Upgrading from Toyota Camry? - Team-BHP

Jaggu · 25th February 2008, 21:23

Price range 18-24 Lakhs. Comfort is the priority. Mostly chauffeur driven.

So what would be a logical upgrade for a Camry user?

Accord, New Camry, Teana, Passat, Superb?

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Price range 18-24 Lakhs. Comfort is the priority. Mostly chauffeur driven.

So what would be a logical upgrade for a Camry user?

Accord, New Camry, Teana, Passat, Superb?

Does it HAVE to be a car (saloon)? If not there's the Chevy Captiva.

Jaggu · 25th February 2008, 21:34

Yup would prefer saloon's for now and yes forgot to add "Image" is a big factor

Sahil · 25th February 2008, 21:38

Outright rear seat comfort - Superb, nothing comes close.
Almost as comfy but fresher with a petrol heart - New Camry
Blend of both - Passat

Although i think only the Superb will fit this budget... the other two would be 3-4 lakhs more otr

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Although i think only the Superb will fit this budget... the other two would be 3-4 lakhs more otr

The Camry is 3-4 lakhs more than 24??????

Sahil · 25th February 2008, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

The Camry is 3-4 lakhs more than 24??????

yes the automatic version otr thane works out to 27. the road tax is almost double since its a CBU.

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 21:43

Okay then I think this makes sense, since it has a 3 to 3.5 lakh discount:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...tml#post702207 (AUDI A4 or BMW 320I Edit: Bought A4 2.0 TDi)

Apologies - those are ex-showroom prices so we're back to square one. I give up - cannot really recommend the Superb as its an old car. Better get the Passat or a new Camry.

Jaggu · 25th February 2008, 21:53

A4 actually crossed my mind, but how is the interiors and the space factor?

Price can be stretched if absolutely required

Raj1008 · 25th February 2008, 21:57

Are these the same models as overseas? If yes, and VW gives you a good comprehensive warranty and you dont intend to drive the car into the ground then Passat. They more car for the money than the Camry for sure and fun to drive.

morphin1 · 25th February 2008, 22:14

Hi jaggu,
The current A4 is going to be changed with the new A4 due for launch later this year.
A4 is around the size of Corolla or Civic(slightly larger).
Toyota is probably more solidly built to last as compared to VW.
Wait for the new Honda Accord but I am not a fan of how it looks.Would only recommend the new Accord to anyone who is looking for a V6 engine hehe.

Also see the Nissan Teana and take a test drive yourself to see what you like best.

iraghava · 25th February 2008, 22:15

If it has to be chauffeur driven then my choices would be either the Teana (bad service network though) or the Superb. I think out of the listed choices the best/most comfortable ride would be either the Teana (with loads of room at the back) or the Superb.

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

A4 actually crossed my mind, but how is the interiors and the space factor?

Space is reasonable and interiors are top-notch. However the comfort factor may not be there - Audis are stiffly sprung as a rule and while this makes them sharp handling, they have a harsh ride. With my bad back, I cannot stand the Audi ride. I'm talking about the A6 here which I have driven extensively, but most of the Audis I've driven are similarly sprung.

Ricky who bought one recently may be able to comment better on the A4 sold in India.

ishotmydog · 25th February 2008, 22:22

the superb sounds like your best bet. if you have a option of stretching your budget then the diesel audi a4 fits your requirements.

there was news about new versions of the accord and the superb being launched in india. you could check that out too.

Jaggu · 25th February 2008, 22:24

Point noted Steer, good news is the owner is an enthusiastic driver although he rarely takes the steering.

Superb, isnt it too confusing a shape, with skoda family similarities? hence image issues.

narayan · 25th February 2008, 22:24

why not wait for the NEW ACCORD to be launched ?
the one which was displayed at the autoexpo looked bigger than the existing accord.. so im assuming it has more space inside - maybe on par with camry...

image is taken care of since its HONDA...
has anyone experienced this car in India or abroad ?

25th February 2008, 21:23	#1 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,627	Upgrading from Toyota Camry? Price range 18-24 Lakhs. Comfort is the priority. Mostly chauffeur driven. So what would be a logical upgrade for a Camry user? Accord, New Camry, Teana, Passat, Superb? __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

25th February 2008, 21:34	#3 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,627	Yup would prefer saloon's for now and yes forgot to add "Image" is a big factor __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

25th February 2008, 21:38	#4 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,900	Outright rear seat comfort - Superb, nothing comes close. Almost as comfy but fresher with a petrol heart - New Camry Blend of both - Passat Although i think only the Superb will fit this budget... the other two would be 3-4 lakhs more otr __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ _

25th February 2008, 21:43	#7 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,346 View My Garage	Okay then I think this makes sense, since it has a 3 to 3.5 lakh discount: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...tml#post702207 (AUDI A4 or BMW 320I Edit: Bought A4 2.0 TDi) Apologies - those are ex-showroom prices so we're back to square one. I give up - cannot really recommend the Superb as its an old car. Better get the Passat or a new Camry. __________________ Cheers Steer Where all think alike, no one really thinks very much. Last edited by Steeroid : 25th February 2008 at 21:48.

25th February 2008, 21:53	#8 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,627	A4 actually crossed my mind, but how is the interiors and the space factor? Price can be stretched if absolutely required __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

25th February 2008, 21:57	#9 (permalink)
Raj1008 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 16	Are these the same models as overseas? If yes, and VW gives you a good comprehensive warranty and you dont intend to drive the car into the ground then Passat. They more car for the money than the Camry for sure and fun to drive.

25th February 2008, 22:14	#10 (permalink)
morphin1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aligarh Posts: 28	New Camry or Accord.No VW Hi jaggu, The current A4 is going to be changed with the new A4 due for launch later this year. A4 is around the size of Corolla or Civic(slightly larger). Toyota is probably more solidly built to last as compared to VW. Wait for the new Honda Accord but I am not a fan of how it looks.Would only recommend the new Accord to anyone who is looking for a V6 engine hehe. Also see the Nissan Teana and take a test drive yourself to see what you like best.

25th February 2008, 22:15	#11 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,268 View My Garage	If it has to be chauffeur driven then my choices would be either the Teana (bad service network though) or the Superb. I think out of the listed choices the best/most comfortable ride would be either the Teana (with loads of room at the back) or the Superb. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness". Last edited by iraghava : 25th February 2008 at 22:17.

25th February 2008, 22:22	#13 (permalink)
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 186	the superb sounds like your best bet. if you have a option of stretching your budget then the diesel audi a4 fits your requirements. there was news about new versions of the accord and the superb being launched in india. you could check that out too. __________________ and no, i didn't really shoot my dog....

25th February 2008, 22:24	#14 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,627	Point noted Steer, good news is the owner is an enthusiastic driver although he rarely takes the steering. Superb, isnt it too confusing a shape, with skoda family similarities? hence image issues. __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin Last edited by Jaggu : 25th February 2008 at 22:26.

25th February 2008, 22:24	#15 (permalink)
narayan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gurgaon Posts: 628 View My Garage	why not wait for the NEW ACCORD to be launched ? the one which was displayed at the autoexpo looked bigger than the existing accord.. so im assuming it has more space inside - maybe on par with camry... image is taken care of since its HONDA... has anyone experienced this car in India or abroad ?

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