When to go for a diesel car?

rahul_intlad · 8th October 2006, 14:38

Actually your budget allows you to go a class higher and you could choose between the corolla,elantra and lancer cedia.A higher class model would give you a better experience.

Detailed dicussions are available regarding the above on this forum itself.

goldsun · 9th October 2006, 06:50

I think the original post is to decide on whether to go for a diesel car or petrol car. But the discussion goes on as to which car to buy. I will be interested to know really, what are the factors that favour diesel cars.

abhibh · 9th October 2006, 10:49

IMHO the only factor that favours diesel is cost of running i.e. diesel. All other factors are moreover simmilar to petrol like:

Service after 10K
3000 rs per paid service

But mind it diesel has more maintainence than petrol cars. We have a Alto being used for 6 years as a office car and its service schedule was:

1st service 1k
2nd 10 K
3rd 25K
4th 30K
5th 48K

and the list goes on. So if diesel can survive such tough service schedules then there is not much difference.

Cheers!

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Originally Posted by goldsun

I think the original post is to decide on whether to go for a diesel car or petrol car. But the discussion goes on as to which car to buy. I will be interested to know really, what are the factors that favour diesel cars.

Equus · 9th October 2006, 13:54

Thanks folks for all the advice.. Well, I need a lot more features than whats offered in the Verna VGT. Its really got nothing!?!! Is the top end being launched anytime soon? I am in no hurry.. Can wait till next year too.

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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	Actually your budget allows you to go a class higher and you could choose between the corolla,elantra and lancer cedia.A higher class model would give you a better experience. Detailed dicussions are available regarding the above on this forum itself. Last edited by rahul_intlad : 8th October 2006 at 14:40.
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goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 229 Thanked: 50 Times	I think the original post is to decide on whether to go for a diesel car or petrol car. But the discussion goes on as to which car to buy. I will be interested to know really, what are the factors that favour diesel cars.
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Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 424 Times	Thanks folks for all the advice.. Well, I need a lot more features than whats offered in the Verna VGT. Its really got nothing!?!! Is the top end being launched anytime soon? I am in no hurry.. Can wait till next year too. Last edited by Equus : 9th October 2006 at 14:05.
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