tavera maintainance?

ramzsys · 26th January 2007, 15:11

Can anyone help me about the FE of tavera in a semi-urban driving conditions? we are zeroing on the non-ac model. Also i am blank about the spare-part prices. As the uv is from GM,i fear high service bills. Any tavera owners?

badri · 26th January 2007, 17:53

Hi,

I have done quite some research on tavera and even though I dont own one, here are some inputs

Pros:
1) Good mileage: 11-13 in city and 15-18 on high way
2) Relatively cheap maintenance costs: Less than Rs2500 per service
3) Good engine: Engine life of 300,000 Km. This engine does not have timing belt but has a gear driven timing and cam. Hence no replacement of belt etc etc

Cons:
1) Not a great looker
2) Resale value is not as good as scorpio or innova
3) Not a scorcher: Even though the engine has a turbo it works for low end power.
4) Service network is not good

ramzsys · 26th January 2007, 18:45

thks badri.
looks does'nt bother, and resale value too, as i am thinking of long-term ownership(7-8yrs).

extreme_torque · 26th January 2007, 21:31

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Originally Posted by badri

3) Good engine: Engine life of 300,000 Km. This engine does not have timing belt but has a gear driven timing and cam. Hence no replacement of belt etc etc

I have heard the opposite from the cabbies in my company. Though the mileage is good they say engine isnt as long lasting as qualis or even sumo.

rahul_intlad · 27th January 2007, 01:56

Mileage is the USP of the tavera its the best in its class.Maintainance too should not be a worrying factor atleast for now.It takes bad roads in its stride quite well.

The tavera engine is from an isuzu pickup truck and is on paper atleast supposed to be durable and long lasting but yes even I dont expect as much as the qualis or sumo.

A few things I did not like about the tavera:
1>. Gearbox
2>. Steering wheel and its position
3>. Engine noise

Ps:A very nice reply indeed badri to rams query.

Mugen_Power · 27th January 2007, 02:09

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Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

yes even I dont expect as much as the qualis or sumo.

We had qualis which clocked 276000 Kms with general maintanance only.

low_bass_makker · 27th January 2007, 02:20

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

We had qualis which clocked 276000 Kms with general maintanance only.

is it 2,76,000......................

Mugen_Power · 27th January 2007, 02:25

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

is it 2,76,000......................

Oh Yes...
It is 2 Lacs and 76 thousand only..

Cas was used for 5+ years and sold before 1 year.

badri · 27th January 2007, 07:45

Hi,

I agree that the engine life of Qualis is very high ( dont know much about sumo). My in laws Qualis has done over 150000 K and still sounds as if it's just been run in. They are looking for another vehicle and that's why I have done this research.

I used to own an opel astra 1.7 TD before and have good contacts with many insiders in GM service centre in Bangalore

As for the engine life, if you maintain well, you can easily come close to the company claims. All IDI diesel engines can give a long life with proper care. I was once chatting with a bus driver on a long journey and was amazed to know that their TATA bus engines are over hauled once in 250000 KMS and are scrapped after the third overhaul life is over. Thats an amazing 1 million Kms!!

26th January 2007, 15:11	#1
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,775 Thanked: 1,462 Times	tavera maintainance? Can anyone help me about the FE of tavera in a semi-urban driving conditions? we are zeroing on the non-ac model. Also i am blank about the spare-part prices. As the uv is from GM,i fear high service bills. Any tavera owners?
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26th January 2007, 17:53	#2
badri BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 284 Times	Hi, I have done quite some research on tavera and even though I dont own one, here are some inputs Pros: 1) Good mileage: 11-13 in city and 15-18 on high way 2) Relatively cheap maintenance costs: Less than Rs2500 per service 3) Good engine: Engine life of 300,000 Km. This engine does not have timing belt but has a gear driven timing and cam. Hence no replacement of belt etc etc Cons: 1) Not a great looker 2) Resale value is not as good as scorpio or innova 3) Not a scorcher: Even though the engine has a turbo it works for low end power. 4) Service network is not good
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26th January 2007, 18:45	#3
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,775 Thanked: 1,462 Times	thks badri. looks does'nt bother, and resale value too, as i am thinking of long-term ownership(7-8yrs).
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27th January 2007, 01:56	#5
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Mileage is the USP of the tavera its the best in its class.Maintainance too should not be a worrying factor atleast for now.It takes bad roads in its stride quite well. The tavera engine is from an isuzu pickup truck and is on paper atleast supposed to be durable and long lasting but yes even I dont expect as much as the qualis or sumo. A few things I did not like about the tavera: 1>. Gearbox 2>. Steering wheel and its position 3>. Engine noise Ps:A very nice reply indeed badri to rams query. Last edited by rahul_intlad : 27th January 2007 at 02:15.
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27th January 2007, 07:45	#9
badri BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 284 Times	Hi, I agree that the engine life of Qualis is very high ( dont know much about sumo). My in laws Qualis has done over 150000 K and still sounds as if it's just been run in. They are looking for another vehicle and that's why I have done this research. I used to own an opel astra 1.7 TD before and have good contacts with many insiders in GM service centre in Bangalore As for the engine life, if you maintain well, you can easily come close to the company claims. All IDI diesel engines can give a long life with proper care. I was once chatting with a bus driver on a long journey and was amazed to know that their TATA bus engines are over hauled once in 250000 KMS and are scrapped after the third overhaul life is over. Thats an amazing 1 million Kms!!
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