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Originally Posted by Hatchlover  Hi to all members
First my appreciation & sincere thanks to all who have made this forum a veritable source of information for all things related to cars 
This is my first post since i am confused on which car to buy.
I have never driven any & enrolled today for driving classes & need to buy the car before
Diwali.
I have shortlisted Wagon R & Swift VXi
Here the issue i need help from u guys Wagon R
1. I hear that its a dated model & may be phased out, i need a car for atleast 5 years & should look contemporary after 5 yrs too?
2. I am inclined towards duo but is it safe option assuming theres a collision on the backside?
3. Also how does the performance of only petrol model & duo campare, whats the per Km running cost for petrol & gas, did anybody face any problems with duo?
4.What about ABS , is it a must for noobs , i am not sure its available with duo? Swift Vxi
1.Most ppl tell me its not suitable for noobs, is it driver fiendly car or demands some expertise?
2.Is swift maintenance costlier then wagon R, does te car ask for lot of maintennace related expenses?
3. I do want to take my car for occasional long trips, which car is better for seating 4 ppl?
Although going by looks i am more inclined towards swift
Need expert help
Thanks
Rakesh |
Hatchlover, a warm welcome to Team-bhp.
My brother has a Swift Vxi and I own a Wagon R Vxi. I don't drive his car much and there is a very good reason for it - after driving his car and then driving my Wagon R, I feel like a pauper!
4.What about ABS , is it a must for noobs , i am not sure its available with duo?
No, not a must for noobs. But personally I think it should be a must for all cars for safety reasons ( Seat belts, ABS, and airbags).
Get the Swift my good man, get the Swift.
1.Most ppl tell me its not suitable for noobs, is it driver fiendly car or demands some expertise?
You will get used to the car's dimensions. Very driver friendly car I would say. It is a driver's car.