Help needed to choose my new ride, priced between 12-16lacs

hvishwanathan · 31st August 2009, 11:09

Hi guys,

I need you people to help me center down on my new ride.

City:Mumbai
Budget:12-16 lacs
Current ride: For fusion+ (Petrol)
Drive

aily around 30km, mainly city driving

Looking out for a Manual Transmission, Petrol variant above 1600cc.

Current options:Laura 1.8 TSI,Toyota Altis 1.8 GL, Sonata Transform 2.4VTVT.

Can someone also help me with the on road pricing of the new Grand vitara in Mumbai ?

Thanks guys

Ramsagar · 31st August 2009, 11:48

The fight should be between CIVIC & COROLLA.You are aware of Laura & its A.S.S
Sonata is a good vehicle if you don't mind about spending 18+ on Hyundai.
And the on-road price of GV-MT is 18.90L

zaks · 31st August 2009, 11:56

I would say Altis, all others are boring.

himanshugoswami · 31st August 2009, 12:01

I would say Sonata- brilliant but under rated car, great value for money, with a sweet engine. The cherrry on the cake is the great Hyundai A.S.S. also, if you negotiate well, you may be able to get a good discount on it as well.

31st August 2009, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvishwanathan

Hi guys,

I need you people to help me center down on my new ride.

City:Mumbai
Budget:12-16 lacs
Current ride: For fusion+ (Petrol)
Drive

aily around 30km, mainly city driving

Looking out for a Manual Transmission, Petrol variant above 1600cc.

Current options:Laura 1.8 TSI,Toyota Altis 1.8 GL, Sonata Transform 2.4VTVT.

Can someone also help me with the on road pricing of the new Grand vitara in Mumbai ?

Thanks guys

Hey Vishu,

why dont you wait & try the Chevrolet CRUZE once..It is pretty loaded and supposed to give competition to laura , i believe as per the OVERDRIVE reviews.

hvishwanathan · 31st August 2009, 13:05

thank you guys for the quick replies. I am going to take a TD of the cruze. But the chevy guys arent quiet sure on the dates. And I hope it isnt an indefinite wait.
I am well aware of the Laura and its A.S.S, but I face the same problem coming to the Ford Fusion and Endeavor I have.
Altis is value for money but giving it a second thought Sonata Transform having a price tag of 16.5 OTR with a 2.4 lit petrol engine guess will make it VFM. I mean enjoying at a lesser price point a higher category sedan in the category of an Accord, superb etc..

rageshgr · 31st August 2009, 14:36

What about the Volkswagon Jetta? Great car but the petrol is not very powerful compared to its competitors.

hvishwanathan · 31st August 2009, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvishwanathan

thank you guys for the quick replies. I am going to take a TD of the cruze. But the chevy guys arent quiet sure on the dates. And I hope it isnt an indefinite wait.
I am well aware of the Laura and its A.S.S, but I face the same problem coming to the Ford Fusion and Endeavor I have.
Altis is value for money but giving it a second thought Sonata Transform having a price tag of 16.5 OTR with a 2.4 lit petrol engine guess will make it VFM. I mean enjoying at a lesser price point a higher category sedan in the category of an Accord, superb etc..

Also heard about the new civic which is expected this coming month with new set of alloys/bumpers and headlights. Only minus point is the low ground clearance on this car

hvishwanathan · 31st August 2009, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by rageshgr

What about the Volkswagon Jetta? Great car but the petrol is not very powerful compared to its competitors.

the jetta petrol is a 1600cc and so is my current ride the fusion+.
Also heard from the forum regarding its A.S.S which is a bit scary. Maybe this might change in the coming future. By the way Shaman in mumbai have changed from being a FORD dealer to a VW dealer

gaurav_chopra04 · 31st August 2009, 15:20

If you want a car to drive.. i mean sheer driving pleasure, it can be Laura. but be sure you go through Skoda threads on Team Bhp which shows us the real face of Skoda. After sales is not only pathetic, its the one to die for, I mean you can die after having it

.

the corolla is a great car, the new altis is a better handler than the previous one, the ride is good, driving is decent, and reliability is top class. After sales is also very good. over all a very value for money car and you would never go wrong. After sales will also be good as compared to others.

I personally dont like Hyundai, so wont comment on it.

Also, I would suggest you add civic to the list, the 1.8 loves to be revved and handlling is also good, if not great. the dash is the one to die for and this time I mean it in positive sense, both interiors and exterios are very futuristic, but the car is a bit common now on road. rest, its again a damn reliable car and good value for money.

StarVegabond · 31st August 2009, 15:27

i had liked Laura very much, it is a great car, but reputation of the company in India is not good.

I also do not like Hyundai sonata much. hence no comments

Toyota Corolla Altis is the best among the three, If I were you, i would have gone for AT version (is it available ?), loaded few more goodies like

1. GPS Navigator
2. Front / Rear Seat Video screens
3. Bluetooth receiver (only problem i find in this is frequent charging)

and regulars like SUN FILM, Parking sensors, Fog Lamps etc

Parm · 31st August 2009, 16:59

a friendly, sensible and professional advice...Honda Civic!

few years down you will be thanking me for this advice!

cooldude1988765 · 31st August 2009, 20:31

Test drive the cedia too.

TheDoors · 31st August 2009, 21:03

I would also say the choice should boil down to Civic vs Corolla.

Both cars are equally reliable and low on maintenance. If you enjoy driving go for the Civic.

Laura, VW Jetta are great when it comes to road manners, but the cost of ownership can be expensive if you have problems.

rageshgr · 31st August 2009, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvishwanathan

the jetta petrol is a 1600cc and so is my current ride the fusion+.
Also heard from the forum regarding its A.S.S which is a bit scary. Maybe this might change in the coming future. By the way Shaman in mumbai have changed from being a FORD dealer to a VW dealer

Oh then it that case, its between Laura. Civic, Corolla and Sonata

31st August 2009, 11:09	#1
hvishwanathan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	Help needed to choose my new ride, priced between 12-16lacs Hi guys, I need you people to help me center down on my new ride. City:Mumbai Budget:12-16 lacs Current ride: For fusion+ (Petrol) Drive aily around 30km, mainly city driving Looking out for a Manual Transmission, Petrol variant above 1600cc. Current options:Laura 1.8 TSI,Toyota Altis 1.8 GL, Sonata Transform 2.4VTVT. Can someone also help me with the on road pricing of the new Grand vitara in Mumbai ? Thanks guys
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31st August 2009, 11:48	#2
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	The fight should be between CIVIC & COROLLA.You are aware of Laura & its A.S.S Sonata is a good vehicle if you don't mind about spending 18+ on Hyundai. And the on-road price of GV-MT is 18.90L
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31st August 2009, 11:56	#3
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	I would say Altis, all others are boring.
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31st August 2009, 12:01	#4
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	I would say Sonata- brilliant but under rated car, great value for money, with a sweet engine. The cherrry on the cake is the great Hyundai A.S.S. also, if you negotiate well, you may be able to get a good discount on it as well.
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31st August 2009, 13:05	#6
hvishwanathan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	thank you guys for the quick replies. I am going to take a TD of the cruze. But the chevy guys arent quiet sure on the dates. And I hope it isnt an indefinite wait. I am well aware of the Laura and its A.S.S, but I face the same problem coming to the Ford Fusion and Endeavor I have. Altis is value for money but giving it a second thought Sonata Transform having a price tag of 16.5 OTR with a 2.4 lit petrol engine guess will make it VFM. I mean enjoying at a lesser price point a higher category sedan in the category of an Accord, superb etc..
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31st August 2009, 14:36	#7
rageshgr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai/Vaikom Posts: 549 Thanked: 551 Times View My Garage	What about the Volkswagon Jetta? Great car but the petrol is not very powerful compared to its competitors.
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31st August 2009, 15:20	#10
gaurav_chopra04 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 572 Times View My Garage	If you want a car to drive.. i mean sheer driving pleasure, it can be Laura. but be sure you go through Skoda threads on Team Bhp which shows us the real face of Skoda. After sales is not only pathetic, its the one to die for, I mean you can die after having it. the corolla is a great car, the new altis is a better handler than the previous one, the ride is good, driving is decent, and reliability is top class. After sales is also very good. over all a very value for money car and you would never go wrong. After sales will also be good as compared to others. I personally dont like Hyundai, so wont comment on it. Also, I would suggest you add civic to the list, the 1.8 loves to be revved and handlling is also good, if not great. the dash is the one to die for and this time I mean it in positive sense, both interiors and exterios are very futuristic, but the car is a bit common now on road. rest, its again a damn reliable car and good value for money. Last edited by gaurav_chopra04 : 31st August 2009 at 15:23.
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31st August 2009, 15:27	#11
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	If I were you ? i had liked Laura very much, it is a great car, but reputation of the company in India is not good. I also do not like Hyundai sonata much. hence no comments Toyota Corolla Altis is the best among the three, If I were you, i would have gone for AT version (is it available ?), loaded few more goodies like 1. GPS Navigator 2. Front / Rear Seat Video screens 3. Bluetooth receiver (only problem i find in this is frequent charging) and regulars like SUN FILM, Parking sensors, Fog Lamps etc
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31st August 2009, 16:59	#12
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	a friendly, sensible and professional advice...Honda Civic! few years down you will be thanking me for this advice!
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31st August 2009, 20:31	#13
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	Test drive the cedia too.
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31st August 2009, 21:03	#14
TheDoors BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	I would also say the choice should boil down to Civic vs Corolla. Both cars are equally reliable and low on maintenance. If you enjoy driving go for the Civic. Laura, VW Jetta are great when it comes to road manners, but the cost of ownership can be expensive if you have problems.
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