20L in my wallet. Confusion in my mind.

fastcarz · 12th June 2008, 19:51

I am in exactly in same dillema and me too is leaning forward to grab an Accord, but my heart is still pulling me towards BMW 320d highline or grab the new A4 .... but I can only afford the later in next couple of months.

Now the question is am I loosing too much comfort (Accord being big and can accomidate family of 4 comfortably) for driving pleasure? Can 4 adults comfortably enjoy a ride in BMW 3 series or A4?

If you think Accord is a better VFM, then what accessories would you suggest? I was thinking body guards (being big in size), since I was leaning towards black beauty, how would gold plated logos look? The dealer do not have HID package and he says that they will not recommend getting it done from outside since it may muck up electricals. Is it true? Whatelse I can add without loosing warranty?

Thanks in advance...

lamborghini · 13th June 2008, 15:02

Hey guys,
here is an option to the Accord. How about the Teana? It looks good and simple, is amazingly comfortable in the back, is decently fast.

@fastcarz - why not call for a TD and see for yourself? Have the whole family sit in it and check it out.

vittalnrv · 13th June 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaspro

How about considering Nissan X-trail against CR-V?

This seriously is the best suggestion! No SUV in India comes close to the rocket performance and handling of the X-Trail from Nissan. Very luxurious and built to last interiors , 6sp transmission , good road manners , compact.

But I think this car will be out of your budget. Base model goes for 24L and elegance on 28L. Try scoring some discounts, should get you there.

reignofchaos · 13th June 2008, 16:07

^^The thing against it is horrible spare part prices. A friend of mine had an accident in his X-Trail and a bumper replacement costed 95k+painting+labor+tax. Beat that!

Also the interiors are nothing to write home about.

fastcarz · 15th June 2008, 00:38

Went for a TD of Accord. Man, its huge, but its pretty good. I wish they had a v6 option. Anyway, booked my accord and waiting for delivery! The manager will confirm the exact date on Tue.

hondadude · 15th June 2008, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastcarz

Went for a TD of Accord. Man, its huge, but its pretty good. I wish they had a v6 option. Anyway, booked my accord and waiting for delivery! The manager will confirm the exact date on Tue.

Congratulations fastcarz. What color have you picked up and from which dealer ?

fastcarz · 16th June 2008, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondadude

Congratulations fastcarz. What color have you picked up and from which dealer ?

Thanks! Black color/MTfrom Whitefield Honda. Honda will send them vanilla car and all the changes are done at the dealer with kits...
I have asked Whitefiled if they ever fit the sporty grill/spoilers etc. (Inspire model) please call me so that I can take a look. I am yet to decide on accessories...

rambono5 · 31st July 2008, 10:24

It's been a couple of months since I posted this query. Great responses. But I am still on the "verge" of buying (as I have been for the last 2 years). Have decided to go with JayD's suggestion ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Get a laura and get it done up by petes! simple!

Pete's Performance Products

Which is the best place to get Pete's in Bangalore?

prabhusati · 31st July 2008, 10:46

Please be aware of poor service from Skoda dealerships. There are quite a few posts on their service (or lack of).

Also, the spares are prohibitively expensive (again there are a few posts on this too).

Why dont you consider the new Toyota Corolla?

ramkan · 5th August 2008, 12:58

On any given day, I would recommend Accord. I was close to buying Passat and ended up buying Accord. VFM in every way. You would never regret this car in your life time, even if you outgrew it to a more luxorious car.

Now I drive a BMW, but still miss my Accord..

It is a sheer pleasure to drive a beamer, but Accord is a nice family car with almost negligible maintenance

deepakvrao · 5th August 2008, 13:32

I drive both the Laura and the Accord daily.

I would choose the Laura for self driving and the Accord for sitting in the back seat - that said the new Accord will probably be much more of a drivers car than the outgoing one.

GTO · 5th August 2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakvrao

that said the new Accord will probably be much more of a drivers car than the outgoing one.

Actually it isn't. Having ripped both, I can tell you that the new Accord is lesser driver-oriented than the previous gen. The '08 is not sloppy, but its not what you would call an enthusiasts car either.

Still, a fantastic sedan for the price that Honda is selling it at.

Ym-enjn · 5th August 2008, 18:32

One question, for my knowledge and for others like me.. What decides a segment of car? Only price or the car it self.

IMO Accord, Superb, Passat, Camry are in one segment.

Corolla, Civic, Jetta and Laura (its originally Octavia) are in one segment.

If the choice is between Accord and Laura (which takes in two different segment), then surely you must wait for new Corolla too. Dealers are saying its coming loaded with features and its almost same size to laura, its latest and will also save you enough money for free fuel for 4 years.

abhinav.gupta88 · 5th August 2008, 18:49

I would suggest try the jetta also
its a pretty good driving car.
It may just suit you

Else the teana is an amazing car. Have driven it. Simply Brilliant!

rambono5 · 1st November 2008, 18:54

Thanks for all the advice guys. This forum is fantastically active. I finally went ahead and bought a black Honda Accord AT. Took the base model and added all the chrome stuff (turned out to be cheaper than going for elegance or inspire). This way I also managed to minimize the wood. Fitted it with Xenons. And it drives and feels great. Will post pictures soon.

12th June 2008, 19:51	#61
fastcarz Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	I am in exactly in same dillema and me too is leaning forward to grab an Accord, but my heart is still pulling me towards BMW 320d highline or grab the new A4 .... but I can only afford the later in next couple of months. Now the question is am I loosing too much comfort (Accord being big and can accomidate family of 4 comfortably) for driving pleasure? Can 4 adults comfortably enjoy a ride in BMW 3 series or A4? If you think Accord is a better VFM, then what accessories would you suggest? I was thinking body guards (being big in size), since I was leaning towards black beauty, how would gold plated logos look? The dealer do not have HID package and he says that they will not recommend getting it done from outside since it may muck up electricals. Is it true? Whatelse I can add without loosing warranty? Thanks in advance...
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13th June 2008, 15:02	#62
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, here is an option to the Accord. How about the Teana? It looks good and simple, is amazingly comfortable in the back, is decently fast. @fastcarz - why not call for a TD and see for yourself? Have the whole family sit in it and check it out.
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13th June 2008, 16:07	#64
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	^^The thing against it is horrible spare part prices. A friend of mine had an accident in his X-Trail and a bumper replacement costed 95k+painting+labor+tax. Beat that! Also the interiors are nothing to write home about.
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15th June 2008, 00:38	#65
fastcarz Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	Went for a TD of Accord. Man, its huge, but its pretty good. I wish they had a v6 option. Anyway, booked my accord and waiting for delivery! The manager will confirm the exact date on Tue.
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31st July 2008, 10:46	#69
prabhusati BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 253 Thanked: 16 Times	Please be aware of poor service from Skoda dealerships. There are quite a few posts on their service (or lack of). Also, the spares are prohibitively expensive (again there are a few posts on this too). Why dont you consider the new Toyota Corolla?
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5th August 2008, 12:58	#70
ramkan Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 15 Thanked: 7 Times	Accord On any given day, I would recommend Accord. I was close to buying Passat and ended up buying Accord. VFM in every way. You would never regret this car in your life time, even if you outgrew it to a more luxorious car. Now I drive a BMW, but still miss my Accord.. It is a sheer pleasure to drive a beamer, but Accord is a nice family car with almost negligible maintenance
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5th August 2008, 13:32	#71
deepakvrao BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 300 Thanked: 2 Times	I drive both the Laura and the Accord daily. I would choose the Laura for self driving and the Accord for sitting in the back seat - that said the new Accord will probably be much more of a drivers car than the outgoing one.
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5th August 2008, 18:32	#73
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	One question, for my knowledge and for others like me.. What decides a segment of car? Only price or the car it self. IMO Accord, Superb, Passat, Camry are in one segment. Corolla, Civic, Jetta and Laura (its originally Octavia) are in one segment. If the choice is between Accord and Laura (which takes in two different segment), then surely you must wait for new Corolla too. Dealers are saying its coming loaded with features and its almost same size to laura, its latest and will also save you enough money for free fuel for 4 years.
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5th August 2008, 18:49	#74
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I would suggest try the jetta also its a pretty good driving car. It may just suit you Else the teana is an amazing car. Have driven it. Simply Brilliant!
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1st November 2008, 18:54	#75
rambono5 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks for all the advice guys. This forum is fantastically active. I finally went ahead and bought a black Honda Accord AT. Took the base model and added all the chrome stuff (turned out to be cheaper than going for elegance or inspire). This way I also managed to minimize the wood. Fitted it with Xenons. And it drives and feels great. Will post pictures soon.
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