Some feedback and additonal insights to my thoughts Thanks guys.. My thoughts..
Post the baleno, i was looking for a vehicle with superior interiors, larger space, better GC, better build quality, good A.S.S, better safety features, and preferably diesel.
The last time i bought based on rational, and this time i want to enjoy myself in the midst of bumper-to-bumper city traffic (nearly one hour each way) and look forward to more long distance jaunts..
Vehicles considered thus far & why some of them dont fit the bill:
Mid size
- Civic (GC, visibility)
- Laura (A.S.S, price)
- Magnum (Did not like it)
- Corolla (Old!)
SUVs
- Tuscon (Old, poor interiors for the price - otherwise great vehicle - dont want to be the only guy buying it for the month across India ;-)..)
- GV (Considering, not driven it as yet.. )
- Endy (huge to drive in the city, bad mid/last seats)
- Pajero (like it even though it is old, priced too high)
- CRV (pricecy, and petrol drinker)
- Captiva (seems good, but could have been priced lower - wish it was not a CBU)
- Nissan - too pricey
Large cars
- Embera (Heard good reports, have not driven the diesel version - not too sure with the current numbers they are (not) selling, when they will drop prices)
- Accord (great car, like everything except the FE.. may keep a look out for a good deal before the new accord is launched, like this model's looks better)
- Camry, Nissan - too expensive
Yet to be announced:
mid size
- Linea (will have to wait and watch)
Large
- New accord (dont seem to like the looks, but going by the discussions, would be pricey)
- new lancer ?
SUV
- Mitsubishi Outlander (will be my first choice if they price it right - much better option than the older pajero)
- SantaFe (will be pricey) |