Review of Logan 1.5 DCi (Diesel) After 6500 KM's

car-ma-car · 31st January 2008, 22:10

jaggu,

I guess before the beginning of the new year, logan was really priced high. LAter Mahindra reduced the price by around 40K for their petrol models.

At 5Lakhs ex-showroom price for top end 1.6Petrol(GLS), its a steal. At this price, who wants a diesel when one save 2L approximately on the petrol version.Ofcourse, some one needs a diesel if the average travel per day is around 60/70KM, but then Diesel also comes with more maintenance and so on..

car-ma-car · 31st January 2008, 22:29

Well, the strategy is simple.

Some manufacturers put all these convenient features/good looks into the car and charge the customer more upfront.

Some other manufactureres like M&M give a basic version at a lower price and charge extra for accessories. One can fit internal boot opener from the M&M showroom/garage as an accessory. The price varies between Rs.500(in Noida) to Rs.1750(in Bangalore). I did not understand why it varies so much. Will ask the India Garage guys here.

ezee · 1st February 2008, 09:43

Boot opener normal price is Rs 2000 but its available as an offer to top end model (models with power window) customers at a price of Rs 500. Contact the dealer only from where you purchase your Logan for more info. I have heard that now on it will come as a standard with top end models.

1st February 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by car-ma-car

jaggu,
Ofcourse, some one needs a diesel if the average travel per day is around 60/70KM, but then Diesel also comes with more maintenance and so on..

I hate turning this into a diesel vs petrol battleground, but,shouldnt we stop harping about the high maintenance cost of diesels? AFAIK, the diesel maintenance cost issue is a myth.

and, dont most of the new diesel cars outperform their petrol counterparts?
is'nt the logan a case in point. the diesel logan felt far more fun to drive when I TDed it.

ezee · 1st February 2008, 19:29

I can get a better clarification of Diesel engines than this:

Diesel engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Advantages and disadvantages versus spark-ignition engines), read about Diesel power power & power with economy.

ezee · 2nd February 2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezee

I can get a better clarification of Diesel engines than this:

Diesel engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Advantages and disadvantages versus spark-ignition engines), read about Diesel power power & power with economy.

Sorry, I mean I cant !

ezee · 5th February 2008, 20:31

To check fuel consumption again I presessed reset earlier after getting comments on average, and I would like to tell you guys that after burning around 18 L. of Diesel (premium) still I am getting average of 17.9 to 18.3 all the way till date in 100% City condition only.

netchef · 6th February 2008, 23:05

[quote=iraghava;703785]LOL!! The 205 (the 205 T16 to be correct!) was a Peugeot product man! The car you're referring to is probably the Renault 5 Turbo which was quite a lairy Group B rally car. And this is what it looked like:

Pardon the mixed metaphors sir...it's only the fading memory you see.
Loved the pics that took me back to Before Rorhl

DieselFan · 7th February 2008, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippergeo

I hate turning this into a diesel vs petrol battleground, but,shouldnt we stop harping about the high maintenance cost of diesels? AFAIK, the diesel maintenance cost issue is a myth.

and, dont most of the new diesel cars outperform their petrol counterparts?
is'nt the logan a case in point. the diesel logan felt far more fun to drive when I TDed it.

I totally agree. World over modern Diesel cars maintenance costs same as petrol cars. Most modern Diesels have 10000 KM servicing/oil change while Petrol cars have 5000 KM service/oil change. Diesel engines/ transmission/ clutch assembly are more sturdier and hence require lesser maintenance per km than its petrol counterparts.

Yes modern day Diesel cars outperform petrol cars in normal road driving due to amazing torque. Except for slightly more engine sound/vibration there are no negatives of modern day Diesels.

phamilyman · 7th February 2008, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Yes modern day Diesel cars outperform petrol cars in normal road driving due to amazing torque. Except for slightly more engine sound/vibration there are no negatives of modern day Diesels.

Agree to the above except the sound part.Its not SLIGHTLY more! The only uber quiet affordable diesel out there i've seen is the multijet. Fiesta for example is VERY noisy outside. Its better than the old gen mahindra bolero's agricultural noise, but the Indigo DICORs too make quite a racket.

kailashnj · 8th February 2008, 17:19

Today I drived a Logan Diesel and man was I astonished. I currenlty own an Indica and had the same kind of judgement for all Diesel Cars. I was really astonished to drive this car and with the kind of pick up response this car has it feels much more powerful then the 68bhp power that it carries with it.

One of my friends has added the PETE in his logan and the power boost is amazing. You need to drive it to believe

amtak · 9th February 2008, 10:19

Kailash,

Welcome to the LOGAN fan club!!!

ezee · 13th February 2008, 22:25

Fitted a new spoiler purchased from market, made for Logan. It looks nice with backlight and cost is Rs. 2400 with 1 year paint warranty.

Also got a Phillips 100/90 Ralley pair of headlight bulbs (it does not require any relay or ceraminc holders).

abhibh · 13th February 2008, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

I totally agree. World over modern Diesel cars maintenance costs same as petrol cars. Most modern Diesels have 10000 KM servicing/oil change while Petrol cars have 5000 KM service/oil change.

am i missing something here ?? 5k KM for petrol car

. May i know which petrol car servicing @5k KM intervals except for carb. ones.

saumil_b · 15th February 2008, 13:25

So proud to be here! I am a proud Loganizer! And am really really hapy with the performance of the car! I hav driven at 7500+ kms and am getting a tremendous mileage of abt 16+ in BAD city traffic driving. Havent hit the highway yet!
Also theres another forum dedicated to the LOGAN! google abt it!
But Hats off to TEAMBHP for Supporting such Fair and UNBAISED comments!!
BRAVO!!cheers:

31st January 2008, 22:10	#46
car-ma-car Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	jaggu, I guess before the beginning of the new year, logan was really priced high. LAter Mahindra reduced the price by around 40K for their petrol models. At 5Lakhs ex-showroom price for top end 1.6Petrol(GLS), its a steal. At this price, who wants a diesel when one save 2L approximately on the petrol version.Ofcourse, some one needs a diesel if the average travel per day is around 60/70KM, but then Diesel also comes with more maintenance and so on..
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31st January 2008, 22:29	#47
car-ma-car Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Well, the strategy is simple. Some manufacturers put all these convenient features/good looks into the car and charge the customer more upfront. Some other manufactureres like M&M give a basic version at a lower price and charge extra for accessories. One can fit internal boot opener from the M&M showroom/garage as an accessory. The price varies between Rs.500(in Noida) to Rs.1750(in Bangalore). I did not understand why it varies so much. Will ask the India Garage guys here.
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1st February 2008, 09:43	#48
ezee BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 203 Thanked: 214 Times	Boot opener normal price is Rs 2000 but its available as an offer to top end model (models with power window) customers at a price of Rs 500. Contact the dealer only from where you purchase your Logan for more info. I have heard that now on it will come as a standard with top end models.
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1st February 2008, 19:29	#50
ezee BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 203 Thanked: 214 Times	I can get a better clarification of Diesel engines than this: Diesel engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Advantages and disadvantages versus spark-ignition engines), read about Diesel power power & power with economy.
	() Thanks

5th February 2008, 20:31	#52
ezee BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 203 Thanked: 214 Times	To check fuel consumption again I presessed reset earlier after getting comments on average, and I would like to tell you guys that after burning around 18 L. of Diesel (premium) still I am getting average of 17.9 to 18.3 all the way till date in 100% City condition only.
	() Thanks

6th February 2008, 23:05	#53
netchef BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	[quote=iraghava;703785]LOL!! The 205 (the 205 T16 to be correct!) was a Peugeot product man! The car you're referring to is probably the Renault 5 Turbo which was quite a lairy Group B rally car. And this is what it looked like: Pardon the mixed metaphors sir...it's only the fading memory you see. Loved the pics that took me back to Before Rorhl
	() Thanks

8th February 2008, 17:19	#56
kailashnj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 967 Thanked: 384 Times	Today I drived a Logan Diesel and man was I astonished. I currenlty own an Indica and had the same kind of judgement for all Diesel Cars. I was really astonished to drive this car and with the kind of pick up response this car has it feels much more powerful then the 68bhp power that it carries with it. One of my friends has added the PETE in his logan and the power boost is amazing. You need to drive it to believe
	() Thanks

9th February 2008, 10:19	#57
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,983 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Kailash, Welcome to the LOGAN fan club!!!
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13th February 2008, 22:25	#58
ezee BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 203 Thanked: 214 Times	Fitted a new spoiler purchased from market, made for Logan. It looks nice with backlight and cost is Rs. 2400 with 1 year paint warranty. Also got a Phillips 100/90 Ralley pair of headlight bulbs (it does not require any relay or ceraminc holders).
	() Thanks

15th February 2008, 13:25	#60
saumil_b Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 24 Thanked: Once	Loganize!! So proud to be here! I am a proud Loganizer! And am really really hapy with the performance of the car! I hav driven at 7500+ kms and am getting a tremendous mileage of abt 16+ in BAD city traffic driving. Havent hit the highway yet! Also theres another forum dedicated to the LOGAN! google abt it! But Hats off to TEAMBHP for Supporting such Fair and UNBAISED comments!! BRAVO!!cheers:
	() Thanks