Re: The dilemma Polo Comfortline 1.5 TDI vs Punto Evo 93 ps Quote:
Originally Posted by TheTeacher Fiat's warranty support is superb, going above and beyond without asking a single question. They are also ramping up dealerships and service centers and making additional investments in India.
Am I happy I bought a Linea? Absolutely. | Quote:
Originally Posted by PVPal
My feeling on this is, since you like both cars, just go with whatever your heart, and that of your spouse says. As Cliffhanger says, there is no yes or no answer to this question.
In the mean while I would appreciate if you could let us know what offers you are getting on both cars. | Quote:
Originally Posted by IshaanIan
Cheers! Keep us posted | Quote:
Originally Posted by Zigor
Biggest drawback for a Polo is rear space which is really inadequate. The bump in the middle doesn't help either.
Biggest plus for a Punto is slightly better ride quality than a Polo.
Zigor | Quote:
Originally Posted by auto_enthusiast If you have your heart on the punto, you can also go for the avventura. Its got all the +ves of the punto and some more. | Quote:
Originally Posted by ghodlur The dilemma of choosing between the shortlisted cars is understandable. As a Punto owner all I can say is the ownership is truly satisfying.. | Quote:
Originally Posted by tabrez I understand this is going to be a difficult choice to make. Few things that I would like to mention
which favour Punto over the Polo are as follows
1. Old school HPS steering is tuned to enthusiast's taste compared to Polo
2. I find Punto's suspension slightly better suited for our pothole ridden roads
3. Long-term ownership should work comparatively cheaper with Punto (3+2 years warranty from FIAT)
do keep us posted on the side you choose to drift. | Quote:
Originally Posted by fiat_tarun On them moving out of India, I do not see that happening. With the Chrysler merger done, emerging markets is the next priority for FCA, with plans to make India a production hub for Jeep already underway. | Quote:
Originally Posted by StepUP! Also if I may suggest wait for TATA Bolt. Overdrive reviewers came all impressed with the car. As Zest proved; TATA has improved almost in every sense - interiors, NVH, steering, handling and dynamics. | Quote:
Originally Posted by devansn My purchase of the Punto was purely a heart over head decision, back in 2010. However, now I feel that it makes a lot of sense to the head too:
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Originally Posted by extreme_torque
There is another Punto on the forum which had done 2 lakh kms without major issues. You can search. |
Gentlemen, I thank you all for all the advice that you have given. We took everything quite seriously and went for 2 TDs of the Polo, 2 of Punto, 1 of the Figo and 1 of the i20. And the chosen car is…
The Avventura! So much for that. The most important reason for not choosing the Polo is the tiny back seat. More than 2 adults is very difficult. So 3 adults sitting for long drives was very difficult. And since this car was to be used for long family drives, the Polo was out.
As mentioned before, the i20 had lackluster steering. Sure, it was comfortable to drive and the features are superb, but the drive was not very engaging. Hard to explain.
The Figo was very nice, loads of low end grunt and very practical. But the car shape put us off. At this stage, my wife grudgingly accepted that the Punto is the best one to drive and very safe too. I took her to the showroom to choose a color when we saw the Avventura,
She liked it immediately on first impressions. Unsure of the drive, we booked a TD the very next day. One drive was all it took. The infamous 2nd gear lag of the Punto was nearly gone, the NVH levels were much improved and most importantly, the seating position was commanding and high up. The ride was fantastic as we went over a stretch of road being constructed. The Avvy soaked it all up. The gear ratios felt a little more improved too. The Avvy has its quirks but certainly was the chosen one due to its driver friendly characteristics. We will be ordering a rear parking sensor though to manage the external wheel width. The boot is a bother to open but like every other quirk, we learn to live with it as long as the car’s fundamentals are strong.
And then today, I see the November sales statistics. Fiat is really down in the dumps. Sigh. Let’s see what happens in 6 year’s time. Hopefully spares will be available till then. But the Avventura it is.
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