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If you do hate an Omni please elaborate - why?
No, how can u ever think about hating an omni :Cheering: .......my sweet old maruti van..I got a white mauti van when i was 6 yrs old. I still have it intact.
ofcourse, its a toy........lol: .......I've never owned an actual 1. Apart from the safety (possibly the only) issue, theres nothing much to hate about it, I guess.
NO One can ever hate an OMNI. The first of the kind to come out with sliding doors, and its a gud van.....i love it !!!
we had an omni some years ago. The navy blue coloured van(as it is commonly known as) served us exceedingly well for a maruti.
done around 80K before we sold it for 90K.
I dont love the omni as a car but as a vehicle its an excellent proposition. No city UV can accomodate a joint Indian family of grandsons and grandparents in a car for a affordable price and good comfort even today.
Looks and interiors are due for an upgrade in a long time and an a/c version needs to be released.
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Originally Posted by ssl2uv108 If you do hate an Omni please elaborate - why? |
Hey, I wonder why such a thread ??? Trust me ... the OMNI was probably one of the best things that happened to Indians as far as automation is concerened !! What an OMNI can do , No other car can do .. It just depends on wether you know how to get the best out of it ...
And before I say anything any farther ...... I wud like to know why you hate it --- and then watch my answer !!!
Cheers
I love the OMNI. Nothing more, nothing less.
I hate the OMNI for having the engine right under the driver's seat making it really uncomfortable for long drives, oncoming traffic on your face feeling, Reversing - makes me feel dissy - just cant get the straight line however hard, I try...:Frustrati
Well, I love it too - good drivability in city traffic - as fast as my bike. good luggage capacity, short turning radius, good power
I think OMNI is good as long as its driven in a straight line below 40kmph and used as a cargo.
I actually quite like the omni. u have to look at it in teh right perspective. Of course if you moan about its handling or lack of creature comforts, you are welcome to look elsewhere- the omni is not the car for you.
But look at it for what it is and it makes immense sense. It is not a vehicle to be driven at high speeds. but it is a brilliant load lugger considering its engine size. And the manouverability in city is legendary!
Of couse, Maruti should have upgraded it over the years by plonking in teh 1.1L engine, A/C and some front end strengthening to enhance frontal safety.
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Originally Posted by ssl2uv108 If you do hate an Omni please elaborate - why? |
Why the Omni alone leaving rest of the cars? Is there any specific reason why you wanted people's opinion on Omni. Do you love it or hate it?
I don't either love it or hate it. I never got the chance to drive Omni. I am wishing to drive one since i learnt driving car 11 years ago. I want to feel how is it sitting just inches away from the road ahead. Nobody i knew have one.
Have never owned / driven an Omni. But that is one of the cars that I would love to own. Like the sliding doors, the looks (of the current one, but not of the old egg shaped one), the people carrying capacity. I think it is ideal for a day out with a load of friends, with loads of space for crates of beer, food etc.
I do ..
* Way too light for my liking.
* Not even a semblance of protection in case of a frontal crash.
* Wouldnt dare to take it on highways.
* Never have felt confident when driving it.
Would never buy one. And a more recent shock about this vehicle was the way the seat belts are mounted. Seemed to be a flimsy add-on.
That said, I am not against the concept/design. The style is well suited for the Omi Carry version - light cargo in the back for delivery within cities, and other specific uses.
I hate it ... mainly b'coz of its drivers who are no better than ... a bit faster auto-rickshaw drivers.
Mine is 2005 model, Mountain Mist in Colour, 8 seater, with an LPG original kit.
What i like about the omni is,
-Its Passenger carrying Capacity, & luggage carrying capacity when required. I could carry my yezdi (which is under restoration) with me with wheels removed.
-When the rear first seat is folded, I get immence legroom, which no other "Family" car in the market offers. Me & my brother are 6.4 feet tall)
-It offers good fuel consumption figures, on petrol & LPG both.
Use LPG for city commutes, & Petrol for those steep inclines in the ghats & you will be quite satisfied.
-Small turning radius, very useful in heavy traffic conditions & small lanes & parking areas you see in pune.
-Sliding rear doors - Good ingres & egress (are the spellings right?)
-And yes the Legendary Maruti Company - 800 & Omni - "Peoples Car" after VW Beetle i think.
Negatives
- Direct impact in case of an accident.
- Engine Right Below Your ***.
- Less Stability. Use Wide alloy rims & tyres. Fuel efficiency will reduce but look at the positives.
- Install a sunroof, Front Centre, & you will have more breathable air at the back. or else install sliding windows at the extreme end, or install a rear windshield as available in old maruti 800's (like edmunds i think.)
Doing these modifications will not cost you more than the car available in the next class & make you Happy at the same time.
Omni Rockkkkkks man.
Hooshhhhh - my longest post. Thanks for this thread.
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Originally Posted by mail4ajo I hate the OMNI for having the engine right under the driver's seat making it really uncomfortable for long drives, oncoming traffic on your face feeling, Reversing - makes me feel dissy - just cant get the straight line however hard, I try...:Frustrati
Well, I love it too - good drivability in city traffic - as fast as my bike. good luggage capacity, short turning radius, good power |
Hey, It seems you have never owned an Omni .. coz it sure aint uncomfortable for long runs !! In fact its the other way round ....
Cheers
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