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phamilyman · 24th July 2008, 01:59

Elito,

I will still say that you are still dishing out motherhood statements without concrete data. While we all and everyone's pet dog know that i10 sells so much, and that Hyundai has a fantastic service network, I still don't see your premise of why I should pay 25% more for an i10? What is so rocket science that i10 is considered a league above other 1.1s? Please don't quote sales data or unsubstantiated statements. Data, not speeches please.

I will only agree with sridhar's logic. I think GM's marketing team needs to be fired - for failing their task, and then the flavor-of-month marketing schemes.

Here is a comparison of how pricing actually happens overseas:
Hyundai | New Cars | I10 - 6.7k for 1.1L
The Chevrolet Matiz. A practical, stylish city car - Chevrolet UK - 6.3k for 0.8L (less airbags, less equipment/power windows etyadi). What say now saab?

Sorry but that proves that the much vaunted quality argument falls flat on its face. IMNSHO Indians stung by the opel/matiz closures and GM offers are prefering a better "brand" with better service. The better vehicle bit is not enough to justify the additional price.

24th July 2008, 01:59	#64 (permalink)
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ask me, no? Posts: 2,864	Elito, I will still say that you are still dishing out motherhood statements without concrete data. While we all and everyone's pet dog know that i10 sells so much, and that Hyundai has a fantastic service network, I still don't see your premise of why I should pay 25% more for an i10? What is so rocket science that i10 is considered a league above other 1.1s? Please don't quote sales data or unsubstantiated statements. Data, not speeches please. I will only agree with sridhar's logic. I think GM's marketing team needs to be fired - for failing their task, and then the flavor-of-month marketing schemes. Here is a comparison of how pricing actually happens overseas: Hyundai \| New Cars \| I10 - 6.7k for 1.1L The Chevrolet Matiz. A practical, stylish city car - Chevrolet UK - 6.3k for 0.8L (less airbags, less equipment/power windows etyadi). What say now saab? Sorry but that proves that the much vaunted quality argument falls flat on its face. IMNSHO Indians stung by the opel/matiz closures and GM offers are prefering a better "brand" with better service. The better vehicle bit is not enough to justify the additional price.