![]() | #181 |
Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I think you will easily get a Scorpio at 6 lacs. Try and get one of 2010-2012 vintage because those will be of the newer type, better engines and in general, revamped suspension and better seat configuration. These are very tough cars and will generally serve a person comfortably for years. Try and buy one from an individual city user rather than from a dealer. Also do try and buy one which comes loaded with Airbags and ABS etc. All the best. |
![]() | ![]() |
|
![]() | #182 |
BHPian ![]() | ![]()
Hi Sir, I have been scouring several second hand cars sales portals online and I see such cars being listed at around 9 lakhs and more!! I would be happiest to get a car with ABS and airbags as I consider them vital. So is it really possible to get such a Scorpio for 6 lakhs? Also is there any approach that I am missing? How do I find individuals selling Scorpio if not through these online sites like cartrade and carwale? Thanks. Last edited by ampere : 23rd June 2015 at 12:14. Reason: Removed bulk of quoted post |
![]() |
![]() | #183 | |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: siliguri/Darj
Posts: 516
Thanked: 327 Times
| ![]() Quote:
| |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #184 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chennai
Posts: 35
Thanked: 126 Times
| ![]() Hi Guys, I am on the lookout for a SUV probably a second hand one, But I couldn't come down to any single choice because I am not able to find the right balance between the cost, performance and comfort. ![]() ![]() Here goes my requirements :
I have explored our Team-BHP forum and seen lots of videos in youtube as well. I have seen lot of off-roading been done in Bolero 4x2 as well. If you think that there are some other vehicles in the same range, please help me understand why I should consider them. And most importantly, I will be using the vehicle for 5 years and then I am sure I will upgrade to another vehicle afterwards. Your feedback and help in this would help me nailing down the right vehicle. |
![]() |
![]() | #185 |
Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Clearly your needs will be met by a Safari, a Bolero or Scorpio. Of these the Safari and Scorpio are better Cruisers with the Safari winning by a long mile. And these are quite good on off road as long as you don't take the 2WD versions deep into water, slush or sand because then their inherent weight will cause them to sink and no amount of engine traction will pull you out. You can even get a lovely used Safari at very nice low prices because of the Tata vehicles' inherently poor resale values and this vehicle, by far, is the most comfortable of the three. Given your 70:20:10 ratio across the three use cases, I do believe that you will thoroughly enjoy the Safari most. It is the best designed, extremely comfortable inside, will not give you back ache and will enable you to transport a large number of people and your equipment across different types of terrain. Try and get the V2 Dicor 2.2 engine - if possible, the VX version with Electric 4x4. They are superb vehicles. Just that they are not practical in terms of their huge size, for the cities. They are perfect for the highways, cruising, medium off road and definitely for exploring. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #186 |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon
Posts: 3,813
Thanked: 3,121 Times
| ![]() Bolero. 1. Easy and widespread repair network including garages that cater to taxi jeeps etc. 2. If that 10% is really important and difficult get a winch. Even better extrication than 4x4 in case of slush mud. 3. GC is more. AFAIK the reported 180mm is with some plastic cladding. 4. VFM Getting a good second hand one may be a problem as most of the people who own them keep running them till its ready to give up ghost. Last edited by sudev : 13th July 2015 at 08:00. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #187 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Palwal/Gurgaon
Posts: 29
Thanked: 25 Times
| ![]() According to your requirements, look for a 4x2 vehicle with good off roading characeristics because 70 % of your drive is on levelled roads. That 30 % offroad drive can be managed with a 4x2 also with capable chassis. ![]() Ground clearance of both the vehicles (not sure about Bolero though) is more than the indicated clearance. As sudev said, there is a plastic cladding which allows for a lower GC, and a tax saving for these vehicles. This can be easily removed and the clearance under the axles is actually more. Bolero and Scorpio are very capable cars and can handle mild off roading very well, in the 4x2 avatar. I would suggest the Scorpio. Bolero is a dated model and might not be as plush on the highway drives that you would plan. A used vehicle would be preferred since you would be selling it off in 5 years. Bolero and Scorpio owners keep their vehicles for a longer time (8-10 years) and finding a good condition used car would be difficult, but you will be happily selling it off in another 5 years without taking a hit by the taxes and depreciation. PS. Please give your budget details and are you looking for a new or used car? |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #188 | |
Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pune
Posts: 1,122
Thanked: 1,865 Times
| ![]() Quote:
Besides Scorpio, Bolero and Safari, you can also consider Duster. The ride is very comfortable and it has good ground clearance. | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #189 | |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bengaluru
Posts: 392
Thanked: 469 Times
| ![]() Quote:
I too was looking for 4wd tourer, my options were pretty wide at the beginning including used imports (Toyota Hilux, Terracan, Pajero...) and local heavyweights (Bolero, Scorpio and Safari). The imports were ruled out because additional maintenance headaches (parts/labour skills...) So it was down to Bolero, Scorpio, Safari (and Gypsy + Thar). Let me share my research on these vehicles. Since I was looking for a family tourer, I ruled out Gypsy and Thar mainly due to lack of creature comforts (AC + PS) and no closed cabin. Although these could be retrofitted, but I was not keen on spending money, time and effort on these. Bolero is the cheapest of the lot. But problem is it is underpowered for highway cruises (50 - 60 BHP, compared to 120 and 130 BHP for Scorpio/Safari). Imagine a family of 5 plus luggage on a highway. In the current line-up there is no version of Bolero with AC and 4x4. Although there was only one version Slx 4wd with XD3P engine, that is no longer on sale since 2010. Finding a used Slx 4wd is out of question. So, either you have to buy a Bolero 4wd (DI engine) and get AC retrofitted (done by our forum member "BlackPearl") or just go for a 2WD Bolero (mDicr engine) Scorpio although expensive than Bolero ticks all the marks (comforts, luggage space for 5, 4wd). I bought a new Scorpio Lx 4wd in 2012, since my better half was not keen on a used one. Also, used Scorpio 4wd are difficult to find. Safari, would have been my first choice, if there was a Safari LX 4wd. But the non-availability of it plus the attitude of Tata sales put me off. Safari also ticks all the boxes, but the 4wd is more expensive than a Scorpio. It is available in VX trim only which is a cool 3-4 lakhs above Scorpio Lx 4wd. In the end I bought a new Scorpio Lx 4wd and simply loving it. Have participated Mahindra Great Escapes, driven in Jungle trails(Karnataka National parks don't allow private vehicles inside, unless you are pretty well connected), completed Karnataka and South trip with 6 persons and luggage with comfort. Also, a 4wd is not a necessity in all places. A 2wd with high GC and good AT/MT tyres should be enough. But having a 4wd would give you peace of mind. For example, i had taken my Scorpio to Mandalpatti (near Abbey falls, Madikeri). Here the last 200 mts there is no road, only a dirt track with a small steep dip/incline. There was a 2wd Scorpio in front of me, where everyone had to get down and the driver gunned the incline. In my case, my family were quite curios, i asked them sit tight and just shifted to 4Low and crawled smoothly... ![]() In the second case, on the way to Gaalikere (Bababudangiri). There was a Zen in front of me, who stopped at the last 100 mts and walked up. I was able to take it up the incline in 4Low. The look on their faces on seeing the Scorpio was priceless .. ![]() This is my research. Considering that you are looking for a family cruiser, i guess AC, PS, leg room and luggage space would be of priority. If you are open for a second hand option do look out for a Scorpio 4wd or Safari 4wd. Reach out to contacts if you have any in Madikeri (chances of finding a used Bolero 4wd are better there). If your budget permits do check new Scorpio S4 4wd or used Fortuner 4wd (both around 12 lakhs). Only recent addition is Duster AWD, but it is 12+ and i have no idea about it's offroad capability. (a nice discussion on this can be read if you search Sandkaphu + Duster). | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #190 | |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chennai
Posts: 35
Thanked: 126 Times
| ![]() Dear gypsyFreak, Quote:
![]() | |
![]() |
![]() | #191 | |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bengaluru
Posts: 392
Thanked: 469 Times
| ![]() Quote:
- Sudeep | |
![]() | ![]() |
|
![]() | #192 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2019 Location: Bangalore
Posts: 189
Thanked: 390 Times
| ![]() Looks like this thread hasn't seen any update for sometime. Reviving it! I was looking for an used suv - automatic for sometime. Found one 2015 Scorpio having done roughly 35 thousand kilometer. Asking price of 10 lakhs. Would like to know from the experts who have owned Scorpio automatic on the potential issues I can encounter on the gearbox and if it makes sense to go for it. The car looked ok not much rattles etc. Overall find it ok just that little worried with the DSI gearbox. If it needs repair not sure if there is any shop who can do so as it is out of production for sometime. Not sure how to check the clutch condition as Scorpio had this issue as well. Looking forward to opinion from experts in this forum. |
![]() |
![]() |