New car with AT options at 5L and under

BornAgain · 9th April 2005, 04:17

Does anyone know what are the Automatic Transmission cars available in NEW at a price of 5 Lakh and under.

I was able to find just 3 so far.

1. Maruti Zen
2. Maruti Wagon R
3. Hyundai Santro xing

Anyone else know if there are anything available beyond those listed here.

Tx

Sahil · 9th April 2005, 06:19

I think if u strech u r budget a little bit u might just get a esteem AX not sure of its price but i am assuming its cheaper than the other sedan automatics. Out of the list u gave i think Santro automatic is the best to go with.

Samurai · 9th April 2005, 12:50

Whatever you buy, make sure it is a 4-speed auto and not 3-speed auto transmission. That makes a big difference.

lamborghini · 9th April 2005, 13:16

Well there are no other AT cars in that budget and the Maruti models all have a 3 speed automatic and the santro is the only one with a 4 speed Auto.

DCEite · 9th April 2005, 13:36

I agree with Lambo Maruti AT cars are not worth... so the only option in your budget is Santro AT (i wished i could recommend a better car.. but its the only option for you)

normally_crazy · 10th April 2005, 11:46

i guess the Santro AT is quite a capable car ....good for the city with AT....i would say amongst the ones u have listed this is the best !

drifter · 10th April 2005, 12:35

I agree with NC. santro AT is a good car...especially with a 4 speed box while others are struggling with a 3 speed.

And Im Back!

Drifter

speedsatya · 10th April 2005, 13:21

the santro AT anytime.i think its got ABS as well.but i think the resale value for AT's in small cars is very poor.
you can also look at the old honda city AT,which should be available in your budget.
if budget is not a problem ,then i think the new honda city CVT is a very good buy.

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Originally Posted by drifter

and i am back

what happnd

did u meet nikibusa.

jesal · 10th April 2005, 13:22

does maruti still has autos ? ? ? dint see it in the price lists. nor on wagon R or esteem

drifter · 10th April 2005, 13:41

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what happnd did u meet nikibusa.

Hehehe no....i had been off tbhp for almost a week due to trouble with the computer.

Drifter

lamborghini · 10th April 2005, 20:54

Maruti still has autos but it has to be asked for and then built.
Unfortuneately, like all maruti cvars, it is an outdated 3 speed auto.

Deeps · 12th April 2005, 22:44

I second SS that if you don't mind 2nd hand then get the City AT but new one has to be a Santro. Its got no competition in the Bsegment AT.

man23ish · 18th May 2005, 10:13

Check out the Maruti Swift

Montoya · 18th May 2005, 22:25

Hey bornagain,

If you dont mind buying second hand Santro in good condition then PM Samurai he was talking about selling his some time back but dont know now.. Anyways Santro is the best AT and its brakes really dont require ABS since they hardly tend to lock up thats what i noticed recently.. but also i would like to advice you to take a back to back test drive of all of them and then zero on the best which suits your needs and budget..

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BornAgain Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	New car with AT options at 5L and under Does anyone know what are the Automatic Transmission cars available in NEW at a price of 5 Lakh and under. I was able to find just 3 so far. 1. Maruti Zen 2. Maruti Wagon R 3. Hyundai Santro xing Anyone else know if there are anything available beyond those listed here. Tx
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	I think if u strech u r budget a little bit u might just get a esteem AX not sure of its price but i am assuming its cheaper than the other sedan automatics. Out of the list u gave i think Santro automatic is the best to go with.
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9th April 2005, 12:50	#3
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,596 Times View My Garage	Whatever you buy, make sure it is a 4-speed auto and not 3-speed auto transmission. That makes a big difference.
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9th April 2005, 13:16	#4
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	Well there are no other AT cars in that budget and the Maruti models all have a 3 speed automatic and the santro is the only one with a 4 speed Auto.
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9th April 2005, 13:36	#5
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,566 Times	I agree with Lambo Maruti AT cars are not worth... so the only option in your budget is Santro AT (i wished i could recommend a better car.. but its the only option for you)
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10th April 2005, 11:46	#6
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	i guess the Santro AT is quite a capable car ....good for the city with AT....i would say amongst the ones u have listed this is the best !
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10th April 2005, 12:35	#7
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	I agree with NC. santro AT is a good car...especially with a 4 speed box while others are struggling with a 3 speed. And Im Back! Drifter
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jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	does maruti still has autos ? ? ? dint see it in the price lists. nor on wagon R or esteem
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10th April 2005, 20:54	#11
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	Maruti still has autos but it has to be asked for and then built. Unfortuneately, like all maruti cvars, it is an outdated 3 speed auto.
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12th April 2005, 22:44	#12
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 170 Times	I second SS that if you don't mind 2nd hand then get the City AT but new one has to be a Santro. Its got no competition in the Bsegment AT.
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18th May 2005, 10:13	#13
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Check out the Maruti Swift
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18th May 2005, 22:25	#14
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 665 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey bornagain, If you dont mind buying second hand Santro in good condition then PM Samurai he was talking about selling his some time back but dont know now.. Anyways Santro is the best AT and its brakes really dont require ABS since they hardly tend to lock up thats what i noticed recently.. but also i would like to advice you to take a back to back test drive of all of them and then zero on the best which suits your needs and budget..
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