New Swift Vxi or Indica V2 Turbo ??

saurabh711 · 15th March 2007, 12:00

Guys,

need some help here... i am terribly confused with this.. and I have to buy a car soon...

I would be running an average of 30-35 kms a day with a long drive of 600+ kms twice a month...

I am in Chennai... I need to decide whether I shud go for the Swift Vxi or an Indica V2 Turbo DLG. After discounts the cost price comes out to be almost the same.

give me some advice on which car to for... ? with respect to running costs in terms of fuel cost and maintenance...

I somehow like the heavy feel of the indica... but my wife likes the built quality of the Swift... help!!

Thanks
Saurabh

tsk1979 · 15th March 2007, 12:23

You are running around 30kms/day + 600*2 = 2000-2400kms/month.
Indica will save you around 3000rs/month with that kind of running.
If thats enough for you to overlook the quality difference between swift and indica, go for the indica.
If refinement and quality is more important than 3000rs/month, go for the swift. Its your call.
On the maintenance front, there is not much difference as far as the costs are concerned, but if you factor those in, you will be spending about 300-400/month extra maximum if you run into problems after the 4 year warranty period is over.

theMAG · 15th March 2007, 12:25

Swift Vxi. The refinement and utility is worth the money

headers · 15th March 2007, 12:31

hey saurabh,

the swift and indica are two DIFFERENT vehicles altogether..

The swift petrol and diesel are pure rev heads..you could enjoy driving them..but the passenger comfort leaves much to be desired..ingress and exit are not too comfortable too and the standard maruti rattle is sure to come within 30K kms..

The Indica turbo on the other hand is a nice passenger car with loads of interior space, can take a little rough road too without much problem..The engine is not as great as the Swift but TATAs have their reliability and service to speak for..

saurabh711 · 15th March 2007, 12:32

What about the resale value if i think of selling at after 4 years?

Swift's build quality is much better... Also, I test drove the new Indica Turbo DLG and found that even though there is a turbo lag... but the torque is good... i cud pull from around 20kmph in 3rd gear!!...

will Swift be a good highway car??

navdeep · 15th March 2007, 12:35

I agree with TSK its upto you to choose between saving 3k or quality ride. If you can extend your budget opt for Swift D - you will have both.

higautham · 16th March 2007, 09:27

for that kind of running, i think its better you opt Indica turbo than Swift VXi. Defenitly Swift is better to drive anywhere than indica, but tata will provide more space and you can save a lot on your fuel bills, that will make u happy.

deep_bang · 21st March 2007, 18:46

I would suggest Indica for your usage. However, typically petrols run smoother and hence you may find swift petrol easier to drive in the city. However, having moved from Santro to Indica turbo diesel, i am completely used to this now. The turbo is really helpful and a little addictive at times

akroy · 22nd March 2007, 10:10

Saurabh, At that usage, I would suggest you to go for Indica Turbo, you will not regret...but if u can stretch a bit go for Swift LDi...both u and ur wife will be happier....

Abhi

saurabh711 · 24th March 2007, 15:38

Thanks for all the inputs guys...

I would mostly be buying the Indica V2 Turbo... although I am also looking at a 2004 Wagon R Vxi for 2.7lacs, if that deal comes through... would be driving the wagon r and then start saving for my future skoda...

nik1982 · 28th March 2007, 15:02

I have a 2006 indica turbo. Its a real value for money car. It will save you a min of Rs2500 per month on the travelling distance mentioned by you. Driving wise you cannot compare a petrol to a diesel but honestly have taken the car out on the highways a couple of times and at 120 you cruise along really a nice strong car.

15th March 2007, 12:00	#1
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	New Swift Vxi or Indica V2 Turbo ?? Guys, need some help here... i am terribly confused with this.. and I have to buy a car soon... I would be running an average of 30-35 kms a day with a long drive of 600+ kms twice a month... I am in Chennai... I need to decide whether I shud go for the Swift Vxi or an Indica V2 Turbo DLG. After discounts the cost price comes out to be almost the same. give me some advice on which car to for... ? with respect to running costs in terms of fuel cost and maintenance... I somehow like the heavy feel of the indica... but my wife likes the built quality of the Swift... help!! Thanks Saurabh
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15th March 2007, 12:23	#2
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,725 Thanked: 23,038 Times View My Garage	You are running around 30kms/day + 600*2 = 2000-2400kms/month. Indica will save you around 3000rs/month with that kind of running. If thats enough for you to overlook the quality difference between swift and indica, go for the indica. If refinement and quality is more important than 3000rs/month, go for the swift. Its your call. On the maintenance front, there is not much difference as far as the costs are concerned, but if you factor those in, you will be spending about 300-400/month extra maximum if you run into problems after the 4 year warranty period is over.
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15th March 2007, 12:25	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,811 Times View My Garage	Swift Vxi. The refinement and utility is worth the money
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15th March 2007, 12:31	#4
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	hey saurabh, the swift and indica are two DIFFERENT vehicles altogether.. The swift petrol and diesel are pure rev heads..you could enjoy driving them..but the passenger comfort leaves much to be desired..ingress and exit are not too comfortable too and the standard maruti rattle is sure to come within 30K kms.. The Indica turbo on the other hand is a nice passenger car with loads of interior space, can take a little rough road too without much problem..The engine is not as great as the Swift but TATAs have their reliability and service to speak for..
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15th March 2007, 12:32	#5
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	What about the resale value if i think of selling at after 4 years? Swift's build quality is much better... Also, I test drove the new Indica Turbo DLG and found that even though there is a turbo lag... but the torque is good... i cud pull from around 20kmph in 3rd gear!!... will Swift be a good highway car??
	() Thanks

15th March 2007, 12:35	#6
navdeep BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 892 Thanked: 4 Times	I agree with TSK its upto you to choose between saving 3k or quality ride. If you can extend your budget opt for Swift D - you will have both.
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16th March 2007, 09:27	#7
higautham BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	for that kind of running, i think its better you opt Indica turbo than Swift VXi. Defenitly Swift is better to drive anywhere than indica, but tata will provide more space and you can save a lot on your fuel bills, that will make u happy.
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21st March 2007, 18:46	#8
deep_bang BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Boise Posts: 910 Thanked: 1,378 Times	Indica... I would suggest Indica for your usage. However, typically petrols run smoother and hence you may find swift petrol easier to drive in the city. However, having moved from Santro to Indica turbo diesel, i am completely used to this now. The turbo is really helpful and a little addictive at times
	() Thanks

22nd March 2007, 10:10	#9
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Saurabh, At that usage, I would suggest you to go for Indica Turbo, you will not regret...but if u can stretch a bit go for Swift LDi...both u and ur wife will be happier.... Abhi
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24th March 2007, 15:38	#10
saurabh711 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 100 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thanks for all the inputs guys... I would mostly be buying the Indica V2 Turbo... although I am also looking at a 2004 Wagon R Vxi for 2.7lacs, if that deal comes through... would be driving the wagon r and then start saving for my future skoda...
	() Thanks

28th March 2007, 15:02	#11
nik1982 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times	I have a 2006 indica turbo. Its a real value for money car. It will save you a min of Rs2500 per month on the travelling distance mentioned by you. Driving wise you cannot compare a petrol to a diesel but honestly have taken the car out on the highways a couple of times and at 120 you cruise along really a nice strong car.
	() Thanks