New car for my manager - Team-BHP

krishnavamshi24 · 8th February 2008, 12:27

Hi Everyone,

Impressed with all the help and the good advice i got from t-bhp members now my manager wants to know

what is the best car for him?
Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road.
Period of usage?
It will be there with him for at least 10years.
No of passengers in car?
4 people in the car
Per month travel?
1000kms
Please suggest a good car in this price, Currently he is interested in Logan.
Btw i will post my new car pics pretty soon..

suman · 8th February 2008, 12:30

Tata Indigo CS......not sure about the 10 years bit but then no one would know that about the Logan either

krishnavamshi24 · 8th February 2008, 12:33

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Originally Posted by suman

Tata Indigo CS......not sure about the 10 years bit but then no one would know that about the Logan either

Well no need to worry about resale value in this case..so its all comfort he is looking for...no need for the car to have a good resale value

suman · 8th February 2008, 12:36

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Originally Posted by krishnavamshi24

Well no need to worry about resale value in this case..so its all comfort he is looking for...no need for the car to have a good resale value

In that case, I have no hesitation in reiterating the Indigo CS - from what I've read elsewhere on this forum; besides - diesel car, will save him some money

anachronix · 8th February 2008, 12:48

Palio 1.1 SLX

Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road
Comes to 4.3 Lacs onroad. With some good dealer discounts you can bring it still down

Period of usage?
It will be there with him for at least 10years.
Well the current Fiats running on road are a proof about the life of a Fiat car. I am talking about the Fiat 1100D.

No of passengers in car?
4 people in the car
Its spacious enough to accomodate 5

snaronikar · 8th February 2008, 13:07

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Originally Posted by anachronix

Palio 1.1 SLX

Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road
Comes to 4.3 Lacs onroad. With some good dealer discounts you can bring it still down

Period of usage?
It will be there with him for at least 10years.
Well the current Fiats running on road are a proof about the life of a Fiat car. I am talking about the Fiat 1100D.

No of passengers in car?
4 people in the car
Its spacious enough to accomodate 5

IMO cannot really comment on the Fiat A** and spare parts after to years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krishnavamshi24

Hi Everyone,

Impressed with all the help and the good advice i got from t-bhp members now my manager wants to know

what is the best car for him?
Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road.
My suggestion is stick on to Maruti/Hyundai/Tata. We will have the guarantee of A** and their spare parts. Is he interested in Sedans/Hatches? If sedans, then Indigo/Esteem (Current). If hatchbacks Swift/WagonR/Santro/i10/New Indica Dicor.
Period of usage?
It will be there with him for at least 10years.
No problem with the availability of spares if he chooses from the above manufacturers.
No of passengers in car?
4 people in the car
The aboe cars can easily sit in 4 people.
Per month travel?
1000kms
Please suggest a good car in this price, Currently he is interested in Logan.
Btw i will post my new car pics pretty soon..

As far as Logan is concerned, we do not know how it will turn out. Currently, there is an indication that Renault may walk out of the JV. If this happens, then there ight be problem with the A** and Spare parts availability during the 10 long years.

finneyp · 8th February 2008, 13:18

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

IMO cannot really comment on the Fiat A** and spare parts after to years.

If you cannot comment, why are you commenting then?

Fiat-Tata Service is decent, may not be good!
Stile was launched only last year (2007), so it will in the market for some more years, Stile will remain as the entry-level hatch from Fiat.

ankit.jhamb · 8th February 2008, 13:20

i think the indigo(cs)will be the right choice.
one of the latest models,and tatas have survivedin the market for 8 years now.so i dont think the spares/service would be a problem.

HappyWheels · 8th February 2008, 13:23

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

...Currently, there is an indication that Renault may walk out of the JV. If this happens, then there ight be problem with the A** and Spare parts availability during the 10 long years.

what is the source of this 'indication'? would be great if you can share it.

I hope you are not confusing the MM-Renault JV with MM-Renault-Nissan JV.

kutlee · 8th February 2008, 13:23

indigo should be a good choice.

suman · 8th February 2008, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

If you cannot comment, why are you commenting then?

OT: Lol,

that was too funny

snaronikar · 8th February 2008, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyWheels

what is the source of this 'indication'? would be great if you can share it.

I hope you are not confusing the MM-Renault JV with MM-Renault-Nissan JV.

CNBC news about a fortnight ago. Unfortunately, I do not have the video clipping of the same.

kpbhatt · 8th February 2008, 13:33

Krishna -- u are probably the first human being asking for something good for their manager -- u really seem to have a very good rapport with him( or is it her -- then it clears all the confusion ;-) )

btw I would recommend the Indigo CS , for peace of mind, vfm and decent resale

snaronikar · 8th February 2008, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

If you cannot comment, why are you commenting then?

Fiat-Tata Service is decent, may not be good!
Stile was launched only last year (2007), so it will in the market for some more years, Stile will remain as the entry-level hatch from Fiat.

Finneyp: Read between the lines. You will understand.

OT: And what is this some more years. Spell it out. 5/6/7/8/9/10/25/50/100 years? Have you worked in any Automobile company. Do you know how they store the spare parts of the older models? Do you know what will be dies life (used for manufacturing)? There are many more queries which one needs to answer himself. If you know all these things then you will also acknowledge my opinion/comment. If not, then better do not comment.

finneyp · 8th February 2008, 13:42

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

And what is this some more years. Spell it out. 5/6/7/8/9/10/25/50/100 years? Have you worked in any Automobile company. Do you know how they store the spare parts of the older models?

There is a law/regulation in our country stating that after a Car is stopped being manufactured, the Car maker ought to suppy spares for 10/15 years (not sure the exact years)!

Hope I have made it clear now!

8th February 2008, 12:27	#1 (permalink)
krishnavamshi24 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 81 View My Garage	New car for my manager Hi Everyone, Impressed with all the help and the good advice i got from t-bhp members now my manager wants to know what is the best car for him? Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road. Period of usage? It will be there with him for at least 10years. No of passengers in car? 4 people in the car Per month travel? 1000kms Please suggest a good car in this price, Currently he is interested in Logan. Btw i will post my new car pics pretty soon.. __________________ Linux rocks it just blows windows away....... - cheers krishna

8th February 2008, 12:30	#2 (permalink)
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2,267 View My Garage	Tata Indigo CS......not sure about the 10 years bit but then no one would know that about the Logan either __________________ *Land's end, journey's beginning - Safari Dicor VX 3.0L 4x4*

8th February 2008, 12:48	#5 (permalink)
anachronix BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 136 View My Garage	Palio 1.1 SLX Budget 4 to 4.2 lakhs on-road Comes to 4.3 Lacs onroad. With some good dealer discounts you can bring it still down Period of usage? It will be there with him for at least 10years. Well the current Fiats running on road are a proof about the life of a Fiat car. I am talking about the Fiat 1100D. No of passengers in car? 4 people in the car Its spacious enough to accomodate 5 __________________ "We are always there, we always fight, we never give up... thats why we are here." - Michael Schumacher

8th February 2008, 13:20	#8 (permalink)
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 376	i think the indigo(cs)will be the right choice. one of the latest models,and tatas have survivedin the market for 8 years now.so i dont think the spares/service would be a problem. __________________ ankit jhamb MARUTI SWIFT DZIRE -2008 MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO-2005 HYUNDAI SANTRO-2002 MARUTI 800-1994 Last edited by ankit.jhamb : 8th February 2008 at 13:21.

8th February 2008, 13:23	#10 (permalink)
kutlee BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 433 View My Garage	indigo should be a good choice. __________________ Rocket Science?? what is it? In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.

8th February 2008, 13:33	#13 (permalink)
kpbhatt BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune\ Mumbai Posts: 156 View My Garage	Krishna -- u are probably the first human being asking for something good for their manager -- u really seem to have a very good rapport with him( or is it her -- then it clears all the confusion ;-) ) btw I would recommend the Indigo CS , for peace of mind, vfm and decent resale __________________ ------------------------ 1991 Ford Taurus 1992 Honda Accord 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager 2004 Tata Indigo

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