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GTO · 14th May 2005, 23:40

Hey Montoya

Congrats man!!! Nice choice with the Optra though I dont think the 1.8 is worth it when the 1.6 offers pretty much the same driving experience albeit without the bells and whistles.

IMHO the Corolla is just not worth the price.

GTO

aveek · 15th May 2005, 00:24

Just a thought on the WTCC Optra - is it just me, or is the front wheel-well HUGELY GROTESQUE??! I thought that the front end of the wheeel well could have bee a lot more wheel-hugging. Otherwise, I think that the car looks great...

Shan2nu · 15th May 2005, 01:04

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Just a thought on the WTCC Optra - is it just me, or is the front wheel-well HUGELY GROTESQUE??! I thought that the front end of the wheeel well could have bee a lot more wheel-hugging. Otherwise, I think that the car looks great...

I'm sure they must have done it on purpose. Looks bad but, race cars aren't about looks. Lap time over anything.

Shan2nu

Montoya · 15th May 2005, 10:31

Hey SS and GTO thanx,

Well cars had stock tyres, i agree the car is built to a price and feels so as well..

GTO since i am inclined towards the bells planing a 1.8LT as has such features unheard at that price.. and i hardly found anyfault in it

Best thing though is the service 1st @ 1000 2nd @ 10000 and some serive holiday as well in which you dont have to pay anything plus the same toyota insurance planing today i came to know why GM is no1 world wide..

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drifter · 15th May 2005, 12:08

So we convinced you on the optra.
Congratulations.

Drifter

Montoya · 15th May 2005, 17:32

Thanx drifter. YOu can be convinced but i am definetely convinced with that car but why has it got the least voted?? Any idea. People need to sit in it to appreciate it..

RJK · 15th May 2005, 18:23

Good choice with the Optra. Congrats !

Shan2nu · 15th May 2005, 18:57

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People need to sit in it to appreciate it..

Sat in it and drove it too. Didn't find anything amuzing.

I test drove the Optra on the same road and on the same day as the Corolla test drive and found that the Corolla rode that stretch better.

The Corolla doesn't handle as well but, the Optra lacks that sheer surge of power.

Space wise, i don't think there's much diff between the 2.

The Skoda i feel, has a better combination of both. Yeah it's a bit cramped at the back but hey, i drive a Vtec which takes rear seat crampness to a completely diff level.

The Elantra had amazing ride quality but, lacked everything else.

I think people voted for the car that they thought was good (WRT to their wants and needs).

Shan2nu

Mpower · 15th May 2005, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Montoya

Thanx drifter. YOu can be convinced but i am definetely convinced with that car but why has it got the least voted?? Any idea. People need to sit in it to appreciate it..

Hey Monty
First off, Congrats. Optra is a sensible choice and is a true gentleman's car. I am shocked to see that you had a bad experience with the Corolla test drive. This incident should be a case study for Toyota dealers on how not to lose a customer.

The reason Korean cars dont get the vote of car enthusiasts is because they score above average in everything but dont excel in anything. Ultimately they win by the law of averages.

Montoya · 15th May 2005, 19:54

Hey RJK, Shan and Mpower,

Firstly that car is very very less korean imho.. its more german.. it has its wipers on the right and lights on the left which i will have to now adjust to plus reverse is lift and shuft in first.. somewhat seen in germans.. fuel lid is on the right just like german cars.. anywayz i have been told by toyota dealers that the car which i got for test drive was defective..

anywayz had it not been the defect i had already zeroed down on the corolla and was going to book it without even considering the Optra..

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The Corolla doesn't handle as well but, the Optra lacks that sheer surge of power.

Power is nothing without control..

p.s does the Optra need mirror locks..??

Shan2nu · 15th May 2005, 20:18

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Power is nothing without control..

I never chose the Corolla. I chose the Skoda (which has power and control).

Shan2nu

Montoya · 15th May 2005, 20:44

Yep but its also costlier in all other aspects which i found out..

Beemer · 15th May 2005, 22:53

Congrats monto ,a very sensible buy and imo the car deserves to sell much more than what it does . Anyday ,i would choose it over the corrola . A really cool car ......

tsk1979 · 16th May 2005, 09:39

IIRC means If I Remember Correctly

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Montoya · 16th May 2005, 13:15

Well just drove the Optra again and found power delivery better then even the RS.. car is very smooth and TNRS works superb..

View Poll Results: Which of them will be the best for me??
Toyota Corlla H2M	9	31.03%
Skoda Octavia Tpi(RS or rider)	7	24.14%
Skoda Octavia 1.9Tdi(version with ABS)	9	31.03%
Chevrolet Optra	4	13.79%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

14th May 2005, 23:40	#46
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,554 Thanked: 309,902 Times View My Garage	Hey Montoya Congrats man!!! Nice choice with the Optra though I dont think the 1.8 is worth it when the 1.6 offers pretty much the same driving experience albeit without the bells and whistles. IMHO the Corolla is just not worth the price. GTO
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15th May 2005, 00:24	#47
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	Just a thought on the WTCC Optra - is it just me, or is the front wheel-well HUGELY GROTESQUE??! I thought that the front end of the wheeel well could have bee a lot more wheel-hugging. Otherwise, I think that the car looks great...
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15th May 2005, 10:31	#49
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey SS and GTO thanx, Well cars had stock tyres, i agree the car is built to a price and feels so as well.. GTO since i am inclined towards the bells planing a 1.8LT as has such features unheard at that price.. and i hardly found anyfault in it Best thing though is the service 1st @ 1000 2nd @ 10000 and some serive holiday as well in which you dont have to pay anything plus the same toyota insurance planing today i came to know why GM is no1 world wide.. [/font][/color] [/font][/color] [/font][/color] Last edited by Montoya : 15th May 2005 at 10:33.
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15th May 2005, 12:08	#50
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	So we convinced you on the optra. Congratulations. Drifter
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15th May 2005, 17:32	#51
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanx drifter. YOu can be convinced but i am definetely convinced with that car but why has it got the least voted?? Any idea. People need to sit in it to appreciate it..
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15th May 2005, 18:23	#52
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 738 Times	Good choice with the Optra. Congrats !
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15th May 2005, 20:44	#57
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Yep but its also costlier in all other aspects which i found out..
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15th May 2005, 22:53	#58
Beemer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 384 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Congrats monto ,a very sensible buy and imo the car deserves to sell much more than what it does . Anyday ,i would choose it over the corrola . A really cool car ......
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16th May 2005, 09:39	#59
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,726 Thanked: 23,057 Times View My Garage	IIRC means If I Remember Correctly .
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16th May 2005, 13:15	#60
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Well just drove the Optra again and found power delivery better then even the RS.. car is very smooth and TNRS works superb..
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