Apple recently launched the new iPhone 17. The price of the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max in India is ₹1,49,900 (256GB), and the top-end variant with 2TB storage costs ₹2,29,900. However, with that kind of money, you could buy a second-hand car. Here’s a detailed look. The information on second-hand cars has been sourced from cardekho.
**2010-2012 Honda Jazz:** The Honda Jazz was India’s first premium hatchback, launched in 2009. It was known for its sporty design, spacious cabin, and superior engine and performance. This hatchback had unique magic seats, allowing the rear seats to be folded in different configurations as needed. At the time, the Jazz had a 120 PS 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, and later, a smaller 90 PS 1.2-liter petrol engine option was added. The 2010-2012 Honda Jazz models are priced from ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh. These cars have been driven between 50,000 to 70,000 kilometers.
**2011-2013 Volkswagen Vento:** The Volkswagen Vento was a favorite among car enthusiasts and was always praised. Volkswagen offered 1.6-liter petrol and diesel engine options at the time, both delivering 105 PS of power. If you opt for an older Vento instead of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, you won’t regret it. This car is available for ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. These cars have been driven between 70,000 to 1 lakh kilometers.
**2011-2012 Honda City:** If you prefer the stability and performance of a sedan, spending the iPhone money on a second-hand Honda City would be beneficial. At that time, the City’s rev-happy i-VTEC petrol engine delivered 118 PS of power and 146 Nm of torque. While the current City prioritizes comfort, the older City was known for its sharp design, sporty ride, and excellent handling. These cars are from the 2011-2012 model year. You can get this car for ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, and it has been driven between 70,000 to 1 lakh kilometers.
**2011-2012 Maruti Swift:** Instead of the top model of the iPhone, you can opt for the most popular hatchback car in India, the Maruti Swift. At the time, the Swift was known for its sporty looks, ride, and handling. It comes with a 1.2-liter petrol engine with 87 PS of power. In those days, the Swift also had a more popular 75 PS 1.3-liter diesel engine. This car is available for ₹1.8 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. These cars have been driven between 50,000 to 1 lakh kilometers.
**2012-2013 Hyundai i20:** Another good old premium hatchback you can bring home is the Hyundai i20. At that time, petrol and diesel engine options were available, and it had good features for the time, including auto-headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and a single-pane sunroof. This car is available for ₹2.1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. These cars have been driven between 80,000 to 1 lakh kilometers.
