Which car for city use?

devarshi84 · 19th March 2007, 15:46

I have posted this before but with a different set of needs, hence I am taking the liberty to post again.

My wagonR 2000 vx has been with us for a long time now. We have been on the lookout for a replacement since a long time too.

Finally the cars is asking for some care and we have decided to replace it.

our needs

1. budget is flexible around 2.00 or more but not much.
2. Petrol or Diesel (only crdi)
3. automatic preffered
4. Used may do if post 2002 in good condition.

I tried to search for a hyundai santro AT but am having tough luck. Also am looking for a good 2001 accent crdi if possible. Looked at Indica diesel but not impressed.

what cars will I be suggested?

goldie_malhotra · 19th March 2007, 16:13

If it is going to do duty as the regular family workhorse - suggest you go for the tried and tested Wagon-R or Santro - a new one preferably.

ATs are very tough to come by, and the nearest CRDi would be the Swift.

esteem_lover · 19th March 2007, 16:33

A diesel CRDI for 2 lakhs ??? i dont think you will find it that cheap.

devarshi84 · 19th March 2007, 22:35

@ Goldie: no its not going to be the family workhorse. Its going to be more of a second car to fill in the gap until we buy a new car.

I am willing to spend 2.00 and am ready to stretch till 2.50-2.70

wolfinstein · 19th March 2007, 23:39

Why not XETA CNG will cost around 2.6 for base with CNG and 3 years warranty..!

devarshi84 · 20th March 2007, 10:00

I didnt see a CNG option on their website!!!

DCEite · 20th March 2007, 15:36

CNG is provided by the dealers i guess.

Why dont you keep your existing wagonr

devarshi84 · 20th March 2007, 23:11

existing wagonR has a lots ok mileage now and I am bored.

THe verdict has come out for a new car. Dad's against used

that's good news as now I have a bigger budget.

SO now the question is Which new Hatch?

rider60 · 20th March 2007, 23:24

why not wait for the new getz crdi or take a test drive of the new diesel swift?

or buy a diesel fiat uno used for 1lac and odd and get the gap filled in for a while till the newer crdi cars are released?

DCEite · 21st March 2007, 08:58

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

SO now the question is Which new Hatch?

Can you state your budget?
And monthly running?
And city/highway usage?

devarshi84 · 21st March 2007, 10:23

Budget : 5lacs
Monthly running: 1000-2000 kms depending on use.
Usage: 90% in the the city.

I am toying with the idea of swift (either diesel or petrol). Even have the santro AT in mind but its FE is putting me off. Dont want to stretch all the way to CVT. Indica looks to be good but My sister will be driving too and so I need to take a test drive again.

navin · 21st March 2007, 10:28

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Budget : 5lacs
Monthly running: 1000-2000 kms depending on use..

Getz if you need room for 4 adults. 4 adults in a Swift are tight.
Indica if you can deal with the minor rattles and buzzes and need the space
Swift if you like the styling
Aveo UVA if you are have an alternate to GM A.S.S. or if the GM dealer in your area offers good A.S.S
I dont know about the Palio, etc..
BTW a NEW Santro AT will also come under 5L. CVT is around 9L.

devarshi84 · 21st March 2007, 12:39

Yes I need room for 4 adults and I need a comfortable noiseless cabin.

Motokrazy · 26th June 2007, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

Yes I need room for 4 adults and I need a comfortable noiseless cabin.

Go for the AVEO UVA. It is extremely spacious for a car of its size. Good sound insulation provides for a near noiseless cabin.

Nimz · 26th June 2007, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

Yes I need room for 4 adults and I need a comfortable noiseless cabin.

I'd recommend the Spark - easier to drive and park in the city and can seat 4 and silent as well.
But only 4 in comfort!!

Nimz

19th March 2007, 15:46	#1
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Which car for city use? I have posted this before but with a different set of needs, hence I am taking the liberty to post again. My wagonR 2000 vx has been with us for a long time now. We have been on the lookout for a replacement since a long time too. Finally the cars is asking for some care and we have decided to replace it. our needs 1. budget is flexible around 2.00 or more but not much. 2. Petrol or Diesel (only crdi) 3. automatic preffered 4. Used may do if post 2002 in good condition. I tried to search for a hyundai santro AT but am having tough luck. Also am looking for a good 2001 accent crdi if possible. Looked at Indica diesel but not impressed. what cars will I be suggested?
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19th March 2007, 16:13	#2
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 757 Thanked: 12 Times	If it is going to do duty as the regular family workhorse - suggest you go for the tried and tested Wagon-R or Santro - a new one preferably. ATs are very tough to come by, and the nearest CRDi would be the Swift.
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19th March 2007, 16:33	#3
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 507 Times View My Garage	A diesel CRDI for 2 lakhs ??? i dont think you will find it that cheap.
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19th March 2007, 22:35	#4
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	@ Goldie: no its not going to be the family workhorse. Its going to be more of a second car to fill in the gap until we buy a new car. I am willing to spend 2.00 and am ready to stretch till 2.50-2.70
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19th March 2007, 23:39	#5
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Why not XETA CNG will cost around 2.6 for base with CNG and 3 years warranty..!
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20th March 2007, 10:00	#6
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	I didnt see a CNG option on their website!!!
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20th March 2007, 15:36	#7
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,529 Thanked: 3,096 Times	CNG is provided by the dealers i guess. Why dont you keep your existing wagonr
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20th March 2007, 23:11	#8
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	existing wagonR has a lots ok mileage now and I am bored. THe verdict has come out for a new car. Dad's against used that's good news as now I have a bigger budget. SO now the question is *Which new Hatch?*
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20th March 2007, 23:24	#9
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	why not wait for the new getz crdi or take a test drive of the new diesel swift? or buy a diesel fiat uno used for 1lac and odd and get the gap filled in for a while till the newer crdi cars are released?
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21st March 2007, 10:23	#11
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Budget : 5lacs Monthly running: 1000-2000 kms depending on use. Usage: 90% in the the city. I am toying with the idea of swift (either diesel or petrol). Even have the santro AT in mind but its FE is putting me off. Dont want to stretch all the way to CVT. Indica looks to be good but My sister will be driving too and so I need to take a test drive again.
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21st March 2007, 12:39	#13
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	Yes I need room for 4 adults and I need a comfortable noiseless cabin.
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