Small car for petty jobs

namit · 17th November 2009, 12:55

Hi All,

Have been reading all this while ......... last post from my side would be atleast a yr ago.

Back to this fantastic forum.

Need a third car for petty jobs / backup purpose / enter thin bylanes of city and primarily for my mom.

Presently, this job is done by Santro and thoroughly satisfied with its overall packaging brilliance (almost 6 yrs / 76000 kms ...... Touchwood).
But just dont want to repeat my purchase for Santro.

I am thinking between New Estillo (as it has 1.0 ltr K series engine as in A star) and I10.

Pls advice.

nairrk · 17th November 2009, 13:06

i10- much better than estillo (my previous car was zen estillo)
i10 is better built /stong car with good interior compared to others
Thanks

bullinb · 17th November 2009, 14:25

Do consider Spark. Fits the bill perfectly.

muralisk · 17th November 2009, 14:27

Just to understand, do you really need a car? Can't you look at other options like two-wheelers or even better cycle? This would give you great deal of flexibility and also quite fuel efficient. In case of cycle, its quite green.

smooth · 17th November 2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by muralisk

Just to understand, do you really need a car? Can't you look at other options like two-wheelers or even better cycle? This would give you great deal of flexibility and also quite fuel efficient. In case of cycle, its quite green.

The OP is looking a car primarily for his Mom. So keeping in mind the age a car will be better option.

namit, think about alto. easy to maintain and will not be a problem to park in those small bylanes.

muralisk · 17th November 2009, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by smooth

The OP is looking a car primarily for his Mom. So keeping in mind the age a car will be better option.

Oops. Sorry for missing that part.

If that is the case, then I would go with Spark. It's a lovely car.

namit · 17th November 2009, 14:57

Actually, my mom and even me for that matter, like the driving posture like in Santro (upright). You dont feel tired even when stuck in jams for 3 hrs.

So keeping that posture and visibility in mind, i narrowed on these 2 options.

Moreover, althiugh very satisfied with Hyundai's overall packaging, i am inclined towards Maruti for a reason of even cheaper maintenance and more long lasting life (in terms of engine life) as i may keep this car for 8 - 10 years.

Not conidering Spark as I do not like its Engine noise and my mom finds its very toyish.

Otherwise pretty content with GM's service and customer care.

Also bcoz of GM's brand image being not that good, would not like to have 2 GM cars at home.

beejay · 17th November 2009, 15:11

The Santro and the Wagon R make for the best ingress and egress especially for the elder.

.anshuman · 17th November 2009, 15:19

i10 would be the perfect replacement for the Santro. I dont except a huge difference in maintenance costs for i10 vs Estilo.

Takumi-san · 17th November 2009, 17:16

spark or the alto, IMHO.

beejay · 17th November 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Takumi-san

spark or the alto, IMHO.

Considering the car to be for an elderly person, ingress and egress would be a bit difficult on the Alto. Spark does make for a good choice.

shankar.balan · 17th November 2009, 17:22

buy a REVA KLASSE i version
easy to drive, easy to park, easy to charge.
zero emission, zero inconvenience and nice little runabout.
Helps to try and keep the planet green too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by namit

Hi All,

Have been reading all this while ......... last post from my side would be atleast a yr ago.

Back to this fantastic forum.

Need a third car for petty jobs / backup purpose / enter thin bylanes of city and primarily for my mom.

Presently, this job is done by Santro and thoroughly satisfied with its overall packaging brilliance (almost 6 yrs / 76000 kms ...... Touchwood).
But just dont want to repeat my purchase for Santro.

I am thinking between New Estillo (as it has 1.0 ltr K series engine as in A star) and I10.

Pls advice.

Dippy · 17th November 2009, 17:26

Namit if its a Maruti you are considering, why dont you look at the Ritz? Its a fresh car and the petrol model comes with the K series engine as well which is brilliant. Also its considerably tall so should be an advantage to your mom as well.

DCEite · 17th November 2009, 17:36

Ritz or i10 Kappa seems to be logical upgrade from Santro.
Estilo is a decent car, but i actually liked the older engine better for city drives.

Why don't you look for an old Estilo with 1.1 L engine, might get good price for it. Engine and mechanicals are bulletproof, being a wagonR in disguise.

kartho · 17th November 2009, 17:37

Hi Namit

I have been also considering a second car for the exact same reasons you are... something for the narrow roads plus for my wife and I am thinking i10 would be a great car... but also wondering if Chevy Beat would be a great car too ? I guess they would be launching in the next 4 - 6 weeks. Any ideas from Chevy enthusiasts in the forum ?

I like the build quality of the Spark, but still I discounted it from my list after finding myself in a cramped seat where the left leg keeps hitting the center panel - looks more like the car was originally planned only for countries using AT and by chance selling here also without having to increase the leg space.

Good luck.

17th November 2009, 12:55	#1
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 403 Thanked: 55 Times	Small car for petty jobs Hi All, Have been reading all this while ......... last post from my side would be atleast a yr ago. Back to this fantastic forum. Need a third car for petty jobs / backup purpose / enter thin bylanes of city and primarily for my mom. Presently, this job is done by Santro and thoroughly satisfied with its overall packaging brilliance (almost 6 yrs / 76000 kms ...... Touchwood). But just dont want to repeat my purchase for Santro. I am thinking between New Estillo (as it has 1.0 ltr K series engine as in A star) and I10. Pls advice.
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17th November 2009, 13:06	#2
nairrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kannur Posts: 2,441 Thanked: 676 Times View My Garage	i10- much better than estillo (my previous car was zen estillo) i10 is better built /stong car with good interior compared to others Thanks
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17th November 2009, 14:25	#3
bullinb BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 7 Times	Do consider Spark. Fits the bill perfectly.
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17th November 2009, 14:27	#4
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Just to understand, do you really need a car? Can't you look at other options like two-wheelers or even better cycle? This would give you great deal of flexibility and also quite fuel efficient. In case of cycle, its quite green.
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17th November 2009, 14:57	#7
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 403 Thanked: 55 Times	Actually, my mom and even me for that matter, like the driving posture like in Santro (upright). You dont feel tired even when stuck in jams for 3 hrs. So keeping that posture and visibility in mind, i narrowed on these 2 options. Moreover, althiugh very satisfied with Hyundai's overall packaging, i am inclined towards Maruti for a reason of even cheaper maintenance and more long lasting life (in terms of engine life) as i may keep this car for 8 - 10 years. Not conidering Spark as I do not like its Engine noise and my mom finds its very toyish. Otherwise pretty content with GM's service and customer care. Also bcoz of GM's brand image being not that good, would not like to have 2 GM cars at home. Last edited by Eddy : 17th November 2009 at 15:23.
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17th November 2009, 15:11	#8
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,965 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	The Santro and the Wagon R make for the best ingress and egress especially for the elder.
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17th November 2009, 15:19	#9
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,078 Times View My Garage	i10 would be the perfect replacement for the Santro. I dont except a huge difference in maintenance costs for i10 vs Estilo.
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Takumi-san BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 368 Thanked: 121 Times View My Garage	spark or the alto, IMHO.
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17th November 2009, 17:26	#13
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,598 Thanked: 2,761 Times	Namit if its a Maruti you are considering, why dont you look at the Ritz? Its a fresh car and the petrol model comes with the K series engine as well which is brilliant. Also its considerably tall so should be an advantage to your mom as well.
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17th November 2009, 17:36	#14
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,529 Thanked: 3,094 Times	Ritz or i10 Kappa seems to be logical upgrade from Santro. Estilo is a decent car, but i actually liked the older engine better for city drives. Why don't you look for an old Estilo with 1.1 L engine, might get good price for it. Engine and mechanicals are bulletproof, being a wagonR in disguise. Last edited by DCEite : 17th November 2009 at 17:41.
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17th November 2009, 17:37	#15
kartho BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Namit I have been also considering a second car for the exact same reasons you are... something for the narrow roads plus for my wife and I am thinking i10 would be a great car... but also wondering if Chevy Beat would be a great car too ? I guess they would be launching in the next 4 - 6 weeks. Any ideas from Chevy enthusiasts in the forum ? I like the build quality of the Spark, but still I discounted it from my list after finding myself in a cramped seat where the left leg keeps hitting the center panel - looks more like the car was originally planned only for countries using AT and by chance selling here also without having to increase the leg space. Good luck.
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