Toyota Corolla Executive

nickatnite · 10th January 2007, 01:02

The Corolla made in India is JUNK.It costs more than twice the price one pays for the same car in the US and the build quality can only be described charitably as 'flimsy'.The ride is wobbly to say the least.There is a vast difference between the quality of Japanese products sold in the western world and those in third world countries.Not to say the least, the prices!!.An American friend of mine in the automotive industry told me that the only reason Maruti/Suzuki India sees newer cost effective models being introduced is the fact that GM owns a large chunk of Suzuki Motor!.A factoid many Indians here who love to trash American should think about!.Imagine having to pay 9lacs or more for a Swift!!.Well, that's what Indians are paying ToyotaBharat out of their hard earned rupees, namely the price of two Corollas in the US for one India market Corolla!.

Equus · 10th January 2007, 11:28

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

The Corolla made in India is JUNK.It costs more than twice the price one pays for the same car in the US and the build quality can only be described charitably as 'flimsy'.The ride is wobbly to say the least.There is a vast difference between the quality of Japanese products sold in the western world and those in third world countries.Not to say the least, the prices!!.An American friend of mine in the automotive industry told me that the only reason Maruti/Suzuki India sees newer cost effective models being introduced is the fact that GM owns a large chunk of Suzuki Motor!.A factoid many Indians here who love to trash American should think about!.Imagine having to pay 9lacs or more for a Swift!!.Well, that's what Indians are paying ToyotaBharat out of their hard earned rupees, namely the price of two Corollas in the US for one India market Corolla!.

Umm.. Where do I start???

Anyways, Do you know the excise and the tax structure here in India?

benbsb29 · 10th January 2007, 12:12

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

The Corolla made in India is JUNK.It costs more than twice the price one pays for the same car in the US and the build quality can only be described charitably as 'flimsy'.The ride is wobbly to say the least.There is a vast difference between the quality of Japanese products sold in the western world and those in third world countries.Not to say the least, the prices!!

While the prices are definitely way higher, i dont guess the build is all that bad as mentioned. Not real VFM maybe, but definitely not a wobbly ride.

Just my 2 cents.

unknown · 10th January 2007, 12:26

ntomer
I've enquired abt Corrola -
Ex-showroom-898980
Loan...........-700000
Down payment-198980
Insurance-32904
Registration-42621
Accessories-2000
No-plate-1000
forget some thing they quote = 11517
OTR=>989201

ntomer · 10th January 2007, 12:50

Thus the down payment come out to be Rs. 277,505/- Aren't they offering any discounts; and what about the finance pay-out?

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nickatnite · 10th January 2007, 13:35

I'm not on a crusade against Toyota or any such.My comments are based on my dad's experience.He bought a new Corolla 6 months ago.And, the "executive'' is a 'bare-bones' version with no stereo even!.A 'H2' package costs about 12 lac OTR which is a lot of money for this car, whixh ios what my dad owns.My comments are also based on my driving experience.Also, i had visited Pakistan and the situation is similar there with reference to Japanese auto makers.Shoddily made goods marketed through a local assembler at exorbitant prices, is my opinion about Japanese manufacturers' modus operandi in impoverished countries!.On the contrary , Japanese products in the western , affluent markets have excellent build quality and are available at bargain basement prices.Well, look at another Japanese auto maker Nissan's attitude towards the Indian market!!.Something to ponder about??...

unknown · 10th January 2007, 13:53

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forget some thing they quote = 11517

^That's the 1st advance Emi...lol & loan discount is 28000 , So wht u've decided now ?

sivadas · 10th January 2007, 14:37

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

The Corolla made in India is JUNK.It costs more than twice the price one pays for the same car in the US and the build quality can only be described charitably as 'flimsy'.The ride is wobbly to say the least.There is a vast difference between the quality of Japanese products sold in the western world and those in third world countries.Not to say the least, the prices!!.An American friend of mine in the automotive industry told me that the only reason Maruti/Suzuki India sees newer cost effective models being introduced is the fact that GM owns a large chunk of Suzuki Motor!.A factoid many Indians here who love to trash American should think about!.Imagine having to pay 9lacs or more for a Swift!!.Well, that's what Indians are paying ToyotaBharat out of their hard earned rupees, namely the price of two Corollas in the US for one India market Corolla!.

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ntomer · 10th January 2007, 14:41

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Originally Posted by unknown

^That's the 1st advance Emi...lol & loan discount is 28000 , So wht u've decided now ?

hmmm. that means down payment of 2.6 lakh after the loan discount. Aren't they offering any dealer/corporate discounts etc.
I am going to talk to a dealer this week-end. If I get a good deal; I'll go for Corolla.

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subbarp · 21st January 2007, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Equus

Umm.. Where do I start???

Anyways, Do you know the excise and the tax structure here in India?

Its obvious he doesn't. That way the Sonata is available for $14000. Is it available for less than 7Lakhs in India ? That logic doesn't work when the tax structures are different.

Need to compare likes with likes.

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nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	The Corolla made in India is JUNK.It costs more than twice the price one pays for the same car in the US and the build quality can only be described charitably as 'flimsy'.The ride is wobbly to say the least.There is a vast difference between the quality of Japanese products sold in the western world and those in third world countries.Not to say the least, the prices!!.An American friend of mine in the automotive industry told me that the only reason Maruti/Suzuki India sees newer cost effective models being introduced is the fact that GM owns a large chunk of Suzuki Motor!.A factoid many Indians here who love to trash American should think about!.Imagine having to pay 9lacs or more for a Swift!!.Well, that's what Indians are paying ToyotaBharat out of their hard earned rupees, namely the price of two Corollas in the US for one India market Corolla!.
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10th January 2007, 12:26	#19
unknown BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 439 Thanked: 23 Times	ntomer I've enquired abt Corrola - Ex-showroom-898980 Loan...........-700000 Down payment-198980 Insurance-32904 Registration-42621 Accessories-2000 No-plate-1000 forget some thing they quote = 11517 OTR=>989201 Last edited by unknown : 10th January 2007 at 12:29.
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ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	Thus the down payment come out to be Rs. 277,505/- Aren't they offering any discounts; and what about the finance pay-out? \N
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10th January 2007, 13:35	#21
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	I'm not on a crusade against Toyota or any such.My comments are based on my dad's experience.He bought a new Corolla 6 months ago.And, the "executive'' is a 'bare-bones' version with no stereo even!.A 'H2' package costs about 12 lac OTR which is a lot of money for this car, whixh ios what my dad owns.My comments are also based on my driving experience.Also, i had visited Pakistan and the situation is similar there with reference to Japanese auto makers.Shoddily made goods marketed through a local assembler at exorbitant prices, is my opinion about Japanese manufacturers' modus operandi in impoverished countries!.On the contrary , Japanese products in the western , affluent markets have excellent build quality and are available at bargain basement prices.Well, look at another Japanese auto maker Nissan's attitude towards the Indian market!!.Something to ponder about??...
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