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Originally Posted by Aaron:)
(Post 4010793)
I echo your sentiment. I have a 2009 City and finding a suitable upgrade is a huge issue! The new City doesn't feel like a substantial upgrade (mechanically same as my car) and cars like the Corolla/Jetta are out of my budget. Hope they address all the build quality issues in the upcoming City facelift, and it might just find a place in my garage! |
Originally Posted by itsashishsharma
(Post 4011154)
Indeed! I agree that the current City would be a downgrade from your Angela. Don't even consider the current City. Your model was the best in build and material quality, current gen is the worst. They can fix niggles, I think most of those are already fixed. But I don't think there would be a huge leap in quality front in the City facelift. If the Civic is launched, what say? |
Originally Posted by Vik0728
(Post 4011202)
Hey esoticoreventon, I really don't have the expertise like some of the gurus on our forum to advise you on a replacement for your Honda, but here are my suggestions: - City ZX is renowned to be a niggle free and comfortable car to a large extent, and much of that is attributed to it being a Honda. The only other manufacturers you can bet your buck on with a similar hassle free reputation is the Korean giant Hyundai and the Japanese market leader Maruti. :D - Considering the fact that the current Honda City/Maruti Ciaz/Hyundai Verna 'May Not Be' an upgrade, you must really consider cars from the next segment. - Neither Honda nor Maruti have one in this segment, unless you may be interested with the S-Cross DDiS 320 (which is a blast all the way). So the way I see it, you must really consider Hyundai Elantra 1.6 CRDi :thumbs up This 1.6 CRDi is powerful, frugal and reliable. The car as a whole is an awesome offering and backed my Hyundai A.S.S is just a bonus. I believe it is due for a facelift soon, so if you are not too keen on that update, you may as well get some good discounts. |
Originally Posted by esoticoreventon
(Post 4011822)
The iDSI engine was only for the people who wanted the fuel efficient option. For those who wanted fun, the VTEC was always an option. And mine is a VTEC. Having driven all the cities till date, I will vouch that the ZX VTEC feels faster than any other cities, mainly because it isn't that heavy! Looks are subjective, so what you might not like, others might! I didn't like the 3rd gen city, and I still maintain that the first gen was the best looking of the lot! I understand that, of all cars in the segment, the city is the least compromise one has to make, but if you have the buy a car for that reason, that isn't a good thing! I, for one, couldn't live knowing I have made compromises when I put my hard earned money on something! When the ZX came out, it was the best. Period. There was no other car that could hold a candle to the ZX in any aspect. And with the new car, I expect the same. my car is 10 years old, and to this day there has been no faults, literally none. |
Originally Posted by esoticoreventon
(Post 4011822)
I will vouch that the ZX VTEC feels faster than any other cities, mainly because it isn't that heavy! |
Originally Posted by Aaron:)
(Post 4010793)
I echo your sentiment. I have a 2009 City and finding a suitable upgrade is a huge issue! The new City doesn't feel like a substantial upgrade (mechanically same as my car) and cars like the Corolla/Jetta are out of my budget. Hope they address all the build quality issues in the upcoming City facelift, and it might just find a place in my garage! |
Originally Posted by esoticoreventon
(Post 4010243)
A year since I was in the market for a new car, and I still haven't even decided the kind of car I want! Naturally, as a City ZX owner, I should be going for the New City, but with all the quality concerns, I do not want to end up with a downgrade from my current car! D |
Originally Posted by bluevolt
(Post 4011997)
If you are not in rush and can postpone your purchase decision till next 1-2 years then I strongly suggest waiting for the all new next gen City instead of the facelift to the current model which will find its way in the market in about 6 months of time. |
Originally Posted by fordfreak
(Post 4011277)
I have never seen the blue sign light up. Infact, I used my iPhone's torch to scan the light cut-outs in the cluster, but couldn't find any separate cut-out for the cold engine icon. I could only find the overheating icon (see the icon in the yellow box, in the attached picture). The car is always parked in the basement and I still didn't observe any cold engine light when I started the car after 48 hours. The picture was clicked instantly after pressing the start button when all the icons light up. |
Originally Posted by madhan.g
(Post 4011292)
I see the blue sign everyday morning when I ignite, even in the summers (well most of the time). And I think there is only one cut out for both heat and cold (I might be wrong). Either way, it is better to get that checked. |
Originally Posted by kaviprem
(Post 4011340)
Its the same [red] one that lit up blue in cold start. I do get blue lit up every morning since day 1. I checked up with the sales/service guys the 2nd day itself and they said "no action needed unless it turns red and if it turns red, the car needs to switched off for about 30 mins or so". Prem. |
Originally Posted by oss
(Post 4013927)
I have never seen a blue light on mine either... Does it mean the engine is at optimum temp and not cold? |
Originally Posted by kaviprem
(Post 4013935)
May be, because I am in Bangalore :) I would be in Chennai for few days in next couple of weeks. I will watch out for this. Prem. |
Originally Posted by varunsangal
(Post 4017433)
Questions: 1. How rampant is the rust, roof leakage, leakage in footwell in Honda City? 2. Has anybody had Honda strip down their City to metal and repainted? 3. Does the car fit back together again? I.e. How much rattles and squeaks are there in a refitted Honda City? 4. Given ~7 year old car, does it make sense to do a strip down and repaint? (expect to keep the car another 3-4 years). |
Originally Posted by iss1307
(Post 4017669)
Hey guys! We booked a new Honda City VMT, awaiting delivery on 5th August. Now the car is May 2016 manufactured which is not the issue. But it comes with MRF rubber, which I have absolutely refused to accept. Instead I've asked for Michelin, Bridgestone or Good Year as preference. Now the sales guy has said he has put up a request to change it but he can't guarantee anything and he also says MRF is better for Indian conditions. I need some inputs from BHPians currently running on stock 175 section MRF, Bridgestone, Good Year and Michelin. Thank you. |
Originally Posted by KRN
(Post 4017835)
I have a city on stock MRFs. I had a disappointment when I did the PDI of my car and found that it had MRFs. The dealer refused to change tyres to Michelin. In my usage over last 1.5 years the MRFs have really surprised me. They have held well and behaviour under braking is quite good as well. I have had no punctures and the tyres held well when I was forced off a ghat road by a bus. The car however doesn't feel very sure footed in general and I am not sure if this is due to the tyres or if I have been spoiled by the handling of the first gen Swift which was my earlier ride (my Swift had Michelin XM1+). IMO you can live with the MRFs though you can consider yourself lucky if you get the Michelin. |
Originally Posted by KRN
(Post 4017835)
I have a city on stock MRFs. They have held well and behaviour under braking is quite good as well. I have had no punctures and the tyres held well when I was forced off a ghat road by a bus. The car however doesn't feel very sure footed in general and I am not sure if this is due to the tyres or if I have been spoiled by the handling of the first gen Swift which was my earlier ride (my Swift had Michelin XM1+). IMO you can live with the MRFs though you can consider yourself lucky if you get the Michelin. |
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