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Tarunl · 9th October 2007, 11:57

I know it's the same old boring question which I am posting here but seriously I require some urgent help. I am buying car for the 1st time & hence dunno much abt technical specifications and stuff.

Background:-

My buget is roughly 3.5 - 4.5 lacs
I am single but may get married in six months time
My workplace is 30 km from my residence, so there may be 70kms of travelling everyday (Frankly I am not sure if I will be taking the car to office daily if you ppl suggest a petrol car)
I am not looking for a resale and may retain the car for atleast 5 yrs.
The car will be driven mostly on city roads and nothing can beat Delhi's traffic
I love speed and appreciate cars which are zippy and smooth.

I am totally confused and dunno which car to go for.

Spark:- I hate the looks, plus not sure of Service quality & cost of spare parts.
Zen Estillo:- Not great with the looks plus a bit cramped
Wagon R:- I don't like the looks plus I have heard it is not as zippy as Santro Xing
Santro Xing:- I have heard it is the best available car in the small car segment and should suit my requirement.

Still, I must admit that even Santo will be a compromise. But somehow I had made up my mind for Santro but then I came to know that Huyandai is planning to replace Santro with PA. Now, I don't think that i would like to go ahead with a car which in any case is pretty old and may get replaced within an year or so.

I am now evaluating Swift, which has recieved good reviews. Swift petrol will be a bit expensive for me as the car will be driven mostly on city roads & even dealers claim that swift will give 11-12kmpl. So again, there is confusion. Hence, Swift Diesel, which will shoot up my budget substantially but since it is a Diesel car with good milege, the running cost shouldn't be higher.

Kindly advice If I should go ahead with Swift Disel [LDi or VDi :-( ] or stick to Santro Xing. I don't want to wait any longer as Festive season is fast approching and I expect heafty discounts.

Your advice will be invaluable.

Sorry for posting such a long thread

With thanks & regards
Tarun

9th October 2007, 11:57	#1 (permalink)
Tarunl Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 20	Urgent Help on the same old boring topic I know it's the same old boring question which I am posting here but seriously I require some urgent help. I am buying car for the 1st time & hence dunno much abt technical specifications and stuff. Background:- My buget is roughly 3.5 - 4.5 lacs I am single but may get married in six months time My workplace is 30 km from my residence, so there may be 70kms of travelling everyday (Frankly I am not sure if I will be taking the car to office daily if you ppl suggest a petrol car) I am not looking for a resale and may retain the car for atleast 5 yrs. The car will be driven mostly on city roads and nothing can beat Delhi's traffic I love speed and appreciate cars which are zippy and smooth. I am totally confused and dunno which car to go for. Spark:- I hate the looks, plus not sure of Service quality & cost of spare parts. Zen Estillo:- Not great with the looks plus a bit cramped Wagon R:- I don't like the looks plus I have heard it is not as zippy as Santro Xing Santro Xing:- I have heard it is the best available car in the small car segment and should suit my requirement. Still, I must admit that even Santo will be a compromise. But somehow I had made up my mind for Santro but then I came to know that Huyandai is planning to replace Santro with PA. Now, I don't think that i would like to go ahead with a car which in any case is pretty old and may get replaced within an year or so. I am now evaluating Swift, which has recieved good reviews. Swift petrol will be a bit expensive for me as the car will be driven mostly on city roads & even dealers claim that swift will give 11-12kmpl. So again, there is confusion. Hence, Swift Diesel, which will shoot up my budget substantially but since it is a Diesel car with good milege, the running cost shouldn't be higher. Kindly advice If I should go ahead with Swift Disel [LDi or VDi :-( ] or stick to Santro Xing. I don't want to wait any longer as Festive season is fast approching and I expect heafty discounts. Your advice will be invaluable. Sorry for posting such a long thread With thanks & regards Tarun