If not Indica, what else for Taxi operators?

DCEite · 12th November 2008, 21:35

We all know the Indica in its Diesel/CNG avatar is the preferred small cab for taxi operators.
Considering a hypothetical situation, if Indica production is halted/discontinued, what would else make for the most viable alternative?

agbenny · 12th November 2008, 21:39

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Originally Posted by DCEite

We all know the Indica in its Diesel/CNG avatar is the preferred small cab for taxi operators.
Considering a hypothetical situation, if Indica production is halted/discontinued, what would else make for the most viable alternative?

I do not think there is any other car available in Hatch segment other than Indica. The "Other" would be a car - it would be Ambassador for sure - if we take the price segment in consideration.

Delta9 · 12th November 2008, 21:40

Palio Stile Diesel :P
comfy, reliable, strurdy in high speed

Spares ?? :sigh: :(

greenhorn · 12th November 2008, 21:41

Indigo CS/Swift DDiS (I've seen enough of both)

personally I think there should be more swift taxis

kpzen · 12th November 2008, 21:42

Please tell me the purpose of this thread.
Are u planning to start a taxi service ?

EDIT: Just saw the poll. Getz CRDi?? lol

CtrlAltDel · 12th November 2008, 21:49

of the 4 choices i vote for Wagon R LPG/CNG - cheaper of the four, low maintenance, no problems with spares, good A*S*S

Swift - terrible back seat. tiny boot. ergo, not for cabs.
Getz - expensive. too powerful a car for a revv-happy cabbie
Santro - expensive to buy & maintain compared to WagonR

MuzzledMoose · 12th November 2008, 21:52

LOGAN :-D all the way. a CNG version will do the job neat

Nitronium · 12th November 2008, 21:54

Logan

Boot+brilliant FE+low maintenance should do the trick

harry10 · 12th November 2008, 21:58

My best bet will be Ikon Tdci.

mjothi · 12th November 2008, 22:01

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Originally Posted by harry10

My best bet will be Ikon Tdci.

+1 to this.

I think this makes a ideal car for the cab guys with the diesel heart. I already saw one yellow board near ITPL yesturday.

rawnak · 12th November 2008, 22:05

Logan or Indigo r the best bet.

Hyundai Accent Diesel should also do it.

abhinav.gupta88 · 12th November 2008, 22:27

Either the Logan , or the Indigo CS TDi

badboyscad · 12th November 2008, 22:31

i voted for "other". my choice would be Logan diesel.

Dry Ice · 12th November 2008, 22:34

Voted for Others

I was wondering about the VERSA, with a CNG kit. Comfortable, roomy, economical, good service network, cheap spares.

Have been seeing quite a few of those on Delhi's roads for quite a while now.

backrub · 12th November 2008, 22:46

There is no replacement for Indica taxi. No other car can be repaired in every other workshop nowadays, and can be driven at a mileage of around 18-20 for diesel and offer generous space and have the best VFM and the price it comes for.

View Poll Results: Alternative to Indica taxi?
Swift DDiS	33	15.71%
Getz CRDi	24	11.43%
WagonR LPG/CNG	46	21.90%
Santro LPG/CNG	19	9.05%
Other (please specify)	88	41.90%
Voters: 210. You may not vote on this poll

12th November 2008, 21:35	#1
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,559 Times	If not Indica, what else for Taxi operators? We all know the Indica in its Diesel/CNG avatar is the preferred small cab for taxi operators. Considering a hypothetical situation, if Indica production is halted/discontinued, what would else make for the most viable alternative?
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12th November 2008, 21:40	#3
Delta9 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 61 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Palio Stile Diesel :P comfy, reliable, strurdy in high speed Spares ?? :sigh: :(
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12th November 2008, 21:41	#4
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,400 Times View My Garage	Indigo CS/Swift DDiS (I've seen enough of both) personally I think there should be more swift taxis
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12th November 2008, 21:42	#5
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Please tell me the purpose of this thread. Are u planning to start a taxi service ? EDIT: Just saw the poll. Getz CRDi?? lol Last edited by kpzen : 12th November 2008 at 21:44.
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12th November 2008, 21:49	#6
CtrlAltDel BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HyderaGr8 Posts: 500 Thanked: 24 Times	of the 4 choices i vote for Wagon R LPG/CNG - cheaper of the four, low maintenance, no problems with spares, good ASS Swift - terrible back seat. tiny boot. ergo, not for cabs. Getz - expensive. too powerful a car for a revv-happy cabbie Santro - expensive to buy & maintain compared to WagonR
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12th November 2008, 21:52	#7
MuzzledMoose BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MalluLand Posts: 220 Thanked: 75 Times	LOGAN :-D all the way. a CNG version will do the job neat
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12th November 2008, 21:54	#8
Nitronium BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 407 Thanked: 93 Times	Logan Boot+brilliant FE+low maintenance should do the trick
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12th November 2008, 21:58	#9
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,625 Times View My Garage	My best bet will be Ikon Tdci.
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12th November 2008, 22:05	#11
rawnak BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 61 Thanked: 11 Times	Logan or Indigo r the best bet. Hyundai Accent Diesel should also do it.
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12th November 2008, 22:27	#12
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Either the Logan , or the Indigo CS TDi
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12th November 2008, 22:31	#13
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	i voted for "other". my choice would be Logan diesel.
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12th November 2008, 22:34	#14
Dry Ice Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: -- Posts: 3,552 Thanked: 7,262 Times	Voted for Others I was wondering about the VERSA, with a CNG kit. Comfortable, roomy, economical, good service network, cheap spares. Have been seeing quite a few of those on Delhi's roads for quite a while now.
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12th November 2008, 22:46	#15
backrub BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	There is no replacement for Indica taxi. No other car can be repaired in every other workshop nowadays, and can be driven at a mileage of around 18-20 for diesel and offer generous space and have the best VFM and the price it comes for.
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