Autocarindia vs Overdrive

Turbo_charged · 16th June 2004, 17:48

I am with u Shan2nu. actually the tests results in overdrive are better and more accurate then aci .but the paper quality and pics are much better of aci but i actually read both the magazines .so does actually matters and about bs motoring i have never read it

normally_crazy · 26th July 2004, 16:42

hmm... tough !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i put od on top ........bsm is fast catching up with these 2 big mags......am gonna subscribe to them......

so..

1) overdrive

2) autocarindia

2.5) bsmotoring..

cheers

Rudra Sen · 26th July 2004, 23:18

Actually BS Motoring writing style is nice. I see a lot of passion.

Stratos · 26th July 2004, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Rudra Sen @ July 26 2004,21:48)]Actually BS Motoring writing style is nice. I see a lot of passion.

With u for this rudra... the articles in BS are nicely written. with a punch of humour...!

sridhar24 · 28th July 2004, 12:03

Its autocar for me the best and very accurate.

lamborghini · 4th August 2004, 23:51

hey guys
after readin this thread
this is the way it stands -
autocar - true figures , witeup , quality
bad - biased verdict

overdrive - techno page at end of each test
bad - everything else

bsm - bike section , and some other stuff
bad - nothing so far

guys one question .....
what do u guys say about the sutocar pricetag - 60 bucks.......
is it worth it........

shravan316 · 4th August 2004, 23:55

LOL Lamborghini.....believe it or not today i bought a Autocar mag today for 20 bucks!! It was July months though....so i'll wait for a month every time from now and get it at 1/3rd the price!! Meanwhile i'll read the latest mag from a known bookstore!!

X-Machine · 5th August 2004, 00:37

Well,to start with both are equally good in thier own terms.Although,autocar gets n upper han,overdrive is pretty ok.But in the end i usually end up reading all three of em.

Keep Rockin!

Rtech · 5th August 2004, 13:10

yup, both OD and ACI are now charging 60 bucks for their mags. Thats quite a bit if you ask me. For comparision, look at this.

I subscribe to Car and Driver, which comes from the US via airmail, and is then couriered to my doorstep by a local courier company (this is becasue their magazine were routinely flicked and sold by the postmen). For this, I pay US$ 20. That works out to Rs.76.6 per month. Thats an amazing price! The bookshops charge a whopping Rs.350 for each issue! Can you imagine their profit!!! Damn, till recently, I used to buy 3 month old issues from the ruddiwallah for Rs.75-100!

60 bucks is a lil too much. Atleast if you subscribe you save a few bucks.

Rtech

lamborghini · 6th August 2004, 01:34

hey rtech
car mag..
like from where did u subscribe ......
76.6 bucks..
had a couple of mags of car and topgear and love it to death ........

Rtech · 6th August 2004, 12:11

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]like from where did u subscribe ......

Lambo, I subscribed directly online with Car & Driver and paid via credit card. Issues reach me by the 2nd of every month, latest.

Rt

ported_head · 20th September 2004, 03:02

I actually want to subscribe to CAR UK, but the subscription is way too darn expensive. Those hawkers, that the government plans to get off the streets, are a boon for me. Get almost the latest issues, for fairly cheap too.

Rtech · 20th September 2004, 12:25

Yea, the UK mags are really expensive! Rather wait a month or two and buy em for Rs.75!!

Rt

turbocar · 29th September 2004, 11:45

as the poll suggests...i very much acknowledge autocar's popularity. thanks to its fantastic content and print quality. their overall presence in the automotive field is also impressive....the drag race initiated by them is really cool. BSM may lack the overall setup...but when it come to writing about cars/bikes with passion.....these guys are a way ahead of the pack! a perfect blend sarcasm and no-bullshit approach. overdrive....as you like it....nothing different.

haryan · 16th November 2004, 19:30

I vote for Auto Car India ...
It has raised the standards of auto journalism in India

View Poll Results: autocar VS overdrive - Which is better
1.Overdrive	211	23.92%
2.Autocar India	576	65.31%
3.BS Motoring	95	10.77%
Voters: 882. You may not vote on this poll

16th June 2004, 17:48	#31
Turbo_charged Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	I am with u Shan2nu. actually the tests results in overdrive are better and more accurate then aci .but the paper quality and pics are much better of aci but i actually read both the magazines .so does actually matters and about bs motoring i have never read it
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26th July 2004, 16:42	#32
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	hmm... tough !!!!!!!!!!!!!! i put od on top ........bsm is fast catching up with these 2 big mags......am gonna subscribe to them...... so.. 1) overdrive 2) autocarindia 2.5) bsmotoring.. cheers
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26th July 2004, 23:18	#33
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Actually BS Motoring writing style is nice. I see a lot of passion.
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28th July 2004, 12:03	#35
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	Its autocar for me the best and very accurate.
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4th August 2004, 23:51	#36
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	hey guys after readin this thread this is the way it stands - autocar - true figures , witeup , quality bad - biased verdict overdrive - techno page at end of each test bad - everything else bsm - bike section , and some other stuff bad - nothing so far guys one question ..... what do u guys say about the sutocar pricetag - 60 bucks....... is it worth it........
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4th August 2004, 23:55	#37
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	LOL Lamborghini.....believe it or not today i bought a Autocar mag today for 20 bucks!! It was July months though....so i'll wait for a month every time from now and get it at 1/3rd the price!! Meanwhile i'll read the latest mag from a known bookstore!!
	() Thanks

5th August 2004, 00:37	#38
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Well,to start with both are equally good in thier own terms.Although,autocar gets n upper han,overdrive is pretty ok.But in the end i usually end up reading all three of em. Keep Rockin!
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5th August 2004, 13:10	#39
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	yup, both OD and ACI are now charging 60 bucks for their mags. Thats quite a bit if you ask me. For comparision, look at this. I subscribe to Car and Driver, which comes from the US via airmail, and is then couriered to my doorstep by a local courier company (this is becasue their magazine were routinely flicked and sold by the postmen). For this, I pay US$ 20. That works out to Rs.76.6 per month. Thats an amazing price! The bookshops charge a whopping Rs.350 for each issue! Can you imagine their profit!!! Damn, till recently, I used to buy 3 month old issues from the ruddiwallah for Rs.75-100! 60 bucks is a lil too much. Atleast if you subscribe you save a few bucks. Rtech
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6th August 2004, 01:34	#40
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	hey rtech car mag.. like from where did u subscribe ...... 76.6 bucks.. had a couple of mags of car and topgear and love it to death ........
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20th September 2004, 03:02	#42
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	I actually want to subscribe to CAR UK, but the subscription is way too darn expensive. Those hawkers, that the government plans to get off the streets, are a boon for me. Get almost the latest issues, for fairly cheap too.
	() Thanks

20th September 2004, 12:25	#43
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Yea, the UK mags are really expensive! Rather wait a month or two and buy em for Rs.75!! Rt
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29th September 2004, 11:45	#44
turbocar Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: india Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	as the poll suggests...i very much acknowledge autocar's popularity. thanks to its fantastic content and print quality. their overall presence in the automotive field is also impressive....the drag race initiated by them is really cool. BSM may lack the overall setup...but when it come to writing about cars/bikes with passion.....these guys are a way ahead of the pack! a perfect blend sarcasm and no-bullshit approach. overdrive....as you like it....nothing different.
	() Thanks

16th November 2004, 19:30	#45
haryan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: HYDERABAD INDIA Posts: 345 Thanked: 5 Times	I vote for Auto Car India ... It has raised the standards of auto journalism in India
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