Your Next Car?

7th September 2010, 18:05

I am still deciding and taking test drives have a budget of 9-14Lac "The 14Lac mark is a bit of a stretch i'll have to take out a loan of 6Lac which otherwise would be 2Lac" and the finalists are:

1. Linea Emotion Pk
2. Cruze LT
3. Laura 2.0 Ambiente "Not totally sure of Skoda because of Team-BHP and the negative points its getting but Laura is a good car overall very balanced"

unni_s · 8th September 2010, 10:11

Having sold my WagonR for a Fiesta 1.6 recently, my next car would either be a Reva or a Nano. Traffic in B'lore is getting worse by the day; travel time, even for a short trip for groceries is in hours today and parking spaces have all vanished. So a small car to weave through traffic and the best drivers car for those long trips is what I have in mind.

MihirC · 8th September 2010, 12:38

It keeps changing but this time Im hoping to have a new car in the family hopefully before the end of this year. Either an Indian or European hatchback.

overboost! · 8th September 2010, 12:57

Hopefully a 2005 or 2006 model Honda Accord V6, in the next 6 months

ukamath · 8th September 2010, 14:57

A Baker's Chocolate colored Ritz Vxi.

Was a very difficult decision - with a plethora of model choices, colors and umpteen number of trims, it was finally down to the mid range petrol engine versions of Ritz, Polo and Figo. Polo lost out of because of wait period, a noisy engine and an stingy equipment list - 1.6 was too expensive. Figo was in the race till the last minute, but went out of the list due to the mediocre performing and not so fuel efficient 1.2 engine. The only car that suits my budget (5L), yet gives a great driving experience, refinement, fuel efficiency and of course great after sales service was the Ritz!

sameer sultan · 8th September 2010, 14:59

BMW X1 would be my next car hopefully Insha Allah.

fz_rider · 8th September 2010, 15:01

Either the new Swift or the Linea T- jet !

rajeshsundaram · 8th September 2010, 17:49

No doubt for me... It is MAHINDRA BOLERO!

okay dont give me that look

It is purely an emotional choice. But yes Bolero is not your everyday cup of coffee. It is big, not-so-refined, noisy, just 60+ bhp and does not sling like a rocket, and it does not appeal much to girls.

Purely Utilitarian, with some creature comforts. That's what I need next.

girishglg · 20th January 2012, 13:14

The next car:

Dream: The Range Rover Evoque - Wow what a ride
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...hed-india.html

Reality: The mighty muscular Scorpio Lx - sensible Indian beast
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...their-suv.html

Tats07 · 20th January 2012, 16:00

T-Jet or a City for me.

City for it's all round reliable nature, though it's not a real driver's car. But then I mostly drive within the city.

T-Jet for the turbo petrol. Never had the experience of a turbo petrol, and would really like to know what is the ride and handling difference between City and T-Jet. Experts say it's huge!

But I like the looks of City better than Linea, and would be turned off by a not so good HU in Linea.

Anyway, I have been making these plans for the past couple of years now; haven't really managed the finances well enough to go for it. Hopefully in the next 6-8 months!

anoop.mathew · 20th January 2012, 16:11

If I go with my mind, it will be the Honda Jazz.

However, I am hell bent on getting a diesel, even though it doesn't make sense for my CURRENT situation. I have more or less decided on the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZDi, but may consider the Ford Figo TDCI Titanium or the Toyota Etios GD SP if Maruti prices it really high.

I would really like the Skoda Rapid Ambition (diesel), but can't justify it right now.

I guess the only reason I can use to justify a diesel is to have the flexibility for going on frequent road trips or to be able to choose a place of work which has a longer commute by car.

myavu · 20th January 2012, 16:11

Punto Evo T-Jet or Punto Evo 1.6 MJD (if FIAT dare to bring those). Else no plan till 2014.

Cheers!

Vinu

nanduchitnis · 20th January 2012, 19:09

For me has to be THAR .

I am figuring out how to buy a used Thar Jeep.

CtrlAltDel · 20th January 2012, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tats07

T-Jet or a City for me.

Are u sure Linea 2012 series features Tjet? I dont see it mentioned even in the Fiat India website. IMO its been discontinued due to lack of sales.

My next car would be an AT hopefully...if I have to settle for a manual it has to be Linea 2012 MJD Emotion or XUV500 W8 4X2 if they start selling it in Hyderabad...

cingsman · 20th January 2012, 20:36

I'm stuck on the Punto Diesel!

There's a very high chance that even if the GOI imposes new car tax on Diesel cars, I'd still go in for a Diesel. Although my present car is a petroleum product(!!), I'm sold on the torque delivery on the D's.

Hopefully, the Punto Diesel and/or FIAL would be around by then.

7th September 2010, 18:05	#796
ajai_dev Posts: n/a	I am still deciding and taking test drives have a budget of 9-14Lac "The 14Lac mark is a bit of a stretch i'll have to take out a loan of 6Lac which otherwise would be 2Lac" and the finalists are: 1. Linea Emotion Pk 2. Cruze LT 3. Laura 2.0 Ambiente "Not totally sure of Skoda because of Team-BHP and the negative points its getting but Laura is a good car overall very balanced"
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8th September 2010, 10:11	#797
unni_s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Having sold my WagonR for a Fiesta 1.6 recently, my next car would either be a Reva or a Nano. Traffic in B'lore is getting worse by the day; travel time, even for a short trip for groceries is in hours today and parking spaces have all vanished. So a small car to weave through traffic and the best drivers car for those long trips is what I have in mind.
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8th September 2010, 12:38	#798
MihirC BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 534 Thanked: 71 Times	It keeps changing but this time Im hoping to have a new car in the family hopefully before the end of this year. Either an Indian or European hatchback.
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8th September 2010, 12:57	#799
overboost! BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 46 Thanked: 0 Times	Hopefully a 2005 or 2006 model Honda Accord V6, in the next 6 months
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8th September 2010, 14:57	#800
ukamath BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	A Baker's Chocolate colored Ritz Vxi. Was a very difficult decision - with a plethora of model choices, colors and umpteen number of trims, it was finally down to the mid range petrol engine versions of Ritz, Polo and Figo. Polo lost out of because of wait period, a noisy engine and an stingy equipment list - 1.6 was too expensive. Figo was in the race till the last minute, but went out of the list due to the mediocre performing and not so fuel efficient 1.2 engine. The only car that suits my budget (5L), yet gives a great driving experience, refinement, fuel efficiency and of course great after sales service was the Ritz!
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8th September 2010, 14:59	#801
sameer sultan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 436 Thanked: 793 Times	BMW X1 would be my next car hopefully Insha Allah.
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8th September 2010, 15:01	#802
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 767 Times	Either the new Swift or the Linea T- jet !
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8th September 2010, 17:49	#803
rajeshsundaram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERD-CHN-BLR Posts: 348 Thanked: 1,006 Times View My Garage	No doubt for me... It is MAHINDRA BOLERO! okay dont give me that look It is purely an emotional choice. But yes Bolero is not your everyday cup of coffee. It is big, not-so-refined, noisy, just 60+ bhp and does not sling like a rocket, and it does not appeal much to girls. Purely Utilitarian, with some creature comforts. That's what I need next.
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20th January 2012, 13:14	#804
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 562 Times View My Garage	Re: Your Next Car? The next car: Dream: The Range Rover Evoque - Wow what a ride http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...hed-india.html Reality: The mighty muscular Scorpio Lx - sensible Indian beast http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...their-suv.html
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20th January 2012, 16:00	#805
Tats07 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Redmond, US Posts: 356 Thanked: 89 Times	Re: Your Next Car? T-Jet or a City for me. City for it's all round reliable nature, though it's not a real driver's car. But then I mostly drive within the city. T-Jet for the turbo petrol. Never had the experience of a turbo petrol, and would really like to know what is the ride and handling difference between City and T-Jet. Experts say it's huge! But I like the looks of City better than Linea, and would be turned off by a not so good HU in Linea. Anyway, I have been making these plans for the past couple of years now; haven't really managed the finances well enough to go for it. Hopefully in the next 6-8 months!
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20th January 2012, 16:11	#806
anoop.mathew BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Your Next Car? If I go with my mind, it will be the Honda Jazz. However, I am hell bent on getting a diesel, even though it doesn't make sense for my CURRENT situation. I have more or less decided on the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZDi, but may consider the Ford Figo TDCI Titanium or the Toyota Etios GD SP if Maruti prices it really high. I would really like the Skoda Rapid Ambition (diesel), but can't justify it right now. I guess the only reason I can use to justify a diesel is to have the flexibility for going on frequent road trips or to be able to choose a place of work which has a longer commute by car.
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20th January 2012, 16:11	#807
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,633 Thanked: 2,252 Times	Re: Your Next Car? Punto Evo T-Jet or Punto Evo 1.6 MJD (if FIAT dare to bring those). Else no plan till 2014. Cheers! Vinu
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20th January 2012, 19:09	#808
nanduchitnis BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 494 Thanked: 301 Times	Re: Your Next Car? For me has to be THAR . I am figuring out how to buy a used Thar Jeep.
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20th January 2012, 20:36	#810
cingsman BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 91 Thanked: 58 Times	Re: Your Next Car? I'm stuck on the Punto Diesel! There's a very high chance that even if the GOI imposes new car tax on Diesel cars, I'd still go in for a Diesel. Although my present car is a petroleum product(!!), I'm sold on the torque delivery on the D's. Hopefully, the Punto Diesel and/or FIAL would be around by then.
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