Newbie.. buying a Santro

spacenoxx · 30th September 2005, 19:14

Hi everyone,

I am new in the sense that this is my first post, but I have been following these forums for almost a month now. Greate site and great folks.

I kinda decided to go for Xing XO stretching my budget to the hilt lol. I somehow dont like Wagon-R (looks saaad, IMO) and Alto Lxi seems good but I had pretty bad experience with my dads M800. The A/C in M800 is awful. I heard its much better in Alto but will it have good pickup with the A/C on?

The difference is like 85k between Alto Lxi and Xing XO. Which has better price/performance?

JLN · 30th September 2005, 20:58

just go for the santro. the extra money you pay will be worth it.

spacenoxx · 30th September 2005, 21:04

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Originally Posted by JLN

just go for the santro. the extra money you pay will be worth it.

Thanks, but that was kinda short

I personally like Santro, but the wife is nagging about the extra cost and stuff :-(

drifter · 30th September 2005, 21:24

Alto is a good car...but when you can afford a santro, theres no point in looking at the alto...the alto is cramped...strapped for power when the ac is on. Whereas the santro itself isnt very powerful but much better than the alto...has adequate grunt. The FE is also pretty decent. The rear seat is a bit bouncy however...dont know if thats been taken care of in the Erlx? versions.

But overall...its a much more practical car than the alto....go for it...its worth the extra money.

Drifter

spacenoxx · 30th September 2005, 21:32

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Originally Posted by drifter

Alto is a good car...but when you can afford a santro, theres no point in looking at the alto...the alto is cramped...strapped for power when the ac is on. Whereas the santro itself isnt very powerful but much better than the alto...has adequate grunt. The FE is also pretty decent. The rear seat is a bit bouncy however...dont know if thats been taken care of in the Erlx? versions.

But overall...its a much more practical car than the alto....go for it...its worth the extra money.

Drifter

Thanks a lot!! Now this shud give me enough ammo to fight my case

I do admit that I should test drive an Alto but felt its too much of a hassle unless you guys think its definitely wortha try. Logic says if a M800 has awful A/C Alto's should be OK at best. ANd I experienced Santro's A/C and I liked it alot.

drifter · 30th September 2005, 21:37

Altos ac is pretty good too...but the engine performance will leave a lot to be desired with the ac switched on...but whats the harm in testdriving the alto...take a look at it as well. On top of that the santro will offer you more space...more space never hurt anyone.

Drifter

AvinashKeezh · 30th September 2005, 22:50

both cars are good,
if u compare the alto and the M800 then the alto is the clear winner.. and if you do a comparo on alto and the santro (excepting price) the alto stands no chance

, clear winner on all fronts is the santro!!!
you would have small niggling things like the rear seat comfort when on long drives and bouncyness in rugged roads... well as a matter of fact you can't expect luxurious ride, but the santro has better comfort on these roads too than an alto!!
so you can close your eyes and go in for the santro, but as drifter said, take a spin in the alto, you may have a change of heart too!!
ak

jkdas · 1st October 2005, 00:04

Santro and Alto , How dare u compare

Get the Santro mate. I just brought a second one

jkdas · 1st October 2005, 00:08

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Originally Posted by AvinashKeezh

both cars are good,
if u compare the alto and the M800 then the alto is the clear winner.. and if you do a comparo on alto and the santro (excepting price) the alto stands no chance

, clear winner on all fronts is the santro!!!
you would have small niggling things like the rear seat comfort when on long drives and bouncyness in rugged roads... well as a matter of fact you can't expect luxurious ride, but the santro has better comfort on these roads too than an alto!!
so you can close your eyes and go in for the santro, but as drifter said, take a spin in the alto, you may have a change of heart too!!
ak

true, drives hell better tahn alto over broekn roads and is silent.

mate just drive both and see..

end of story

get teh Santro

zulfikar · 3rd October 2005, 10:39

Close ur eyes and buy a Santro...

dont think twice...

coloneljasi · 3rd October 2005, 11:37

Santro,santro and santro again.Err...just one will do.

Steeroid · 3rd October 2005, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacenoxx

I personally like Santro, but the wife is nagging about the extra cost and stuff :-(

She's just doing her duty...just ask her what would've happened if you'd taken that route when you decided to get married.

Just so that you're clear in your mind, living with the Alto will be worse than listening to a bit of nagging.

Hackett · 3rd October 2005, 14:49

Its undoubtably Santro eRLX

DCEite · 3rd October 2005, 18:49

Santro eRlx is good... but do consider the wagon also, EIII got some major torque tweakings...

SLK · 4th October 2005, 00:45

Well Alto is certainly not bad,

I see it this way

Engine --> Santro
Handling ---> Alto
Ride Quality ---> Alto
A/c ---> Both decent
Space ---> Santro
Fuel Economy ---> Alto
Price ---> Alto
Comfort ---> If you don't have a family of 4 adults .. both are equal!!

Now depends what weights you have for each of these factors.

30th September 2005, 19:14	#1
spacenoxx Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Newbie.. buying a Santro Hi everyone, I am new in the sense that this is my first post, but I have been following these forums for almost a month now. Greate site and great folks. I kinda decided to go for Xing XO stretching my budget to the hilt lol. I somehow dont like Wagon-R (looks saaad, IMO) and Alto Lxi seems good but I had pretty bad experience with my dads M800. The A/C in M800 is awful. I heard its much better in Alto but will it have good pickup with the A/C on? The difference is like 85k between Alto Lxi and Xing XO. Which has better price/performance?
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30th September 2005, 20:58	#2
JLN BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 168 Thanked: 88 Times	just go for the santro. the extra money you pay will be worth it.
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30th September 2005, 21:24	#4
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Alto is a good car...but when you can afford a santro, theres no point in looking at the alto...the alto is cramped...strapped for power when the ac is on. Whereas the santro itself isnt very powerful but much better than the alto...has adequate grunt. The FE is also pretty decent. The rear seat is a bit bouncy however...dont know if thats been taken care of in the Erlx? versions. But overall...its a much more practical car than the alto....go for it...its worth the extra money. Drifter
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30th September 2005, 21:37	#6
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Altos ac is pretty good too...but the engine performance will leave a lot to be desired with the ac switched on...but whats the harm in testdriving the alto...take a look at it as well. On top of that the santro will offer you more space...more space never hurt anyone. Drifter Last edited by drifter : 30th September 2005 at 21:38.
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30th September 2005, 22:50	#7
AvinashKeezh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 234 Thanked: 11 Times	both cars are good, if u compare the alto and the M800 then the alto is the clear winner.. and if you do a comparo on alto and the santro (excepting price) the alto stands no chance , clear winner on all fronts is the santro!!! you would have small niggling things like the rear seat comfort when on long drives and bouncyness in rugged roads... well as a matter of fact you can't expect luxurious ride, but the santro has better comfort on these roads too than an alto!! so you can close your eyes and go in for the santro, but as drifter said, take a spin in the alto, you may have a change of heart too!! ak
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1st October 2005, 00:04	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Santro and Alto , How dare u compare Get the Santro mate. I just brought a second one
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3rd October 2005, 10:39	#10
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 532 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Close ur eyes and buy a Santro... dont think twice...
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3rd October 2005, 11:37	#11
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 251 Times View My Garage	Santro,santro and santro again.Err...just one will do.
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3rd October 2005, 14:49	#13
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Its undoubtably Santro eRLX
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3rd October 2005, 18:49	#14
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,567 Times	Santro eRlx is good... but do consider the wagon also, EIII got some major torque tweakings...
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4th October 2005, 00:45	#15
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Well Alto is certainly not bad, I see it this way Engine --> Santro Handling ---> Alto Ride Quality ---> Alto A/c ---> Both decent Space ---> Santro Fuel Economy ---> Alto Price ---> Alto Comfort ---> If you don't have a family of 4 adults .. both are equal!! Now depends what weights you have for each of these factors.
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