5-6 L budget - Team-BHP

wanderernomad · 20th July 2007, 18:43

I have been going through the various threads and postings over here for the past 3days and to tell you the truth it has me confused as anything and I am no closer to finalizing the set of wheels.

I have just sold off my ZenLX 2000 and have a Scorpio SLX 2007 in the family. My primary requirements are:
1. Space
2. FE
3. Driveablity .
I generally go for long drives Del-Shimla about every 2 months. Have driven on very long drives in the hills for my camping trips.
Choices shortlisted by me are/were-
1. FIAT petra 1.9 D but m told its discontinued
2. Marina LX DICOR, will take a test drive tomorrow
3. Bolero, but 2 jeeps in the same family is having its own detractors

4. Indigo, but i feel Marina looks better n is more practical for my needs.
Please help, any other option that i might be missing is also welcome, loved the GURKHA thread but am sure wifey will turn me out if I buy it

snaronikar · 20th July 2007, 19:23

U can also consider Ford Fusion TDCI....newly released. Only if the A.S.S service is good in your city.

wanderernomad · 21st July 2007, 13:48

Right now I am in Delhi so dont think service will be a problem, but might get posted out to soem place where this might be a major issue hence trying to avoid FORD. Also l have heard that TATA is looking to rework the dicor...whats the time frame and should I postpone buying till then ?

dadu · 21st July 2007, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

Right now I am in Delhi so dont think service will be a problem, but might get posted out to soem place where this might be a major issue hence trying to avoid FORD. Also l have heard that TATA is looking to rework the dicor...whats the time frame and should I postpone buying till then ?

With TATA's there is usually no timeframe, they dont reveal their launch dates as a policy. They launch when its ready to be launched

jkdas · 21st July 2007, 18:19

get the dicor !

read the dicor threads. dnt wait for the 2.2l dicor as it would be costly

wanderernomad · 22nd July 2007, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

get the dicor !

read the dicor threads. dnt wait for the 2.2l dicor as it would be costly

isnt the 2.2 ltr dicor meant for the safari? I thought that they are going to tweak the existing Marina Dicor to achive better torque and hp figures. Please help me with this

V-16 · 22nd July 2007, 01:28

The Indigo or the Marina with a Dicor is the best bet. Great FE, Good Engine, VFM altough you did'nt mention price as a ruling factor but i presume everyone looks for VFM With your kind of demands from a car the Tata is best suited. The rest is up to you and the family of course.

compenn · 22nd July 2007, 01:29

Take a TD of Logan too if you can live with the looks.... and Ford Ikon CNG is a good option.

V-16 · 22nd July 2007, 01:45

IMHO the logan is very overrated. It is good in some areas over the Indigo but over all the Indigo scores. Especially on the price front. Cant beat that in a country likw ours. It gives you the bang for your buck like no other.

compenn · 22nd July 2007, 02:05

if one does choose indigo then indigo VS is the best VFM.

karty_83 · 22nd July 2007, 04:09

INDIGO would be a good buy, but have a look at LOGAN too .

hellspawn · 22nd July 2007, 04:40

i'd say go for the indigo marina.looks better than the indigo and is practical as well.

wanderernomad · 22nd July 2007, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

The Indigo or the Marina with a Dicor is the best bet. Great FE, Good Engine, VFM altough you did'nt mention price as a ruling factor but i presume everyone looks for VFM With your kind of demands from a car the Tata is best suited. The rest is up to you and the family of course.

Thank you Sir. I have decieded on the MARINA in the greyish shade. Will pick up the vehicle in another 10 days or so.

wanderernomad · 22nd July 2007, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by compenn

Take a TD of Logan too if you can live with the looks.... and Ford Ikon CNG is a good option.

I did test drive the LOGAN but somehow was not very impressed. Moreover its looks very utiliarian. Also I am not very sure of its width allowing me to take it around a lot of places in Himachal and ofcourse its yet to be tested so I think ill stick to the tested MARINA.

wanderernomad · 22nd July 2007, 22:18

with you guys that marina is VFM. Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. Now can you suggest what mods can i do on it to make it look slightly more sporty? Also If I am allowed I would paste pics of the car alongwith a detailed review as as i lay mt hands on it around 1st Aug or so.

Team bhp mods help me out with this and tell me where can i do so. If i cannot do so can i send it to one of you and you can do the necessary postings then?

20th July 2007, 18:43	#1 (permalink)
wanderernomad BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 441 View My Garage	5-6 L budget I have been going through the various threads and postings over here for the past 3days and to tell you the truth it has me confused as anything and I am no closer to finalizing the set of wheels. I have just sold off my ZenLX 2000 and have a Scorpio SLX 2007 in the family. My primary requirements are: 1. Space 2. FE 3. Driveablity . I generally go for long drives Del-Shimla about every 2 months. Have driven on very long drives in the hills for my camping trips. Choices shortlisted by me are/were- 1. FIAT petra 1.9 D but m told its discontinued 2. Marina LX DICOR, will take a test drive tomorrow 3. Bolero, but 2 jeeps in the same family is having its own detractors 4. Indigo, but i feel Marina looks better n is more practical for my needs. Please help, any other option that i might be missing is also welcome, loved the GURKHA thread but am sure wifey will turn me out if I buy it __________________ Let it go...after all you live but twice. Last edited by DCEite : 22nd July 2007 at 22:28. Reason: excessive smilies

20th July 2007, 19:23	#2 (permalink)
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,277 View My Garage	U can also consider Ford Fusion TDCI....newly released. Only if the A.S.S service is good in your city. __________________ Love your job but Never love your company because you never know when your company stops loving you-NRN

21st July 2007, 13:48	#3 (permalink)
wanderernomad BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 441 View My Garage	Right now I am in Delhi so dont think service will be a problem, but might get posted out to soem place where this might be a major issue hence trying to avoid FORD. Also l have heard that TATA is looking to rework the dicor...whats the time frame and should I postpone buying till then ? __________________ Let it go...after all you live but twice.

21st July 2007, 18:19	#5 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,519 View My Garage	get the dicor ! read the dicor threads. dnt wait for the 2.2l dicor as it would be costly __________________ -__-

22nd July 2007, 01:28	#7 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,761 View My Garage	The Indigo or the Marina with a Dicor is the best bet. Great FE, Good Engine, VFM altough you did'nt mention price as a ruling factor but i presume everyone looks for VFM With your kind of demands from a car the Tata is best suited. The rest is up to you and the family of course. __________________ SINGH IS KING!!!!

22nd July 2007, 01:29	#8 (permalink)
compenn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 75	Take a TD of Logan too if you can live with the looks.... and Ford Ikon CNG is a good option.

22nd July 2007, 01:45	#9 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,761 View My Garage	IMHO the logan is very overrated. It is good in some areas over the Indigo but over all the Indigo scores. Especially on the price front. Cant beat that in a country likw ours. It gives you the bang for your buck like no other. __________________ SINGH IS KING!!!!

22nd July 2007, 02:05	#10 (permalink)
compenn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 75	if one does choose indigo then indigo VS is the best VFM.

22nd July 2007, 04:09	#11 (permalink)
karty_83 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 62	INDIGO would be a good buy, but have a look at LOGAN too .

22nd July 2007, 04:40	#12 (permalink)
hellspawn BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,568 View My Garage	i'd say go for the indigo marina.looks better than the indigo and is practical as well.

22nd July 2007, 22:18	#15 (permalink)
wanderernomad BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 441 View My Garage	with you guys that marina is VFM. Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. Now can you suggest what mods can i do on it to make it look slightly more sporty? Also If I am allowed I would paste pics of the car alongwith a detailed review as as i lay mt hands on it around 1st Aug or so. Team bhp mods help me out with this and tell me where can i do so. If i cannot do so can i send it to one of you and you can do the necessary postings then? __________________ Let it go...after all you live but twice. Last edited by DCEite : 22nd July 2007 at 22:27. Reason: Excessive smilies

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