Diesel sedan between 13 to 20 lac

Anand123 · 3rd February 2010, 12:20

Go for the Laura. How do you feel about the *** of Skoda?

AltoHoncho · 3rd February 2010, 13:44

IMO a skoda laura L&K would suit the bill, Cruze is definitely jittery on sharp bends and Goan roads have plenty of them. Apart from Panjim which has relatively broad tarmac, rest everywhere there are smaller roads with many bends with / wothout banking.
Cruze lags behind laura when driven in this kind of environment, also the interiors of Laura are better than the ones on Cruze.

GTO · 3rd February 2010, 19:52

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

Car is mostly going to be chauffeur driven in town for everyday shopping. Should have good boot space and and rear leg room.

Look no further than the Sonata Embera diesel. Backseat is a sofa, good ride quality and the latest version is surprisingly improved. The most underrated car in the D segment, and one that suits your needs to the T. Neither the Laura nor the Cruze can touch the Embera for rear bench comfort.

Take a test-drive. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

jigbarai · 3rd February 2010, 20:25

^^
True, but the Sonata now feels oooolllllddd. (stretch it a bit more)
It is much like the new Lancer sold these days.
You buy one, but somehow it will not give a 'new fresh car' feel.

The Laura does exactly the opposite. It has the WoW factor, even on the Diesel.

Its a choice between form over function.
A good TD for your folks, in these two, should give you your answer.

indra_slk · 4th February 2010, 22:33

Already choose the Laura in white. Plus I some how always disliked the Embera. Plus this will be the 4th Skoda coming into the garage.

//M · 4th February 2010, 22:38

Congratulations indra for a nice and safe choice. The Laura is indeed one of the best cars in our market and with its proven diesel engine, its definitely a good choice.

an_and · 5th February 2010, 00:02

[quote=AirWind;1713785]Why not a Sonata Embera Diesel?[/quote}

+1 to that. If you can still take a td do so, you will come away pleasantly surprised, and I believe a lot of discounts are on offer for the same

indra_slk · 7th February 2010, 20:41

Just a update, The car is arriving on wednesday.

indra_slk · 12th February 2010, 21:07

Took the delivery of the Laura yesterday. Here are some pictures.

Live To Jive · 12th February 2010, 21:40

Congrats. Where's the D oval?

indra_slk · 12th February 2010, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Congrats. Where's the D oval?

I'll stick it tomorrow. Car was in hiding since it is a gift to a family member.

SamtheLeo · 12th February 2010, 23:19

Congrats mate, it looks awsome & raring to go!! Do share your expereinces in detail

ashthedivx · 13th February 2010, 12:13

Looks great, Congratulations mate !!

Live To Jive · 13th February 2010, 12:36

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

I'll stick it tomorrow. Car was in hiding since it is a gift to a family member.

BTW from where do you get the ovals? Is it that sticker guy opposite your factory?

indra_slk · 13th February 2010, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

BTW from where do you get the ovals? Is it that sticker guy opposite your factory?

I buy the oval D from Germany itself. The sticker guy does my company logo stickers for my cars.

3rd February 2010, 12:20	#16
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,297 Thanked: 5,225 Times	Go for the Laura. How do you feel about the *** of Skoda?
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3rd February 2010, 13:44	#17
AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 581 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	IMO a skoda laura L&K would suit the bill, Cruze is definitely jittery on sharp bends and Goan roads have plenty of them. Apart from Panjim which has relatively broad tarmac, rest everywhere there are smaller roads with many bends with / wothout banking. Cruze lags behind laura when driven in this kind of environment, also the interiors of Laura are better than the ones on Cruze.
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3rd February 2010, 20:25	#19
jigbarai BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 554 Thanked: 29 Times	^^ True, but the Sonata now feels oooolllllddd. (stretch it a bit more) It is much like the new Lancer sold these days. You buy one, but somehow it will not give a 'new fresh car' feel. The Laura does exactly the opposite. It has the WoW factor, even on the Diesel. Its a choice between form over function. A good TD for your folks, in these two, should give you your answer.
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4th February 2010, 22:33	#20
indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Already choose the Laura in white. Plus I some how always disliked the Embera. Plus this will be the 4th Skoda coming into the garage.
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4th February 2010, 22:38	#21
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,201 Thanked: 22,920 Times	Congratulations indra for a nice and safe choice. The Laura is indeed one of the best cars in our market and with its proven diesel engine, its definitely a good choice.
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5th February 2010, 00:02	#22
an_and BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 277 Thanked: 65 Times	[quote=AirWind;1713785]Why not a Sonata Embera Diesel?[/quote} +1 to that. If you can still take a td do so, you will come away pleasantly surprised, and I believe a lot of discounts are on offer for the same
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7th February 2010, 20:41	#23
indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Just a update, The car is arriving on wednesday.
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12th February 2010, 21:07	#24
indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Took the delivery of the Laura yesterday. Here are some pictures. Attached Thumbnails
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12th February 2010, 21:40	#25
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	Congrats. Where's the D oval?
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12th February 2010, 23:19	#27
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Congrats mate, it looks awsome & raring to go!! Do share your expereinces in detail
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13th February 2010, 12:13	#28
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Looks great, Congratulations mate !!
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