Greetings from Durvasa - Team-BHP

durvasa · 21st February 2006, 13:56

Hi, Am in bangalore. work in a tech startup but not a programmer, unfortunately or otherwise.

Subscriber to almost all auto magazine and very keen reader of the latest auto-technology. Have been thru three cars in the last 7 years and now interested in buying a entry-level SUV or wannabe-SUV (CRV, Endeavour, Dicor) within the next 3 months, probably a used one.

help me avoid buying a new Innova, my wife's choice, if i can't get a good used SUV soon.

thanks,
Durvasa

ported_head · 22nd February 2006, 15:59

Thread moved to What Car?
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himanshugoswami · 22nd February 2006, 16:57

Dude,
if u r buying 2nd hand (n my guess is that ur budget is < 10 L look at the endeavour.

Stay away from used safaris since the pre dicor ones were pretty crap.

U could also look at a used Pajero, but that would be high on maintenance. u could get a decent one for 10L considering that a new one costs 18 L now.

mohit · 22nd February 2006, 17:12

Why not a scorpio? You can get a new one in the same amout of money as the Innova.

Steeroid · 22nd February 2006, 19:20

Welcome, angry sage. TBHP will keep you happy.

Are you looking for a new vehicle or a used one? Nothing wrong with the Innova except for its van-like looks and some isolated complaints about loss of power and smoke after a few months. I dont think its something that Toyota cant fix.

I'd recommend you take a look at the Safari Dicor too - best combination of comfort, space, presence, torque and economy in that price band. The new Scorpio with retuned suspension is also around the corner.

Confusing, isnt it? No wonder you're Durvasa.

durvasa · 23rd February 2006, 18:24

Thanks everyone.

yes my budget is ~10L and hopefully I can have a dekko at a used Endeavour or CRV for that. I did like Dicor (not other Safari Flavours) and am considering it.

For Scorpio, I am waiting for for the newer model, expected to be released any day with hopefully better high-speed steering and less rock&roll suspension.

About Innova, well nothing wrong with it, except that its innoVAN. If someone does not have an issue with driving a VAN, its probably the best family vehicle available in the market below 10L.

All said, I may end up with it.

21st February 2006, 13:56	#1 (permalink)
durvasa Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15	Greetings from Durvasa Hi, Am in bangalore. work in a tech startup but not a programmer, unfortunately or otherwise. Subscriber to almost all auto magazine and very keen reader of the latest auto-technology. Have been thru three cars in the last 7 years and now interested in buying a entry-level SUV or wannabe-SUV (CRV, Endeavour, Dicor) within the next 3 months, probably a used one. help me avoid buying a new Innova, my wife's choice, if i can't get a good used SUV soon. thanks, Durvasa Last edited by durvasa : 21st February 2006 at 13:58.

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himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 1,141	Dude, if u r buying 2nd hand (n my guess is that ur budget is < 10 L look at the endeavour. Stay away from used safaris since the pre dicor ones were pretty crap. U could also look at a used Pajero, but that would be high on maintenance. u could get a decent one for 10L considering that a new one costs 18 L now. __________________ *"I am the kid who made delinquency an art-Last name Simpson, first name Bart"*

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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 6,029	Welcome, angry sage. TBHP will keep you happy. Are you looking for a new vehicle or a used one? Nothing wrong with the Innova except for its van-like looks and some isolated complaints about loss of power and smoke after a few months. I dont think its something that Toyota cant fix. I'd recommend you take a look at the Safari Dicor too - best combination of comfort, space, presence, torque and economy in that price band. The new Scorpio with retuned suspension is also around the corner. Confusing, isnt it? No wonder you're Durvasa. __________________ It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - J Krishnamurti

23rd February 2006, 18:24	#6 (permalink)
durvasa Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15	Thanks everyone. yes my budget is ~10L and hopefully I can have a dekko at a used Endeavour or CRV for that. I did like Dicor (not other Safari Flavours) and am considering it. For Scorpio, I am waiting for for the newer model, expected to be released any day with hopefully better high-speed steering and less rock&roll suspension. About Innova, well nothing wrong with it, except that its innoVAN. If someone does not have an issue with driving a VAN, its probably the best family vehicle available in the market below 10L. All said, I may end up with it. Last edited by durvasa : 23rd February 2006 at 18:25.