Almost decided on 'SPARK' -- need some more advise - Page 3 - Team-BHP

Jeep · 24th April 2008, 15:06

I am as well not a great fan of power steerings, especially on smaller cars. Can easily drive the esteem as well without the PS.

Going OT:
One feels 'disconnected' driving a vehicle with PS.
If at all PS is provided, ensure that there is an auto cut-off mechanism at higher speeds. However, AFAIK, it comes only with Electronic PSs, and EPSs are worse at providing feedback as compared to hydraulic PSs.

Does any car come with an auto cut off Hydraulic PS?

DCEite · 24th April 2008, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary4gar

We have booked a spark 1.0 for Rs.3.81 OTR Red color.

Is it the fully Loaded Spark?
Does it come with ABS?

splitsecond · 24th April 2008, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeep

Does any car come with an auto cut off Hydraulic PS?

Not sure about the cutoff,but spark comes with Hydraulic PS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary4gar

Buddy, I am pretty sure
As, I learned driving On Mahindra commander then used to drive Mahindra Marshal Jeep of my dad, so Spark's Steering is like a video game control

Me too learned driving in a Mahindra Jeep

But i really like the easiness of power steering in city.

csentil · 24th April 2008, 16:38

Don't think there's any need for a cutoff in an HPS. The Spark doesn't have the cutoff. Lets not deviate into HPS Vs EPS as there's a thread for that too. :-)

Agreed that the manual steering in the Spark is good but for city driving and especially for women it would make sense to have it.

gary4gar · 24th April 2008, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

Is it the fully Loaded Spark?
Does it come with ABS?

Sorry for Typo.
Its 3.18.

manish_symc · 25th April 2008, 23:12

Hi Friends,
I have booked Spark PS model and will get delivery on 28th April'08.
Dealer Name:Pashankar Auto
Price: Rs 3.42 lakhs on road
Free accessories -
1. Anti theft security system - Key less entry system
2. Floor mats
3. Mud flaps
4. Steering Cover

For Music system, I am going to order Sony CDX-GT420U from US. Please let me know if this is good and VFM. You can see it on Sony CDX-GT420U CD receiver with front-panel USB and aux inputs at Crutchfield.com

Please suggest me Seat covers and also tell me expected prices so that I can get right deal.

Which Sun film will be good?

coolmob · 26th April 2008, 01:03

spark is a real good car. it feels more solid and drive way better than zen estilo and wagon r.

i got a year back for Rs3.45 on-road delhi for the LS variant. i also got mud flaps, central locking, antenna and floor mats for free with.

gary4gar · 28th April 2008, 03:35

will be getting spark today or tomorrow.

I seen some in showroom, i Liked ones costing 2.5K.

should i buy seat covers from showroom itself or from outside?

same thing is available on newegg for
$76.99

:P
Newegg.com - SONY CD Receiver With AUX in Model CDX-GT120

manish_symc · 28th April 2008, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary4gar

I seen some in showroom, i Liked ones costing 2.5K.

should i buy seat covers from showroom itself or from outside?

same thing is available on newegg for
$76.99

:P
Newegg.com - SONY CD Receiver With AUX in Model CDX-GT120

I am also getting car delivery today. I have checked car accessories prices at dealer and as well as at 2-3 car shops. My finding is that it is always better to but accessories from outside.

On Sony Audio System - First, I also decided Sony but BHPians told me that it is not a good buy. I also went to some shops and compared sound quality of Sony, JVC and Blaupunkt. I found that BHPians experience is right, sony is not good.
I have ordered Clarion from US.
Clarion DXZ385USB CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/USB Receiver w/CeNET Control. Best Buy on Sale: Clarion DXZ385USB - Compare Prices, customer and user reviews, Features, Accessories, Specifications

gary4gar · 29th April 2008, 02:13

^^^
Even i am thinking of Importing stuff from newegg or amazon, but what about warranty & repairs?

jaysmokesleaves · 29th April 2008, 11:12

Cheers to all you guys buying/driving Sparky!
Spark's a very good car indeed... drove one in goa for 10 days...but couldnt get myself used to the speedo console in the centre... i guess its the years of conditioning of the normal right side console..!

akash_m · 29th April 2008, 14:12

pl go through my thread here before proceeding to buy spark!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...evy-spark.html

gary4gar · 30th April 2008, 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by akash_m

pl go through my thread here before proceeding to buy spark!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...evy-spark.html

Well, I have already brought the Car.
I sincerely Hope, What happened with you does not happen with me

JayD · 30th April 2008, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by manish_symc

Hi Friends,
I have booked Spark PS model and will get delivery on 28th April'08.
Dealer Name:Pashankar Auto
Price: Rs 3.42 lakhs on road

For Music system, I am going to order Sony CDX-GT420U from US. Please let me know if this is good and VFM. You can see it on

Hey! did u get the LS model? Because, in cochin,, the ls model costs 3.4 lac. Also, pls avoid sony Audio systems. Get a pioneer/alpine/jvc

manish_symc · 30th April 2008, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Hey! did u get the LS model? Because, in cochin,, the ls model costs 3.4 lac. Also, pls avoid sony Audio systems. Get a pioneer/alpine/jvc

Hello Jay,
I got delivery of PS model (AC + Power Steering) on 28th April and cost was 3.42Lakhs.

Yes, I am not going for Sony. I have ordered "Clarion".
Clarion DXZ385USB CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/USB Receiver w/CeNET Control. Best Buy on Sale: Clarion DXZ385USB - Compare Prices, customer and user reviews, Features, Accessories, Specifications

24th April 2008, 16:38	#34 (permalink)
csentil BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 834 View My Garage	Don't think there's any need for a cutoff in an HPS. The Spark doesn't have the cutoff. Lets not deviate into HPS Vs EPS as there's a thread for that too. :-) Agreed that the manual steering in the Spark is good but for city driving and especially for women it would make sense to have it. __________________ Everyone is born right-handed, only the gifted overcome it. This is my car and I have my wife's permission to say so.

26th April 2008, 01:03	#37 (permalink)
coolmob Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 30	spark is a real good car. it feels more solid and drive way better than zen estilo and wagon r. i got a year back for Rs3.45 on-road delhi for the LS variant. i also got mud flaps, central locking, antenna and floor mats for free with. __________________ My Rides - Maruti SX4 Zxi, Chevy Spark, Hyundai Santro CNG, Hyundai Verna CRDI, Honda Accord 2.4 MT

29th April 2008, 11:12	#41 (permalink)
jaysmokesleaves BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 333	Cheers to all you guys buying/driving Sparky! Spark's a very good car indeed... drove one in goa for 10 days...but couldnt get myself used to the speedo console in the centre... i guess its the years of conditioning of the normal right side console..! __________________ Truth is a grain of sand on a beach of perspective !

29th April 2008, 14:12	#42 (permalink)
akash_m BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 156	pl go through my thread here before proceeding to buy spark! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...evy-spark.html __________________ *"Alcohol doesnt solve any problems", but if you think again, neither does milk...*

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24th April 2008, 15:06	#31 (permalink)
Jeep BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 198	I am as well not a great fan of power steerings, especially on smaller cars. Can easily drive the esteem as well without the PS. Going OT: One feels 'disconnected' driving a vehicle with PS. If at all PS is provided, ensure that there is an auto cut-off mechanism at higher speeds. However, AFAIK, it comes only with Electronic PSs, and EPSs are worse at providing feedback as compared to hydraulic PSs. Does any car come with an auto cut off Hydraulic PS?

25th April 2008, 23:12	#36 (permalink)
manish_symc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 62	Hi Friends, I have booked Spark PS model and will get delivery on 28th April'08. Dealer Name:Pashankar Auto Price: Rs 3.42 lakhs on road Free accessories - 1. Anti theft security system - Key less entry system 2. Floor mats 3. Mud flaps 4. Steering Cover For Music system, I am going to order Sony CDX-GT420U from US. Please let me know if this is good and VFM. You can see it on Sony CDX-GT420U CD receiver with front-panel USB and aux inputs at Crutchfield.com Please suggest me Seat covers and also tell me expected prices so that I can get right deal. Which Sun film will be good?

28th April 2008, 03:35	#38 (permalink)
gary4gar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 71	will be getting spark today or tomorrow. I seen some in showroom, i Liked ones costing 2.5K. should i buy seat covers from showroom itself or from outside? same thing is available on newegg for $76.99 :P Newegg.com - SONY CD Receiver With AUX in Model CDX-GT120

29th April 2008, 02:13	#40 (permalink)
gary4gar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 71	^^^ Even i am thinking of Importing stuff from newegg or amazon, but what about warranty & repairs?