Good VFM Sedan type car for office use?

theexperthand · 22nd December 2009, 17:43

I think manza will suit your requirements. It have got one of the most comfortable back seats - perfect for you to sit and polish off some work while your chauffer drive you through the traffic

Smooth Drive · 22nd December 2009, 17:43

Hey - Why not a Base Variant of Lancer, it has a decent back space and good VFM. The looks might be dated, but it will solve your purpose.

Linea - The base variant, with the front seat pushed you get a decent space, though you cannot compare it with Manza for space. It is a good VFM, but you might shoot your budget a little.

mrwalker · 22nd December 2009, 18:52

My vote to a used Corolla, followed by Fiesta..

Accent scores very poorly on the rear seat comfort requirement...

HammerHead · 22nd December 2009, 18:59

Sub 7 Lakh, brand new car and rear seat comfort? Indigo Manza it is!

SkyWalker · 22nd December 2009, 19:11

The main reason for you to look at a Sedan as per you is image. You really have only two options there. #1 Corolla #2 City.

gshanky · 26th December 2009, 01:41

I voted MANZA. Here is something to ponder..

You need to first understand what kind of image you want to project if you are conscious about how your clients might perceive it.

Since you have stated 7 lakhs, I would like to know what is your basis on arriving at that price point? Is it something about affordability in terms of EMI or is it a judgment call from your side? I mean if your CA told you that if you buy Honda Accord, you will win new business in the range of X-Y amount I am sure you would strongly consider going for it..

Here is how I would approach with a 7 lakh budget

1) Manza - Definitely within the budget and has the "IT car" effect going for it and will continue for a while. Though this forum has seen some minor niggles, they are very few. It should make a very good choice IMO.

2) Corolla - If you can afford or find a good one in your budget, then go for it. But you don't want your clients to think that may be you could afford a corolla because you are over-billing?

You definitely don't want them to start bargaining on your rates. May be I am exaggerating, but you be the judge

3) Rest - Either all of them are 3 years or older models (not considering refreshes). Though a fiesta or a verna are still good choices, manza might be a better alternative for your requirements.

Good luck on the car and for your business too

abhi413 · 26th December 2009, 17:45

corolla, SX4 and city are not sub 7 lac cars.

accent is much too dated a car now.

Manza is the way to go. Other options could be the Logan (too basic) or the Aveo, but both are avoidable with reference to their current sales trends and market situation. I'll not even mention the Ikon.

If you can get it from CSD canteen go for the City.

prateekm · 26th December 2009, 19:02

7 lac? Can afford 10 kmpl? Go for a Civic

gary4gar · 27th December 2009, 03:30

I am surprised that nobody mentioned Fiat Linea. its a really good sedan. My relative got the fully loaded top end petrol model with Airbags,ABS,blue&me for 7.8OTR. I also did the test drive, its good.

I would advise you atleast take a Test Drive and see for yourself
Linea ::

khoj · 13th April 2010, 20:31

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Originally Posted by COUGAR

My CA has been bugging me for quite some time about what showing up for business meetings in a Gypsy is doing to my image: "non-serious" apparently!

So i am considering going in for a good VFM sedan type car for daily office use. Since i am shifting office and new place involves a 30km daily round trip, upwards of an hour in Pune traffic, I might get a driver while i am at it so i can polish off some work during the commute.

I checked out the Indigo CS (or is it LS?) on the weekend and like the extended wheelbase and the extra space at the back. But overall I am getting negative feedback about the Indigo. I have only gotten so far in my search.

Checklist
1. Good comfortable seating/ergonomics in the back
2. Not to expensive to maintain. Dont want a garage queen. Good service network
3. Sub 7-lakh.
4. Open to diesel/petrol

Suggestions welcome!

What was your final choice Cougar?

punitkakri · 14th April 2010, 19:46

My suggestion would be either the MAnza or a used Civic/ Corolla if you find one. The Manza is an incredibly brilliant car for the priza and looks well proportioned as well. However if you happen to find a Civic/ Corolla at this price you could definitely check them out since they are about two classes higher!!

mjothi · 14th April 2010, 19:51

Good to see the % of Manza votes. But I seriously doubt how many people who have voted for Manza will go for Manza if given a choice.

Just my thoughts.

keyurshah · 20th April 2010, 16:45

I would vote for Manza or Linea. Both are good, though I find the Manza better (purely because of rear seat comfort)

jacs · 20th April 2010, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Good to see the % of Manza votes. But I seriously doubt how many people who have voted for Manza will go for Manza if given a choice.

Just my thoughts.

Thats very true! Very few would pick Manza from this list.

Though City is a tad higher than this price bracket, its a good VFM car due to its unbeatable reliability and good FE compared to a car of this size.

View Poll Results: Good VFM Sedan
Indigo Manza/XL/CS	40	57.14%
Maruti SX4	8	11.43%
Honda City ZX	6	8.57%
Corolla	10	14.29%
Hyundai Accent	6	8.57%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

22nd December 2009, 17:43	#16
theexperthand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,637 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	I think manza will suit your requirements. It have got one of the most comfortable back seats - perfect for you to sit and polish off some work while your chauffer drive you through the traffic
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22nd December 2009, 17:43	#17
Smooth Drive BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Karur Posts: 37 Thanked: 4 Times	Hey - Why not a Base Variant of Lancer, it has a decent back space and good VFM. The looks might be dated, but it will solve your purpose. Linea - The base variant, with the front seat pushed you get a decent space, though you cannot compare it with Manza for space. It is a good VFM, but you might shoot your budget a little.
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22nd December 2009, 18:52	#18
mrwalker BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 186 Thanked: 16 Times	My vote to a used Corolla, followed by Fiesta.. Accent scores very poorly on the rear seat comfort requirement...
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22nd December 2009, 18:59	#19
HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,253 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	Sub 7 Lakh, brand new car and rear seat comfort? Indigo Manza it is!
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22nd December 2009, 19:11	#20
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	The main reason for you to look at a Sedan as per you is image. You really have only two options there. #1 Corolla #2 City.
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26th December 2009, 01:41	#21
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	I voted MANZA. Here is something to ponder.. You need to first understand what kind of image you want to project if you are conscious about how your clients might perceive it. Since you have stated 7 lakhs, I would like to know what is your basis on arriving at that price point? Is it something about affordability in terms of EMI or is it a judgment call from your side? I mean if your CA told you that if you buy Honda Accord, you will win new business in the range of X-Y amount I am sure you would strongly consider going for it.. Here is how I would approach with a 7 lakh budget 1) Manza - Definitely within the budget and has the "IT car" effect going for it and will continue for a while. Though this forum has seen some minor niggles, they are very few. It should make a very good choice IMO. 2) Corolla - If you can afford or find a good one in your budget, then go for it. But you don't want your clients to think that may be you could afford a corolla because you are over-billing? You definitely don't want them to start bargaining on your rates. May be I am exaggerating, but you be the judge 3) Rest - Either all of them are 3 years or older models (not considering refreshes). Though a fiesta or a verna are still good choices, manza might be a better alternative for your requirements. Good luck on the car and for your business too Last edited by gshanky : 26th December 2009 at 01:42. Reason: typo
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26th December 2009, 17:45	#22
abhi413 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 215 Thanked: 118 Times	corolla, SX4 and city are not sub 7 lac cars. accent is much too dated a car now. Manza is the way to go. Other options could be the Logan (too basic) or the Aveo, but both are avoidable with reference to their current sales trends and market situation. I'll not even mention the Ikon. If you can get it from CSD canteen go for the City.
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26th December 2009, 19:02	#23
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 790 Thanked: 553 Times	7 lac? Can afford 10 kmpl? Go for a Civic
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27th December 2009, 03:30	#24
gary4gar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 89 Thanked: 6 Times	I am surprised that nobody mentioned Fiat Linea. its a really good sedan. My relative got the fully loaded top end petrol model with Airbags,ABS,blue&me for 7.8OTR. I also did the test drive, its good. I would advise you atleast take a Test Drive and see for yourself Linea :: Last edited by gary4gar : 27th December 2009 at 03:32.
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14th April 2010, 19:46	#26
punitkakri BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 138 Thanked: 27 Times	My suggestion would be either the MAnza or a used Civic/ Corolla if you find one. The Manza is an incredibly brilliant car for the priza and looks well proportioned as well. However if you happen to find a Civic/ Corolla at this price you could definitely check them out since they are about two classes higher!!
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14th April 2010, 19:51	#27
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Good to see the % of Manza votes. But I seriously doubt how many people who have voted for Manza will go for Manza if given a choice. Just my thoughts.
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20th April 2010, 16:45	#28
keyurshah BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 86 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I would vote for Manza or Linea. Both are good, though I find the Manza better (purely because of rear seat comfort)
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