Re: Abarth Urban Cross (heavily discounted) vs Hyundai Verna Quote:
Originally Posted by GTO How old is the Abarth Urban Cross? Don't buy if it's been sitting on the dealer lot for too long.
I'll recommend the Abarth Urban Cross to you for 3 reasons:
1. Your driving is primarily going to be on the highway.
2. You are only 27. You can always buy family sedans later in life.
3. Your existing car is a Polo. Once you've owned a European car, it's very difficult to move to Japanese / Korean cars. |
Thanks, GTO! I am told that it is a 2016 model. Given that it was launched in Sep 2016, I am guessing it should be about a year old. Thanks for letting me know about the European vs Japanese/Korean part. I did not know that. Quote:
Originally Posted by nkrishnap
Head Vs Heart thingy here. |
Thanks, Krish! That is absolutely true. The more I think about it, the more I find myself finding a reason to justify the Urban Cross. Quote:
Originally Posted by blackwasp At least you are considering an Urban Cross. In matters of the heart - both regarding cars and of the female kind, there is very little one can do. However, you can let her know that this is what would make you happy and seeing you happy might make her accept the UC? |
Haha. I would like to think so. We are planning a road trip to Bangalore next month. Maybe doing the trip in the UC would change her mind. Quote:
+1. Just check on this. And if its standing for a while, insist on a complete fluid change + tyre change (or additional discount).
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Will do. Thanks for the tip! I guess I can insist on the fluid change in my presence to make sure that I am not being conned. How do I tell if the tyres are newer as they would look new either way? Quote:
Rightly said. The only thing OP should realize is that once he buys any of the two cars, he shouldn't regret about the choice after seeing the other car later in the future.
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I don't think I will regret buying a UC because I will be the one behind the steering wheel. As GTO mentioned, I can set up the Verna or any other family sedan for later as a replacement for the Polo. Quote:
Originally Posted by ACM Forget the Special Friends views, you have to drive this car.
At this stage of life going by your heart which seems inclined towards the Abarth would be a good Idea. We only live once and more importantly we only live the present age once.
Verna would also not be a bad choice but may feel light overall. I would go for the Verna between the two only for the better service experience, if that can be managed it is the Urban Cross all the way.
The EcoSport has the AT in the top trim as that will be the transmission of choice going ahead. It appears as if you test drove a lower MT variant. If that is the case then do test drive the top AT variant itself before deciding.
With the Verna you are likely to drive in a more sedate manner vs the EcoSport or the Abarth. |
Thank you! I did not TD the Ecosport AT as the showroom did not have one at that time. Will try to test drive the AT before I decide. My heart is pulling towards the Abarth but I am trying to make sure that the upkeep does not burn a hole in my pocket. Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinodh_Gowda On this point, It boils down to if you are sure about this special friend of yours lasting with you for life. If not, then your decision should be final else you do not have any other choice other than listening to her. If you do give in, do not blame yourself as there are many like you and frankly there are more special things/people in life buddy. Hope you get the point. And also, it's by personal experience as well |
I sure hope the journey is for life! But I think it's too soon to give up my choosing privileges yet. Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinodh_Gowda I would suggest the Urban Cross too however, I might be biased as we got two cars in our family and both FIATs - A Grande Punto and a Linea TJet. Incase, you do consider buying the FIAT, do check if you can live with the long and hard Clutch, a not so perfect gearshift - By no means bad but then not as slick as others and the seating position. Do take a long test drive again with the FIAT. Just don't want you to be cursing yourself for all these factors once you have got the car. As for the other things, It's been 2 years since I got my Jet and she has already clocked 37,000 kilometers |
I too noticed the long clutch during the test drive. However, I did not find the gearshift to be as uncomfortable as I have read online. The seating position was definitely odd but I have no complaints from the 30 minutes of test drive. I will take a longer test drive as you suggested. Thanks! Quote:
Originally Posted by narayan Addition to what others have mentioned, in case you are in the habit of changing cars in about 3-5 years, whatever you gain in terms of discount in the FIAT will be more than lost when you sell the car. So if that is your only reason to pick up the FIAT - pls skip it.
Alternately, if you like the FIAT for all its attributes, and you normally keep your car for long - ( and you have done all the due diligence as other members have pointed out ) - go for the FIAT - AND DON'T FORGET TO BARGAIN FOR MORE ! |
I am not big on changing cars and I personally get a bit too attached with my vehicles. As of now, I do not have any intention to sell the car in the next 5 years or so. |