XETA with A/C @ 2.59 lacs. Puts an end to competition (alto)gether

greenhorn · 15th June 2009, 00:38

daewoo india wasnt much different methinks.

Bubby · 15th June 2009, 00:41

This seems to be great deal for people who want to later convert it into a LPG or CNG.

Parm · 15th June 2009, 00:50

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Originally Posted by Bubby

This seems to be great deal for people who want to later convert it into a LPG or CNG.

and convert them into car bombs by installing LPG and CNG kits??

greenhorn · 15th June 2009, 01:16

besides, tata offer factory CNG and LPG versions anyway at a reasonable price difference

Bubby · 15th June 2009, 02:01

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

besides, tata offer factory CNG and LPG versions anyway at a reasonable price difference

Parm ji, ae lo, factory fitted bombs at reasonable price difference.

pedrolourenco · 15th June 2009, 09:18

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Originally Posted by Parm

and convert them into car bombs by installing LPG and CNG kits??

You don't seem to be familiar with Gas conversions. If your statement was true, why would the RTO approve these conversions?

CarsPG · 15th June 2009, 12:25

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Originally Posted by CarsPG

You can buy a Spark for approximately Rs. 320,000 OTR Pune for the model with AC and PS after the various discounts. I guess the XETA with AC and PS will work out to approximately Rs. 3,00,000. Which would people prefer??!!

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

indica fits 5 people . spark - not quite
tata will be here tomorrow. GM ?????

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

daewoo india wasnt much different methinks.

Agree with the points above for sure! Having said that I'm looking for a city car in the Rs. 3 Lacs - Rs. 3.5 Lacs range and Estillo & Spark are the front runners for me

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kavesh55 · 15th June 2009, 12:44

The only difference that tells if a Indica Xeta is not a Taxi, is the colour of the number plate. Call it positioning, imagery, whatever.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 15th June 2009, 14:45

I had talked to a couple of Xeta owners when I was searching around for my car, and they very happy with their car.

IMHO, features wise, the Xeta ought to have been pitted agaisnt the Mid priced hatchs. Tatas are repeating the mistake they committed while positioning the Grande (the "sumo" part of the name) and the "vista" misbranding in pitting the xeta against puny best sellers like the alto.

In my case, what prevailed was the reputation of Tata a/s\s. Now, I may still give Tata cars a second chance.

Trust_In_Thrust · 15th June 2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by kavesh55

The only difference that tells if a Indica Xeta is not a Taxi, is the colour of the number plate. Call it positioning, imagery, whatever.

By that measure even the Innova , Skoda Octavia , Mercedes benz few models , Ford Ikon etc will also be taxi. Innova is a work horse for many taxi operators in North India , rest we all know how they are used as taxi in most developed countries.

If a car is used as taxi it just shows it is reliable , long life , sturdy , cheap to run and good enough for cleints of taxi drivers .So what is wrong with that .
Also it is a budget car who gives a heck how many people own it as long as value for money.Otherwise why is swift DDIS still a rage both in taxi segment and private use .

Maverick1977 · 15th June 2009, 15:00

Let’s not start with the Taxi Image arguement again. It’s been discussed on this forum over & over & over again.
This "Taxi Image" thing actually comes up because India is basically a high power distance society. We are very conscious of our occupations & Dignity of Labour just does not exist. Imagine one of our relative comes up to us in a party & says he's a Taxi Driver. A lot of us will immediately distance ourselves from him. Believe me, this may seem to be exaggerated, but just peer deep down & U'll realize what I'm trying to say!

idea1979 · 15th June 2009, 15:59

I find Xeta Good... Real good offer..

teknophobia · 15th June 2009, 16:39

My sister's using a Xeta LPG for about 1 year, bought on my recommendation, has found no cause to regret it yet.

Equus · 15th June 2009, 16:58

Alto anyday for me, even if Xeta is a LAKH cheaper.

shortbread · 15th June 2009, 17:10

I dont think anyone going for either the Alto or the Indica is bothered about image. The primary intention will be owning a family car that offers max. VFM and minimal fuss.
The Xeta sticks to the original tagline of 'more car per car', it beats the Alto hands down in the ride, space, power stakes and is easily the sensible choice.
But the Alto has better mileage and is a Maruti, for many Indians that will do just fine.

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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	daewoo india wasnt much different methinks.
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Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 168 Times	This seems to be great deal for people who want to later convert it into a LPG or CNG.
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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	besides, tata offer factory CNG and LPG versions anyway at a reasonable price difference
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kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 748 Thanked: 49 Times	The only difference that tells if a Indica Xeta is not a Taxi, is the colour of the number plate. Call it positioning, imagery, whatever.
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BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	I had talked to a couple of Xeta owners when I was searching around for my car, and they very happy with their car. IMHO, features wise, the Xeta ought to have been pitted agaisnt the Mid priced hatchs. Tatas are repeating the mistake they committed while positioning the Grande (the "sumo" part of the name) and the "vista" misbranding in pitting the xeta against puny best sellers like the alto. In my case, what prevailed was the reputation of Tata a/s\s. Now, I may still give Tata cars a second chance.
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15th June 2009, 15:00	#26
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 997 Thanked: 906 Times View My Garage	Let’s not start with the Taxi Image arguement again. It’s been discussed on this forum over & over & over again. This "Taxi Image" thing actually comes up because India is basically a high power distance society. We are very conscious of our occupations & Dignity of Labour just does not exist. Imagine one of our relative comes up to us in a party & says he's a Taxi Driver. A lot of us will immediately distance ourselves from him. Believe me, this may seem to be exaggerated, but just peer deep down & U'll realize what I'm trying to say! Last edited by Maverick1977 : 15th June 2009 at 15:01.
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idea1979 BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 234 Thanked: 0 Times	I find Xeta Good... Real good offer..
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teknophobia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WB/MH Posts: 385 Thanked: 121 Times	My sister's using a Xeta LPG for about 1 year, bought on my recommendation, has found no cause to regret it yet.
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Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Alto anyday for me, even if Xeta is a LAKH cheaper.
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shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,394 Thanked: 6,313 Times	I dont think anyone going for either the Alto or the Indica is bothered about image. The primary intention will be owning a family car that offers max. VFM and minimal fuss. The Xeta sticks to the original tagline of 'more car per car', it beats the Alto hands down in the ride, space, power stakes and is easily the sensible choice. But the Alto has better mileage and is a Maruti, for many Indians that will do just fine.
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