what entry level car would you buy? Realistically.

sbasak · 21st February 2006, 21:07

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other inference that i could make out is majority of the voters in the forum belong to higher income bracket (upper middle class and above) and arent bothered about things like FE,maintenance,re sale value etc..

I agree.

There are lots of reasons why the polling here doesn't reflect actual market condition.
1. We are very tiny fraction of auto enthusiasts (a bit on crazier side).
2. Majority of people who buy cars don't ever consult internet for decision.
3. During poll, we submit our own option. But actual purchase decision often influenced by family members choice who often decide a different car.
4. There is no way to determine if people has voted just for fun. (ie they voted for their dream car but in reality they will buy some other model).
5. There are probably more discussion on higher segment (expensive) cars in team-bhp than lower segment (cheaper) cars. That's another indication that it does not truly represent Indian auto sector mindset.

amit · 21st February 2006, 22:05

I voted for the Palio. I have a S10 and can't think of buying any other car. It's the best hatch in India, very addictive and like Fiat says, built with passion.

Aditya · 21st February 2006, 22:20

This has become more of a hatchback battle.
The Swift, Getz, Palio 1.6 and Ambassador aren't exactly "entry level" cars. The Versa isn't even a car. It's a van.
And if it's just a battle which asks me which are my favourites, the Palio 1.6 and Amby would rule.

narasimha raju · 22nd February 2006, 00:43

I voted for Santro. It has good VFM, fuel efficient and ASS.

Sahil · 22nd February 2006, 01:38

I choose Swift coz Getz was not in the list.

Gtea · 22nd February 2006, 01:45

I was going to vote for the Palio at first but reliability and service gave me second thoughts.
Then I thought about the Wagon R. I was about to choose it actually but I do really hate the gear shift.
It's the Swift for me then.
Where I'm staying, Maruti rules. Hehehehehe

roms · 22nd February 2006, 02:19

amit---I voted for the Palio. I have a S10 and can't think of buying any other car. It's the best hatch in India, very addictive and like Fiat says, built with passion

Cant agree more with you Amit.I own a 1.2 myself.I think its the best thing to have happened to my life! She finds a big big place in my heart.Probably more than my girlfriend.she may not have the punch of the 1.6,but the razor sharp and well weighted steering is a class act.Too addictive.I remember reading somewhere about the old Sienna that the 178 platform chassis and ride quality is second only to mercs! http://www.bsmotoring.com/2001/01oct13_1.htm .Now that is some statement for an "entry level" hatchback.After driving Palio,try driving a Santro or Wagon R on an open road.I guarantee you wont have the courage to take it above 80 km/h.Ok thats enough.Fiat's troubles apart,the palio 1.2 remains the best "entry level" hatch in India according to me

n_aditya · 22nd February 2006, 08:37

swift any day.... or zen too....

prkothan · 22nd February 2006, 08:49

I actually want to vote to swift, but I voted for Palio.
Why?
Just becoz I own a Palio 1.2 OV? I really don't know. But one thing is sure, Palio is too good!

DCEite · 22nd February 2006, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Aditya

This has become more of a hatchback battle.
The Swift, Getz, Palio 1.6 and Ambassador aren't exactly "entry level" cars. The Versa isn't even a car. It's a van.
And if it's just a battle which asks me which are my favourites, the Palio 1.6 and Amby would rule.

Exactly. This is what i mentioned in my reply.

I would never ever recommend a first time driver/entry level buyer an Ambassador/Palio/Versa.

Looks like the topic should be renamed "Your favourite hatchback".

tifosikrishna · 22nd February 2006, 09:52

[quote=dceite]Exactly. This is what i mentioned in my reply.

I would never ever recommend a first time driver/entry level buyer an Ambassador/Palio/Versa.

yeah, i agree that the question in the poll is misleading. i have expressed my intention in post #43, suggest you to go thru it.

yogi1771 · 22nd February 2006, 10:29

i would now buy a swift

View Poll Results: which would be your one and only entry level car
santro	18	14.75%
indica diesel/petrol	20	16.39%
zen	8	6.56%
versa	0	0%
wagon R	15	12.30%
alto	9	7.38%
palio	27	22.13%
ambassdor	1	0.82%
Swift	24	19.67%
Voters: 122. You may not vote on this poll

21st February 2006, 22:05	#47
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	I voted for the Palio. I have a S10 and can't think of buying any other car. It's the best hatch in India, very addictive and like Fiat says, built with passion.
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21st February 2006, 22:20	#48
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,830 Thanked: 77,029 Times View My Garage	This has become more of a hatchback battle. The Swift, Getz, Palio 1.6 and Ambassador aren't exactly "entry level" cars. The Versa isn't even a car. It's a van. And if it's just a battle which asks me which are my favourites, the Palio 1.6 and Amby would rule. Last edited by Aditya : 22nd February 2006 at 01:01.
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22nd February 2006, 00:43	#49
narasimha raju BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 128 Thanked: 54 Times	I voted for Santro. It has good VFM, fuel efficient and ASS.
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22nd February 2006, 01:38	#50
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	I choose Swift coz Getz was not in the list.
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22nd February 2006, 01:45	#51
Gtea BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shillong Posts: 163 Thanked: Once	I was going to vote for the Palio at first but reliability and service gave me second thoughts. Then I thought about the Wagon R. I was about to choose it actually but I do really hate the gear shift. It's the Swift for me then. Where I'm staying, Maruti rules. Hehehehehe
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22nd February 2006, 02:19	#52
roms BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 641 Thanked: 26 Times	amit---I voted for the Palio. I have a S10 and can't think of buying any other car. It's the best hatch in India, very addictive and like Fiat says, built with passion Cant agree more with you Amit.I own a 1.2 myself.I think its the best thing to have happened to my life! She finds a big big place in my heart.Probably more than my girlfriend.she may not have the punch of the 1.6,but the razor sharp and well weighted steering is a class act.Too addictive.I remember reading somewhere about the old Sienna that the 178 platform chassis and ride quality is second only to mercs! http://www.bsmotoring.com/2001/01oct13_1.htm .Now that is some statement for an "entry level" hatchback.After driving Palio,try driving a Santro or Wagon R on an open road.I guarantee you wont have the courage to take it above 80 km/h.Ok thats enough.Fiat's troubles apart,the palio 1.2 remains the best "entry level" hatch in India according to me
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22nd February 2006, 08:37	#53
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	swift any day.... or zen too....
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22nd February 2006, 08:49	#54
prkothan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 180 Thanked: 39 Times	I actually want to vote to swift, but I voted for Palio. Why? Just becoz I own a Palio 1.2 OV? I really don't know. But one thing is sure, Palio is too good!
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22nd February 2006, 09:52	#56
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	[quote=dceite]Exactly. This is what i mentioned in my reply. I would never ever recommend a first time driver/entry level buyer an Ambassador/Palio/Versa. yeah, i agree that the question in the poll is misleading. i have expressed my intention in post #43, suggest you to go thru it.
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22nd February 2006, 10:29	#57
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	i would now buy a swift
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