts available in open market

[@SudipBanik-b9f]

make a video on honda civic 2019

[@evoIndia]

Sure, thanks for the suggestion

[@originalguy4535]

It was in 90's. Now doesn't carry that reliable heritage anymore.

[@mecharsh]

Can it solve Silk board's traffic problem? If not booo Google

[@santhoshyoganand]

It can solve if you don’t drive to office !!

[@FalconGt95]

With budget constraints to 5 lac is it worth buying the petrol 2015 in 2024 or 25?

[@prashantsisodiya-ci4sj]

go for it brother but make sure to inspect the car properly

[@pradhyudh]

U can get a city for fifteen lakhs new, to get a ten year old car with lots of known issues,not worth it.

[@tradehut2782]

Is Citroen c3 with its wet belt timing system more reliable than Amaze? I was of the impression that Amaze is the most reliable car in its price. My other options are i10,i20. Pls advice anyone?

[@roshannelson64]

Following

[@ezhilseye8739]

Citroen cars are no brainer when it comes to comfort and handling. Take your extended warranty and save your peace of mind for 5 years. Trust me a C3 base model is more luxurious than a Virtus 1.5 GT or a kia seltos GT.

[@tradehut2782]

But is it more reliable​@@ezhilseye8739

[@dr.perkinsrans]

Bought myself 2015 honda city sv 76k odo 1st owner petrol manual on nov 7, 2024.....for 5.3lakhs as spinny certified car.....wt a lovely engine....and it's absolute fun to drive car...surprised to see honda service in secunderabad metro honda is pathetic....any problem u tell them...only answer they ll give is, u have to replace the entire part sir...is the service experience similar in other places?

[@parthasarathy5222]

How good is spinny Have u taken ur own mechanic to check car or u belived them ans boight the car

[@dr.perkinsrans]

@parthasarathy5222 i bought spinny assured honda city with buyback offer after 1year...so I didn't check with mechanic...but even that car had some small suspension issue.. nothing major...after 1 month, 1000kms car is very good...i would highly recommend spinny if u want new car like buying experience for used car, including loan processing

[@parthasarathy5222]

@dr.perkinsrans will they negotiate the price if we ask have u done any negotiations Or the price is fixed Which year city is yours

[@dr.perkinsrans]

@@parthasarathy5222 2015 model... absolutely no negotiation...

[@theramvardhan]

What was the odometer reading when you bought it? What is the assured buyback price Spinny has given you? I have a 2017 V Petrol MT. So, trying to understand the value of the car. Considering you're from Hyderabad, you can visit Pride Honda or Green Honda service centres. They are much better.

[@rajkataria4155]

Make video on breeza

[@evoIndia]

Sure, thanks for the suggestion

[@sutirthabanerjee2099]

The engine is reliable. and it stops there. Cheap interiors. Low sound insulation. The dashboard rattles. Over time the entire suspension has been swapped out. a stupid choice with the 185 section tyres. Had to upgrade those. The cruise control was a cheap fix but dear god no mechanic in kolkata knew how to fix it. Drive a 2008 civic and then jump back into a 2018 city and you'll feel the difference in refinement. The difference in the 2 segments didn't have to be THIS STARK(factoring in a decade of age difference). Overall a joy to hoon around and cruise gently. Probably just expected the moon and stars from it upgrading from maruti(i realise marutis aren't bad afterall. good vfm).

[@Kaizersoje55]

CVT oil needs to be replaced every 20,000 kms per owners manual

[@ZahidShaikh-xj3en]

Thank you so much for the video, I have been looking for something exactly like this for the last few days. A quick advice is needed for the same. I have a friend who is a mechanic and by his reference, there is a car in Vadodara city (I live in Surat), it's a SV model of 2018 and his ask is 5.5 Lakhs. But I doubt as I searched about the same models through Facebook and olx it's very low IMO and that is where my doubt gets even bigger as this year Vadodara city got flooded and I seriously doubt this car has been hit by flood as I can clearly see the water inside the car floor and other parts of the body via photos not visited the place yet. Should I continue with this car inspection at this price or should I continue my search with a different car as I heard that a flooded car gets so many problems after sometime? A little advice help is appreciated a lot, Thanks

[@harivenkat9533]

Flooded cars are Big Noooo....

[@jithinrajan]

If the deal sounds too god to be true, then it is.

[@evoIndia]

Flooded cars are best avoided. Check the seat rails. If you see rust then it may have been submerged at some point

[@ajaykaushik2272]

If you set up the engine to underperform of course it will stay reliable 😂. This engine can take an extra 20-25hp. Same with amaze also. But honda has almost like detuned it to reduce the stress. Of course it will last long. It should But everything else apart from the engine is a let down. Just par at max

[@StevenWhite-z2q]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

[@evoIndia]

Appreciate your kind words

[@mycarmywords3403]

same location "DDS" , " Man and motor"

[@pradhyudh]

Xuv500 or ertiga.

[@evoIndia]

Sure, thanks for the suggestion

[@serious1587]

Hondas not Honda's. Ravi has many Hondas. Atul needs to pay for his Honda's repairs. Evo of all places should know how to use english properly.

[@len.dsa88]

Mistakes happen. No need to be a douche though

[@HondaismUK]

Dont have any car that has 2 meteres its called civic and i have it with proper modded 😅

[@hardyk2010]

I have the 5th gen 6MT & it is horrible. Gone is the legendary smoothness of the ivtec - almost sounds diesel like. The 6MT feels like a truck. Clutch is horrible. 4th gen owners might have it better.

[@princepopli4553]

Mine give just 8kmpl in delhi

[@kamesvarg285]

Baleno 2022

[@vishalmehta6307]

Elentra

[@IHE87]

Honda parts are expensive.

[@ravichouhan6373]

👍

[@evoIndia]

👍

[@wangxi9823]

Bullshit. Honda diesels are cheap to maintain. I have had Amaze 2013. 5k-6k servixe cost. Never game me any maintenance problems. I have had nearly 6-7 honda cars in last 15 years. I will never ever buy anything else. I could have gone for the Germans but my pocket doesn't allow it.

[@anirudh727]

They rust like a tin can

[@sumitpatel5564]

Mine hasn't after 9 years. So its not correct.

[@MenMyMachine]

I have a 2012 Honda Brio i-VTEC. It's covered 2 lakh kilometers. Only the suspension and steering rack were replaced at 1.5 lakh kilometers; otherwise, it gets regular servicing every 10,000 kilometers. The engine is awesome, and the mileage is great too-over 18 km/l.