Diesel or Petrol?

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by visu03

Just want to mention that in city, driving a petrol will be much easier when compared to diesels.

P.S. I am comparing here only indica diesels & petrols. What i say may be incorrect if we are taking about diesel engines 2.0l & above.

Sorry for the off topic discussion. I disagree with the first comment here. Modern day diesels (read: the MJD engine) is an absolute dream to drive within the city and does much better that its petrol counterpart. And this is due to the fact the torque is delivered at lower RPMs.
However, it is not the case with non-CRDi engines.

And luv,
1.2 will be sufficient in that case, just that will have to downshift to get that power.

[BaCkSeAtDrIVeR]

Originally Posted by luvjascha

will the power/torque of a 1.2L be adequate, as compared to the 1.4L?

Aww....

That would be a niggle. Forget such issues. So many variables are involved here. Boils down to driving technique.

Since you appear to have almost finalised the Indica, remember to put your foot down while selecting the colours. THe dealer may frighten you off with "delivery delays" if you choose some exotic colour. Just put your foot and a good advance (50K??) down and insist on that particular colour.
Even carb M800s drive and overtake on roads.

[phamilyman]

yaar, here is something for jascha to chew on:
The 1.2L engine was introduced end 06 to take advantage of the excise cuts available (which partly explains the 40k premium).
The 1.4 Xeta pumps an awesome 12.6 Kgm @ 2600rpm, which makes it truly effortless for city/CNG driving compared to a Santro/Xeta 1.2 (10.2 kgm). NOM, but Santro put in 3rd gear at 20 struggles. Xeta puts the smile back on your face. That being said, we've had a trouble free some 6-8k of late. Touch wood

Please choose odyssey blue. its rare (we waited 2 months courtesy liars at A1 auto).

Please be ready to shout "Its PETROL" for the first 1-2 months at every attendant

and yes, petrol cars will take most alternative fuels (CNG, LPG, E10) save biodiesel.

[luvjascha]

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Boils down to driving technique. Even carb M800s drive and overtake on roads

You're right

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Since you appear to have almost finalised the Indica, remember to put your foot down while selecting the colours. THe dealer may frighten you off with "delivery delays" if you choose some exotic colour. Just put your foot and a good advance (50K??) down and insist on that particular colour.

Will do. No exotic colors for me though. I'm goin' with Arctic Silver.
@phamilyman : I kinda like the Odyssey Blue too. It's got a unique and classy look about it. Studies have shown that dark colors are more accident prone.

[JayD]

Odyssey blue? is it that dark one? or the greyish shade? Personally i LOVE that new deep blue they have!

[crosscap]

Originally Posted by greenhorn

I recall reading here that someone got rear PW fitted by the tata dealer for an extra 13.5k

Sorry this is not thread hijacking. After I am seriously considering Indigo CS. Greenhorn, can you kindly recall who did it? Or, where is that thread? Any hint? Indigo CS does not come with a PW option. I would like to get one.

[luvjascha]

Originally Posted by JayD

Odyssey blue? is it that dark one? or the greyish shade? Personally i LOVE that new deep blue they have!

Yep. It's that rich-looking, deep blue color.

[greenhorn]

Originally Posted by visu03

Just want to mention that in city, driving a petrol will be much easier when compared to diesels.

On highways it doesnt make much difference between diesel & petrol. The only exception is that petrol has quick pick up needed when over taking trucks in short gaps. Diesels do better in ghat sections.

Since you will be driving yourselfs it will be a point to consider.

P.S. I am comparing here only indica diesels & petrols. What i say may be incorrect if we are taking about diesel engines 2.0l & above.

I would say that is absolutely incorrect. diesels produce lots of torque at very low revs. I've got my indica moving from second , and in some cases , third on level ground, from a standing start. The high torque is a boon in stop and go traffic.

the dicor has the turbo kicking in even earlier. should make it even better in the city.

PS : about the calculation with the diesel recovering costs, you forgot one thing- inflation! while petrol prices will continue to rise, and diesel, not that much

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Eddy

And this is due to the fact the torque is delivered at lower RPMs.
However, it is not the case with non-CRDi engines.

Better driveability is not restricted to common-rail diesels at all! Consider the old school Octavia TDi, Palio 1.9, Scorpio 2.6.....the list goes on. Superior torque delivery at low rpms has always been a diesel forte.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by GTO

Better driveability is not restricted to common-rail diesels at all! Consider the old school Octavia TDi, Palio 1.9, Scorpio 2.6.....the list goes on. Superior torque delivery at low rpms has always been a diesel forte.

Oh ok. What I actually meant was the Indica which had pathetic drivability.

[svsantosh]

Luv... Agreed you are single, and do only city driving, but are you going to get married within 5 years, trust me, since this is your 1st car, you will get intoxicated by driving, (if I read right, u dont have a bike too??) So even more reason to do it right the first time.Ask anyone who;s got a car for more than 2-3 years, all purchases start with "only home-office, only 500Km a month," you will end up with doing more than 1-2K after falling for it. Sorry for trying to confuse you, but am giving Gyan after being stuck with a small Alto, great car for 1 person, but currently badly need more space!!