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Originally Posted by hrag  Tata Indica V2 LSi 2003 vintage:
1. Gearshift - not hopeless but could definitely be better. And, yes, the first gear is a little too short.
2. Reflections of the dash on the windscreen
3. Gear lever console bellow: the rubber shroud surrounding the gear lever. Pathetic quality. Have changed it twice and now it just hangs loose
4. No tachometer (was introduced throughout the range only in 2004, only the LXi / DLX had a tacho prior to 2004)
5. Silencer issues: Have changed the mid section once and had the whole thing welded twice.
6. No dead pedal
7. Rims get bent quite easily.
Most people have complained about the lack of ergonomics in the Indica especially with respect to the pedals. I have had no problems, surprisingly, even over long drives, sometimes 5 hours at a stretch without a halt. |
My car, too, is a 2003 Indica V2 LSi (Petrol)
I face problem nos. 1,4,5 as that of hrag. The silencer is a big headache. Also, the gear lever bellow on my car is same as that of the Indigo (fabric type). It was changed in the last batch of type-I Indica V2s.
other problems:
- Lack of heater. The LSi doesn't have one.
- Interior quality could have been better although quite descent for the price.
- Road noise becomes unbearable on concrete surfaces. But that also gives me an adrenaline rush.
Ergonomics is all about getting used to. Once one gets accustomed to the slightly unconventional steering wheel position, the car is a dream for mile munching.