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dsinz · 25th September 2006, 19:07

Alto for sure gives better mileage than Xeta or Santro. I get good mileage in Bangalore city with AC. 16-17 Km/L. Power wise Xeta is better.

However!!!

RESALE VALUE is a BIG ?

wolfinstein · 25th September 2006, 19:25

ya ajo, where you get 1,80,000 for a Alto...You will get around 1,50,000 for well maintained TATA..! so 30,000 he is going to save with CNG as FE won't hurt in all likely hood, and firstly why would you consider to buy a car only on its resale factor...All luxury segment machines have low resale value..so people don't buy them Kya..?

mail4ajo · 25th September 2006, 23:38

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Originally Posted by wolfinstein

ya ajo, where you get 1,80,000 for a Alto...You will get around 1,50,000 for well maintained TATA..! so 30,000 he is going to save with CNG as FE won't hurt in all likely hood, and firstly why would you consider to buy a car only on its resale factor...All luxury segment machines have low resale value..so people don't buy them Kya..?

Resale value isnt the only reason. Everyone has mentioned the other reasons, Resale is considered when you upgrade. Luxury car buyers would mind the low resale value, To them, brand value and image is important. They woukd just dispose their old cars and grab the new ones. A small car buyer will definately think about resale value.

Would you digest it, if your new Xeta CNG was given a scrap value when you upgrade to a sedan?

Heard that its already got some issues prior to the second service. I dont have any issues on my new Alto until this day and dont expect any soon.

Zappo · 26th September 2006, 00:59

ajo... what gives you the idea that a new Xeta fetches "scrap value"? you are way off your mark mate. if anything, Tatas are selling so many petrols these days as they never did before.

As for issues... well once in a while a car may give you some problems... but that is not necessarily the general rule. And problems may come with any car, anytime. I know an Alto that was purchased last year in my neighborhood. One evening I saw that they were ready to go somewhere all dressed up. However their car was groaning but refusing to start.

Next morning there was a mech kneeling inside the opened bonnet doing somthing. I saw the same guy again later in the evening working on the car. Evidently it was bigger than what I thought (initially I thought it was a dead battery, probably).

Does that make Alto a bad car. No, not by any means. Just that an issue may crop up at times with any car.

wolfinstein · 26th September 2006, 07:51

Ajo, i already own a sedan...so I don't see a need for my XETA to go as in scap value, Well its not as different considering the scrap from Maruti or Hyundai santro machines, maybe a 10- 20 thousand short...!

Secondly, Even if XETA was my first car, I would have still owned it for a period 4- 5 years before scrapping it for an upgrade..Any car used for 4 -5 yrs..is def pulling less and less value...be it a Maruti or TATA.

Its only the Rich kinds that can afford to change their small cars into biiiigggg cars every two years.

But I admit, Maruti and Hyundai do command a higher share in the second hand market over a TATA.

Could you also tell us about the Issues you are talking about..! on the XETA after Second Service..!

mail4ajo · 26th September 2006, 18:39

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Originally Posted by wolfinstein

Could you also tell us about the Issues you are talking about..! on the XETA after Second Service..!

I was refering to this thread of yours. My uncle had the same issue on his V2 and rectified after cleaning the entire breaking system. We couldnt believe it that the pads rusted so quicky. The TATA engineer said its normal. Sadly, he was charged for the service.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...highlight=Xeta

wolfinstein · 26th September 2006, 20:54

Ok Ajo Bhai, Got that resolved, Just had the wheels removed, The disc and pads cleaned up and System bled for any air bubbles, and so it turns out as advised by Tsk..it was the culprit, The Brake's are fine now..! See I don't know how expensive will it be to own a xeta, but to counter the argument..All companies provide extended warranty cover which covers the most expensive and suspectible equipment, XETA is covered by Manufacturer warranty for 18 Months and Extended by 18 Months so 36 months in all and Maruti also offers a similar deal.

Rajdoll, I hope your friend made his mind..!

madan80 · 12th October 2006, 17:30

Well, i always thought that Tata's forte would have been diesel cars, considering their hands have been in it for the past gazzillion years. However, I drove my friends xeta and was rather impressed. The engine was responsive, and with 5 adults in the car with the air-conditioning, it was not as sluggish as i might have expected it to be. Anyways, i have a DLE, and studryness, roadgrip et al seems to have come into this as well. I am seriously considering buying the Xeta. Lets see.

rajdoll · 13th October 2006, 12:31

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Rajdoll, I hope your friend made his mind..!

Sorry for not updating you guys, My friend bought it long back in April-06, and so far he is one happy customer.

Sri Vathsa · 21st January 2007, 20:45

U were speaking about Resale Value.....

Brother,after 5 years from now no second hand car(small cars which are 5 yrs old) will have the resale value more than say a lakh..

Reasons just if u have absorved the trend in the second hand markets every launch of new car in the same segment has a effect on the resale value of your car

i'll give u one example try purchasing a lancer 5 yr old model check out what's the price....if ur not a bakra u'll easily get it for 2.7-3.5 lakhs in bangalore,obviosly if ur gettin a Lancer for Good price who'll purchase a Alto,Xeta For ur price it'll just go further down

Mileage Depends upon how the person will drive....

Alto Advantages

>>>>Good Mileage.

>>>>Only alto give's Electronic steering in this segment(but again what's the use of electronic steering without Power in ur car @ all)

Xeta(i have noticed in this forum that everyone(a majority) is comparing alto with the old V2 engine just test drive the new xeta,Xeta is improved a lot

Xeta Advantages

>>>>Xcellent Boot space(can comfortably seat 5 adults).

>>>>Powerful Engine @ the price of Alto.

>>>>Powerful A/C yes i had been in many alto's and Xeta's,A/c in xeta is far far better compared to alto's

>>>> A solid car safety features in xeta is excellent compared to alto (will give ratings of test's done by some known companies)

In bumper 2 Bumper Traffic of bangalore my friend get's a mileage of around 13-14Kmpl in Alto.

My cousin who purchased Xeta allmost at the same time is getting a Mileage of 11-13Kmpl In xeta.

Betelguese · 22nd January 2007, 10:43

Ok I had the same delima.
The showrooms of Maruti and TATA in Borivli East Mumbai are in the same building.
I had a complete look at the Alto and then in a matter of 10 minutes at the Xeta. There is absolutely no comparison You feel u r being taken for a ride with the Alto as the prices r almost the same. all features of the Xeta are comparable to the Wagon R or the Santro.
Being a newbie all i can say is that you will not be very comfortable in terms of safety driving a Alto on the Highway compared to the Xeta.
Only FE is a issue.
If you are an experienced driver Its got to be Xeta.
Second hand cars from call centres defintely will be cheaper.
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But I was too tempted by the Swift and finally bought a Red Swift

rajismine · 22nd January 2007, 14:36

I had a Petrol Indica for almost two years and believe me guys had it been not for mileage, the care i found is unbeatable. It is for sure good

however that was a 75PS engine. The new with 1.2 Ltr, 65 bhp shud definitely give 14 in city.

Far better than Alto...

CrAzY dRiVeR · 22nd January 2007, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sri Vathsa

U were speaking about Resale Value.....

Brother,after 5 years from now no second hand car(small cars which are 5 yrs old) will have the resale value more than say a lakh..

My old M800 without ac fetched 97k, after 7 years and 50k kilometres... I bought it for 1.98L... About 50% value after 7 years is too good, and only Maruti can command that... Indica wont get that sort of resale value...

But, otherwise, Xeta is a good car...

If given a choice, i wouldnt buy one though...

wolfinstein · 22nd January 2007, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajdoll

Sorry for not updating you guys, My friend bought it long back in April-06, and so far he is one happy customer.

What did he finally Buy ???

rajdoll · 23rd January 2007, 18:17

Ofcourse Xeta. You just can't compare it with Alto.

25th September 2006, 19:25	#47 (permalink)
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 977	ya ajo, where you get 1,80,000 for a Alto...You will get around 1,50,000 for well maintained TATA..! so 30,000 he is going to save with CNG as FE won't hurt in all likely hood, and firstly why would you consider to buy a car only on its resale factor...All luxury segment machines have low resale value..so people don't buy them Kya..? __________________ " When was the last time, You did something for the first time "

26th September 2006, 00:59	#49 (permalink)
Zappo Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,872	ajo... what gives you the idea that a new Xeta fetches "scrap value"? you are way off your mark mate. if anything, Tatas are selling so many petrols these days as they never did before. As for issues... well once in a while a car may give you some problems... but that is not necessarily the general rule. And problems may come with any car, anytime. I know an Alto that was purchased last year in my neighborhood. One evening I saw that they were ready to go somewhere all dressed up. However their car was groaning but refusing to start. Next morning there was a mech kneeling inside the opened bonnet doing somthing. I saw the same guy again later in the evening working on the car. Evidently it was bigger than what I thought (initially I thought it was a dead battery, probably). Does that make Alto a bad car. No, not by any means. Just that an issue may crop up at times with any car. __________________ Announcements are important. Read the Advertising Announcement here. Classifieds section has its rules. Read here.

26th September 2006, 07:51	#50 (permalink)
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 977	Ajo, i already own a sedan...so I don't see a need for my XETA to go as in scap value, Well its not as different considering the scrap from Maruti or Hyundai santro machines, maybe a 10- 20 thousand short...! Secondly, Even if XETA was my first car, I would have still owned it for a period 4- 5 years before scrapping it for an upgrade..Any car used for 4 -5 yrs..is def pulling less and less value...be it a Maruti or TATA. Its only the Rich kinds that can afford to change their small cars into biiiigggg cars every two years. But I admit, Maruti and Hyundai do command a higher share in the second hand market over a TATA. Could you also tell us about the Issues you are talking about..! on the XETA after Second Service..! __________________ " When was the last time, You did something for the first time " Last edited by wolfinstein : 26th September 2006 at 07:53.

26th September 2006, 20:54	#52 (permalink)
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 977	Ok Ajo Bhai, Got that resolved, Just had the wheels removed, The disc and pads cleaned up and System bled for any air bubbles, and so it turns out as advised by Tsk..it was the culprit, The Brake's are fine now..! See I don't know how expensive will it be to own a xeta, but to counter the argument..All companies provide extended warranty cover which covers the most expensive and suspectible equipment, XETA is covered by Manufacturer warranty for 18 Months and Extended by 18 Months so 36 months in all and Maruti also offers a similar deal. Rajdoll, I hope your friend made his mind..! __________________ " When was the last time, You did something for the first time " Last edited by wolfinstein : 26th September 2006 at 20:58.

12th October 2006, 17:30	#53 (permalink)
madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 866 View My Garage	Well, i always thought that Tata's forte would have been diesel cars, considering their hands have been in it for the past gazzillion years. However, I drove my friends xeta and was rather impressed. The engine was responsive, and with 5 adults in the car with the air-conditioning, it was not as sluggish as i might have expected it to be. Anyways, i have a DLE, and studryness, roadgrip et al seems to have come into this as well. I am seriously considering buying the Xeta. Lets see. __________________ Finally - Chennai's English music radio station- 104.8FM - Im lovin IT! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio

25th September 2006, 19:07	#46 (permalink)
dsinz BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 96	Alto for sure gives better mileage than Xeta or Santro. I get good mileage in Bangalore city with AC. 16-17 Km/L. Power wise Xeta is better. However!!! RESALE VALUE is a BIG ?

21st January 2007, 20:45	#55 (permalink)
Sri Vathsa Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4	Ajo.........dont fool people around U were speaking about Resale Value..... Brother,after 5 years from now no second hand car(small cars which are 5 yrs old) will have the resale value more than say a lakh.. Reasons just if u have absorved the trend in the second hand markets every launch of new car in the same segment has a effect on the resale value of your car i'll give u one example try purchasing a lancer 5 yr old model check out what's the price....if ur not a bakra u'll easily get it for 2.7-3.5 lakhs in bangalore,obviosly if ur gettin a Lancer for Good price who'll purchase a Alto,Xeta For ur price it'll just go further down Mileage Depends upon how the person will drive.... Alto Advantages >>>>Good Mileage. >>>>Only alto give's Electronic steering in this segment(but again what's the use of electronic steering without Power in ur car @ all) Xeta(i have noticed in this forum that everyone(a majority) is comparing alto with the old V2 engine just test drive the new xeta,Xeta is improved a lot Xeta Advantages >>>>Xcellent Boot space(can comfortably seat 5 adults). >>>>Powerful Engine @ the price of Alto. >>>>Powerful A/C yes i had been in many alto's and Xeta's,A/c in xeta is far far better compared to alto's >>>> A solid car safety features in xeta is excellent compared to alto (will give ratings of test's done by some known companies) In bumper 2 Bumper Traffic of bangalore my friend get's a mileage of around 13-14Kmpl in Alto. My cousin who purchased Xeta allmost at the same time is getting a Mileage of 11-13Kmpl In xeta.

22nd January 2007, 10:43	#56 (permalink)
Betelguese Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 12	Ok I had the same delima. The showrooms of Maruti and TATA in Borivli East Mumbai are in the same building. I had a complete look at the Alto and then in a matter of 10 minutes at the Xeta. There is absolutely no comparison You feel u r being taken for a ride with the Alto as the prices r almost the same. all features of the Xeta are comparable to the Wagon R or the Santro. Being a newbie all i can say is that you will not be very comfortable in terms of safety driving a Alto on the Highway compared to the Xeta. Only FE is a issue. If you are an experienced driver Its got to be Xeta. Second hand cars from call centres defintely will be cheaper. . . . But I was too tempted by the Swift and finally bought a Red Swift

22nd January 2007, 14:36	#57 (permalink)
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 231 View My Garage	I had a Petrol Indica for almost two years and believe me guys had it been not for mileage, the care i found is unbeatable. It is for sure good however that was a 75PS engine. The new with 1.2 Ltr, 65 bhp shud definitely give 14 in city. Far better than Alto... __________________ Rajeev Gupta TATA Safari Dicor 3.0 L

23rd January 2007, 18:17	#60 (permalink)
rajdoll BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97	Ofcourse Xeta. You just can't compare it with Alto.

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