Chevy Spark or Suzuki Zen Estilo

idea1979 · 10th September 2009, 22:27

i understand i am bumping a old thread but i have noticed preference was given to spark over estilo - earlier.
However, in light of new situation

1. Estlio with facelift and k line engine is out
2. Gm is having chapter 11 background.

What is your take now?

aaggoswami · 10th September 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by idea1979

i understand i am bumping a old thread but i have noticed preference was given to spark over estilo - earlier.
However, in light of new situation

1. Estlio with facelift and k line engine is out
2. Gm is having chapter 11 background.

What is your take now?

1) Take test drive of both the vehicles.
2) Personally I am not comfortable with the central location of instrument cluster.
3) Maruti has an obvious A.S & S. advantage as compared to GM.

If you are comfortable with Estilo, and if you are comfortable with Spark go for it.
The TD will be a very decisive factor.

Silver Knight · 11th September 2009, 00:04

The only gripe with the Estilo was the engine. Plonking in the K series engine solves the issue. If you are ok with the looks and interiors of Estilo it will be the best.

vivekhs · 11th September 2009, 00:34

What Maruti banks on is the k-series engine due to which the mileage is increased and life of the engine is good.

And also i did checkout the new look estilo which is already available for display in the showrooms if you are okay with the new look then it good to go to estilo.

General Motor are supposed to be steardy vehicle (my dad drives an Opel Corsa even i have driven it plenty of times) but when it comes to maintenance General Motor vehicles are pretty expensive when compared to maruti. In the long run Maruti are the best, especially if you are planning to travel a lot (outside of major cities) then maruti would be the best choice.

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idea1979 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 234 Thanked: 0 Times	i understand i am bumping a old thread but i have noticed preference was given to spark over estilo - earlier. However, in light of new situation 1. Estlio with facelift and k line engine is out 2. Gm is having chapter 11 background. What is your take now? Last edited by idea1979 : 10th September 2009 at 22:29.
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Silver Knight BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trichur Posts: 220 Thanked: 467 Times	The only gripe with the Estilo was the engine. Plonking in the K series engine solves the issue. If you are ok with the looks and interiors of Estilo it will be the best.
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vivekhs Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 0 Times	What Maruti banks on is the k-series engine due to which the mileage is increased and life of the engine is good. And also i did checkout the new look estilo which is already available for display in the showrooms if you are okay with the new look then it good to go to estilo. General Motor are supposed to be steardy vehicle (my dad drives an Opel Corsa even i have driven it plenty of times) but when it comes to maintenance General Motor vehicles are pretty expensive when compared to maruti. In the long run Maruti are the best, especially if you are planning to travel a lot (outside of major cities) then maruti would be the best choice.
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