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Originally Posted by shrinivasap a) I haven't seen any one in my life so far buying a car without doing research. When i say research, it doesn't mean only internet. You can ask your friends, watch reviews on TV, Read news papers, magazines etc etc. I took almost more than 6 months to decide and i am sure majority belongs to my category...after all, spending 9 to 10 lacs is huge...
Niggling Issues: Have you seen anywhere folks discussing ANHC Niggling Issues? Yes, it is not perfect, but it is the best option in that price range. |
In India, generally research while purchasing the car ends up in asking friends, relatives, colleagues, acquaintances, garages etc. Its more of opnions than the research. And we all know how is the perception of market to Honda forming those opinions.
I took 2 months to decide & discarded ANHC. Simply too Plain.
If someone says that after all who wants Alloy Wheels, Automatic Climate Control, Rear AC Vents, CD System & USB port together, Bluetooth connectivity, Rear Sun Blind wtc, he is lying hoping deep down in desire that Honda gives them in ANHC at the same price. All these luxuries against Plastics (and ANHC has poor plastics as preported by many on this forum) is way too high & can't be compensated.
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Originally Posted by shrinivasap I am a proud owner of ANHC and i love it beacuse i don't have any issues. They day i face any issues, i will be the first person to report here. |
You seem to sound like only your ANHC does not have any issues
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As mentioned Plastics can not be compared to abscense of all the equipments/ features Honda is depriving of Indian consumers.
Yes, the reason ould be Reliability of ANHC. thats true. And Honda seems to be ripping Indian consumers on it & the perception. Honda deserves it too as its not easier to build Reliability perception. But then there are lacs of car-owners using other cars for 5-6 years without any issues. e.g. My Ford Ikon ran impeccably for 6 years. Against it, that Civic-owners new Civic is repeatedly stalling (no such issue has yet come on Linea). One intends to use a car for 4-5 years in which generally most cars do not break down or give issues. Yes, for ANHC, the probability of giving issue could be lesser than other cars due to history. But than its a
"probability" whereas the other car giving me all the quipments/ luxuries/ features is not a probability, its a certainty. Why not to enjoy all these luxuries than to depend on a
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Originally Posted by crazyro Hi autocarcr,
We have bought ANHC. I agree it is slightly overpriced. But the driving pleasure and peace of mind it gives is priceless !!!!!
I think you are only interested in features that we use once in a blue moon and isnt really interested in the most important aspects of a car.
No one talks about the cheap engines (hatchback engines) offered by Fiat in the Linea.
ANHC rocks !!!! |
You are way too off, dude.
That same humble engine drives almost 15-20% of Indian cars with satisfied buyers. Way too high as compared to Honda. To that humble engine, add those luxuries/ equipments - Alloy wheels, Auto Climate Control, Fog Lamps, CD System & USB both, Rear AC Vents, Rear Sun Blind, which Honda never gives it in ANHC but gives some of them in Civic/ Accord.
Doesn't the comparison is unfair on ANHC? Shouldn't Linea have been compared with Civic?
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Originally Posted by vasudeva Honda and Toyota may be waiting and watching for Linea/Fiat to repeat its usual mistakes. If Fiat does not make a mess of it and keeps on bringing home segment leading volumes, then perhaps Toyonda may in 3-4 months bring down prices. Positive news for car makers is that commodity and plastic prices are not going to go up substantially in 2009, and could keep on declining or remain stable. |
Very pertinent point. That might even force Honda to either give more equipments or rationalise the price. Thats why people love to see Fiat to do well this time
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Originally Posted by akj53 As compared to Altis, Civic looses on the following counts (to name a few only) :-
Lack of goodies
Poor low speed torque
Less FE
Less seating comfort
Less ingress and egress comfort
Less boot space
I test drove City Automatic which is supposed to have a better gear box than Civic, but frankly that was not as smooth as that of Altis.
Less suitable as a family car
Less convenience and comfort factor
Arrogant and snobbish dealers.
Less Mileage warranty (40000 vs 1 lac of Altis) |
I now wonder why no Honda-owner comes back to the above post saying who wants goodies, who cares for low speed torque, FE, seating comfort, ingress and egress comfort, boot space, convenience & comfort.