Post Autoexpo - still frustrated

rangaraj · 14th January 2008, 21:41

Waited for the autoexpo in anticipation of a good diesel upgrade for my baleno around the 12-15L bracket, but no announcements in that segment! It looks like the automakers dont seem to believe that the 10-20L bracket is not a priority.

- The GV was an option, but with thoughts of a Rs4/liter of petrol, diesel seems to be the way to go
- The Endy's middle/last seat comfort factor did not cut ice
- Tuscon is too old and not fitted out for the price
- The Magnum and Civic did not impress me too much..

Looks like the Captiva and the SantaFe have fallen into the 20L+ bracket. Doubt if the Outlander is going to be priced below the 20L mark.

Dont know what is yet to be announced as yet.. Continue waiting in hope or settle for one in the list above?

AirWind · 14th January 2008, 22:02

I agree, nothing much has changed in your asking braket...

You could still look at the Skoda Laura (D) and Mitsubishi Cedia (P)

vkochar · 14th January 2008, 22:04

These are the options you have in the 12-15 lacs -

Verna ( Very very good diesel, saves you almst 4 -6 lacs - so well under yr bidget

Skoda Laura Ambiente - at 13.xx lacs ex showroom, isn't this a very obvious choice if you have the budget.

Magnum - already on yr list !!

So you have some options. Outlander, Fortuner are still to be launched ( if at all )

snaronikar · 14th January 2008, 22:26

How about Civic Hybrid/Ford Endeavour/Grand Vitara? If you are OK with SUVs.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th January 2008, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkochar

Skoda Laura Ambiente - at 13.xx lacs ex showroom, isn't this a very obvious choice if you have the budget.

Laura Ambiente has been so successful, sales of Laura went past those of its cheaper sibling- the Octavia.

.anshuman · 14th January 2008, 23:30

What are your preferences?like ride,comfort,performance,cruising ability,showoff factor.....etc

Depending on your preferences you can buy anything from
1.magnum
2.laura
3.embera diesel
4.pajero
or you can extend your budget and go in for santafe or captiva.

razor4077 · 15th January 2008, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkochar

Skoda Laura Ambiente - at 13.xx lacs ex showroom, isn't this a very obvious choice if you have the budget.

Would be my choice too! Very good car. Take a test drive and judge for yourself.

esteem_lover · 15th January 2008, 00:46

Since you were considering the endy, why not the tata safari ? Could save a bit of money too.

swageo · 15th January 2008, 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Would be my choice too! Very good car. Take a test drive and judge for yourself.

Did you consider the maintenance cost for Skoda cars ?. Though I have never owned one, I moved away after hearing stories about it

Mpower · 15th January 2008, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangaraj

Waited for the autoexpo in anticipation of a good diesel upgrade for my baleno around the 12-15L bracket, but no announcements in that segment! It looks like the automakers dont seem to believe that the 10-20L bracket is not a priority.

Dont know what is yet to be announced as yet.. Continue waiting in hope or settle for one in the list above?

Hyundai new Elantra diesel (named as Avante) was announced at the Expo

razor4077 · 15th January 2008, 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by swageo

Did you consider the maintenance cost for Skoda cars ?. Though I have never owned one, I moved away after hearing stories about it

We actually owned an Octy for 4+ years, so yes, I do know about these costs first hand. And you're right, these are fairly high. But when you compare a Laura to its competitors in the 12-15 lac range, none of the cars are really cheap to maintain. So I guess that is something that comes with the territory...

swageo · 15th January 2008, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

We actually owned an Octy for 4+ years, so yes, I do know about these costs first hand. And you're right, these are fairly high. But when you compare a Laura to its competitors in the 12-15 lac range, none of the cars are really cheap to maintain. So I guess that is something that comes with the territory...

Accord seems to be really cheap to maintain, and civic too. Again, I am talking based on various threads on this forum.

nikunj_cal · 15th January 2008, 09:27

How about 10-12 tata nanos !!

maxbhp · 15th January 2008, 09:47

You can expect a face lifted Okty in the market soon. That brings one more to your list. If you are buying a Skoda make sure its going to taken care of well coz if you dont it will prove to be really expensive to maintain on a long run.

rrnsss · 15th January 2008, 10:40

Test drive the Pajero , even if you do not plan to buy it. Even though the design is dated, It is a good vehicle in my opinion. Overproced by 4 lakhs , but which vehicle in that segment isnt?

14th January 2008, 21:41	#1
rangaraj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 570 Thanked: 10 Times	Post Autoexpo - still frustrated Waited for the autoexpo in anticipation of a good diesel upgrade for my baleno around the 12-15L bracket, but no announcements in that segment! It looks like the automakers dont seem to believe that the 10-20L bracket is not a priority. - The GV was an option, but with thoughts of a Rs4/liter of petrol, diesel seems to be the way to go - The Endy's middle/last seat comfort factor did not cut ice - Tuscon is too old and not fitted out for the price - The Magnum and Civic did not impress me too much.. Looks like the Captiva and the SantaFe have fallen into the 20L+ bracket. Doubt if the Outlander is going to be priced below the 20L mark. Dont know what is yet to be announced as yet.. Continue waiting in hope or settle for one in the list above?
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14th January 2008, 22:02	#2
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	I agree, nothing much has changed in your asking braket... You could still look at the Skoda Laura (D) and Mitsubishi Cedia (P)
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14th January 2008, 22:04	#3
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	These are the options you have in the 12-15 lacs - Verna ( Very very good diesel, saves you almst 4 -6 lacs - so well under yr bidget Skoda Laura Ambiente - at 13.xx lacs ex showroom, isn't this a very obvious choice if you have the budget. Magnum - already on yr list !! So you have some options. Outlander, Fortuner are still to be launched ( if at all )
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14th January 2008, 22:26	#4
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	How about Civic Hybrid/Ford Endeavour/Grand Vitara? If you are OK with SUVs.
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14th January 2008, 23:30	#6
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	What are your preferences?like ride,comfort,performance,cruising ability,showoff factor.....etc Depending on your preferences you can buy anything from 1.magnum 2.laura 3.embera diesel 4.pajero or you can extend your budget and go in for santafe or captiva.
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15th January 2008, 00:46	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Since you were considering the endy, why not the tata safari ? Could save a bit of money too.
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15th January 2008, 09:27	#13
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	How about 10-12 tata nanos !!
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15th January 2008, 09:47	#14
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	You can expect a face lifted Okty in the market soon. That brings one more to your list. If you are buying a Skoda make sure its going to taken care of well coz if you dont it will prove to be really expensive to maintain on a long run.
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15th January 2008, 10:40	#15
rrnsss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 397 Thanked: 346 Times	Test drive the Pajero , even if you do not plan to buy it. Even though the design is dated, It is a good vehicle in my opinion. Overproced by 4 lakhs , but which vehicle in that segment isnt?
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