Driver's Delight - Best driver's car under 10 L - Team-BHP

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 15:09

There are cars which are chosen by head and there are cars chosen by your heart. India is not the country where cars are offered for enthusiasts but still there are few cars which awakes the driver in you and make you enjoy the every moment of it.

I owned Esteem and City Vtec and even after selling them few years back, I am still not able to go over the memories I had with them, I still cherish every moment spend with them. None of my current machines offer me the same delight offered by both of these.

I found the following cars to be great fun to drive and admired by loads of enthusiasts all across the country.

Maruti Zen Old

Maruti Esteem

Maruti Swift in Both Diesel & Petrol

Honda City Vtec old

Fiat Palio 1.6

Ford Fiesta "S"

My choice:

Fiesta "S" followed Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem

Reason why I choose the Fiesta over my passions (Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem) is, I found this to be great package overall, excelling in all departments - Chassis, Handling, Engine & Safety Gizmos.

Would be great to know the likings of all my fellow Bhpians.

karanraheja · 12th May 2009, 15:28

Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too.

neeld · 12th May 2009, 15:48

I would say:

1. Honda City (Type I & II)
2. Fiat Palio 1.6
3. ANHC
4. Swift DDIS

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 15:49

@ Karanraheja

Well do agree for these mentioned machines, they should also be added to the list.
However my reason behind adding the Old zen was the fan following it receives till date.

Laxminarayan · 12th May 2009, 15:52

I would say Honda City Vtec (Old).. very difficult to find a car to match this, even from the honda :(

quicksilver · 12th May 2009, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by karanraheja

Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too.

Verna and Getz CRDI may be high performance cars but their handling leaves a lot to be desired, hence they may not fit in this list.

The ANHC, IKON 1.6 and Baleno should be on the list, I agree.

karanraheja · 12th May 2009, 15:56

@S_budhiraj - I owned a zen too , it was zippy yes. It did feel sluggish with A/c on though. Just my personal opinion.

Best cars i have driven till date under 10 lacs :-

1. OHC VTEC
2. Fiesta S
3. ANHC
4. Ikon 1.6
5. Verna CRDI
6. Swift DDIS
7. Baleno

amitoj · 12th May 2009, 16:03

How come no mention of Lancer? I thought it would automatically qualify, given its handling.

Ankoor · 12th May 2009, 16:04

Well till date I like the old Zen and the old honda city (1.5 or the Vtec). Also I would add the Palio Adventure (Never owned that car but have had a chance to drive it from mumbai to pune and it a memorable drive. The only thing messed up in that car was the mileage), Baleno, Verna CrDi (the engine keeps asking for more) and Qualis (Despite of the taxi image that the car had built up over the years, it had good engine and was a very practicle car for the Indian roads)

PS: Thought of adding the Swift DDi but then in my opinion, its only the initial pick up that thrills you. Its not something that you'll crave for.

aks_karthik · 12th May 2009, 16:05

1. Ford Fiesta S
2. Fiat Linea Emotion pack MJD
3.Hyundai Verna
4.Maruti Baleno
5.Mitsubishi Lancer Petrol

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 16:11

@ karanraheja

that car was sluggish with AC on but still you can't deny the fact that Zen was the first hatch to offer some performance for the people who had no other choice than 800.

The cause for this thread is to know the list of likings of all my fellow Bhpians and that seems to be working after seeing your last post

zen91 · 12th May 2009, 16:20

In order of preference.

1. 1.5 OHC( Even after 8 years the test drive is still fresh in my mind, it is still a benchmark for me)

2. Ikon 1.6 ( What an Engine)Own it.

3. Fiesta S ( Great driving position )

4. Old Zen ( Gem of an engine,Jewel of a Car)

sgiitk · 12th May 2009, 16:22

I would say Honda City Mk.III, City Mk.I, original Zen, Esteem in that order

Shan2nu · 12th May 2009, 16:26

1. OHC VTEC
2. Fiesta 1.6
5. ANHC
4. Palio 1.6
5. Baleno
6. Verna crdi
7. Esteem
8. Lancer 1.5
9. Old Zen

Shan2nu

anekho · 12th May 2009, 16:30

there is no better adrenaline rush than taking turns in high speeds in a wagon r

my choice any day!

cheers

12th May 2009, 15:09	#1 (permalink)
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 276	Driver's Delight - Best driver's car under 10 L There are cars which are chosen by head and there are cars chosen by your heart. India is not the country where cars are offered for enthusiasts but still there are few cars which awakes the driver in you and make you enjoy the every moment of it. I owned Esteem and City Vtec and even after selling them few years back, I am still not able to go over the memories I had with them, I still cherish every moment spend with them. None of my current machines offer me the same delight offered by both of these. I found the following cars to be great fun to drive and admired by loads of enthusiasts all across the country. Maruti Zen Old Maruti Esteem Maruti Swift in Both Diesel & Petrol Honda City Vtec old Fiat Palio 1.6 Ford Fiesta "S" My choice: Fiesta "S" followed Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem Reason why I choose the Fiesta over my passions (Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem) is, I found this to be great package overall, excelling in all departments - Chassis, Handling, Engine & Safety Gizmos. Would be great to know the likings of all my fellow Bhpians. __________________ **Born to Race* forced to Drive !*** Last edited by S_budhiraj : 12th May 2009 at 15:13.

12th May 2009, 15:28	#2 (permalink)
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,598	Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too. __________________ Time's Not Wasted When You're Wasted all the Time!!!

12th May 2009, 15:49	#4 (permalink)
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 276	@ Karanraheja Well do agree for these mentioned machines, they should also be added to the list. However my reason behind adding the Old zen was the fan following it receives till date. __________________ **Born to Race* forced to Drive !***

12th May 2009, 15:52	#5 (permalink)
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95	I would say Honda City Vtec (Old).. very difficult to find a car to match this, even from the honda :( __________________ -------------- It's not the speed which kills... but carelessness definitely does..

12th May 2009, 15:56	#7 (permalink)
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,598	@S_budhiraj - I owned a zen too , it was zippy yes. It did feel sluggish with A/c on though. Just my personal opinion. Best cars i have driven till date under 10 lacs :- 1. OHC VTEC 2. Fiesta S 3. ANHC 4. Ikon 1.6 5. Verna CRDI 6. Swift DDIS 7. Baleno __________________ Time's Not Wasted When You're Wasted all the Time!!!

12th May 2009, 15:48	#3 (permalink)
neeld BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 83	I would say: 1. Honda City (Type I & II) 2. Fiat Palio 1.6 3. ANHC 4. Swift DDIS

12th May 2009, 16:03	#8 (permalink)
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,122 View My Garage	How come no mention of Lancer? I thought it would automatically qualify, given its handling. __________________ 'There are, always and only, the bad people, but some of them are on opposite sides.'

12th May 2009, 16:04	#9 (permalink)
Ankoor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune / Mumbai Posts: 32	Well till date I like the old Zen and the old honda city (1.5 or the Vtec). Also I would add the Palio Adventure (Never owned that car but have had a chance to drive it from mumbai to pune and it a memorable drive. The only thing messed up in that car was the mileage), Baleno, Verna CrDi (the engine keeps asking for more) and Qualis (Despite of the taxi image that the car had built up over the years, it had good engine and was a very practicle car for the Indian roads) PS: Thought of adding the Swift DDi but then in my opinion, its only the initial pick up that thrills you. Its not something that you'll crave for. __________________ Its not how you stand by your car, Its how you race your car. - The Fast and The Furious

12th May 2009, 16:05	#10 (permalink)
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,082 View My Garage	1. Ford Fiesta S 2. Fiat Linea Emotion pack MJD 3.Hyundai Verna 4.Maruti Baleno 5.Mitsubishi Lancer Petrol __________________ Cheers :) K --------------------------------------- Linea MJD Emotion Pack March 2009 Honda Activa 2007 Yamaha Rx 135 2002

12th May 2009, 16:11	#11 (permalink)
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 276	@ karanraheja that car was sluggish with AC on but still you can't deny the fact that Zen was the first hatch to offer some performance for the people who had no other choice than 800. The cause for this thread is to know the list of likings of all my fellow Bhpians and that seems to be working after seeing your last post __________________ **Born to Race* forced to Drive !***

12th May 2009, 16:20	#12 (permalink)
zen91 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 113	In order of preference. 1. 1.5 OHC( Even after 8 years the test drive is still fresh in my mind, it is still a benchmark for me) 2. Ikon 1.6 ( What an Engine)Own it. 3. Fiesta S ( Great driving position ) 4. Old Zen ( Gem of an engine,Jewel of a Car)

12th May 2009, 16:22	#13 (permalink)
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kanpur Posts: 1,025	I would say Honda City Mk.III, City Mk.I, original Zen, Esteem in that order __________________ Life is short, do not make it shorter! Accent GLS 2002 Santro Automatic 2005

12th May 2009, 16:26	#14 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,798 View My Garage	1. OHC VTEC 2. Fiesta 1.6 5. ANHC 4. Palio 1.6 5. Baleno 6. Verna crdi 7. Esteem 8. Lancer 1.5 9. Old Zen Shan2nu

12th May 2009, 16:30	#15 (permalink)
anekho BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: madras/gothenburg Posts: 677	there is no better adrenaline rush than taking turns in high speeds in a wagon r my choice any day! cheers __________________ In some car on some road... 2005 Toyota Prius "Chini" :) + what? I need a car in chennai ASAP!

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