The TATA Lottery or the FORD Pocket Drainer!!

goldie_malhotra · 8th January 2007, 18:23

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Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

Scropio has better high speed maneouverablility than Safari? Somehow, I doubt that, unless M&M have improved the 2007 version drastically. ( I have not driven the "new" scorpio so far)

M&M have a modified suspension for the ("all new"!!) 2006 Scorpio (with help of guys from Lotus), which gives it more stability. It scores higher than the Safari and old Scorpio in the Elk and zig-zag tests conducted by ACI sometime in August.

Steeroid · 8th January 2007, 18:25

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Originally Posted by goldie_malhotra

M&M have a modified suspension for the ("all new"!!) 2006 Scorpio (with help of guys from Lotus), which gives it more stability. It scores higher than the Safari and old Scorpio in the Elk and zig-zag tests conducted by ACI sometime in August.

You dont elk or zig zag at high speeds so I dont really understand your conclusion which himanshu questioned, and besides I seriously doubt the results of that survey (personal opinion - no need to flame!). Drive the two and thou shalt know.

goldie_malhotra · 8th January 2007, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

You dont elk or zig zag at high speeds so I dont really understand your conclusion which himanshu questioned, and besides I seriously doubt the results of that survey (personal opinion - no need to flame!). Drive the two and thou shalt know.

Perhaps not zig-zag, but definitely the elk matters. On Indian highways, how many times to we have to suddenly swerve to avoid a stray animal, a big rock, or meandering bullock-carts, or overtake a slow truck when another is zipping at a high speed in the opposite direction.

That said, I have driven the safari on the highway for some distance (scorpio only within the city), and it did give me a few scares on the way, before I realised this is no qualis

gemithomas · 9th January 2007, 17:41

can the dicor-ians please give me some feedback in the issues (minor / major) that they have faced with the DICOR

suman · 9th January 2007, 18:33

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

can the dicor-ians please give me some feedback in the issues (minor / major) that they have faced with the DICOR

Man, you need to look around a bit, there's enough posted on the forum....check out the "New Car Test Drives" & the "Long term Ownership Reports" sections, you'll find a lot of feedback.

kvish · 9th January 2007, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Somebody is going to mention Fiat Adventure any time now.

Nice one! You bring it in and say someone else will mention it !!

namit · 9th January 2007, 20:21

Hi !!

From your list i would suggest Verna CRDI / Elantra CRDI if you are looking for diesel economy and if usage is high otherwise Aveo (available only in petrol).

Trust me its the best package on offer for app. 6 lacs.

Cheers !!

anshu_46 · 10th January 2007, 10:14

well why not go in for a NHC vtec or optra1.6 or the innova all are excellent highway cars

condor · 10th January 2007, 11:22

so, do I take it that the Ford is a definite pocket drainer, while the Tata may or may not be a pocket drainer?

Tata has advertised a comparison for the Safari LX vs the Scorp - about 80K diff in price for some more features. The Safari definitely looks even better than before.

gemithomas · 10th January 2007, 13:16

For a monthly average of 1000km (mostly highway) would you suggest a diesel dicor or a petrol fiesta

condor · 10th January 2007, 14:14

Logic, based on running costs, says Petrol Fiesta.

Compare the price of the two. See if you want to still go for the Safari - you will spend more initially, and you will not make up the difference, from the diff in fuel prices. But the pleasure factor makes the Safari a very tempting choice.

w 12 · 10th January 2007, 14:24

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

Talk about handling at high speeds to body roll to braking!!!(the brake takes a very neat double distance than the innova and nearly 20 meter more than the safari for 100-0)

Can you provide a source for this information?

gemithomas · 10th January 2007, 15:36

you said it. the pleasure factor is pulling me hard towards the dicor. But my logic is pulling me back. Its a very bad situation to be in.!!!

Still dont know which side will win.

gemithomas · 10th January 2007, 15:38

W12, check it out at any comparitive sites. for eg carewale.com and if you look at it you will see that all reviews talk about the poor braking and handling (but without figures).

gemithomas · 10th January 2007, 15:41

Is there nobody out there who can give me a GOOD AUTHENTIC reason why i should not buy the DICOR LX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(HEELLLLLLLPPPPP!!!)

9th January 2007, 17:41	#19
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	can the dicor-ians please give me some feedback in the issues (minor / major) that they have faced with the DICOR
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9th January 2007, 20:21	#22
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 402 Thanked: 55 Times	Hi !! From your list i would suggest Verna CRDI / Elantra CRDI if you are looking for diesel economy and if usage is high otherwise Aveo (available only in petrol). Trust me its the best package on offer for app. 6 lacs. Cheers !!
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anshu_46 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lucknow Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	well why not go in for a NHC vtec or optra1.6 or the innova all are excellent highway cars
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	so, do I take it that the Ford is a definite pocket drainer, while the Tata may or may not be a pocket drainer? Tata has advertised a comparison for the Safari LX vs the Scorp - about 80K diff in price for some more features. The Safari definitely looks even better than before.
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10th January 2007, 13:16	#25
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	For a monthly average of 1000km (mostly highway) would you suggest a diesel dicor or a petrol fiesta
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	Logic, based on running costs, says Petrol Fiesta. Compare the price of the two. See if you want to still go for the Safari - you will spend more initially, and you will not make up the difference, from the diff in fuel prices. But the pleasure factor makes the Safari a very tempting choice. Last edited by condor : 10th January 2007 at 14:15.
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10th January 2007, 15:36	#28
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	you said it. the pleasure factor is pulling me hard towards the dicor. But my logic is pulling me back. Its a very bad situation to be in.!!! Still dont know which side will win.
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10th January 2007, 15:38	#29
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	W12, check it out at any comparitive sites. for eg carewale.com and if you look at it you will see that all reviews talk about the poor braking and handling (but without figures).
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10th January 2007, 15:41	#30
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Is there nobody out there who can give me a GOOD AUTHENTIC reason why i should not buy the DICOR LX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HEELLLLLLLPPPPP!!!)
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