City car for pregnant lady - Page 2 - Team-BHP

snaronikar · 7th January 2008, 14:39

Would recommend WagonR. It is just perfect. Visibility/Comfort/handling etc. As you are expecting a baby, expect the visibility (front) will be a problem as they cannot bend and see upfront. WagonR is a better choice.

Eddy · 7th January 2008, 15:15

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...me-driver.html

Similar requirements as yours.

All the best

madan80 · 7th January 2008, 15:43

estillo has a good all-round visibility as well as the entry / exit is more comfortable than the alto. You can also check the palio.

(adding one more variable)
Although the Alto is a good city car- the entry and exit will be difficult closer the delivery date.

benbsb29 · 7th January 2008, 15:52

I would suggest a look at the Alto, or even a Santro Xing.
The Santro with the repositioning shouldnt cost all that much, and is quite reliable as well.

As for the Alto, its highly regarded and very much loved in God's Own Country, and the reasons for the same are very evident. For a women driver, i feel it makes a lot of sense.

Torqy · 7th January 2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

I would suggest a look at the Alto, or even a Santro Xing.
The Santro with the repositioning shouldnt cost all that much, and is quite reliable as well.

Regarding visibility and thereby driveability, tall-boy models like WagonR and Santro score better over Alto where you sit low.

-- Torqy

Jaggu · 7th January 2008, 16:52

i10/Zen estilo, take a test drive and then decide.

Spark would have been my first preference but after coming to know that my close friend waited for his Spark delivery for 3 months in TVM, i dont dare to recommend it.

Kontoo · 7th January 2008, 17:28

Don't know about the i10 but Zen Estillo fits the bill perfectly.
It is easy to drive, has great visibility and decent seats. A/c is also pretty good. My wife also drives the same!

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 7th January 2008, 19:07

I think you should additionally ensure that there is a handle above the driver side window, on the inside. Most cars do not have it - my WagonR does not. Your wife may need for support while getting out. You may need to do this as an after market fitment.

speedzak · 7th January 2008, 20:17

Zen Estilo!
Yes. It looks better suited to women than a WagonR. It is a Maruti. Will accommodate tall drivers comfortably. Very nimble to drive in the city. Good car to have overall.

BurningHeart · 10th January 2008, 07:40

Chaps,

Thanks for the replies. Very useful.

WagnonR and Santro are nice but as they are due for replacement, I am keeping the aside. We may not sell this car for at least 5 years so a new model is a better chioce IMO.

Had driven an (Zen) Estilo are thound the time it was launched. Compared to its price then, the Swift was more VFM (I think the later had 20k discount). The ride was nearly horrible and scary at times on poor roads at speeds under 20kmph. The only plus is that my wife really likes the looks in Purple!! (but ride she doesnt).

Was thinking of Spark but will need to see if I can manage some discounts. Will do a test drive in a day or two.

I guess i10 is well worth a test drive and will do that in day or two.

We are not considering Alto as the height seems a little low. And it is nicer to have a little more power in hand for the occasional run to Kollam on the highway. A modern car is welcome too.

We would have really liked to buy a swift for her (and she is quite fond of it and till the time I buy mine, I could have driven it too) but she think its quite a handful (for her while turning in from the main road) in trivandrum.

Anybody, with experience in dealing with Hyundai/Maruti dealers in Trivandrum? What works?

BH

BurningHeart · 12th January 2008, 16:37

We drove the i10. It was a good car with a pretty mature ride (brilliant compared to Estilo). The OTR at Trivandrum is 4.17 for ERA model (with PowerStrng and F/Power Windows).

There is a bit of confusion though between a fully loaded Alto and i10 (ERA) because the former is much easier for my wife to drive in the city. Help!

A few hiccups: I work with a software company which should have enabled me for corporate discount but I am told it is not given on i10 (because its new). Also, the dealer (Popular) is not giving any freebies. Anybody got any discounts and/or freebies (floor mats etc) from Hyundai?

Also, is there a cheaper way to get your car registered than going through the dealer? (Sorry: Havent checked the thread on this one. )

One more thing: Anybody got a view on the cost of parts of i10 compared to Spark?

Eddy · 13th January 2008, 00:46

Popular Hyundai is not that Popular on this forum. Please be very very careful

rider60 · 13th January 2008, 01:54

get a alto if you wish to just upgrade, or if you want a little more power and luxury then get a wagonR or i10, but be warned the service of a newly launched car and the A.S.S. will cost more than the maruti's age old proven cars anyday, i say proven because the i10 is still new and we still need to read a lot of reviews for the problems encountered!, you can search for the customer reviews of all these cars on this forum to help you decide!

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 13th January 2008, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurningHeart

There is a bit of confusion though between a fully loaded Alto and i10 (ERA) because the former is much easier for my wife to drive in the city. Help!

And your problem is....???

Having to choose between a model long in production (alto) and a brand new design and launch (i10)??

I may have chosen the new model anyday. But that is me. Your priorities may vary.

Quote:

A few hiccups: I work with a software company which should have enabled me for corporate discount but I am told it is not given on i10 (because its new). Also, the dealer (Popular) is not giving any freebies. Anybody got any discounts and/or freebies (floor mats etc) from Hyundai?

Discounts under any name and freebies are carrots to sell the car. If the car is selling in spite of lack of discounts, it means, well, the car sells well.

Quote:

Also, is there a cheaper way to get your car registered than going through the dealer? (Sorry: Havent checked the thread on this one. )

Dont pinch pennies. >:-)

The dealer cannot give out the car without registration. Either temporary registration (ff your RTO is at a distance), or a permanent one has to be done through the dealer. That is the law.

snaronikar · 13th January 2008, 12:27

Why not try other dealer? Popular Hyundai is very much Unpopular.

You can read some threads in this forum about their service and how they treat their customers.

7th January 2008, 14:39	#16 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,777 View My Garage	Would recommend WagonR. It is just perfect. Visibility/Comfort/handling etc. As you are expecting a baby, expect the visibility (front) will be a problem as they cannot bend and see upfront. WagonR is a better choice. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

7th January 2008, 15:15	#17 (permalink)
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,186	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...me-driver.html Similar requirements as yours. All the best __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is. Swift VDI(ABS) Sep 07 - 53K Kms Ford Ikon Flair Sep 04 - 70K Kms

7th January 2008, 15:43	#18 (permalink)
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	estillo has a good all-round visibility as well as the entry / exit is more comfortable than the alto. You can also check the palio. (adding one more variable) Although the Alto is a good city car- the entry and exit will be difficult closer the delivery date. __________________ Blah!! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

7th January 2008, 15:52	#19 (permalink)
benbsb29 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 3,634 View My Garage	I would suggest a look at the Alto, or even a Santro Xing. The Santro with the repositioning shouldnt cost all that much, and is quite reliable as well. As for the Alto, its highly regarded and very much loved in God's Own Country, and the reasons for the same are very evident. For a women driver, i feel it makes a lot of sense. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

7th January 2008, 16:52	#21 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,912	i10/Zen estilo, take a test drive and then decide. Spark would have been my first preference but after coming to know that my close friend waited for his Spark delivery for 3 months in TVM, i dont dare to recommend it. __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

7th January 2008, 17:28	#22 (permalink)
Kontoo BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54	Don't know about the i10 but Zen Estillo fits the bill perfectly. It is easy to drive, has great visibility and decent seats. A/c is also pretty good. My wife also drives the same! __________________ Bitte ein Bit !

7th January 2008, 19:07	#23 (permalink)
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,489	I think you should additionally ensure that there is a handle above the driver side window, on the inside. Most cars do not have it - my WagonR does not. Your wife may need for support while getting out. You may need to do this as an after market fitment. __________________ ɹǝʌıɹpʇɐǝsʞɔɐq

7th January 2008, 20:17	#24 (permalink)
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,268	Zen Estilo! Yes. It looks better suited to women than a WagonR. It is a Maruti. Will accommodate tall drivers comfortably. Very nimble to drive in the city. Good car to have overall.

10th January 2008, 07:40	#25 (permalink)
BurningHeart BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York,Trivandrum Posts: 155	Chaps, Thanks for the replies. Very useful. WagnonR and Santro are nice but as they are due for replacement, I am keeping the aside. We may not sell this car for at least 5 years so a new model is a better chioce IMO. Had driven an (Zen) Estilo are thound the time it was launched. Compared to its price then, the Swift was more VFM (I think the later had 20k discount). The ride was nearly horrible and scary at times on poor roads at speeds under 20kmph. The only plus is that my wife really likes the looks in Purple!! (but ride she doesnt). Was thinking of Spark but will need to see if I can manage some discounts. Will do a test drive in a day or two. I guess i10 is well worth a test drive and will do that in day or two. We are not considering Alto as the height seems a little low. And it is nicer to have a little more power in hand for the occasional run to Kollam on the highway. A modern car is welcome too. We would have really liked to buy a swift for her (and she is quite fond of it and till the time I buy mine, I could have driven it too) but she think its quite a handful (for her while turning in from the main road) in trivandrum. Anybody, with experience in dealing with Hyundai/Maruti dealers in Trivandrum? What works? BH

12th January 2008, 16:37	#26 (permalink)
BurningHeart BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: York,Trivandrum Posts: 155	We drove the i10. It was a good car with a pretty mature ride (brilliant compared to Estilo). The OTR at Trivandrum is 4.17 for ERA model (with PowerStrng and F/Power Windows). There is a bit of confusion though between a fully loaded Alto and i10 (ERA) because the former is much easier for my wife to drive in the city. Help! A few hiccups: I work with a software company which should have enabled me for corporate discount but I am told it is not given on i10 (because its new). Also, the dealer (Popular) is not giving any freebies. Anybody got any discounts and/or freebies (floor mats etc) from Hyundai? Also, is there a cheaper way to get your car registered than going through the dealer? (Sorry: Havent checked the thread on this one. ) One more thing: Anybody got a view on the cost of parts of i10 compared to Spark?

13th January 2008, 00:46	#27 (permalink)
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,186	Popular Hyundai is not that Popular on this forum. Please be very very careful __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is. Swift VDI(ABS) Sep 07 - 53K Kms Ford Ikon Flair Sep 04 - 70K Kms

13th January 2008, 01:54	#28 (permalink)
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	get a alto if you wish to just upgrade, or if you want a little more power and luxury then get a wagonR or i10, but be warned the service of a newly launched car and the A.S.S. will cost more than the maruti's age old proven cars anyday, i say proven because the i10 is still new and we still need to read a lot of reviews for the problems encountered!, you can search for the customer reviews of all these cars on this forum to help you decide!

13th January 2008, 12:27	#30 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,777 View My Garage	Why not try other dealer? Popular Hyundai is very much Unpopular. You can read some threads in this forum about their service and how they treat their customers. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

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