Please help me choose a car

ranjithc · 8th June 2007, 17:07

Hi,
My name is Ranjith and I drive an Indica V2. Am not a great driver but like a fun car

Am looking for a car with following
1. Power (more the better)
2. Feels plush inside. means features and finish.
3. FE (who wont want it)
4. Low Maintainance

Budget is up to 10 Lakhs and Cannot streach at all.
Driving will be city driving (thane to seepz) around 50Kms both ways and a bit on weekends. maybe once a month for drive to murud or alibaug etc

I like the power of Verna VGT and sx model has all the features in SX4 except the stering remote and alloy wheels and some minor stuff.

but SX4 ZXI is 1.5 lakhs cheaper. Not that I crib to pay but for a bit more of power and good looking interiors (wood panel etc) shud I pay that much extra is the question. How does the SX4 compare with Verna VGT SX?

I have heard Mitsubishi is going down so am not sure of the Cedia.

Please help.

Mugen_Power · 8th June 2007, 18:23

Check out this threads..

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...-dos-dont.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...long-time.html

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

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...s-sx4-vxi.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...na-review.html

amu1983 · 8th June 2007, 18:41

May I suggest Swift Diesel? I think, it has it all.

kamy450 · 8th June 2007, 18:59

Keeping your requirements in mind i would like to suggest you two vehicles.

diesal: Fiesta 1.6.

Petrol : Aveo 1.6.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th June 2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranjithc

1. Power (more the better)
2. Feels plush inside. means features and finish.
3. FE (who wont want it)
4. Low Maintainance

Budget is up to 10 Lakhs and Cannot streach at all.
but SX4 ZXI is 1.5 lakhs cheaper.

Now... If you want a diesel, then Verna is the option you have...

Otherwise, i guess Suzuki SX4 makes more sense, specially when the fully fully loaded ZXi comes a whooping 1.5 lakhs cheaper...

(Sure you dont want to include Scorpio/Safari in that list?)

reignofchaos · 8th June 2007, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranjithc

Hi,
My name is Ranjith and I drive an Indica V2. Am not a great driver but like a fun car

Am looking for a car with following
1. Power (more the better)
2. Feels plush inside. means features and finish.
3. FE (who wont want it)
4. Low Maintainance

Budget is up to 10 Lakhs and Cannot streach at all.
Driving will be city driving (thane to seepz) around 50Kms both ways and a bit on weekends. maybe once a month for drive to murud or alibaug etc

I like the power of Verna VGT and sx model has all the features in SX4 except the stering remote and alloy wheels and some minor stuff.

but SX4 ZXI is 1.5 lakhs cheaper. Not that I crib to pay but for a bit more of power and good looking interiors (wood panel etc) shud I pay that much extra is the question. How does the SX4 compare with Verna VGT SX?

I have heard Mitsubishi is going down so am not sure of the Cedia.

Please help.

Mitsubishi is on its way up again with the new 2008 Lancer and Lancer Evo X launches. After a string of losses, it has finally been profitable again in the last two quarters. I don't think its going anywhere. In that price range, Cedia is the best car hands down. But then again its upto you to decide what car you want. You might wanna test drive all of them before you decide.

Of the other two, SX4 is overall a better car than the Verna. Only thing going for Verna is that massively powerful CRDi motor. The brakes on the Verna are really weak.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 8th June 2007, 20:40

SX4 pips Honda City in first month after launch

You should have a look at this...

Akshay1234 · 8th June 2007, 20:43

either the verna diesel, the sx4 zxi or the fiesta 1.6. id say the sx4. best vfm.

lamborghini · 8th June 2007, 23:10

I would suggest the Fiesta TDCi.
Amazing average, good to drive, IMHO better interiors than both the Verna and the SX4.
The only downside is that it isn't very powerful.

Hellcat · 8th June 2007, 23:16

Fiesta Diesel is a good option.

devarshi84 · 9th June 2007, 00:01

Ford in India is known to make fun to drive vehicles. If you can forget numbers the fiesta diesel makes enough power to keep you going around. I find it better looking than both verna and sx4.

hyundai verna diesel is frugal and will also whet your appetite for performance. New diesel models I heard also come with climate control hence making it almost equally loaded as the top end petrol.

SX4 has been an excellent overall family car. Another good option. I have personally not been impressed by its power delivery but then for the roads its much more than enough.

and yes, Mitsubishi is going nowhere. The new lancer, outlander and eclipse models have raised sales and the outlander and icar are also coming to India soon. Cedia is an excellent VFM but I dont favour the looks. Service quality has surely deteriorated. Hope that helps.

Vishesh · 9th June 2007, 00:17

i suggest you go in for the Verna VGT, the top end variant with ABS etc. Since your daily commute is quite high, 100 km to be precise, only a disel would satisfy your pocket. So out go the SX4 and the SUVs. Plus, in my opinion the verna VGT offers terrific VFM, and A.S.S wont be a problem either since its a hyundai. In the Verna, you get the best combination of power and FE, and a good overall package, ie if you can overlook the nicer interiors on the other cars.

ravibhat · 9th June 2007, 08:04

Go for either Aveo or Fiesta both are decent lookers and have good interiors inside. If you like SX4 ZXI and safety features offered by it go for it.

You can think about Corolla Executive as well it has very good power, nice interior and not bad Mailege.

Regards,

Ravi.

iraghava · 9th June 2007, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamy450

Keeping your requirements in mind i would like to suggest you two vehicles.

diesal: Fiesta 1.6.

Wow! When was the 1.6 Diesel launched in the Fiesta?

kamy450 · 9th June 2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Wow! When was the 1.6 Diesel launched in the Fiesta?

Please read it 1.4 Diesal, that was by mistake !!

8th June 2007, 17:07	#1
ranjithc BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 69 Thanked: 0 Times	Please help me choose a car Hi, My name is Ranjith and I drive an Indica V2. Am not a great driver but like a fun car Am looking for a car with following 1. Power (more the better) 2. Feels plush inside. means features and finish. 3. FE (who wont want it) 4. Low Maintainance Budget is up to 10 Lakhs and Cannot streach at all. Driving will be city driving (thane to seepz) around 50Kms both ways and a bit on weekends. maybe once a month for drive to murud or alibaug etc I like the power of Verna VGT and sx model has all the features in SX4 except the stering remote and alloy wheels and some minor stuff. but SX4 ZXI is 1.5 lakhs cheaper. Not that I crib to pay but for a bit more of power and good looking interiors (wood panel etc) shud I pay that much extra is the question. How does the SX4 compare with Verna VGT SX? I have heard Mitsubishi is going down so am not sure of the Cedia. Please help.
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8th June 2007, 18:23	#2
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	Check out this threads.. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...-dos-dont.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...long-time.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...di-fiesta.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...s-sx4-vxi.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/new-in...na-review.html
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8th June 2007, 18:41	#3
amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: 0 Times	May I suggest Swift Diesel? I think, it has it all.
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8th June 2007, 18:59	#4
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	couple of options. Keeping your requirements in mind i would like to suggest you two vehicles. diesal: Fiesta 1.6. Petrol : Aveo 1.6.
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8th June 2007, 20:40	#7
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,511 Times View My Garage	SX4 pips Honda City in first month after launch You should have a look at this...
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8th June 2007, 20:43	#8
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	either the verna diesel, the sx4 zxi or the fiesta 1.6. id say the sx4. best vfm.
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8th June 2007, 23:10	#9
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	I would suggest the Fiesta TDCi. Amazing average, good to drive, IMHO better interiors than both the Verna and the SX4. The only downside is that it isn't very powerful.
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8th June 2007, 23:16	#10
Hellcat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Fiesta Diesel is a good option. Last edited by Hellcat : 8th June 2007 at 23:18.
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9th June 2007, 00:01	#11
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Ford in India is known to make fun to drive vehicles. If you can forget numbers the fiesta diesel makes enough power to keep you going around. I find it better looking than both verna and sx4. hyundai verna diesel is frugal and will also whet your appetite for performance. New diesel models I heard also come with climate control hence making it almost equally loaded as the top end petrol. SX4 has been an excellent overall family car. Another good option. I have personally not been impressed by its power delivery but then for the roads its much more than enough. and yes, Mitsubishi is going nowhere. The new lancer, outlander and eclipse models have raised sales and the outlander and icar are also coming to India soon. Cedia is an excellent VFM but I dont favour the looks. Service quality has surely deteriorated. Hope that helps.
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9th June 2007, 00:17	#12
Vishesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 96 Thanked: 27 Times	i suggest you go in for the Verna VGT, the top end variant with ABS etc. Since your daily commute is quite high, 100 km to be precise, only a disel would satisfy your pocket. So out go the SX4 and the SUVs. Plus, in my opinion the verna VGT offers terrific VFM, and A.S.S wont be a problem either since its a hyundai. In the Verna, you get the best combination of power and FE, and a good overall package, ie if you can overlook the nicer interiors on the other cars.
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9th June 2007, 08:04	#13
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Go for either Aveo or Fiesta both are decent lookers and have good interiors inside. If you like SX4 ZXI and safety features offered by it go for it. You can think about Corolla Executive as well it has very good power, nice interior and not bad Mailege. Regards, Ravi.
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