budget 8-10lakhs. Please suggest a car

kpzen · 5th June 2007, 18:52

Prasad.!
U haven't mentioned about your requirements like comfort, space,power etc n also where and how many kms will u driving the car..It helps shortlisting the choices otherwise u'll have options from SUV to a sedan...

Anyways my choice in your budget would be an Elantra CRDi.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 5th June 2007, 18:56

You'd get valuable inputs if only you mention what you look forward to, and your requirements from the car...

prasygreat · 5th June 2007, 18:58

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Prasad.!
U haven't mentioned about your requirements like comfort, space,power etc n also where and how many kms will u driving the car..It helps shortlisting the choices otherwise u'll have options from SUV to a sedan...

Anyways my choice in your budget would be an Elantra CRDi.

Will be using it in Mumbai during weekdays...daily run of about 30km.
Over the weekends i travel to Pune.
The car will be self driven. Mileage is important though not an overriding factor but will NEVER have time to keep the car with a dealer for long. So maintenance should be absolutely LOW.

dadu · 5th June 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by prasygreat

The car will be self driven. Mileage is important though not an overriding factor but will NEVER have time to keep the car with a dealer for long. So maintenance should be absolutely LOW.

This is definitely a Hyundai Verna VGT CRDi, though when I saw your thread initially I was about to suggest safari DICOR 3.0 but held back since you said "a car" and not "SUV".

payam · 5th June 2007, 20:34

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Originally Posted by dadu

This is definitely a Hyundai Verna VGT CRDi, though when I saw your thread initially I was about to suggest safari DICOR 3.0 but held back since you said "a car" and not "SUV".

completely agree,good FE as it is deisel,good look(my opinion),good ride,spaciuos and quite enough powerful.

prasygreat · 5th June 2007, 20:36

SUV is ok too not an issue, it should have been car/SUV
moreover, even I was considering Safari Dicor. but is it free of maintenance issues now. historically have heard of many instances of oil leakages etc.

rubin2006 · 5th June 2007, 21:16

Buy a corolla that would be the first choice ,second can be Sx4 and if resale dosnt bother you why not Cedia

ravibhat · 5th June 2007, 21:46

My suggestion is Corolla -> Innova -> Optra and choose the right variant/version based on your budget and requirement.

Corolla tried and tested like WagonR! and very nice as well, Limited version is on sale as well.

Innova incredibly spacious it beats all the cars, fold last seats you can use it as boot if more people travel unfold last seats to use it and still you can fit carrier and carry 60+kgs on it! Traffic Jam you can drive like a car, I found Innova is more peppier than Swift and similar to Santro zip zip drive in congested city tarffic (I know many people hate this statement but its actual truth)

Optra not a driver's car but it has good build and ride quality.

Test Drive the cars you liked and decide!

Regards,

Ravi.

PS My sincere suggestion you buy used Baleno but don't buy SX4, 1 year down the line you will know what I mean

(Guys don't blast at me in this forum for this comment this is my opinion!)

adityamunshi · 5th June 2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by ravibhat

PS My sincere suggestion you buy used Baleno but don't buy SX4, 1 year down the line you will know what I mean

(Guys don't blast at me in this forum for this comment this is my opinion!)

Why dont you recommend the SX4 ? I really liked the car, but the interiors are tooo cheap for the price

ravibhat · 5th June 2007, 22:16

@Adityamunshi I recomand SX4 If person look for economy when he buy the car, SX4 is cheap to buy compared with cars in its class I agree and it has very good features (abs, airbag, auto climate, big wheels) but it lacks quality. When person can spend only upto 8+ lacs then SX4 is better buy but If person can stretch upto 10+ lacs SX4 won't come into picture at all. There are many good cars compared with SX4 in that budget.

If person needs abs/airbag/climate control/big wheels for 8+ lacs yes it is SX4 which is single choice without looking back.

Regards,

Ravi.

wolfinstein · 5th June 2007, 22:19

@deepblue....Unfortunately- Cedia in that category is much much better..! Handling, Performance, Safety and Comfort- Whats not good is the Marketing Strategy.

reignofchaos · 6th June 2007, 00:09

Mitsu Cedia... hands down best car in the category... especially if you want a driver's car, nothing comes close to it. I've not had this much fun ripping a car for a long long time. Since someone brought out the maintenance cost question, the slightly higher cost of spares is easily offset by its brilliant mileage... so far I've done ~1200km in 7 days and its giving me 12 in the city and 16.5 or so on the highway on shell unleaded. The only downer in the car is backseat comfort. The back seat doesnt have thigh support and is hence not as comfortable as the optra/corolla back seat.

Equus · 6th June 2007, 07:56

It would be the Corolla if I were you.

mclaren1885 · 6th June 2007, 08:32

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Originally Posted by ravibhat

PS My sincere suggestion you buy used Baleno but don't buy SX4, 1 year down the line you will know what I mean

Seems like you know something ravi that we dont. This being a public forum could you elaborate a little for the likes of the rest? We would like to know.

At 8.5L budget nothing can beat the SX4. If you wish to extend it to 10L, I would suggest you have a look at the Cedia, Corolla and the Elantra Crdi too. The Crdi is a highway monger and a lovely car. Comes with almost all the gizmos like EBD, ABS, Airbags, TC. Though I hear they are planning to discontinue some features try to grab the older version. You wont repent your decision.

Reignofchaos, you should bring your car down to the weekend drives and meets man. Would love to catch up with a cedia owner.

abhilashvk · 6th June 2007, 09:05

Verna VGT is my recommendation....

5th June 2007, 18:52	#16
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Prasad.! U haven't mentioned about your requirements like comfort, space,power etc n also where and how many kms will u driving the car..It helps shortlisting the choices otherwise u'll have options from SUV to a sedan... Anyways my choice in your budget would be an Elantra CRDi.
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CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,510 Times View My Garage	You'd get valuable inputs if only you mention what you look forward to, and your requirements from the car...
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5th June 2007, 20:36	#21
prasygreat Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	SUV is ok too not an issue, it should have been car/SUV moreover, even I was considering Safari Dicor. but is it free of maintenance issues now. historically have heard of many instances of oil leakages etc.
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5th June 2007, 21:16	#22
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	Buy a corolla that would be the first choice ,second can be Sx4 and if resale dosnt bother you why not Cedia
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5th June 2007, 21:46	#23
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	My suggestion is Corolla -> Innova -> Optra and choose the right variant/version based on your budget and requirement. Corolla tried and tested like WagonR! and very nice as well, Limited version is on sale as well. Innova incredibly spacious it beats all the cars, fold last seats you can use it as boot if more people travel unfold last seats to use it and still you can fit carrier and carry 60+kgs on it! Traffic Jam you can drive like a car, I found Innova is more peppier than Swift and similar to Santro zip zip drive in congested city tarffic (I know many people hate this statement but its actual truth) Optra not a driver's car but it has good build and ride quality. Test Drive the cars you liked and decide! Regards, Ravi. PS My sincere suggestion you buy used Baleno but don't buy SX4, 1 year down the line you will know what I mean (Guys don't blast at me in this forum for this comment this is my opinion!)
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5th June 2007, 22:16	#25
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	@Adityamunshi I recomand SX4 If person look for economy when he buy the car, SX4 is cheap to buy compared with cars in its class I agree and it has very good features (abs, airbag, auto climate, big wheels) but it lacks quality. When person can spend only upto 8+ lacs then SX4 is better buy but If person can stretch upto 10+ lacs SX4 won't come into picture at all. There are many good cars compared with SX4 in that budget. If person needs abs/airbag/climate control/big wheels for 8+ lacs yes it is SX4 which is single choice without looking back. Regards, Ravi.
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5th June 2007, 22:19	#26
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	@deepblue....Unfortunately- Cedia in that category is much much better..! Handling, Performance, Safety and Comfort- Whats not good is the Marketing Strategy.
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6th June 2007, 00:09	#27
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Mitsu Cedia... hands down best car in the category... especially if you want a driver's car, nothing comes close to it. I've not had this much fun ripping a car for a long long time. Since someone brought out the maintenance cost question, the slightly higher cost of spares is easily offset by its brilliant mileage... so far I've done ~1200km in 7 days and its giving me 12 in the city and 16.5 or so on the highway on shell unleaded. The only downer in the car is backseat comfort. The back seat doesnt have thigh support and is hence not as comfortable as the optra/corolla back seat.
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6th June 2007, 07:56	#28
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	It would be the Corolla if I were you.
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6th June 2007, 09:05	#30
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Verna VGT is my recommendation....
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