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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM You are wrong here,
Currently my running cost based on Fuel prices are like this
Maruti 800 with a FE of 15 kmpl ( A/C ON ) @ 75/ltr = ~Rs.5.00
Safari Dicor 3L with a FE of 12 kmpl (A/C ON ) @ 46/ltr = ~Rs.3.80 |
Safari Dicor 3L with a FE of 10 kmpl (A/C ON ) @ 46/ltr = ~Rs.4.60
These are my FE, so dont see too much of a difference
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM I know well how a Maruti after 10 years of running, BEGS for attention every month. Your car is closing in on a lac kms, and mark my words, you will find the Service centre taking good care of replacing parts, but the amount of parts you need to replace will drive you nuts, and a Maruti Ages real bad. |
My Zen is 6 years old and I plan to sell it off, by the time it reaches 10 years. I am hoping the maintenance cost of the Zen will not be that bad.
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM Whereas the Dicor engine has a lifespan of 3 lac kms, and much more reliable than the ageing zen. Service Network and quality levels of service in Bangalore has never been bad for Tata cars, i can vouch on this based on my Safari Dicor's service experience since the last 6 years. |
I do agree, I have had good experience with the Service from Concord, till date. But the only compliant I have is if I complain about any issue,
they say it is normal and a common issue, or to put in other words they underplay the issue and do nothing about it. So they don’t fix the problem stating it is not a problem
Once I took the vehicle to Carnation for service, and the folks there literally scared me saying the whole suspension is gone, you will have to replace it and stuff like that. Off course I am not too sure of the Service engineer's credibility at Carnation. So I ignored him and go with Tata's Service engineer's story which is there is no problem with your vehicle suspension
While the fact is I know, it needs to be fixed soon, but not sure how big a problem it is.
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM Consider the below facts.
1) Less comfort
2) Less Space
3) More Driving fatigue
4) 5k service intervals
5) High and ever rising Fuel prices in Bangalore |
I disagree to the more driving fatigue point, cause I find the hatch more drivable and comfortable in a city like Bangalore.
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM Consider doing your long distance trips with your family in a ZEN! how convenient and comfortable would that be.? |
I can always hire a bigger vehicle for my long distance drives, I have heard you get vehicles like the Pajero for self-drive on hire in Bangalore these days. So why not go for it, I usually do two long drives in a year, which is around 1000+ kms per trip. So I am ok with hiring for these outstation trips.
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM
And, Downgrading from a Cult SUV to a hatch or sedan. Would it make sense? |
I am ok with that, I would leave the snob value out for now, for some time at least. and think more practically.
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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM Its your decision at the end, my opinion given only because i too own a Maruti and a Safari Dicor just like you, and since the last 3 months my Dicor is running daily and the 800 lying at home as its ageing real fast and becoming tighter on my purse by the day. |