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![]() BMW Secure (which I also opted for initially) is overpriced for what it offers (I think its covered by Bajaj, which is sometimes bloody expensive). The issue with Runflats is not about whether they are covered under insurance but the inconvenience caused if you have a blowout during a long distance trip, miles from civilization. I understand from your post that you will not be doing much of the same so you should be good. Btw, the runflats are not as bad as they are made out to be, my current set has done 25k kms (the first set of Pirellis were replaced under warranty at 6k kms) and still have reasonable tread left. | |
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Also, I did not have to pay for the BMW secure. These benefits seem to come by default with the car now. I have not taken the insurance from the dealer. | |
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Anyways the sales agent today confirmed that my car has been manufactured, gave me the VIN and is expected to leave VDC tomorrow and I should have it in the next 10 days, hopefully! | |
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Unable to PM you since you have newly joined. So can you please mail me the details of your deal on dr.mohitg@yahoo.com? | |
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Ouch! Thsoe must be some seriously bad roads then. But, I'd still test the car out on those roads. This will also give you a good indication of whether or not you will be able to take the car on trips without too much of an issue. You could consider the new 1 series. Should be a good drive, but again the same road issues will creep up. Quote:
Test the 3 out on bad roads, it may just surprise you. With its stiff euro suspension set up, it can handle a lot of bad stretches as long as it is driven with care. Of-course, if you want to power through craters, it is not the car for you. Neither is the X1. The Q3 is a better package than the X1, but again it is considerably stripped down when compared to its sedan sibling. Just not worth the money IMO. Hopefully now that the Q3 is available in manual transmission, it is only a matter of time before the A4/3 series start becoming available in 6 speeds. That would certainly offer a good choice to customers. Last edited by imp! : 31st August 2013 at 11:32. | ||
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Buddy if its bad roads, skoda is not an option for u! While your company is paying for maintaining the car, it'll stay in the workshop for many days sometimes. As far as the X1 is concerned, it's exactly the same car as the 320d with an ugly face. GC is also nearly same. Both cars are equally delicate in that sense. A BMW will cost you less money and less headache than a laura/superb at the end of 5 years of broken road driving. The only premium car made to handle such road conditions is the land rover but its quite stripped down. I'd buy a fortuner automatic. And drive it through the jungle for all I care. ![]() | |
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IMO Skoda is quite well equipped to tackle bad roads with its rough road package. | |
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No the Land Rovers are not the only cars that can handle bad roads. I suppose you are referring to the Freelander 2. "Quite stripped down" is a gross exaggeration of the equipment levels in the Facelifted FL2. At the end of the day if you want the most gimmicky softroader in the bracket, buy a Q5, if you want a fast chuckable one, buy the X3. If however, you want a low-key tough as nails, well put together, good drive experience with excellent comfort and incredible off road manners, nothing in that bracket beats the FL2. As far as I am concerned, any one not needing a softroader ought to buy the 5-series/E-class/Jaguar XF for their equipment levels and comfort. If you need a softroader, buy the FL2 for its capability. The Q5 and X3 are posers when you compare them to their sedan siblings or the FL2's capability. If anything, the Fortuner automatic is a stripped down lorry with no refinement, questionable fit and finish with bullet proof reliability. If one is spending 30 lacs on a car, one expects certain levels of refinement. | |||
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As you rightly pointed out, the above comment was made from personal experience obviously. And yes, it was horrible to say the least ! You're also right in saying, almost all brands have happy and unhappy customers but in this regard, SKODA pretty much tops the list of unhappy customers. In any case, you're one lucky person to have had such a smooth ride with your SKODAs. Let me assure you, a major bunch of us have not been as lucky with skoda. You obviously take very good care of your cars ![]() Quote:
Here's what the base model misses out on. I'm only going to name a few of many. - Sunroof - Electrically Adjustable Front Driver's seat (yes! even this!) - Front Arm Rests - Rear middle seat headrest (how much money are they saving by omitting this'?) - Carpet Mats (lol carpet mats for god's sake) All of these are available in the higher spec models that'll cost you a couple of lacs at least. I understand you may be referring to its off road abilities which is what i mentioned in the first place. But yes, it is equipped to do just that !, similar to the fortuner but at a premium of about 20 lacs OTR. Thats a hell of a lot to pay and i sure as hell wouldn't pay that for an SUV which doesnt even have electrically adjustable seats for god's sake ! LOL Quote:
Anyway, lets stay on topic shall we? As i said, my first choice would be a 320d (unlike the 2012 make, 2013 make comes with a higher GC). And i would simply tell myself that I'm gonna be extra careful on the broken roads. 2nd priority would be the fortuner (only because the person in question seems to doing so much of his driving on very bad roads.) Last edited by Bluebeem : 31st August 2013 at 17:06. | |||
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To add a perspective after owning the car for a while The space at the rear seats are definitely quiet less as compared to the others. As for craters never not once has the car bottomed out and scraped till now on a crater or speed breaker. Lastly the hydraulic power steering in the city is giving my forearms a workout. |
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The point I was trying to make is X1 still an awful looking car. Probably the worst looking/feeling car south of 35 lacs. | |
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