Driver's Delight - Best driver's car under 10 L

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 14:09

There are cars which are chosen by head and there are cars chosen by your heart. India is not the country where cars are offered for enthusiasts but still there are few cars which awakes the driver in you and make you enjoy the every moment of it.

I owned Esteem and City Vtec and even after selling them few years back, I am still not able to go over the memories I had with them, I still cherish every moment spend with them. None of my current machines offer me the same delight offered by both of these.

I found the following cars to be great fun to drive and admired by loads of enthusiasts all across the country.

Maruti Zen Old

Maruti Esteem

Maruti Swift in Both Diesel & Petrol

Honda City Vtec old

Fiat Palio 1.6

Ford Fiesta "S"

My choice:

Fiesta "S" followed Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem

Reason why I choose the Fiesta over my passions (Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem) is, I found this to be great package overall, excelling in all departments - Chassis, Handling, Engine & Safety Gizmos.

Would be great to know the likings of all my fellow Bhpians.

karanraheja · 12th May 2009, 14:28

Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too.

neeld · 12th May 2009, 14:48

I would say:

1. Honda City (Type I & II)
2. Fiat Palio 1.6
3. ANHC
4. Swift DDIS

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 14:49

@ Karanraheja

Well do agree for these mentioned machines, they should also be added to the list.
However my reason behind adding the Old zen was the fan following it receives till date.

Laxminarayan · 12th May 2009, 14:52

I would say Honda City Vtec (Old).. very difficult to find a car to match this, even from the honda :(

quicksilver · 12th May 2009, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by karanraheja

Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too.

Verna and Getz CRDI may be high performance cars but their handling leaves a lot to be desired, hence they may not fit in this list.

The ANHC, IKON 1.6 and Baleno should be on the list, I agree.

karanraheja · 12th May 2009, 14:56

@S_budhiraj - I owned a zen too , it was zippy yes. It did feel sluggish with A/c on though. Just my personal opinion.

Best cars i have driven till date under 10 lacs :-

1. OHC VTEC
2. Fiesta S
3. ANHC
4. Ikon 1.6
5. Verna CRDI
6. Swift DDIS
7. Baleno

amitoj · 12th May 2009, 15:03

How come no mention of Lancer? I thought it would automatically qualify, given its handling.

Ankoor · 12th May 2009, 15:04

Well till date I like the old Zen and the old honda city (1.5 or the Vtec). Also I would add the Palio Adventure (Never owned that car but have had a chance to drive it from mumbai to pune and it a memorable drive. The only thing messed up in that car was the mileage), Baleno, Verna CrDi (the engine keeps asking for more) and Qualis (Despite of the taxi image that the car had built up over the years, it had good engine and was a very practicle car for the Indian roads)

PS: Thought of adding the Swift DDi but then in my opinion, its only the initial pick up that thrills you. Its not something that you'll crave for.

aks_karthik · 12th May 2009, 15:05

1. Ford Fiesta S
2. Fiat Linea Emotion pack MJD
3.Hyundai Verna
4.Maruti Baleno
5.Mitsubishi Lancer Petrol

S_budhiraj · 12th May 2009, 15:11

@ karanraheja

that car was sluggish with AC on but still you can't deny the fact that Zen was the first hatch to offer some performance for the people who had no other choice than 800.

The cause for this thread is to know the list of likings of all my fellow Bhpians and that seems to be working after seeing your last post

zen91 · 12th May 2009, 15:20

In order of preference.

1. 1.5 OHC( Even after 8 years the test drive is still fresh in my mind, it is still a benchmark for me)

2. Ikon 1.6 ( What an Engine)Own it.

3. Fiesta S ( Great driving position )

4. Old Zen ( Gem of an engine,Jewel of a Car)

sgiitk · 12th May 2009, 15:22

I would say Honda City Mk.III, City Mk.I, original Zen, Esteem in that order

Shan2nu · 12th May 2009, 15:26

1. OHC VTEC
2. Fiesta 1.6
5. ANHC
4. Palio 1.6
5. Baleno
6. Verna crdi
7. Esteem
8. Lancer 1.5
9. Old Zen

Shan2nu

anekho · 12th May 2009, 15:30

there is no better adrenaline rush than taking turns in high speeds in a wagon r

my choice any day!

cheers

12th May 2009, 14:09	#1
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	Driver's Delight - Best driver's car under 10 L There are cars which are chosen by head and there are cars chosen by your heart. India is not the country where cars are offered for enthusiasts but still there are few cars which awakes the driver in you and make you enjoy the every moment of it. I owned Esteem and City Vtec and even after selling them few years back, I am still not able to go over the memories I had with them, I still cherish every moment spend with them. None of my current machines offer me the same delight offered by both of these. I found the following cars to be great fun to drive and admired by loads of enthusiasts all across the country. Maruti Zen Old Maruti Esteem Maruti Swift in Both Diesel & Petrol Honda City Vtec old Fiat Palio 1.6 Ford Fiesta "S" My choice: Fiesta "S" followed Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem Reason why I choose the Fiesta over my passions (Old Honda City Vtec / Maruti Esteem) is, I found this to be great package overall, excelling in all departments - Chassis, Handling, Engine & Safety Gizmos. Would be great to know the likings of all my fellow Bhpians. Last edited by S_budhiraj : 12th May 2009 at 14:13.
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12th May 2009, 14:28	#2
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Well i think Hyundai Verna CRDI or a getz Crdi deserve to be in the list. Also the ANHC . Im not too sure if Zen fits the list. Baleno and Ikon 1.6 deserve to be in the list too.
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12th May 2009, 14:48	#3
neeld BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 197 Thanked: 102 Times	I would say: 1. Honda City (Type I & II) 2. Fiat Palio 1.6 3. ANHC 4. Swift DDIS
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12th May 2009, 14:49	#4
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	@ Karanraheja Well do agree for these mentioned machines, they should also be added to the list. However my reason behind adding the Old zen was the fan following it receives till date.
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12th May 2009, 14:52	#5
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 170 Thanked: 0 Times	I would say Honda City Vtec (Old).. very difficult to find a car to match this, even from the honda :(
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12th May 2009, 14:56	#7
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	@S_budhiraj - I owned a zen too , it was zippy yes. It did feel sluggish with A/c on though. Just my personal opinion. Best cars i have driven till date under 10 lacs :- 1. OHC VTEC 2. Fiesta S 3. ANHC 4. Ikon 1.6 5. Verna CRDI 6. Swift DDIS 7. Baleno
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12th May 2009, 15:03	#8
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,347 Thanked: 3,059 Times View My Garage	How come no mention of Lancer? I thought it would automatically qualify, given its handling.
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12th May 2009, 15:04	#9
Ankoor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune / Mumbai Posts: 69 Thanked: 35 Times	Well till date I like the old Zen and the old honda city (1.5 or the Vtec). Also I would add the Palio Adventure (Never owned that car but have had a chance to drive it from mumbai to pune and it a memorable drive. The only thing messed up in that car was the mileage), Baleno, Verna CrDi (the engine keeps asking for more) and Qualis (Despite of the taxi image that the car had built up over the years, it had good engine and was a very practicle car for the Indian roads) PS: Thought of adding the Swift DDi but then in my opinion, its only the initial pick up that thrills you. Its not something that you'll crave for.
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12th May 2009, 15:05	#10
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	1. Ford Fiesta S 2. Fiat Linea Emotion pack MJD 3.Hyundai Verna 4.Maruti Baleno 5.Mitsubishi Lancer Petrol
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12th May 2009, 15:11	#11
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	@ karanraheja that car was sluggish with AC on but still you can't deny the fact that Zen was the first hatch to offer some performance for the people who had no other choice than 800. The cause for this thread is to know the list of likings of all my fellow Bhpians and that seems to be working after seeing your last post
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12th May 2009, 15:20	#12
zen91 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 202 Thanked: 42 Times	In order of preference. 1. 1.5 OHC( Even after 8 years the test drive is still fresh in my mind, it is still a benchmark for me) 2. Ikon 1.6 ( What an Engine)Own it. 3. Fiesta S ( Great driving position ) 4. Old Zen ( Gem of an engine,Jewel of a Car)
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12th May 2009, 15:22	#13
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,787 Times	I would say Honda City Mk.III, City Mk.I, original Zen, Esteem in that order
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12th May 2009, 15:26	#14
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	1. OHC VTEC 2. Fiesta 1.6 5. ANHC 4. Palio 1.6 5. Baleno 6. Verna crdi 7. Esteem 8. Lancer 1.5 9. Old Zen Shan2nu
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12th May 2009, 15:30	#15
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	there is no better adrenaline rush than taking turns in high speeds in a wagon r my choice any day! cheers
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