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hi shatrughna and shebin , please find my responses in bold

Originally Posted by shatrughna

Now the problem is that after reading all your reports and feedbacks- I am scared.

I think that the new Vernas are much better behaved especially the SX Version with ABS and Rear Discs, so i think you fear should get settled !

Originally Posted by shatrughna

1. Should I look at some other car?- Can stretch budget just a bit more and all that comes to mind is - Skoda Rider, Magnum( TCDi) and nothing else but I would luv to a performing car with good FE and Verna is best in these aspects.

Magnum is good choice , but i dont see too many of these around. I see a lot of Verna s on my long drive for instance my wife kept count and we ran into about 35 different vernas in 350 Odd Kms i covered from chennai to Bangalore yesterday , the Verna tribe is definitely growing !

Originally Posted by shatrughna

3. Please, recommend tyre upgrade with rims( the best options for Performance and handling). I have read various threads and posts on this. Still a customised!! reply for me will be highly appreciated.

i think the best upgrade is to 185/65 with minimum effect on the odo reading and speedo. Alloys is a matter of personal choice but let me advise you against the Alloys that you get from Hyundai, they are over priced and the design options are limited

Originally Posted by shatrughna

4. Pete's after how much mileage?

Safe after 5K IMHO, but you can talk to Peter of Petes himself and find out you can get his contact information from his website

Originally Posted by shatrughna

5.Ceramic holders and relay is must with Rally 130/110? thanks.

Absolutely yes , on long drive these have proven to be life savers for me many a times,

Originally Posted by shebin

One issue i faced was the idling of the car.Without pressing accelerator the car reaches the speed 30/40kmph once you release the clutch which i found quite inconvinient and dangerous at times. Is this the case with your car too?

I agree i had similar concerns, but a visit to the A.S.S resolved this for me, thats what i have done.

Originally Posted by shebin

If you know abt any suspension upgrades please share the info.She needs a little more firmness in handling

..Yep she sure needs it i believe that Peter of Pete's fame is working on that.

Originally Posted by shebin

I know a lot of people who have found the car very interesting in recent times and have already booked it.I think Verna is catching up in kerala

It sure is pal , sure is...