I am confused help ... which car 14 - 16 lakh.

AirWind · 9th January 2008, 14:09

How about a Hyundai Sonata Embera diesel? a full size luxury car, not many sold, so you can still have the exclusivity factor, get gr8 discounts and service.

vnabhi · 9th January 2008, 15:11

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Originally Posted by AirWind

How about a Hyundai Sonata Embera diesel? a full size luxury car, not many sold, so you can still have the exclusivity factor, get gr8 discounts and service.

I agree. It is also one of the most spacious. A colleague owns a petrol version, and I could barely hear the engine from inside. It also has a cool interior.
Not sure of the diesel version though. Only matter of concern is that only 28 Sonatas were sold in December all over India.

mobike008 · 9th January 2008, 15:20

My my, i never thought that somebody is ready to spend 15L and the options are so few

For a college going student, I'd recommend a yellow Cedia sport with all mods that you can think of ( including cosmetic changes like an Evo) and still save some change.

I am sure you would be the cynosure of all those girls that you want to impress, if that's what the end result desired

Rahulkool · 9th January 2008, 16:02

I will recommend the vRS

BUSA · 9th January 2008, 18:49

Looking at your profile and the other cars you own i would suggest get something different. Something like Civic and mod it.

vkochar · 9th January 2008, 20:33

Try getting a Laura Ambiente and then pimp it up further by adding some 17'' Bling Alloys & DVD Screens etc etc.

You get a modern car and the Diesel advantage too. All for 15 Lacs. Mission Accomplished !!!

Elito11 · 9th January 2008, 22:21

Hi

Seems some of you have skipped his posts. He does not want a civic or a Laura.

IMO the only option as of now is the Captiva. With the slew new launches expected in 2008..i would suggest you wait for a few months.

BTW..is Tuscon really 19L!! ru sure?

Elito

BUSA · 9th January 2008, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Elito11

IMO the only option as of now is the Captiva. With the slew new launches expected in 2008..it would suggest you wait for a few months.

BTW..is Tuscon really 19L!! ru sure?

Elito

Captiva will be 20+ OTR

Elito11 · 9th January 2008, 22:35

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Captiva will be 20+ OTR

More like 18 OTR..but yes still bad!!
But then again its a GM..he just gotta wait a few months!

Elito

SagarV · 10th January 2008, 00:45

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Originally Posted by mobike008

My my, i never thought that somebody is ready to spend 15L and the options are so few

For a college going student, I'd recommend a yellow Cedia sport with all mods that you can think of ( including cosmetic changes like an Evo) and still save some change.

I am sure you would be the cynosure of all those girls that you want to impress, if that's what the end result desired

Well now i am really thinking of upgrading my existing car skoda 1.9 tdi as many people here have scraped that i should retain my old car and upgrade it. can u recommend me some cool upgrades which i should go for as of now i am gonna go for rio kit and 17inch rims. Also mostly can u think of anything else to upgrade what do u think should i change the silencer of my car and put the one which is there in those sports vehicle which make awesome noise will it be too flashy ? also any suggestion on how to upgrade the engine of my car. in 1 lakh range ( how much bhp and how much sec pick up will increase )

SagarV · 10th January 2008, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Elito11

More like 18 OTR..but yes still bad!!
But then again its a GM..he just gotta wait a few months!

Elito

Well for some reason i dont think Captiva is that appealing .. i need to check the engine and all of the car and only after test drive i will come to know how it really is. Mostly i am awaiting for is Mistubishi Lancer evo x

narry · 10th January 2008, 01:54

hi
what about honda accord v6 engined
cost approx 17 lakhs would be interesting to check this car
narry

rider60 · 10th January 2008, 01:56

well your good options are lancer cedia or accord or sonata embera diesel and pete it!

if you want the performance equivalent to RS skoda then you should get one of the above cars and mod them! modding the current skoda will not offer as good performance!

well how good is peted verna? i am guessing the peted verna will give you good performance with the ABS version!

vivekiny2k · 10th January 2008, 01:59

you said u have an option to retain your skoda or buy a new car. which gives me an inpression that skoda is for your exclusive use. So could be the other cars that you listed.

if that is the case, and if you want to be cool, why not sell the skoda, add 15L to it and move up to imported segment like VW, BMW, mercedes, or the exclusive imports like subaru etc?

lastly, whether you do that or not, drive responsibly. that much of power can be disastrous on indian roads filled with footpath dwellers.

rider60 · 10th January 2008, 02:12

just checked the micro sites for the tech specs and prices as well,well in the 15lac budget you can get the two cars either lancer cedia or the verna abs the comparision is below in the link should help you decide under the 15lac budget!

Mitsubishi Cedia Sports vs Hyundai Verna VGT CRDi SX ABS vs Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L MT | Car Comparisons - CarWale.com India

EDIT: the peted verna goes to 130bhp! and with a custom added exhaust more power!
also instead of spending so much get a RED GETZ CDRi VGT prime 110BHP ABS for 7lacs! and pete it to 130bhp the same verna engine in a better handler, as i hear the suspension is remade for better stability!

9th January 2008, 14:09	#16
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	How about a Hyundai Sonata Embera diesel? a full size luxury car, not many sold, so you can still have the exclusivity factor, get gr8 discounts and service.
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,702 Thanked: 14,823 Times View My Garage	My my, i never thought that somebody is ready to spend 15L and the options are so few For a college going student, I'd recommend a yellow Cedia sport with all mods that you can think of ( including cosmetic changes like an Evo) and still save some change. I am sure you would be the cynosure of all those girls that you want to impress, if that's what the end result desired
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Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	I will recommend the vRS
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9th January 2008, 18:49	#20
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Looking at your profile and the other cars you own i would suggest get something different. Something like Civic and mod it.
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9th January 2008, 20:33	#21
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Try getting a Laura Ambiente and then pimp it up further by adding some 17'' Bling Alloys & DVD Screens etc etc. You get a modern car and the Diesel advantage too. All for 15 Lacs. Mission Accomplished !!!
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9th January 2008, 22:21	#22
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	Hi Seems some of you have skipped his posts. He does not want a civic or a Laura. IMO the only option as of now is the Captiva. With the slew new launches expected in 2008..i would suggest you wait for a few months. BTW..is Tuscon really 19L!! ru sure? Elito Last edited by Elito11 : 9th January 2008 at 22:35.
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narry BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: shenzen Posts: 154 Thanked: 25 Times	what about honda accord v6 229 hourse power hi what about honda accord v6 engined cost approx 17 lakhs would be interesting to check this car narry
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10th January 2008, 01:56	#28
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	well your good options are lancer cedia or accord or sonata embera diesel and pete it! if you want the performance equivalent to RS skoda then you should get one of the above cars and mod them! modding the current skoda will not offer as good performance! well how good is peted verna? i am guessing the peted verna will give you good performance with the ABS version! Last edited by rider60 : 10th January 2008 at 02:00.
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10th January 2008, 01:59	#29
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	you said u have an option to retain your skoda or buy a new car. which gives me an inpression that skoda is for your exclusive use. So could be the other cars that you listed. if that is the case, and if you want to be cool, why not sell the skoda, add 15L to it and move up to imported segment like VW, BMW, mercedes, or the exclusive imports like subaru etc? lastly, whether you do that or not, drive responsibly. that much of power can be disastrous on indian roads filled with footpath dwellers.
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10th January 2008, 02:12	#30
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	just checked the micro sites for the tech specs and prices as well,well in the 15lac budget you can get the two cars either lancer cedia or the verna abs the comparision is below in the link should help you decide under the 15lac budget! Mitsubishi Cedia Sports vs Hyundai Verna VGT CRDi SX ABS vs Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L MT \| Car Comparisons - CarWale.com India EDIT: the peted verna goes to 130bhp! and with a custom added exhaust more power! also instead of spending so much get a RED GETZ CDRi VGT prime 110BHP ABS for 7lacs! and pete it to 130bhp the same verna engine in a better handler, as i hear the suspension is remade for better stability! Last edited by rider60 : 10th January 2008 at 02:19.
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