9th September 2009, 13:59
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| As far as maintenance goes, i have been using an endeavour past 1 year, done more than 50k, but no mainatenace probs. Had only changed brake pads. Even the tires are still new. I don't know about others opinions but the ride is pretty good, not so bumpy, i can even turn easily at 130km on long curves. Spares are not costly. Maintenance and spares was my top most priority since i had many problems with my ford escort, so i clarified it before itself. Yes middle row is way too comfy with lots of legroom and even thethird row is good. Well even if you buy a Q7 or RR, there would be complaints about the third row so its obivious no one is ever satisfied. Well the prev gen was better looking IMO. Quote:
I know this because the day i bought my endeavour, next day itself a guy called me asking if i would be interested in changing the suspension. Company named arc.. something. He was the manufacturer. | |
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9th September 2009, 14:04
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9th September 2009, 14:09
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9th September 2009, 14:15
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Moreover many prospective buyers may not be aware of any suspension issues and imo Endy looks much better now. 6 months waiting period is too much for fortuner. | |
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9th September 2009, 14:16
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| BHPian  | Brilliant  . Ford has one future customer in me when I decide to change my car.The Endeavour AT would meet both the demands of the family. One automatic transmission and the other SUV  And the pricing is icing on the cake.An AT Captiva is also on the other side of 20L. Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 10th September 2009 at 09:24. |
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9th September 2009, 14:20
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If rear suspension can be taken care of, I don't see any real issue in Endy. Equipment wise and Safety wise, it's better than Fortuner anyday! | |
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9th September 2009, 14:32
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9th September 2009, 14:34
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9th September 2009, 15:09
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9th September 2009, 15:33
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I never changed the suspension because i don't find the current suspension so annoying. Its not as if they unbearable and i have to change them. IMO its ok. Quote:
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9th September 2009, 15:41
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9th September 2009, 15:46
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But tell me honestly, how many times have you felt the need to get some part of your vehicle replaced under warranty? Not too many of us. But if you are not the chosen one, and that there is indeed a defect identified in a moving part of your vehicle, high chances are that you will have to ultimately fish out the moolah from your wallet  In case of a problem, the service advisor would tell you that the part under consideration is not covered under warranty, or even if it is, the damage is on account of normal wear and tear and therefore, excluded from warranty, or that the damage is on accout of an abuse, therefore, not covered under warranty. Icing on this cake is the fact that since it is a mechanical part, you can't even claim it under insurance And trust me, no point in arguing with the folks at such workshops since they would not budge, and you would end up wasting your time, patience and efforts! I had opted for extended warranty for the first car I purchased and became wiser thereafter.. Coming back to the topic, I would have my reservations about getting the suspension of my 20l vehicle changed as soon as I buy it. If I do need to replace the suspension itself, why would I buy the vehicle in the first place? Playing devil's advocate here, one can not have best of both worlds (at least in Indian car market at this point of time), therefore, one has to strike a balance between the positives/negatives of the choices available - but then, that's just me.. | |
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9th September 2009, 15:48
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| Brilliant pricing by Ford and made the luxury SUV segment pricing war a head .Toyota has to do some localization for Fortuner to make more competitive .AT for 17.99 superb pricing and GV is in big trouble for 2.5 manual which 15.99 laks. |
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9th September 2009, 15:48
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| Brilliant Pricing  .Is Endeavour's ride quality so pathetic ? I havent taken a TD yet. Ride Quality is poor with respect to price or what? (Basically Middle Row Comfort) even Poorer than the Innova ? Otherwise i find it great ; AT cheaper than the manual fortuner. Last edited by k2max6 : 9th September 2009 at 15:51. |
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9th September 2009, 15:49
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