Need help - which Automatic Car? - Team-BHP

finneyp · 29th May 2006, 14:51

Hi All, my Dad-in-law is planning to buy a Automatic Car in the range of 4 - 5 lakhs. I am aware of only Santro and Wagon-R in Automatic option is this range. Is any other car available in this range?
Among Santro and Wagon-R, which will be a better buy?
Thanks in Advance!

revharder · 29th May 2006, 16:12

in this price range there is no other autos are available.

Santro is quite old in this area and has that tried and tested gearbox.
but i feels both should be equally good.

but if possible try to opt for ABS too!

maxbhp · 29th May 2006, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Hi All, my Dad-in-law is planning to buy a Automatic Car in the range of 4 - 5 lakhs. I am aware of only Santro and Wagon-R in Automatic option is this range. Is any other car available in this range?
Among Santro and Wagon-R, which will be a better buy?
Thanks in Advance!

a 2 yr old Santro Automatic was sold for 3.00 lacs. Not a bad car...but boy mileage is seriously bad , any way that deal is over.

Wheeliej · 29th May 2006, 16:34

Only 2 cars in that range - Santro and Wagon-R. Understand that Santro Auto gives average FE of 9-10

Other cars in a higher range - Honda City Zx (9+), Chevrolet Optra (12+) and Toyota Corolla (14+), Honda CRV (18+)

goldie_malhotra · 29th May 2006, 16:55

is he open for a used bargain ?

then maybe OHC auto or NHC CVT can be considered.

have no idea about the Wagon-R AT, but the Santro AT I have driven is quite breezy to drive in the city, though quite less zippy than the manual version, and the owner used to get around 10-11 kmpl in city with AC

Dippy · 29th May 2006, 17:23

If youre fine with used cars an old Honda City 1.5 AT should be good. The Wagon R comes with a 3 speed tranny while the Santro comes with a 4 speed box

vinodbijlani · 31st May 2006, 18:24

from my experience ohc auto gives 11-12 with a/c city driving & 14 on highway

diven_b · 31st May 2006, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Hi All, my Dad-in-law is planning to buy a Automatic Car in the range of 4 - 5 lakhs. I am aware of only Santro and Wagon-R in Automatic option is this range. Is any other car available in this range?
Among Santro and Wagon-R, which will be a better buy?
Thanks in Advance!

hey...santro AT is a much better buy..better vfm i think

DCEite · 31st May 2006, 20:53

Santro AT is a better bet than WagonR AT.. as Dippy said Santro AT is 4 speed.whereas the maruti is 3 speed.. and i think that WagonR and Zen AT have anyhow been discontinued. (though not confirmed)

Maruti displayed the Solio AT (wagonr+ lookalike), which had besides Auto gearbox, features to carry wheelchairs and rotating seats for easy ingress and egress... although i am not too sure if Maruti is launching it anytime soon.

So Santro AT is your only option, or a used C-V-T

finneyp · 22nd June 2006, 12:18

Thanks to all who shared their valuable advice.
Yesterday, my Dad-in-law took the delivery of Santro Automatic.
OTR price: Rs.4.7 lacs. Got a cash discount of 10k. But surprised that for this price, they couldn't give Body-colored bumpers and Wheel caps.
First impressions: The drive is pretty smooth, good pick-up. Build Quality is quite flimsy esp. the doors. Maybe I am comparing it with Palio!

Ride quality is just ok. A right Car for city driving esp in Bangalore traffic.

Insane Devil · 22nd June 2006, 13:02

In that range, and amongst those cars, I wud say the Wagon R, as the engine is better in it. its a lot more smoother. WagonR is also more spacious, seating comfort more better than Santro.

IMHO...WagonR it is!

Maruti and Hyundai, and all other manufacturers have to now shift over to the DSG! if DSG is offered to ppl at reasonablly higher price, Automatics will be hit in india!

revharder · 22nd June 2006, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Thanks to all who shared their valuable advice.
Yesterday, my Dad-in-law took the delivery of Santro Automatic.
OTR price: Rs.4.7 lacs. Got a cash discount of 10k. But surprised that for this price, they couldn't give Body-colored bumpers and Wheel caps.
First impressions: The drive is pretty smooth, good pick-up. Build Quality is quite flimsy esp. the doors. Maybe I am comparing it with Palio!

Ride quality is just ok. A right Car for city driving esp in Bangalore traffic.

Congratulations for the new car.

Santros are nice little city car, and now with AT your F-I-L will be quite at ease while driving it.

and yes, you are right, doors and overall construction is no where near to Palio.

Insane Devil,
you are late. very late, to be precise.
read the replies properly.

rareone · 22nd June 2006, 21:47

One of my fren has also purchased a AT - Santro and he is completely satisfied with its performance. Nice choice dude.

Insane Devil · 23rd June 2006, 13:12

revharder...late for "finneyp" but still early for others who confused in this battle of cars.

rareone, the Santro sure is a nice car, and one wud definately be satisfied with its performance, jus that the Wagon R has a more refined n smoother engine and less of body vibrations.

himanshugoswami · 23rd June 2006, 13:16

congrats Finney,

But please dont compare the build of teh santro with the Palio....Not fair Bro, n u know that

29th May 2006, 14:51	#1 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore, now in Tokyo! Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	Need help - which Automatic Car? Hi All, my Dad-in-law is planning to buy a Automatic Car in the range of 4 - 5 lakhs. I am aware of only Santro and Wagon-R in Automatic option is this range. Is any other car available in this range? Among Santro and Wagon-R, which will be a better buy? Thanks in Advance! __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you!!! My Passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Bangalore Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

29th May 2006, 16:55	#5 (permalink)
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 684	is he open for a used bargain ? then maybe OHC auto or NHC CVT can be considered. have no idea about the Wagon-R AT, but the Santro AT I have driven is quite breezy to drive in the city, though quite less zippy than the manual version, and the owner used to get around 10-11 kmpl in city with AC __________________ Too much work, too less play - seems like I need some BHP Last edited by goldie_malhotra : 29th May 2006 at 16:57.

29th May 2006, 17:23	#6 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,578 View My Garage	If youre fine with used cars an old Honda City 1.5 AT should be good. The Wagon R comes with a 3 speed tranny while the Santro comes with a 4 speed box __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

22nd June 2006, 12:18	#10 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore, now in Tokyo! Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	Now purchased Santo Automatic! Thanks to all who shared their valuable advice. Yesterday, my Dad-in-law took the delivery of Santro Automatic. OTR price: Rs.4.7 lacs. Got a cash discount of 10k. But surprised that for this price, they couldn't give Body-colored bumpers and Wheel caps. First impressions: The drive is pretty smooth, good pick-up. Build Quality is quite flimsy esp. the doors. Maybe I am comparing it with Palio! Ride quality is just ok. A right Car for city driving esp in Bangalore traffic. __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you!!! My Passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Bangalore Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

22nd June 2006, 21:47	#13 (permalink)
rareone BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 225 View My Garage	One of my fren has also purchased a AT - Santro and he is completely satisfied with its performance. Nice choice dude. __________________ ...

29th May 2006, 16:12	#2 (permalink)
revharder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 406	in this price range there is no other autos are available. Santro is quite old in this area and has that tried and tested gearbox. but i feels both should be equally good. but if possible try to opt for ABS too!

29th May 2006, 16:34	#4 (permalink)
Wheeliej BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 186	Only 2 cars in that range - Santro and Wagon-R. Understand that Santro Auto gives average FE of 9-10 Other cars in a higher range - Honda City Zx (9+), Chevrolet Optra (12+) and Toyota Corolla (14+), Honda CRV (18+)

31st May 2006, 18:24	#7 (permalink)
vinodbijlani BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: pune Posts: 92 View My Garage	from my experience ohc auto gives 11-12 with a/c city driving & 14 on highway

31st May 2006, 20:53	#9 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: (Gur)Gaon Posts: 1,944 View My Garage	Santro AT is a better bet than WagonR AT.. as Dippy said Santro AT is 4 speed.whereas the maruti is 3 speed.. and i think that WagonR and Zen AT have anyhow been discontinued. (though not confirmed) Maruti displayed the Solio AT (wagonr+ lookalike), which had besides Auto gearbox, features to carry wheelchairs and rotating seats for easy ingress and egress... although i am not too sure if Maruti is launching it anytime soon. So Santro AT is your only option, or a used C-V-T

22nd June 2006, 13:02	#11 (permalink)
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 807 View My Garage	In that range, and amongst those cars, I wud say the Wagon R, as the engine is better in it. its a lot more smoother. WagonR is also more spacious, seating comfort more better than Santro. IMHO...WagonR it is! Maruti and Hyundai, and all other manufacturers have to now shift over to the DSG! if DSG is offered to ppl at reasonablly higher price, Automatics will be hit in india!

23rd June 2006, 13:12	#14 (permalink)
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 807 View My Garage	revharder...late for "finneyp" but still early for others who confused in this battle of cars. rareone, the Santro sure is a nice car, and one wud definately be satisfied with its performance, jus that the Wagon R has a more refined n smoother engine and less of body vibrations.

23rd June 2006, 13:16	#15 (permalink)
himanshugoswami BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 888	congrats Finney, But please dont compare the build of teh santro with the Palio....Not fair Bro, n u know that __________________ I asked Mom if I was a gifted child...she said they certainly wouldn't have paid for me.- Calvin

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