Diesel car in the range of 5L-6L

indianrunner · 5th July 2006, 16:40

Hi,

Could i have suggestions on what diesel car to buy which would be used by the family mainly within city and abt once a month on long drives outside. It would do around 50/60 km per day.

Thanks and regards

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manson · 5th July 2006, 16:46

indigo/marina diesel : comfortable, cheap to run, tata is gradually improving on all its products, small niggles that you might have to take care of, but then it comes with a much smaller price tag compared to its rivals.

manson.

himanshugoswami · 5th July 2006, 16:52

Like manson said, the indigo/marina are the only popular ones in this price range. however, you could also look at the Palio D and Petra D. They are avaiable with Javali motors in Bangalore and servicing is by all the Fiat and Tata dealers.

Another option is a 1-1.5 year old accent/viva Crdi

garvit2002 · 5th July 2006, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

indigo/marina diesel : comfortable, cheap to run, tata is gradually improving on all its products, small niggles that you might have to take care of, but then it comes with a much smaller price tag compared to its rivals.

manson.

with manson mine gave 17 kmpl with 100% A\C on my trip to Agra .
marina is good overall 50K KMs till date only one problem faced which was a broken clutch plate that was replaced under warranty (that was bcoz of multiple ppl using the car ). gr8 VFM

satish_appasani · 5th July 2006, 18:31

Have a look at Palio D too. It's a brilliant car at it's price.

rondoc · 5th July 2006, 20:41

Hey dude pls chk out the fiesta...a bit outta range but nice package.

carfreak · 5th July 2006, 20:55

if you can stretch your budget go for the fiesta but then you will have to stretch it a bit too much!!decide on that.
within this budget its either the indigo or the petra.will not recommend the accent crdi as it may be dis-continued from production.or even if the production of the present model continues,they may bring in a new 4 cylinder crdi engine.

Jay · 5th July 2006, 22:59

If you dont mind a second hand then you can look for an Accent crdi, which you should be able to get at that range... Else indigo is good i heard....

200mph · 6th July 2006, 00:01

man look for a CRDI accent you will find a 2004 model odd 35 000 - 40000 km driven for like 4.5 - 5 easily. i had got my car evaluated some time back and was given similar figures. its without any dents etc etc. you will save lots of money and go for good ICE and leather etc etc. or else indigo is the only option left, i have not seen a single petra on the road till now so not suggesting you that. the TATA car are refining slowly and i am sure if driven with care the car would work good.

bangboy · 6th July 2006, 10:21

Hi Indianrunner,

Please go and check out the PETRA D and Palio D.I am sure you will fall in love with it.
Couple of my colleagues have it and they just enjoy driving it.
Check it out at Javali motors. Fiat is seeling its diesel variants though direct dealership and not through TATA-FIAT showrooms.
Let us know once you have done a test drive.

5th July 2006, 16:40	#1
indianrunner BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 225 Thanked: 33 Times	Diesel car in the range of 5L-6L Hi, Could i have suggestions on what diesel car to buy which would be used by the family mainly within city and abt once a month on long drives outside. It would do around 50/60 km per day. Thanks and regards Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : This topic has been moved to the appropriate section. We thank you for your thread, and would appreciate you taking the effort to post in the correct section. Last edited by tsk1979 : 6th July 2006 at 01:00.
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manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	indigo/marina diesel : comfortable, cheap to run, tata is gradually improving on all its products, small niggles that you might have to take care of, but then it comes with a much smaller price tag compared to its rivals. manson.
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himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Like manson said, the indigo/marina are the only popular ones in this price range. however, you could also look at the Palio D and Petra D. They are avaiable with Javali motors in Bangalore and servicing is by all the Fiat and Tata dealers. Another option is a 1-1.5 year old accent/viva Crdi
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5th July 2006, 18:31	#5
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Have a look at Palio D too. It's a brilliant car at it's price.
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rondoc Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ludiana Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey dude pls chk out the fiesta...a bit outta range but nice package.
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5th July 2006, 20:55	#7
carfreak BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Udupi Posts: 599 Thanked: 342 Times	if you can stretch your budget go for the fiesta but then you will have to stretch it a bit too much!!decide on that. within this budget its either the indigo or the petra.will not recommend the accent crdi as it may be dis-continued from production.or even if the production of the present model continues,they may bring in a new 4 cylinder crdi engine.
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5th July 2006, 22:59	#8
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	If you dont mind a second hand then you can look for an Accent crdi, which you should be able to get at that range... Else indigo is good i heard....
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6th July 2006, 00:01	#9
200mph BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 166 Thanked: 0 Times	man look for a CRDI accent you will find a 2004 model odd 35 000 - 40000 km driven for like 4.5 - 5 easily. i had got my car evaluated some time back and was given similar figures. its without any dents etc etc. you will save lots of money and go for good ICE and leather etc etc. or else indigo is the only option left, i have not seen a single petra on the road till now so not suggesting you that. the TATA car are refining slowly and i am sure if driven with care the car would work good. Last edited by 200mph : 6th July 2006 at 00:03.
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6th July 2006, 10:21	#10
bangboy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Indianrunner, Please go and check out the PETRA D and Palio D.I am sure you will fall in love with it. Couple of my colleagues have it and they just enjoy driving it. Check it out at Javali motors. Fiat is seeling its diesel variants though direct dealership and not through TATA-FIAT showrooms. Let us know once you have done a test drive.
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