Pondering over the Laura, Magnum makes sense, backup - Scorpio 2009 & other options!

harry10 · 26th March 2009, 19:38

Hi Manson,
Just came across your thread.
I don't own a Magnum or a laura but we have 2 Laura's and 3 Octi's in the family and i have driven both Laura and Magnum so do have an idea.

If we talk about the drive Magnum is really really good. I always feel Laura is slower.
Image of Laura is on the higher side in India however so is the spares cost,service costs.
A.S.S for Laura is quiet famous on forum now due to valuable inputs from few people however i had seen it myself the kind of cheating which goes on in the Skoda service station so am quiet wary of Skoda's.

If i was in your position Magnum would be my way to go in every regard irrespective of GM's current state of affairs.

I feel your dad is the finally decision maker in this regard and he has an inclination towards Laura mainly due to the brand image so i do feel that may turn out to be your final choice as well

Also maybe your TD car for magnum wasn't in good condition. I drove a LT model(which was not a TD car but someone's personal car) 2 months back and brakes were rock solid and gives quiet an assurance.

SS-Traveller · 26th March 2009, 19:39

@ manson: My TD with a Magnum TCDi didn't throw up any brakes issues. That is probably a problem specific to your TD vehicle. Good you're going for another vehicle to TD.

dockap · 26th March 2009, 19:51

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

Getting the Magnum without ABS is a surefire way to enter the pearly gates, backwards, on fire.

Get ABS.

Get the Lt with abs and airbags first thing to do would be to change the stock tyres they have no grip and when u apply the brakes the wheels stop but the car dosent
i would advice michellin pp2 205/55/15 i have them on my car
also if u have some more money to burn the get the piggyback ecu from race dynamics will boost bhp from 120 to 144 and cyclone storm air filter with stabilisation kit should make it 150 bhp

vchounal · 2nd April 2009, 17:20

I am driving a Magnum LT for last 7 months and have covered 10000 km. It has been a comfortable and satisfying journey so far. I have no inhibition in recommending the car to anyone. If you want comfort, luxury and economy in a car, look no further.

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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,627 Times View My Garage	Hi Manson, Just came across your thread. I don't own a Magnum or a laura but we have 2 Laura's and 3 Octi's in the family and i have driven both Laura and Magnum so do have an idea. If we talk about the drive Magnum is really really good. I always feel Laura is slower. Image of Laura is on the higher side in India however so is the spares cost,service costs. A.S.S for Laura is quiet famous on forum now due to valuable inputs from few people however i had seen it myself the kind of cheating which goes on in the Skoda service station so am quiet wary of Skoda's. If i was in your position Magnum would be my way to go in every regard irrespective of GM's current state of affairs. I feel your dad is the finally decision maker in this regard and he has an inclination towards Laura mainly due to the brand image so i do feel that may turn out to be your final choice as well Also maybe your TD car for magnum wasn't in good condition. I drove a LT model(which was not a TD car but someone's personal car) 2 months back and brakes were rock solid and gives quiet an assurance. Last edited by harry10 : 26th March 2009 at 19:41.
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SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,164 Thanked: 27,143 Times View My Garage	@ manson: My TD with a Magnum TCDi didn't throw up any brakes issues. That is probably a problem specific to your TD vehicle. Good you're going for another vehicle to TD.
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vchounal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	I am driving a Magnum LT for last 7 months and have covered 10000 km. It has been a comfortable and satisfying journey so far. I have no inhibition in recommending the car to anyone. If you want comfort, luxury and economy in a car, look no further.
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