first car...

warhorse · 27th November 2006, 16:18

Hi All,
Planning to buy my first car..

- Good driver's comfort (new to driving too!)
- Expected Price range = around 4L
- Mostly city driving (Long drives will be there, but not frequent)
- Family car

Based on these requirements, is Santro Xing XO (without ABS) a good choice?
If not, can the experts suggest better alternatives?

Thanks in advance

esteem_lover · 27th November 2006, 17:01

Yes, Santro Xing is a good car. But if you can wait a little while, new Zen is coming & that could be the perfect car for you. cheers

akroy · 27th November 2006, 17:41

In that range, simply buy an Alto (moreover it is ur first car), u will never regret...if u want more justification, read all my travelogues...

Abhi

mail4ajo · 27th November 2006, 18:02

Why limit yourself to the ALTO if you have a budget of 4 Lakh? Look at something more bigger say like the Santro or if you can, wait for the new Zen. ALTO is no doubt an awesome car, but has some limitations.

rahul_intlad · 27th November 2006, 20:16

Wait for the new zen and then decide.

warhorse · 28th November 2006, 07:10

Thanks a lot..

Any idea when the new Zen will be launched?

LandCruiser · 11th December 2006, 11:01

New zen is already launched in many flashy colors. Looks a good alternative to santro. Looks roomy too.

gonecase_01 · 11th December 2006, 11:21

i say go for the new zen.
for your first car it would be ideal because:
1.come from maruti stable so not heavy on packet for maintenance
2.good handling
3.better fe(i suppose)

esteem_lover · 11th December 2006, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by warhorse

Thanks a lot..

Any idea when the new Zen will be launched?

didn't have to wait long, did you? the new Zen is available in splendid colours with all the dealers. check it out before you decide. cheers

deadman · 11th December 2006, 15:24

Even i want to own first car.....Doing research since last one month.....First I was looking for used car 1.5 to 2 lac range......then i decided to go with new one as i want a car for long term like atleast 5 years. sO NOW RANGE IS 3.5 TO 5 Lac (on road).......I have selected Swift/Indigo GVE OR gvs......No......What about M&M RENAULT'S LOGAN ?Which is coming soon in Apriil or so?It's look very good and It is having everything what i need.......Any comments....

esteem_lover · 11th December 2006, 17:26

suggest you wait a while till all the new models are released. but for a first timer, i would suggest you pick up a car thats proved its mettle instead of going for one thats not yet come.

deadman · 11th December 2006, 18:19

LOL man.......You are saying right......I agree with you..........I just started learning driving at driving school.....Let me complete it. Then I think i will go with SWIFT as it impressed me so far.....

rubin2006 · 12th December 2006, 04:29

Go for anything every thing is in you budget Swift santro Wagon R New Zen Getz If I were You I would prefer swift

LandCruiser · 12th December 2006, 09:24

Last I heard Warhorse booked a Santro XO. Just couple of days back! He says now "Santro is the best car in the world" :-)

warhorse · 13th December 2006, 09:56

Yup...I have booked a Xing XO..charming grey..

Zen Estilo was contending heavily, but then the experience of Santro on road attracted me, since am a first timer.

I heard that the VAT rates are going to be increased next year. Any idea?

27th November 2006, 16:18	#1
warhorse Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	first car... Hi All, Planning to buy my first car.. - Good driver's comfort (new to driving too!) - Expected Price range = around 4L - Mostly city driving (Long drives will be there, but not frequent) - Family car Based on these requirements, is Santro Xing XO (without ABS) a good choice? If not, can the experts suggest better alternatives? Thanks in advance
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27th November 2006, 17:01	#2
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Yes, Santro Xing is a good car. But if you can wait a little while, new Zen is coming & that could be the perfect car for you. cheers
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27th November 2006, 17:41	#3
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	In that range, simply buy an Alto (moreover it is ur first car), u will never regret...if u want more justification, read all my travelogues... Abhi
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27th November 2006, 18:02	#4
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	Why limit yourself to the ALTO if you have a budget of 4 Lakh? Look at something more bigger say like the Santro or if you can, wait for the new Zen. ALTO is no doubt an awesome car, but has some limitations.
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27th November 2006, 20:16	#5
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Wait for the new zen and then decide.
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28th November 2006, 07:10	#6
warhorse Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot.. Any idea when the new Zen will be launched?
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11th December 2006, 11:01	#7
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	New zen is already launched in many flashy colors. Looks a good alternative to santro. Looks roomy too.
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11th December 2006, 11:21	#8
gonecase_01 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 163 Thanked: Once	i say go for the new zen. for your first car it would be ideal because: 1.come from maruti stable so not heavy on packet for maintenance 2.good handling 3.better fe(i suppose)
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11th December 2006, 15:24	#10
deadman BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KA-20 Posts: 205 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Even i want to own first car.....Doing research since last one month.....First I was looking for used car 1.5 to 2 lac range......then i decided to go with new one as i want a car for long term like atleast 5 years. sO NOW RANGE IS 3.5 TO 5 Lac (on road).......I have selected Swift/Indigo GVE OR gvs......No......What about M&M RENAULT'S LOGAN ?Which is coming soon in Apriil or so?It's look very good and It is having everything what i need.......Any comments....
	() Thanks

11th December 2006, 17:26	#11
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	suggest you wait a while till all the new models are released. but for a first timer, i would suggest you pick up a car thats proved its mettle instead of going for one thats not yet come.
	() Thanks

11th December 2006, 18:19	#12
deadman BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KA-20 Posts: 205 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	LOL man.......You are saying right......I agree with you..........I just started learning driving at driving school.....Let me complete it. Then I think i will go with SWIFT as it impressed me so far.....
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12th December 2006, 04:29	#13
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	Go for anything every thing is in you budget Swift santro Wagon R New Zen Getz If I were You I would prefer swift
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12th December 2006, 09:24	#14
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Last I heard Warhorse booked a Santro XO. Just couple of days back! He says now "Santro is the best car in the world" :-)
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13th December 2006, 09:56	#15
warhorse Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Yup...I have booked a Xing XO..charming grey.. Zen Estilo was contending heavily, but then the experience of Santro on road attracted me, since am a first timer. I heard that the VAT rates are going to be increased next year. Any idea?
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