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CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th June 2007, 00:53

I was referrred to this forum by a friend when I was looking for advice for buying a new car. I have just booked my first car a Wagon R LXI Duo in black and I should be getting delivery in a couple of days.

Congrats!

1 - How are the OE tyres on Wagon R? Should I get a replacement on these? What is better size for Wagon R (LXI DUO). Also how much approx should these cost if I get dealer to get them changed? And what are the benefits?

I guess you will be having 145/70 R13 tyres on the LXi. The VXi version comes with 155/65 R13 which is better. YOu could ask the dealer to put those tyres at a nominal extra cost. Gives you little more grip around corners without sacrifising much of anything. And its company recommended size for the WagonR too. And, as for tyres, I have Michelin Energy XM1's and would defenitly recommend them. provides comfortable drive and is silent too.

2 - I have bargained for free Remote Central Locking --- Original quoted by the guy as MGA Central for 4500. Unfortunately I do not have details on this. On other threads I read that this is no good and I should go for a better one which costs a couple of thou more. Can you explain me, what the current model does not do that I will get in the 2nd one!!! Or at the bare minimum, the one for 4500 - does that give theft protection?

Must be Nippon, which comes as MGA. Dont think it has any problems though!

3 - I have been promised standard accessories (floor/boot mat, SunFilm). I read about some better protection films on another post - which claims to make the window mirrors more durable etc. Are those worth the price? Also I was against any kind of window film, as I think the clear glass do provide a better visibility . would you agree or its just a matter of practise?

Have Garware classic (Dark natural ash tint) installed in my WagonR, and do not find any problems in driving. Check which brand they are offering. Dont go for unbranded sunfilm. The order from least to most expensive is Garware< 3M< Llumar< Vkool.

4 - What is gear lock, and how much do those cost?

Hinders engagement of gears and thereby provides theft protection. Is around 500, i guess (Please read the accesories thread)

5 - What is best available petrol on market for this car? (Regular Vs Speed Vs XtraPremium Vs Power???) I dont think have more than one option for Auto LPG - but any pointers?

Hmmm. Dont know which is the best. Although i use Speed.

7 - I was told that only VXI comes with ABS option pack. I just cant think of a reason why one cant get this in LXI apart from the fact that it does not make economical sense for maruti to do that. But having said that, are there any market fit ABS kits available? Are these advisable?

Thats the reason, i guess. AFAIK, ABS and after market doesnt go together.

19th June 2007, 00:53	#3 (permalink)
CrAzY dRiVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Temporarily out of coverage area... Posts: 2,948	I was referrred to this forum by a friend when I was looking for advice for buying a new car. I have just booked my first car a Wagon R LXI Duo in black and I should be getting delivery in a couple of days. Congrats! 1 - How are the OE tyres on Wagon R? Should I get a replacement on these? What is better size for Wagon R (LXI DUO). Also how much approx should these cost if I get dealer to get them changed? And what are the benefits? I guess you will be having 145/70 R13 tyres on the LXi. The VXi version comes with 155/65 R13 which is better. YOu could ask the dealer to put those tyres at a nominal extra cost. Gives you little more grip around corners without sacrifising much of anything. And its company recommended size for the WagonR too. And, as for tyres, I have Michelin Energy XM1's and would defenitly recommend them. provides comfortable drive and is silent too. 2 - I have bargained for free Remote Central Locking --- Original quoted by the guy as MGA Central for 4500. Unfortunately I do not have details on this. On other threads I read that this is no good and I should go for a better one which costs a couple of thou more. Can you explain me, what the current model does not do that I will get in the 2nd one!!! Or at the bare minimum, the one for 4500 - does that give theft protection? Must be Nippon, which comes as MGA. Dont think it has any problems though! 3 - I have been promised standard accessories (floor/boot mat, SunFilm). I read about some better protection films on another post - which claims to make the window mirrors more durable etc. Are those worth the price? Also I was against any kind of window film, as I think the clear glass do provide a better visibility . would you agree or its just a matter of practise? Have Garware classic (Dark natural ash tint) installed in my WagonR, and do not find any problems in driving. Check which brand they are offering. Dont go for unbranded sunfilm. The order from least to most expensive is Garware< 3M< Llumar< Vkool. 4 - What is gear lock, and how much do those cost? Hinders engagement of gears and thereby provides theft protection. Is around 500, i guess (Please read the accesories thread) 5 - What is best available petrol on market for this car? (Regular Vs Speed Vs XtraPremium Vs Power???) I dont think have more than one option for Auto LPG - but any pointers? Hmmm. Dont know which is the best. Although i use Speed. 7 - I was told that only VXI comes with ABS option pack. I just cant think of a reason why one cant get this in LXI apart from the fact that it does not make economical sense for maruti to do that. But having said that, are there any market fit ABS kits available? Are these advisable? Thats the reason, i guess. AFAIK, ABS and after market doesnt go together. __________________ I'm far from perfect. I hope i can improve. Thats why i'm here! Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 19th June 2007 at 00:55.