5-7 lacs 7 seater, city compatible, 4*4, suggestions!

narayan · 22nd November 2007, 12:15

why not ford fusion ?

snaronikar · 22nd November 2007, 12:26

With your specs given aboev, a Bolero suits fine. But I donot know how your wifey will feel about this monster (regarding looks). As far as the driveability is concerned, nothing to worry. My friend has done the whole of north india tour (upto Leh) in this vehicle from Bangy and they are planning to go far east next month in the same Bolero itself and what I heard from them is, the performance and other things are quite decent.

Fillmore · 22nd November 2007, 13:04

Just keep in mind the Bolero engine is not a CRDi engine.

So you lose out on all the goodies the new age diesels have to offer. Why don't you go for Ford Fusion ?

BlackPearl · 22nd November 2007, 13:36

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

Why not Maruti Gypsi Hard Top?

exactly, why not a brand new gypsy king? it will meet all your requirements as mentioned. only flip side is that it drinks petrol, but then it will cost 2 lacs less than the other options and you get bulletptroof reliability with excellent A**.

wolg · 22nd November 2007, 13:38

Hi Bent_gate,
You can look at the following options :
Bolero
Scorpio M2di with bolero engine
or Sumo victa di.
All of these are capable vehicles .
The scorpio m2di costing roughly 6.40 would be ideal.

thalavoy · 22nd November 2007, 14:09

If only Fiat Adventure was available, I would have suggested it whole heartedly.

snaronikar · 22nd November 2007, 14:43

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Originally Posted by thalavoy

If only Fiat Adventure was available, I would have suggested it whole heartedly.

It is available. Only made to order. The delivery will take around 4 months. If he is ready to wait. Last month when I was at Manipal motors, the sales guy informed me this.

tsk1979 · 22nd November 2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by thalavoy

If only Fiat Adventure was available, I would have suggested it whole heartedly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaronikar

It is available. Only made to order. The delivery will take around 4 months. If he is ready to wait. Last month when I was at Manipal motors, the sales guy informed me this.

Are you guys serious?
2500kms/month translates to 240lts of Petrol. At Delhi price that comes to around 10800Rs Fuel.
comparable diesel mileage will translate to 170lts of diesel, again at Delhi price you get, 5100
So you save 5000 a month by getting a diesel.
5000/month means EMI of almost 300,000rs.
i.e. a 8L diesel car will have monthly cost similar to a 6 lakh petrol, assuming that the diesel takes in 1000/month extra maintenance(worst case scenario)

thalavoy · 22nd November 2007, 17:50

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Are you guys serious?
i.e. a 8L diesel car will have monthly cost similar to a 6 lakh petrol, assuming that the diesel takes in 1000/month extra maintenance(worst case scenario)

So, are you suggesting he go for a 6L petrol car instead of a 8L diesel car

BUSA · 22nd November 2007, 18:18

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Originally Posted by thalavoy

So, are you suggesting he go for a 6L petrol car instead of a 8L diesel car

I guess he meant the other way round.

BTW Nice analysis TSK

Steeroid · 22nd November 2007, 18:50

Is there an Innova version in the price range mentioned by the initiator? No other vehicle is a comfortable 7-seater.

You should also look at the Tavera - it is also a much better looking vehicle than the Innova (my opinion), and allegedly gives VERY good mileage.

gemithomas · 22nd November 2007, 21:55

Hey i guess most of us missed on the 7 seater requirement. I take back my comments on the marina. I guess the only option is the bolero o a used safari

phamilyman · 23rd November 2007, 08:39

Tavera and Bolero give you a lot of car for that buck. Bolero is decent too - reasonably quiet and comfortable inside. NOT the same for a gypsy! The only issue with a bolero is the horirbly agricultural sounding engine - but besides that, its a reasonably capable vehicle.

And heck, the PIKUP is the standard pickup truck across most of himachal/uttaranchal. If people in rural himalayas can do without 4wd, so would you, unless you seriously wanna mudplug

BUSA · 23rd November 2007, 12:52

Do you know how much time does a Tavera take to reach 100 from standstill?

28 seconds

You can read a full sized book in that time.

Or if i run ill reach 100 faster.

kkr2k2 · 23rd November 2007, 14:46

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Do you know how much time does a Tavera take to reach 100 from standstill?

28 seconds

You can read a full sized book in that time.

Or if i run ill reach 100 faster.

hahahaaaa

also tavera B1(6.2L,ex) is not a 4*4 and it does not come with a Power Steering. (that would be tough for your wife)

You can look at the tavera B2 which comes with a PS(but the GM website shows it doesnt come with PS), would cost around 7 Lakhs(ex), do check out the discounts on tavera.

raj.

22nd November 2007, 12:15	#16
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	why not ford fusion ?
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22nd November 2007, 12:26	#17
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	With your specs given aboev, a Bolero suits fine. But I donot know how your wifey will feel about this monster (regarding looks). As far as the driveability is concerned, nothing to worry. My friend has done the whole of north india tour (upto Leh) in this vehicle from Bangy and they are planning to go far east next month in the same Bolero itself and what I heard from them is, the performance and other things are quite decent.
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22nd November 2007, 13:04	#18
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 581 Times	Just keep in mind the Bolero engine is not a CRDi engine. So you lose out on all the goodies the new age diesels have to offer. Why don't you go for Ford Fusion ?
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22nd November 2007, 13:38	#20
wolg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chandigarh Posts: 69 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi Bent_gate, You can look at the following options : Bolero Scorpio M2di with bolero engine or Sumo victa di. All of these are capable vehicles . The scorpio m2di costing roughly 6.40 would be ideal.
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22nd November 2007, 14:09	#21
thalavoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 406 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	If only Fiat Adventure was available, I would have suggested it whole heartedly.
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22nd November 2007, 18:50	#26
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Is there an Innova version in the price range mentioned by the initiator? No other vehicle is a comfortable 7-seater. You should also look at the Tavera - it is also a much better looking vehicle than the Innova (my opinion), and allegedly gives VERY good mileage.
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22nd November 2007, 21:55	#27
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Hey i guess most of us missed on the 7 seater requirement. I take back my comments on the marina. I guess the only option is the bolero o a used safari
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23rd November 2007, 08:39	#28
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Tavera and Bolero give you a lot of car for that buck. Bolero is decent too - reasonably quiet and comfortable inside. NOT the same for a gypsy! The only issue with a bolero is the horirbly agricultural sounding engine - but besides that, its a reasonably capable vehicle. And heck, the PIKUP is the standard pickup truck across most of himachal/uttaranchal. If people in rural himalayas can do without 4wd, so would you, unless you seriously wanna mudplug
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23rd November 2007, 12:52	#29
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Do you know how much time does a Tavera take to reach 100 from standstill? 28 seconds You can read a full sized book in that time. Or if i run ill reach 100 faster.
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