CEDIA v/s Elantra v/s OLD Honda CRV

pooshnark · 16th March 2007, 21:46

Hi Guys,
I need some big time help here.

I just survived a big time road accident which took away my beloved Old Honda City type II (the best car i have driven) and that puts me again in look out for a new car.

I live in Ahmedabad with driving most of time on Highway around 3000 km per month. Not much worried about FE though.

I am considering New Cedia v/s Elantra(CRDI for power) v/s Old Honda CRV (since my parents shifting to stay with me).

All your opinion shall be highly appreciated. I am inclined a bit more towards Cedia Select with all the things that corolla offers at 11.00 this is at 9.1 lacs + octroi.

regards
Pooshna

csentil · 16th March 2007, 23:58

Cedia is good, great drive and good FE. Good price also. spare parts costs could be the issue going by Lancer/HM past history. My uncle had a Lancer and he said that parts costs were very high. Mileage should be around 10.

Elantra is VFM being Diesel. For less than 11 lakhs u get the works. ABS, EBD, Traction Control, leather seats.. etc etc. However not to impressed with the look and feel of the car. looks very plastic and the drive is just about OK.

Any reasons for getting a second hand car. I think there's an entire thread on pros and cons of getting second hand cars to new ones.

CRV is a softroader. Excellent driveability. Is solid on the road and I personally liked its looks compared to the new one. FE is an issue.

3000 kms a month means a diesel makes sense cost vice. However for a good drive and road presence it could be a toss up between the cedia and the CRV.

Go for the Cedia if the cost factor is not an issue.

fb1 · 17th March 2007, 05:30

how about Sonata embera CRDI?

Elantra CRDI is also nice but I think the new models coming out

Sahil · 17th March 2007, 07:00

CRV without a doubt, its a safer car for the highway too.

karizma_devil · 17th March 2007, 08:30

how about a new safari dicor ??
shold serve you well an the highways.

Akshay1234 · 17th March 2007, 09:08

the new elantra should be out in the next few months.. so why dont you wait for that and then decide.

higautham · 17th March 2007, 10:21

i think u can consider Honda Civic also.. it is a wonderful car.

Akshay1234 · 17th March 2007, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by higautham

i think u can consider Honda Civic also.. it is a wonderful car.

the civic would be about 1-1.5lacs more expensive than the cars mentioned above.

unknown · 17th March 2007, 12:51

Consider Toyota corolla H1 model It's in your budget & do the job fine !

pooshnark · 18th March 2007, 22:12

hi all,
thanks for the quick response..
i am inclined towards CRV cuz of looks, sexy road presence and my damn good experience with Honda vehicles.. they are always permorning if maintained even if second hand..

Somebody of my size would not be able to handle safari dicor that easily however i would still take a test drive tomorrow.

Corolla doesnt come across as value proposition against cedia when u comapare it with features and prise.. Civic is little out of my budget so not considering it.

I got to know from the local dealer that these are last batches of elantra and now on u would not get the same model again.. hence not going for it.

hence now the race is narrowed down to cedia v/s CRV...
pls advise.. can anyone share their experience with CRV?

regards

Akshay1234 · 19th March 2007, 11:43

the after sales service of the hondas would be better. which crv is this. the 1st type or the facelifted type?

pooshnark · 19th March 2007, 11:46

its the second facelifted type with Manual Transmission.. can anyone provide me inputs on the car????

esteem_lover · 19th March 2007, 12:38

Your inclination is well founded. The Cedia is a lovely car.

You might want to read this.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...cer-cedia.html

and this

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...executive.html

and this

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...not-cedia.html

ravibhat · 19th March 2007, 15:15

My suggestion is test drive Innova (brand new Diesel or used Petrol), you will simply love it! Its simply good car for the person who do lot of highway running. You can expect easily 13kmpl as FE for Innova D and 11kmpl as FE for Innova P. If you buy Innova P buy used one If you buy Diesel buy brand new and fill the Diesel in good reputed bunk.

Used CRV is good option too but instead of CRV plan for Cedia!

Elantra is not so good car compared with Innova, Cedia, CRV according to me. However its not bad at all!

You have short listed good cars decide on which you liked best!

Regards,

Ravi.

devarshi84 · 19th March 2007, 15:21

firstly, CRV is a soft-roader (It drives like a car though) while cedia is a car. test-drive both to decide which you find more convenient and which will be more suited and comfortably for your use.

secondly, look at the Dealer support. While HM used to have more dealers than Honda once upon a time, many of these were known for bad service while others were reputed for customer satisfaction. In Ahmedabad Landmark Honda sucks while Autonova Mitsubishi(previously Cama motors) have been great. But Many people have had reverse experiences too. Check out the dealer feedback for both Honda and Mitsubishi in your city.

16th March 2007, 21:46	#1
pooshnark Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gujarat Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	CEDIA v/s Elantra v/s OLD Honda CRV Hi Guys, I need some big time help here. I just survived a big time road accident which took away my beloved Old Honda City type II (the best car i have driven) and that puts me again in look out for a new car. I live in Ahmedabad with driving most of time on Highway around 3000 km per month. Not much worried about FE though. I am considering New Cedia v/s Elantra(CRDI for power) v/s Old Honda CRV (since my parents shifting to stay with me). All your opinion shall be highly appreciated. I am inclined a bit more towards Cedia Select with all the things that corolla offers at 11.00 this is at 9.1 lacs + octroi. regards Pooshna
	() Thanks

16th March 2007, 23:58	#2
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Cedia is good, great drive and good FE. Good price also. spare parts costs could be the issue going by Lancer/HM past history. My uncle had a Lancer and he said that parts costs were very high. Mileage should be around 10. Elantra is VFM being Diesel. For less than 11 lakhs u get the works. ABS, EBD, Traction Control, leather seats.. etc etc. However not to impressed with the look and feel of the car. looks very plastic and the drive is just about OK. Any reasons for getting a second hand car. I think there's an entire thread on pros and cons of getting second hand cars to new ones. CRV is a softroader. Excellent driveability. Is solid on the road and I personally liked its looks compared to the new one. FE is an issue. 3000 kms a month means a diesel makes sense cost vice. However for a good drive and road presence it could be a toss up between the cedia and the CRV. Go for the Cedia if the cost factor is not an issue.
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 05:30	#3
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	how about Sonata embera CRDI? Elantra CRDI is also nice but I think the new models coming out
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 07:00	#4
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	CRV without a doubt, its a safer car for the highway too.
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 08:30	#5
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	how about a new safari dicor ?? shold serve you well an the highways.
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 09:08	#6
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	the new elantra should be out in the next few months.. so why dont you wait for that and then decide.
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 10:21	#7
higautham BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	i think u can consider Honda Civic also.. it is a wonderful car.
	() Thanks

17th March 2007, 12:51	#9
unknown BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 439 Thanked: 23 Times	Consider Toyota corolla H1 model It's in your budget & do the job fine !
	() Thanks

18th March 2007, 22:12	#10
pooshnark Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gujarat Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	hi all, thanks for the quick response.. i am inclined towards CRV cuz of looks, sexy road presence and my damn good experience with Honda vehicles.. they are always permorning if maintained even if second hand.. Somebody of my size would not be able to handle safari dicor that easily however i would still take a test drive tomorrow. Corolla doesnt come across as value proposition against cedia when u comapare it with features and prise.. Civic is little out of my budget so not considering it. I got to know from the local dealer that these are last batches of elantra and now on u would not get the same model again.. hence not going for it. hence now the race is narrowed down to cedia v/s CRV... pls advise.. can anyone share their experience with CRV? regards
	() Thanks

19th March 2007, 11:43	#11
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	the after sales service of the hondas would be better. which crv is this. the 1st type or the facelifted type?
	() Thanks

19th March 2007, 11:46	#12
pooshnark Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gujarat Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	its the second facelifted type with Manual Transmission.. can anyone provide me inputs on the car????
	() Thanks

19th March 2007, 12:38	#13
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Your inclination is well founded. The Cedia is a lovely car. You might want to read this. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...cer-cedia.html and this http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...executive.html and this http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...not-cedia.html Last edited by esteem_lover : 19th March 2007 at 12:43.
	() Thanks

19th March 2007, 15:15	#14
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	My suggestion is test drive Innova (brand new Diesel or used Petrol), you will simply love it! Its simply good car for the person who do lot of highway running. You can expect easily 13kmpl as FE for Innova D and 11kmpl as FE for Innova P. If you buy Innova P buy used one If you buy Diesel buy brand new and fill the Diesel in good reputed bunk. Used CRV is good option too but instead of CRV plan for Cedia! Elantra is not so good car compared with Innova, Cedia, CRV according to me. However its not bad at all! You have short listed good cars decide on which you liked best! Regards, Ravi.
	() Thanks

19th March 2007, 15:21	#15
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	firstly, CRV is a soft-roader (It drives like a car though) while cedia is a car. test-drive both to decide which you find more convenient and which will be more suited and comfortably for your use. secondly, look at the Dealer support. While HM used to have more dealers than Honda once upon a time, many of these were known for bad service while others were reputed for customer satisfaction. In Ahmedabad Landmark Honda sucks while Autonova Mitsubishi(previously Cama motors) have been great. But Many people have had reverse experiences too. Check out the dealer feedback for both Honda and Mitsubishi in your city. Last edited by devarshi84 : 19th March 2007 at 15:23.
	() Thanks