Budget 7L, help me choose a car

snaronikar · 2nd August 2007, 15:28

Ford 1.4 could be a better. Suits your budget. Provided you bear with their horrible ***.

Fuzzylogic · 2nd August 2007, 21:49

I guess the Ford Fusion 1.6 is made for people like you. It's got ample space, decent mileage that match your expectations, a really smooth transmission of power and not that good resale value and its a FORD!!!.

Ya i did check out on Ford Fusion. It seems to be a good car within the budget.
But i would like to know about its performance, when compare to ford fiesta.
But do you guys feel that it is a bit over - priced for the features that Ford offers?

dj_2006 · 2nd August 2007, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Fuzzylogic

I guess the Ford Fusion 1.6 is made for people like you. It's got ample space, decent mileage that match your expectations, a really smooth transmission of power and not that good resale value and its a FORD!!!.

Ya i did check out on Ford Fusion. It seems to be a good car within the budget.
But i would like to know about its performance, when compare to ford fiesta.
But do you guys feel that it is a bit over - priced for the features that Ford offers?

AFAIK Ford Fusion has seen a big drop in price so it should no longer be overpriced.

karty_83 · 4th August 2007, 01:14

FIESTA 1.4 ZXi should be just fine for you.

rubin2006 · 4th August 2007, 01:17

IF ford is what you want why look for anything else Fiesta is a wonderful car to drive

gemithomas · 4th August 2007, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Fuzzylogic

Ya i did check out on Ford Fusion. It seems to be a good car within the budget.
But i would like to know about its performance, when compare to ford fiesta.
But do you guys feel that it is a bit over - priced for the features that Ford offers?

The Fusion 1.6 is much better to drive when compared to the Fiesta 1.6. The fusion engine feels a lot more powerfull and peppy, though they both are the same engines. On the Fiesta i think it gives marginally higher mileage figures than on the fusion. For a drivers car, i think you should go for the fusion. There is a review on team bhp. The only thing negative i would say is that the suspension is a bot tight so as to give you perfect handling but this affects the ride quality. Check out the long term review n t-bhp.

ANd the new fusion is just VFM. Not at all overpriced now.

subscrive · 4th August 2007, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Fuzzylogic

# long smooth drives
# FE of 10 to 15kmpl
# I prefer to take a petrol vehicle
# I have a flair for FORD cars
# I would probably like to retain the vehicle for a minimum of 5yrs
# Not much bothered about the resale value
# Good after sale service from the makers

HY Accent?
2nd hand HO Accord?

subscrive · 4th August 2007, 15:01

Or Fiat Adventure...

spindoc · 4th August 2007, 17:57

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Originally Posted by subscrive

Or Fiat Adventure...

Fiat Adventure is no longer in production... so, may not be a great idea to buy it even if you manage to find one...

Jaggu · 4th August 2007, 18:44

Test drive Fiesta, SX4 and Verna then decide.

spadival · 4th August 2007, 19:26

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Originally Posted by subscrive

HY Accent?
2nd hand HO Accord?

Can you really get hold of a second hand Accord for 7 lakhs?? I dont think so.

amu1983 · 4th August 2007, 20:14

I wouldn't suggest any sedan, since it looks like you may be carrying 5+ persons and ample luggage frequently.

Ford Fusion, Tata Safari and the Scorpio fit the criteria well. The reason why you prefer petrol isn't clear, but I'm guessing it's the driving pleasure. If that's the case, IMHO, it's your misconception. The new era of Turbo / CRDE engines offers as much fun as any other petrol counterpart.

I suggest you test drive these vehicles, negotiate with the dealers and then make a choice.

subscrive · 6th August 2007, 14:29

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Originally Posted by spadival

Can you really get hold of a second hand Accord for 7 lakhs?? I dont think so.

Sure you can.
I was almost gng to buy a 2nd hand accord. But my work schedule didnt allow me to complete the deal.

spadival · 7th August 2007, 14:50

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Originally Posted by subscrive

Sure you can.
I was almost gng to buy a 2nd hand accord. But my work schedule didnt allow me to complete the deal.

Is that the Mark I Accord i.e the first Accord model launched in India?

Fuzzylogic · 7th August 2007, 18:21

Hey sorry guys..

I had no access for internet these days, due to technical problem... i have got everything set up now. I thank you guys for the responses.....

Ok now getting to business. I test drived the Ford Fusion 1.6 (Petrol). I feel that it has got power, space and comfort. What do you guys feel about this vehicle?

Is it worth spending a 7L for this car? Please suggest

2nd August 2007, 15:28	#16
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Ford 1.4 could be a better. Suits your budget. Provided you bear with their horrible ***.
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2nd August 2007, 21:49	#17
Fuzzylogic Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	I guess the Ford Fusion 1.6 is made for people like you. It's got ample space, decent mileage that match your expectations, a really smooth transmission of power and not that good resale value and its a FORD!!!. Ya i did check out on Ford Fusion. It seems to be a good car within the budget. But i would like to know about its performance, when compare to ford fiesta. But do you guys feel that it is a bit over - priced for the features that Ford offers?
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4th August 2007, 01:14	#19
karty_83 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 399 Thanked: 166 Times	FIESTA 1.4 ZXi should be just fine for you.
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4th August 2007, 01:17	#20
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	IF ford is what you want why look for anything else Fiesta is a wonderful car to drive
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4th August 2007, 15:01	#23
subscrive BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 258 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	Or Fiat Adventure...
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4th August 2007, 18:44	#25
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	Test drive Fiesta, SX4 and Verna then decide.
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4th August 2007, 20:14	#27
amu1983 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: 0 Times	I wouldn't suggest any sedan, since it looks like you may be carrying 5+ persons and ample luggage frequently. Ford Fusion, Tata Safari and the Scorpio fit the criteria well. The reason why you prefer petrol isn't clear, but I'm guessing it's the driving pleasure. If that's the case, IMHO, it's your misconception. The new era of Turbo / CRDE engines offers as much fun as any other petrol counterpart. I suggest you test drive these vehicles, negotiate with the dealers and then make a choice.
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7th August 2007, 18:21	#30
Fuzzylogic Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey sorry guys.. I had no access for internet these days, due to technical problem... i have got everything set up now. I thank you guys for the responses..... Ok now getting to business. I test drived the Ford Fusion 1.6 (Petrol). I feel that it has got power, space and comfort. What do you guys feel about this vehicle? Is it worth spending a 7L for this car? Please suggest
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