What to get in 3.5L (strict on road budget)

DCEite · 10th May 2010, 18:54

My cousin sister is looking to buy a car for herself.
Budget is 3.5 L On-road (Delhi).

Would like to know what all fits in here. Power steering and AC are a must.

Santro ?
Estilo ?
Spark ?

I know the new WR would be costly because of no discounts, so not considering it.

2500cc · 10th May 2010, 19:00

Spark is your best bet, in terms of maintenance and drivability.

Cheers,
Rajesh

rupa_upadhyay · 10th May 2010, 19:07

My vote is for Santro.

Reason - I like it better than the other two.

CARDEEP · 10th May 2010, 19:15

I would also vote for Santro - hassle free, dependable, roomy, cheap to maintain, etc... based on personal experience.

HammerHead · 10th May 2010, 19:38

3.5L On-Road = Spark LS, I know for sure that there are discounts going on on Spark which will make it meet your budget requirements. The only other car in that budget (A/C+Power Steering) is Alto!

For reference, Ex-Show. prices in Delhi.
MARUTI ESTILO LX 320201.45 (No power steering)
Santro GL (Solid) 340301.00 (No body coloured bumpers)
Spark 1.0 LS 348545.00 (3-year maintenance plan)

I haven't heard any discounts on the other 2. IMO Spark is the best bet @ 3.5Lacs.

Latheesh · 10th May 2010, 19:52

Yes, Spark LS with 3 year (100K KM) free maint. package is the best bet.

atulmuley · 10th May 2010, 19:59

Santro - Totally based on my hassle-free and enjoyable ownership experience.

Your cousin sister would prefer easy access to service centers. You can bet you can get this surely in case of Hyundai.

-Atul

abhinav.s · 10th May 2010, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerHead

3.5L On-Road = Spark LS, I know for sure that there are discounts going on on Spark which will make it meet your budget requirements. The only other car in that budget (A/C+Power Steering) is Alto!

For reference, Ex-Show. prices in Delhi.
MARUTI ESTILO LX 320201.45 (No power steering)
Santro GL (Solid) 340301.00 (No body coloured bumpers)
Spark 1.0 LS 348545.00 (3-year maintenance plan)

I haven't heard any discounts on the other 2. IMO Spark is the best bet @ 3.5Lacs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latheesh

Yes, Spark LS with 3 year (100K KM) free maint. package is the best bet.

Totally agree! Spark is a good car for that budget which has the best interior in that budget. The maintenance plan makes it an even sweeter deal

mjothi · 10th May 2010, 20:03

Spark is the best bet. With the service plan, its a very good package.

rajeev k · 10th May 2010, 20:03

Why not Figo? It offers more space and handling and ride comfort are better. Give this a thought.

u_chill · 10th May 2010, 20:24

Spark without doubt. Miles ahead of the Alto, free service will bring down your TCO, and this month they are offering some gold coins as well!

Santro has better brand image and drive-ability going for it. The final decision should be taken after a test drive to weigh in individual preferences.

SinghBHP · 10th May 2010, 20:50

I was about to ask the same question on Team-Bhp in a day or two as my Brother is also looking for somthing strictly in 3.5 Lacs On Road.

Out the 3 choices my vote goes for Santro as it is the best among its class, Tried, Tested and liked by millions.
Spark - I do not like GM Stuff as most of it they are selling is the left over scrap which they bought from Daewoo.
Estillo - I personally to not like these cars for various reasons one of them is its looks.

Also I would like you to check for FORD FIGO , its lowest Model "Exi" is 3.38 Lacs (approx) Ex Showroom Delhi. It will altogether take you to a different with segment. For On road price you may have to stretch very little.

HammerHead · 10th May 2010, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinghBHP

Spark - I do not like GM Stuff as most of it they are selling is the left over scrap which they bought from Daewoo.

No way GM is selling left over scrap. Brand Daewoo is still alive in Korea. Spark, UVA, Aveo, Optra, were all 'latest/running' models/generation when launched here in India, where as Estilo was retired MR-Wagon from Japan!! Ford Figo, no doubt is a VFM car and has lots of +ve's over similarly priced cars, is a reworked Ford Fiesta of the west!!

phamilyman · 10th May 2010, 22:25

Spark is absolutely the best bang for buck. Unless Santro (dated but still a very ergonomic car esp for women) is an option.

I'd say PS + painted bumpers + aftermarket PWs + accessories < LS

.anshuman · 10th May 2010, 22:56

My vote goes for the Santro, A proven car with very good after sales support. Do not forget to negotiate for discounts.

10th May 2010, 18:54	#1
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,554 Times	What to get in 3.5L (strict on road budget) My cousin sister is looking to buy a car for herself. Budget is 3.5 L On-road (Delhi). Would like to know what all fits in here. Power steering and AC are a must. Santro ? Estilo ? Spark ? I know the new WR would be costly because of no discounts, so not considering it.
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10th May 2010, 19:00	#2
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 734 Thanked: 349 Times	Spark is your best bet, in terms of maintenance and drivability. Cheers, Rajesh
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10th May 2010, 19:07	#3
rupa_upadhyay Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	My vote is for Santro. Reason - I like it better than the other two.
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10th May 2010, 19:15	#4
CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,248 Thanked: 2,522 Times	I would also vote for Santro - hassle free, dependable, roomy, cheap to maintain, etc... based on personal experience.
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10th May 2010, 19:38	#5
HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,247 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	3.5L On-Road = Spark LS, I know for sure that there are discounts going on on Spark which will make it meet your budget requirements. The only other car in that budget (A/C+Power Steering) is Alto! For reference, Ex-Show. prices in Delhi. MARUTI ESTILO LX 320201.45 (No power steering) Santro GL (Solid) 340301.00 (No body coloured bumpers) Spark 1.0 LS 348545.00 (3-year maintenance plan) I haven't heard any discounts on the other 2. IMO Spark is the best bet @ 3.5Lacs. Last edited by HammerHead : 10th May 2010 at 19:49.
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10th May 2010, 19:52	#6
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	Yes, Spark LS with 3 year (100K KM) free maint. package is the best bet.
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10th May 2010, 19:59	#7
atulmuley Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 22 Thanked: Once	Santro - Totally based on my hassle-free and enjoyable ownership experience. Your cousin sister would prefer easy access to service centers. You can bet you can get this surely in case of Hyundai. -Atul
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10th May 2010, 20:03	#9
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Spark is the best bet. With the service plan, its a very good package.
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10th May 2010, 20:03	#10
rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	Why not Figo? It offers more space and handling and ride comfort are better. Give this a thought.
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10th May 2010, 20:24	#11
u_chill BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: 2 Times	Spark without doubt. Miles ahead of the Alto, free service will bring down your TCO, and this month they are offering some gold coins as well! Santro has better brand image and drive-ability going for it. The final decision should be taken after a test drive to weigh in individual preferences.
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10th May 2010, 20:50	#12
SinghBHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 122 Thanked: 113 Times	I was about to ask the same question on Team-Bhp in a day or two as my Brother is also looking for somthing strictly in 3.5 Lacs On Road. Out the 3 choices my vote goes for Santro as it is the best among its class, Tried, Tested and liked by millions. Spark - I do not like GM Stuff as most of it they are selling is the left over scrap which they bought from Daewoo. Estillo - I personally to not like these cars for various reasons one of them is its looks. Also I would like you to check for FORD FIGO , its lowest Model "Exi" is 3.38 Lacs (approx) Ex Showroom Delhi. It will altogether take you to a different with segment. For On road price you may have to stretch very little.
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10th May 2010, 22:25	#14
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Spark is absolutely the best bang for buck. Unless Santro (dated but still a very ergonomic car esp for women) is an option. I'd say PS + painted bumpers + aftermarket PWs + accessories < LS
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10th May 2010, 22:56	#15
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	My vote goes for the Santro, A proven car with very good after sales support. Do not forget to negotiate for discounts.
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