New Safari Dicor Or New Scorpio Crde ?

ramkya1 · 18th May 2007, 16:50

Hai Bhpians,

I need advise to decide which would be better; Safari Dicor or Scorpio. Unlike another friend who is evaluating 2nd hand Safari / Scorpio, I need to buy a new one (company policy). Some more info.....

I have owned the Gypsey, Santro LP, and Fusion for the last 24 monts; all petrol. I plan to replace Fusion (many reasons) with a Diesel SUV, economy on fuel and maintenance (?????)
Normal city driving, Res to office, about 20 KM / day, 300 Kms / month.
I drive out once in a month, week ends, about 500 kms to nearby places with family. Mostly good roads, some off-roading, 4WD will help.
Once / twice in a year long distance average about 2500 - 5000 kms, will do about 500 - 600 KM per day; wife helps out with driving on the highways. With a bigger SUV type car perhaps we will cover more distance and places in comfort, we plan to drive to the north east this October.
Some time in the next 12 months, we plan to cover the 4 dhams again, depending on leave, childrens exams etc.

What I need to consider seriously:

Resale value; I'll be eligible for another change of car in 24 months.
Cost of maintenance
Driving comfort in city and highway, what are the trade-offs?
Comfort of passengers, I hear Scorpio is bouncy for the passengers, problems with brakes and cornering too....
Safari woes I hear with many BHPians, even new ones!!!!!
Can I consider Innova also for my usage?

Please help with your ideas.... that would clear my thinking and help me make a decision. I have 30 days to commit....

Thanks in advance for all help.

---Ramky
===============

Rtech · 18th May 2007, 16:53

This topic has been, and is currently being discussed in a number of threads. Please add to that discussion.

This thread is closed.

18th May 2007, 16:50	#1
ramkya1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palakkad, Keral Posts: 1,826 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	New Safari Dicor Or New Scorpio Crde ? Hai Bhpians, I need advise to decide which would be better; Safari Dicor or Scorpio. Unlike another friend who is evaluating 2nd hand Safari / Scorpio, I need to buy a new one (company policy). Some more info..... I have owned the Gypsey, Santro LP, and Fusion for the last 24 monts; all petrol. I plan to replace Fusion (many reasons) with a Diesel SUV, economy on fuel and maintenance (?????) Normal city driving, Res to office, about 20 KM / day, 300 Kms / month. I drive out once in a month, week ends, about 500 kms to nearby places with family. Mostly good roads, some off-roading, 4WD will help. Once / twice in a year long distance average about 2500 - 5000 kms, will do about 500 - 600 KM per day; wife helps out with driving on the highways. With a bigger SUV type car perhaps we will cover more distance and places in comfort, we plan to drive to the north east this October. Some time in the next 12 months, we plan to cover the 4 dhams again, depending on leave, childrens exams etc. What I need to consider seriously: Resale value; I'll be eligible for another change of car in 24 months. Cost of maintenance Driving comfort in city and highway, what are the trade-offs? Comfort of passengers, I hear Scorpio is bouncy for the passengers, problems with brakes and cornering too.... Safari woes I hear with many BHPians, even new ones!!!!! Can I consider Innova also for my usage? Please help with your ideas.... that would clear my thinking and help me make a decision. I have 30 days to commit.... Thanks in advance for all help. ---Ramky ===============
	() Thanks

18th May 2007, 16:53	#2
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	This topic has been, and is currently being discussed in a number of threads. Please add to that discussion. This thread is closed.
	() Thanks