Big question: Zen or Alto ??

pingme · 24th February 2005, 23:30

Hi,

I have just join this forum and this is my first post. Till now I had been lurking on this forum quite often

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I stay in Pune and looking for buying a new Alto Lx or Zen Lx. After Dealer's discount scheme I am getting both the cars at exactly same price and hence the confusion.

As I am getting Alto Lx and Zen Lx at same price, which one would you suggest...

vance0712 · 25th February 2005, 00:12

hi ping,

i know that the word ping has to do some with ur computer thingy

anyways i would easily suggest a Zen coz its a more powerful car than the alto and more spacious all i would say is check it coz a zen Lx is a old thing so check what year it is as compared to the alto

but other than that a zen is a steal at the same price of a alto

check the pros and cons of buying the 2 before you make your decision bro

welcome to the gang

pingme · 25th February 2005, 00:18

hey thanks for the reply,

sorry i forget to mention, I am refering brand NEW car and so I am confused. Basically on Zen they are waiving off registration and insurance so cost is coming exactly the same

Quote:

Originally Posted by vance0712

hi ping,

i know that the word ping has to do some with ur computer thingy

anyways i would easily suggest a Zen coz its a more powerful car than the alto and more spacious all i would say is check it coz a zen Lx is a old thing so check what year it is as compared to the alto

but other than that a zen is a steal at the same price of a alto

check the pros and cons of buying the 2 before you make your decision bro

welcome to the gang

vance0712 · 25th February 2005, 00:21

in that case dont think twice i would suggest a zen upfront

the new zen is nt that good on looks as compared to the old one but its an excellent engine and the interiors are slightly better than the old one forget the alto

so hit it is what i would say

p.s i have 2 cars in the family one old zen which i drive and one is a new zen which my mother uses so......

gamerno1 · 25th February 2005, 00:46

simply...............zen is a better deal than the alto

Surprise · 25th February 2005, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingme

hey thanks for the reply,

sorry i forget to mention, I am refering brand NEW car and so I am confused. Basically on Zen they are waiving off registration and insurance so cost is coming exactly the same

Waiver of registration & insurance charges in Zen getting you to the price of Alto. PLEASE CHECK. In Chennai there is a difference of 30K. Ex-showroom price of Zen is 3.36 L, cost of registration & insurance is 38K. It's 2.75L & 32 K in the case of Alto.

If you can manage to get zen at the cost of Alto, NO SECOND THOUGHTS, ZEN IS SUPERIOR. No need for any proof's here (Maruti pricing itself had shown you this). Alto is one of the fast moving one for Maruthi, hence they would have refused you to give any discount on that. There are competitors for ZEN like Santro, INDICA ECT

Moderators: In one of my previous post, I had requested for spell check facility. It would be helpful, if I was informed where to post the feedbacks of the site

Surprise · 25th February 2005, 10:46

Zen Is 1000 Cc And Alto Is 800 Cc.

shravan316 · 25th February 2005, 10:50

Go for the Zen..... No second thoughts, its got a more powerful engine and is a bit more spacious.

vinsanity · 25th February 2005, 11:07

I have always been a great fan of the zen(old one).. Dont like the new look zen that much.. But when u r looking between the zen and the alto, I feel zen is the car to have... More powerful anyday..

_Just add ZEN to u'r life_

lamborghini · 25th February 2005, 11:10

Go for the zen.
At the same price the zen is really more superior a product then an Alto.

RX135 · 25th February 2005, 11:48

It sounds fishy. Check twice before you go ahead. There was large difference in Alto Lx and Zen Lx pricing. (Can not bridge even after waiving off RTO + insurance). Check check check!!!

Surprise · 25th February 2005, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SURPRISE

Waiver of registration & insurance charges in Zen getting you to the price of Alto. PLEASE CHECK. In Chennai there is a difference of 30K. Ex-showroom price of Zen is 3.36 L, cost of registration & insurance is 38K. It's 2.75L & 32 K in the case of Alto.

This is what I posted earlier.

pingme · 25th February 2005, 12:04

oops, a correction, i think its Alto Lxi

Surprise · 25th February 2005, 12:13

In this case, zen is costlier by 7K approximately, even if the insurance and Registration charges are waived for Zen.

Alto LXi is power steering & Zen LX is manual steering. As informed earlier Zen is a 1000 cc & Alto is a 800 cc.

I guess the manufacturer seating recommendation in zen is 5 (1+4) & for Alto is 4 (1+3).

Even in this case, I vote for ZEN.

DCEite · 25th February 2005, 12:55

Even without power steering, a zen is anyday better than alto

24th February 2005, 23:30	#1
pingme BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	Big question: Zen or Alto ?? Hi, I have just join this forum and this is my first post. Till now I had been lurking on this forum quite often . I stay in Pune and looking for buying a new Alto Lx or Zen Lx. After Dealer's discount scheme I am getting both the cars at exactly same price and hence the confusion. As I am getting Alto Lx and Zen Lx at same price, which one would you suggest...
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25th February 2005, 00:12	#2
vance0712 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 142 Thanked: Once	welcome......... hi ping, i know that the word ping has to do some with ur computer thingy anyways i would easily suggest a Zen coz its a more powerful car than the alto and more spacious all i would say is check it coz a zen Lx is a old thing so check what year it is as compared to the alto but other than that a zen is a steal at the same price of a alto check the pros and cons of buying the 2 before you make your decision bro welcome to the gang
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25th February 2005, 00:21	#4
vance0712 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 142 Thanked: Once	in that case dont think twice i would suggest a zen upfront the new zen is nt that good on looks as compared to the old one but its an excellent engine and the interiors are slightly better than the old one forget the alto so hit it is what i would say p.s i have 2 cars in the family one old zen which i drive and one is a new zen which my mother uses so......
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25th February 2005, 00:46	#5
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	simply...............zen is a better deal than the alto
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25th February 2005, 10:46	#7
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Zen Is 1000 Cc And Alto Is 800 Cc.
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25th February 2005, 10:50	#8
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	Go for the Zen..... No second thoughts, its got a more powerful engine and is a bit more spacious.
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25th February 2005, 11:07	#9
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	I have always been a great fan of the zen(old one).. Dont like the new look zen that much.. But when u r looking between the zen and the alto, I feel zen is the car to have... More powerful anyday.. _Just add ZEN to u'r life_
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25th February 2005, 11:10	#10
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	Go for the zen. At the same price the zen is really more superior a product then an Alto.
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25th February 2005, 11:48	#11
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	It sounds fishy. Check twice before you go ahead. There was large difference in Alto Lx and Zen Lx pricing. (Can not bridge even after waiving off RTO + insurance). Check check check!!!
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25th February 2005, 12:04	#13
pingme BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	oops, a correction, i think its Alto Lxi
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25th February 2005, 12:13	#14
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	In this case, zen is costlier by 7K approximately, even if the insurance and Registration charges are waived for Zen. Alto LXi is power steering & Zen LX is manual steering. As informed earlier Zen is a 1000 cc & Alto is a 800 cc. I guess the manufacturer seating recommendation in zen is 5 (1+4) & for Alto is 4 (1+3). Even in this case, I vote for ZEN.
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25th February 2005, 12:55	#15
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,567 Times	Even without power steering, a zen is anyday better than alto
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