U-Va, Getz, Zen-Estello or which car below 6 Lac

kamy450 · 17th May 2007, 12:30

You may have a look on base version of aveo too its VFM specially after changes though they are few but GM tried to make it better i can feel the same ... personal view plss....

anachronix · 17th May 2007, 12:33

Parag,

I have my Ikon for nearly 3years now clocking around 47K Kms. I have the 1.6 version which gives a FE of around 10 to 11 with A/C in the city and gives around 15 KMPL on the highway with A/C. Without A/C i get better figures of 13 in the city and 18 on the Highway.

Have not faced any serious troubles so far except for the minor wear and tear parts. Still my vehicle is as good as new. It is a driver's car with more fun from the steering which is razor sharp and fun to drive.

I have covered almost the whole of south india with my car and never it has given any troubles on the drive. I would suggest it to be VFM pick.

spindoc · 17th May 2007, 15:06

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Spindoc, the fuel efficiency figures i have mentioned are with varying usage of the A/C. even with close to 100% AC usage, i get 12+kmpl. Traffic conditions include the Whitefield traffic as well as occassional hosur road traffic.
I didnt really like the interiors shade on the the new Ikons. I kinda like dark interiors, which are also easier to maintain.

Yeah, I dont fancy the "camel" interiors too... But I guess it's ok as the upholstery can be changed to one's liking. However, there was alan observation by someone that the quality of plastics seems to have gone down too. Now, that's bad if it's true!:(

kamy450 · 17th May 2007, 15:48

Agree on this fords are excellent to drive ... but lacks a pace back on looks and comfy.... fiesta is a serious move to correction.... but can still be improved.

Ajay_J · 17th May 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by gkrishn

Thats wrong. I am 5'10 and just few days back was test driving a swift for my friend. I tried this back seat, and about 1/3 of thigh had no support.
Also, visibility of swift, for driver, is really really bad.

I disagree, I am owner and tested it many times. Anyway to each his own

D.V.R · 17th May 2007, 16:13

get either the ikon flair or accent gle both will suit you fine

benbsb29 · 17th May 2007, 19:37

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Originally Posted by kamy450

Agree on this fords are excellent to drive ... but lacks a pace back on looks and comfy.... fiesta is a serious move to correction.... but can still be improved.

Fords may not be the best lookers, but they arent controversial lookers either.

I somehow liked the look of the Interceptor from Ford in their international range.

kamy450 · 17th May 2007, 21:58

true my views were personal

even my friends prefer ford over looks but choice varies from person to person i like ford also its an true executive car

Equus · 29th May 2007, 00:34

Why not Zen Estillo???

esteem_lover · 29th May 2007, 01:53

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Originally Posted by ravibhat

Its Palio or UVA anyday! Think Practical and Eliminate Swift from the list If you have shot listed it.

Swift is not practical car at all, Its accepted by indian public just for economy (because MUL is known for economy!) but its costlier than Palio to maintain!

UVA is good car as well its very spacious and very smooth ride too.

Regards,

Ravi.

Did anyone shoot the swift ???

And i would like to believe that the petra & the palio are not 'economy'. That would mean that you are rich & all the poor suzuki owners do not have money to spend. WOW !!

do petra & palio come with ABS & airbags ?? oh! someone said they dont need it since they are built like a tank & move like a tank. great. absolutely soldier.

abhilashvk · 29th May 2007, 08:59

My choice would be in the following order :

1. Getz 1.3 - Comfortable, spacious, smooth car, not so peppy so good as a driver driven car.
2. Swift DDiS - Considering you do 50 Kms per day + 4 long trips a year.
3. Palio Stile 1.6 - Peppey, well built car and Team BHP choice !!

nikunj_cal · 29th May 2007, 10:18

Decided on any car parag ??

supremoo · 31st May 2007, 11:56

if you can wait till the getz diesel is launched then hang on.
For the distance you need to commute on a daily basis it's got be a diesel. so the other option left is to buy a swift diesel and sit up in front beside your driver. Legroom and seat comfort is better in front.

radek · 31st May 2007, 15:33

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Originally Posted by supremoo

For the distance you need to commute on a daily basis it's got be a diesel.

For 50KM a day, it will take more than 3 years to get advantage over petrol car considering difference in initial cost. (more than this if you consider NPV). Many will sell the car by this time.

risga · 31st May 2007, 16:52

My advice would be to go for the Getz. To be honest, it doesnt excel in any particular department but overall its a very good package. Ofcourse, I own a Getz.

At the time of purchase, my shortlist was limited to Swift/ Getz. The Swift interiors felt too dark, with windows at higher level coupled with dark interior finish. Getz on the other hand lets in more light and quality of interiors is superior. It also seemed more practical with a 60:40 split rear seat for occasional trips to the rly station.

17th May 2007, 12:30	#61
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	You may have a look on base version of aveo too its VFM specially after changes though they are few but GM tried to make it better i can feel the same ... personal view plss....
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17th May 2007, 12:33	#62
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Parag, I have my Ikon for nearly 3years now clocking around 47K Kms. I have the 1.6 version which gives a FE of around 10 to 11 with A/C in the city and gives around 15 KMPL on the highway with A/C. Without A/C i get better figures of 13 in the city and 18 on the Highway. Have not faced any serious troubles so far except for the minor wear and tear parts. Still my vehicle is as good as new. It is a driver's car with more fun from the steering which is razor sharp and fun to drive. I have covered almost the whole of south india with my car and never it has given any troubles on the drive. I would suggest it to be VFM pick.
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17th May 2007, 15:48	#64
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Agree on this fords are excellent to drive ... but lacks a pace back on looks and comfy.... fiesta is a serious move to correction.... but can still be improved.
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17th May 2007, 16:13	#66
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 278 Thanked: 14 Times	get either the ikon flair or accent gle both will suit you fine
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17th May 2007, 21:58	#68
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	agree true my views were personal even my friends prefer ford over looks but choice varies from person to person i like ford also its an true executive car
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29th May 2007, 00:34	#69
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Why not Zen Estillo???
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29th May 2007, 08:59	#71
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	My choice would be in the following order : 1. Getz 1.3 - Comfortable, spacious, smooth car, not so peppy so good as a driver driven car. 2. Swift DDiS - Considering you do 50 Kms per day + 4 long trips a year. 3. Palio Stile 1.6 - Peppey, well built car and Team BHP choice !!
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29th May 2007, 10:18	#72
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Decided on any car parag ??
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31st May 2007, 11:56	#73
supremoo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: wynad Posts: 59 Thanked: 5 Times	if you can wait till the getz diesel is launched then hang on. For the distance you need to commute on a daily basis it's got be a diesel. so the other option left is to buy a swift diesel and sit up in front beside your driver. Legroom and seat comfort is better in front.
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31st May 2007, 16:52	#75
risga BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 233 Thanked: 59 Times	My advice would be to go for the Getz. To be honest, it doesnt excel in any particular department but overall its a very good package. Ofcourse, I own a Getz. At the time of purchase, my shortlist was limited to Swift/ Getz. The Swift interiors felt too dark, with windows at higher level coupled with dark interior finish. Getz on the other hand lets in more light and quality of interiors is superior. It also seemed more practical with a 60:40 split rear seat for occasional trips to the rly station.
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