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

greenhorn · 15th June 2009, 19:44

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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.

I have yet to see a Xeta running yellow plates. It just doesnt makes sense to use a xeta as a taxi, even the LPG/CNG ones, when the diesel one is just a only 30k or so away, with vastly better FE , spares availablity ( including cheaper fakes) and expertise

DCEite · 15th June 2009, 19:50

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

I have yet to see a Xeta running yellow plates. It just doesnt makes sense to use a xeta as a taxi, even the LPG/CNG ones, when the diesel one is just a only 30k or so away, with vastly better FE , spares availablity ( including cheaper fakes) and expertise

Here in Gurgaon, i have seen many white Xeta taxis. Almost all of them are CNGs.

sushantr5 · 15th June 2009, 20:47

Always everybody cribs about TATA A.S.S. But I have not experienced any bad thing with TATA compared to I experienced with mycar Maruti A.S.S. Pune.

I own a Vista Quadrajet and my roommate owns Swift VDi. One day one errant biker broke my friends Swifts LHS rear view mirror. And my friend wanted to repair it next day but he was not having time. So I said that I will do it for you. Then I took Swift to mycar. Then after parking I waited for 5 minutes nobody came. Then I approached one person. He then listened to me and said that he would check with the store and let me know and then he went and never came. Then I approached second guy, same experience. And then third person did some try to help me by taking me in person to store. There I shouted like anything. As I have swifts mirror broken I wanted it to change. But Swift needs whole assembly change which requires Rs.1500.

Thanks to TATA. When I go with my Vista in B U Bhandari Pune. Watchmen comes, takes over my car, park it and direct me to reception. Reception offers water, they listen to me and send service guy with me for checking. And they have mirror for replacing mirror not whole assembly.

For joke by this way.. my central locking activator got burned due to some reason. Tata replaced motor without any problem. But any chance this happens to Maruti then they might need to change their whole car door.

greenhorn · 15th June 2009, 20:57

sushant, the indica will also need its entire assembly to be changed. the ORVM of my indica costs about the same. I was looking for an excuse to install the indigo LX ORVM with the stainless steel strip. it cost me about 1.5k. I changed it myself , elseit would have been another 80 bucks labour

jkdas · 15th June 2009, 20:59

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

I have yet to see a Xeta running yellow plates. It just doesnt makes sense to use a xeta as a taxi, even the LPG/CNG ones, when the diesel one is just a only 30k or so away, with vastly better FE , spares availablity ( including cheaper fakes) and expertise

CNG cars in TVM ?

If you meant LPG; check the price of LPG and diesel.

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Here in Gurgaon, i have seen many white Xeta taxis. Almost all of them are CNGs.

arunpn · 16th June 2009, 00:20

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

sushant, the indica will also need its entire assembly to be changed. the ORVM of my indica costs about the same. I was looking for an excuse to install the indigo LX ORVM with the stainless steel strip. it cost me about 1.5k. I changed it myself , elseit would have been another 80 bucks labour

I dont think Swaraj Motors are authorised dealers of Tata Motors in TVM. Better go to authorised dealer or TASS

greenhorn · 16th June 2009, 07:10

but TASS will charge me labor! , and besides, the part i got was a genuine tata spare. I had tried in popular too, but they didnt have it in stock.

This is from a seperate Tata only shop, across the road from swaraj's multi brand shop. they looked authentic enough

teknophobia · 16th June 2009, 10:18

I want to know if the headlights of the new Indigo CS can be fitted on the Indica, you know, the type with dual bulbs where hi/lo beam can be kept switched on simultaneously.

blue_pulsar · 16th June 2009, 10:37

Anyone willing to talk about resale value here?

amitk26 · 16th June 2009, 10:51

After dealing with various Maruti A.S.S in 4 cities ( Bangalore , Bhopal , Gwalior , Raipur) and G.M ( Opel in Raipur and Gwalior) and Tata A.S.S in Bangalore ( no idea about other places) I would say that Maruti A.S.S being any better or cheap is pure myth. I do not think G.M A.S.S requires any discussion.

Alto/Spark is not a Mercedes in terms of brand value either so If I have to buy today I would happily go for XETA.

Having said that a red color spark always scores more on GF/wife happiness / acceptability quotent.

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Originally Posted by Parm

Tata for Truck and Taxi not VFM!

Taxi operators always choose whatever is VFM

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

Anyone willing to talk about resale value here?

XETA will have better resale after 5 years read the reason above.

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Originally Posted by amitk26

After dealing with various Maruti A.S.S in 4 cities ( Bangalore , Bhopal , Gwalior , Raipur) and G.M ( Opel in Raipur and Gwalior) and Tata A.S.S in Bangalore ( no idea about other places) I would say that Maruti A.S.S being any better or cheap is pure myth. I do not think G.M A.S.S requires any discussion.

Alto/Spark is not a Mercedes in terms of brand value either so If I have to buy today I would happily go for XETA.

Having said that a red color spark always scores more on GF/wife happiness / acceptability quotient.

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teknophobia · 16th June 2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

Anyone willing to talk about resale value here?

Any vehicle that can be utilized as a commercial vehicle has a far better resale value than a similar one that cannot be so utilized.

NetfreakBombay · 16th June 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by amitk26

Taxi operators always choose whatever is VFM

XETA will have better resale after 5 years read the reason above.

Would any Taxi operator use a Petrol Indica? This would affect their margin big time.

Bubby · 16th June 2009, 13:38

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Would any Taxi operator use a Petrol Indica? This would affect their margin big time.

They in-turn convert it into a LPG or CNG.

shortbread · 16th June 2009, 14:50

Will Taxi drivers using Padminis (petrol/CNG) over the years complain about FE in an Indica?? I dont think it will turn any worser either in Petrol or gas converted variants.

greenhorn · 16th June 2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by teknophobia

I want to know if the headlights of the new Indigo CS can be fitted on the Indica, you know, the type with dual bulbs where hi/lo beam can be kept switched on simultaneously.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1108429-post6799.html
someone has done IT

I too am on the list. I think the wiring will also have to be changed. Just waiting for the warranty to expire

15th June 2009, 20:47	#33
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 670 Thanked: 582 Times View My Garage	Always everybody cribs about TATA A.S.S. But I have not experienced any bad thing with TATA compared to I experienced with mycar Maruti A.S.S. Pune. I own a Vista Quadrajet and my roommate owns Swift VDi. One day one errant biker broke my friends Swifts LHS rear view mirror. And my friend wanted to repair it next day but he was not having time. So I said that I will do it for you. Then I took Swift to mycar. Then after parking I waited for 5 minutes nobody came. Then I approached one person. He then listened to me and said that he would check with the store and let me know and then he went and never came. Then I approached second guy, same experience. And then third person did some try to help me by taking me in person to store. There I shouted like anything. As I have swifts mirror broken I wanted it to change. But Swift needs whole assembly change which requires Rs.1500. Thanks to TATA. When I go with my Vista in B U Bhandari Pune. Watchmen comes, takes over my car, park it and direct me to reception. Reception offers water, they listen to me and send service guy with me for checking. And they have mirror for replacing mirror not whole assembly. For joke by this way.. my central locking activator got burned due to some reason. Tata replaced motor without any problem. But any chance this happens to Maruti then they might need to change their whole car door.
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15th June 2009, 20:57	#34
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	sushant, the indica will also need its entire assembly to be changed. the ORVM of my indica costs about the same. I was looking for an excuse to install the indigo LX ORVM with the stainless steel strip. it cost me about 1.5k. I changed it myself , elseit would have been another 80 bucks labour Last edited by greenhorn : 15th June 2009 at 21:00.
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16th June 2009, 07:10	#37
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	but TASS will charge me labor! , and besides, the part i got was a genuine tata spare. I had tried in popular too, but they didnt have it in stock. This is from a seperate Tata only shop, across the road from swaraj's multi brand shop. they looked authentic enough
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16th June 2009, 10:18	#38
teknophobia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WB/MH Posts: 385 Thanked: 121 Times	I want to know if the headlights of the new Indigo CS can be fitted on the Indica, you know, the type with dual bulbs where hi/lo beam can be kept switched on simultaneously.
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16th June 2009, 10:37	#39
blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 403 Times	Anyone willing to talk about resale value here?
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16th June 2009, 14:50	#44
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,394 Thanked: 6,313 Times	Will Taxi drivers using Padminis (petrol/CNG) over the years complain about FE in an Indica?? I dont think it will turn any worser either in Petrol or gas converted variants.
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