Go for the i or the Star?

phamilyman · 29th July 2008, 19:35

karan,

please ask him to do some basic math.
savings on spark LS versus higher investment in i10 and resale values 3 years down the line. Please understand that current prices are quite rock bottom and it'd take a fire sale to reduce prices reasonably (say more than 10%) below what it is now. I'd love it if someone can do the economics and prove me wrong but I think not

aaggoswami · 29th July 2008, 19:39

Wait for A-star. It will be launched near diwali, and if after the launch he finds A-star not suitable for him, he can still go for i10.

DCEite · 29th July 2008, 19:56

None of the above.
If you can, wait for the Splash!

YouTube - Suzuki Splash 1,2 GS - test-drive #2

karanraheja · 29th July 2008, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

karan : dont call me bhai... hehe police is on a lookout for bhais now a days hehe. Anyways i take in ur suggestion, as i mentioned earlier also that budget is the main thing. i also enquired about swift its something close to 4.76lakhs and with accessories like front power windows and other jazz would be at 5 lakhs approx. As wifey is little inclined towards swift, she is currently using a santro, so now wants a change. By the way Swift in ur avtaar looks nice as well as in the gallery.

Well i just bought the Swift Vxi few months back. It did fit my bill & quite happy with it. VFM ! The one in the avtaar is in some sunlight copper color i think. I have the Solid bright red. All the best for your purchase.

P.S : Phamilyman , thanks again . I shall recommend my friend the Spark again.

Thanks everyone for your valuable suggestions!

vivekji05 · 27th November 2008, 08:00

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1070052

check this out

jkdas · 27th November 2008, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekji05

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1070052

check this out

Old thread alert.

Maybe karan should update what his friend went for.

karanraheja · 27th November 2008, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Old thread alert.

Maybe karan should update what his friend went for.

JK, The purchase has been postponed with the present situation of economy.
I dont think A Star impressed him much. Mostly i10.

Swifty2008 · 27th November 2008, 10:44

I recommend i10 if the buget is their. It's definitely a better car than the a-Star

mobike008 · 27th November 2008, 13:40

If its purely between A-Star and i10. IMO, its a no-brainer. It's got to be an i10 1.2 Kappa

adityamunshi · 27th November 2008, 14:40

Definitely. And even if he wants the A-Star he's going to have to wait for a long long time..

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

If its purely between A-Star and i10. IMO, its a no-brainer. It's got to be an i10 1.2 Kappa

arsenik · 30th November 2008, 16:03

how about the swift lxi... it's definitely more fun-to-drive than the i10..
although u'll be cutting on the features u'll get on the i10 era....

girishglg · 1st December 2008, 19:57

Hello,

The A Star and i10 are both modern hatches with great engineering... one needs to check the new star for its new engine, handling etc(Suzukis small hatches must be good as always) but then i10 is now a proven unit, more powerful and quite a plush ride as well for the size of the car.... Swift Lxi is a great contender albeit stripped one at all the features... its power and handling being the best in class as far as hatchbacks are concerned... I think on the lower budget- A Star with all the loaded features or Swift basic and Higher budget- i10, Swift Diesel... All the best in selection...

ritz830 · 11th December 2008, 22:34

Dude, A-star will be good drivers car. Its good for both city and highway. I rate A-star driver comfort better than swift, vista, i10, or any such small car. (not palio). A-star has lots of engineering into it. Less roll, good mileage, ergonomics, road gripping.

I10, looks like a car for professionals. Not much of engineering into it. But good plastics and build quality. The car does not feel stable. The driver would not feel as comfortable in i10 as in a-star.

ritz830 · 11th December 2008, 22:36

Sorry for double posting. Mods, please delete
Dude, A-star will be good drivers car. Its good for both city and highway. I rate A-star driver comfort better than swift, vista, i10, or any such small car. (not palio). A-star has lots of engineering into it. Less roll, good mileage, ergonomics, road gripping, euro 4 compliant.

I10 has the looks. It looks like a car for the professionals. Not much of engineering into it. But good plastics and build quality. The car does not feel stable. The driver would not feel as comfortable in i10 as in a-star during long rides.

anjan_c2007 · 11th December 2008, 22:39

More power less fuel economy i 10
More fuel economy a bit less powerful engine A Star
Looks, ergonomics, driving impressions A Star
Overall choice if I am in your place A Star

29th July 2008, 19:35	#16
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	karan, please ask him to do some basic math. savings on spark LS versus higher investment in i10 and resale values 3 years down the line. Please understand that current prices are quite rock bottom and it'd take a fire sale to reduce prices reasonably (say more than 10%) below what it is now. I'd love it if someone can do the economics and prove me wrong but I think not
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29th July 2008, 19:39	#17
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Wait for A-star. It will be launched near diwali, and if after the launch he finds A-star not suitable for him, he can still go for i10.
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27th November 2008, 08:00	#20
vivekji05 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ernakulam Posts: 277 Thanked: 310 Times	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post1070052 check this out
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27th November 2008, 10:44	#23
Swifty2008 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 236 Thanked: Once	I recommend i10 if the buget is their. It's definitely a better car than the a-Star
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27th November 2008, 13:40	#24
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,696 Thanked: 14,809 Times View My Garage	If its purely between A-Star and i10. IMO, its a no-brainer. It's got to be an i10 1.2 Kappa
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30th November 2008, 16:03	#26
arsenik BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 102 Thanked: Once View My Garage	how about the swift lxi... it's definitely more fun-to-drive than the i10.. although u'll be cutting on the features u'll get on the i10 era....
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1st December 2008, 19:57	#27
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	Hello, The A Star and i10 are both modern hatches with great engineering... one needs to check the new star for its new engine, handling etc(Suzukis small hatches must be good as always) but then i10 is now a proven unit, more powerful and quite a plush ride as well for the size of the car.... Swift Lxi is a great contender albeit stripped one at all the features... its power and handling being the best in class as far as hatchbacks are concerned... I think on the lower budget- A Star with all the loaded features or Swift basic and Higher budget- i10, Swift Diesel... All the best in selection...
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11th December 2008, 22:34	#28
ritz830 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 4 Times	Dude, A-star will be good drivers car. Its good for both city and highway. I rate A-star driver comfort better than swift, vista, i10, or any such small car. (not palio). A-star has lots of engineering into it. Less roll, good mileage, ergonomics, road gripping. I10, looks like a car for professionals. Not much of engineering into it. But good plastics and build quality. The car does not feel stable. The driver would not feel as comfortable in i10 as in a-star.
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11th December 2008, 22:36	#29
ritz830 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 4 Times	Sorry for double posting. Mods, please delete Dude, A-star will be good drivers car. Its good for both city and highway. I rate A-star driver comfort better than swift, vista, i10, or any such small car. (not palio). A-star has lots of engineering into it. Less roll, good mileage, ergonomics, road gripping, euro 4 compliant. I10 has the looks. It looks like a car for the professionals. Not much of engineering into it. But good plastics and build quality. The car does not feel stable. The driver would not feel as comfortable in i10 as in a-star during long rides.
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11th December 2008, 22:39	#30
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,324 Thanked: 20,615 Times View My Garage	More power less fuel economy i 10 More fuel economy a bit less powerful engine A Star Looks, ergonomics, driving impressions A Star Overall choice if I am in your place A Star
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