[funda2max]

Hi Experts,

I am planning to replace my 20 months old Fiesta TDCi with a decent car in sedan category. Let me give my comments on Fiesta first and my expectations at the last for a new car. (preferably Diesel)

Fiesta TDCi

1) Engine Refinement and Mileage
2) Lack of low end torque especially in 2nd gear.
3) No ABS, Air bags
4) No technology (No Auto windows roll ups, Mirror re tractors, etc.. )
5) Very very bad ground clearance (Car hits the bump when loaded with 4-5 people)

Expectations

1) Sturdy, no bump hitting when loaded
2) Decent Technology
3) Good FE
4) Decent Boot space
5) Good resale value (Since i would like to change it after 2-3 yrs)

I can spend up to 12 Lakhs and i am a diesel fan

Thanks

[anup7649]

The only diesel car that you can look around is Skoda Octavia Tdi. However, there have been many issues faced by customers of Skoda.

Also for your need, i.e. the car should not hit the bump, I would mostly suggest a Scorpio mHawk. It will be well within your budget and a Diesel too, though not a car.

[karanraheja]

There are not many options within your budget and since resale is your priority. I would have recommended you the Magum TDCI. The resale might not be very good after 2-3 years. But its one heck of a car!! Other car you can watch out for is Chevrolet Cruze coming in 3-4 months (hopefully). That car will be in 12-13 lacs range and worth waiting.

[SkyWalker]

If you can hold on to it - wait for the Cruze. Else decide between Magnum or Verna. Linea would be good - provided you handle the speed breaker issue with a tire upgrade.

Skoda Octavia would be a car in this range too (13L+ in Bangalore) - but i would stay away from a Skoda due to service issues and costly spares.

How much do you clock in 3 years? It would be difficult to gain the extra paid for a diesel in 3 years of use. you can also consider ANHC or Civic/Altis.

[loving_alaap]

Looking to your needs, my choices are,

Skoda: though a nice car, because of controversy, and for the betterment for the future, you can support Team BHP by not purchasing the car.

Optra magnum: Meets all your demands (except resale?)

Scorpio & Safari: meets all your demands (except being an SUV)
Follow your brain and go for Scorpio, follow your heart and go for Safari

OR increase your budget and go for Diesel Sonata Transform (though resale is quite low)

Or else spend less and select between Linea / Verna (though its not a logical upgrade from fiesta)
Follow your brain and go for Verna, follow your heart and go for Linea

So, funda2max: here are the options you have. You have to compromise any one of your demand. So, give up the demand that has least priority.

Best of luck.

[funda2max]

Originally Posted by anup7649

The only diesel car that you can look around is Skoda Octavia Tdi. However, there have been many issues faced by customers of Skoda.

Also for your need, i.e. the car should not hit the bump, I would mostly suggest a Scorpio mHawk. It will be well within your budget and a Diesel too, though not a car.

Thanks Anup. But, I don't like Scorpio since it's rear bench is not comfortable and reminds you that you are sitting in a wooden bench. I won't buy Skoda Octavia or Laura since i am a true BHPian.

Originally Posted by karanraheja

There are not many options within your budget and since resale is your priority. I would have recommended you the Magum TDCI. The resale might not be very good after 2-3 years. But its one heck of a car!! Other car you can watch out for is Chevrolet Cruze coming in 3-4 months (hopefully). That car will be in 12-13 lacs range and worth waiting.

Thanks Karan. I can wait for 3-4 months to wait and see Cruze if it launches on time in India. But, I am worried about GM's future globally and it's resale value in India. However, i must admit that Magnum is a gem of a Diesel car available in India.

Originally Posted by SkyWalker

If you can hold on to it - wait for the Cruze. Else decide between Magnum or Verna. Linea would be good - provided you handle the speed breaker issue with a tire upgrade.

Skoda Octavia would be a car in this range too (13L+ in Bangalore) - but i would stay away from a Skoda due to service issues and costly spares.

How much do you clock in 3 years? It would be difficult to gain the extra paid for a diesel in 3 years of use. you can also consider ANHC or Civic/Altis.

Thanks Skywalker. I generally clock around 1000Kms per month and go for long drives to Native and other spots. I test drove ANHC Automatic, didn't like it's interior colors. Although it has good engine, it lacks good interiors, alloy wheels, etc.. I need to think of Civic and Altis. Thanks for suggesting though.

Originally Posted by loving_alaap

Looking to your needs, my choices are,

Skoda: though a nice car, because of controversy, and for the betterment for the future, you can support Team BHP by not purchasing the car.

Optra magnum: Meets all your demands (except resale?)

Scorpio & Safari: meets all your demands (except being an SUV)
Follow your brain and go for Scorpio, follow your heart and go for Safari

OR increase your budget and go for Diesel Sonata Transform (though resale is quite low)

Or else spend less and select between Linea / Verna (though its not a logical upgrade from fiesta)
Follow your brain and go for Verna, follow your heart and go for Linea

So, funda2max: here are the options you have. You have to compromise any one of your demand. So, give up the demand that has least priority.

Best of luck.

I have decided not to buy any Skodas' including Laura to support TeamBHP. As i said, I am worried about GM's future and it's resale value. Thanks for suggesting Scorpio and Safari...

[Jeep]

Wonder why nobody suggested Innova? It satisfies almost all the needs mentioned except that it is not a sedan. It is the best in terms of resale value.

[loving_alaap]

1000Kms monthly running, 12 Lacs budget, change in 2-3 years (good resale), good GC, good FE, good reliability..!!!

Do we have any other choice????

It has to be COROLLA ALTIS.

3 cheers to that.

[amit]

Skoda: you can support Team BHP by not purchasing the car.

I won't buy Skoda Octavia or Laura since i am a true BHPian.

I have decided not to buy any Skodas' including Laura to support TeamBHP.

That's not the right way to think and go. Team-bhp is not against Skoda. How can an automotive forum be against any thing that's automotive!?

You are fully aware of Skoda's after sales problems, but if it satisfies your requirement's and you like the product, then go for it.

[karanraheja]

As mentioned by Jeep , Innova too seems a good option. I think you better settle with Altis. As per your running even a petrol would do.

[funda2max]

Originally Posted by amit

That's not the right way to think and go. Team-bhp is not against Skoda. How can an automotive forum be against any thing that's automotive!?

You are fully aware of Skoda's after sales problems, but if it satisfies your requirement's and you like the product, then go for it.

Agreed Amit, I read horror stories about Skoda's after sales issues in forums.

Originally Posted by karanraheja

As mentioned by Jeep , Innova too seems a good option. I think you better settle with Altis. As per your running even a petrol would do.

Autocar says Altis diesel will be out this year in India. I am eager to see the engine specs of Diesel Altis. Innova is a good option, but it is too big for me since my parking area is limited.

Originally Posted by loving_alaap

1000Kms monthly running, 12 Lacs budget, change in 2-3 years (good resale), good GC, good FE, good reliability..!!!

Do we have any other choice????

It has to be COROLLA ALTIS.

3 cheers to that.

Yes, But i will wait for Altis diesel which is due this year with Yaris engine?

[SkyWalker]

Originally Posted by loving_alaap

1000Kms monthly running, 12 Lacs budget, change in 2-3 years (good resale), good GC, good FE, good reliability..!!!

Do we have any other choice????

It has to be COROLLA ALTIS.

3 cheers to that.

+1 . Altis is the best option under these circumstances.

[funda2max]

Originally Posted by SkyWalker

+1 . Altis is the best option under these circumstances.

Do you know the on-road price of Altis in Bangalore for Manual Transmission?

[AirWind]

funda2max - Look no further, Innova suits all your requirements to a T

[loving_alaap]

Originally Posted by amit

That's not the right way to think and go. Team-bhp is not against Skoda. How can an automotive forum be against any thing that's automotive!?

You are fully aware of Skoda's after sales problems, but if it satisfies your requirement's and you like the product, then go for it.

We just want to protest temporarily, until Harish get the justice & we the "poor" Indians get the good *** from Skoda.

Perhaps this is the only way, one can protest against these giants, and one has every right to do so.