Mitsubishi Pajero or Hyundai Tuscon ??

R_R · 6th June 2009, 08:42

With a bad back, it is sometimes difficult to predict in advance which seats might be better for you. I have a very bad back, and I drive an Indica, which I find very comfortable. Sometimes when I am at home and the pain is bothering me, I feel like I should go sit in the car for a while! (Never tried it though, maybe I should!). Generally higher seats are better, of course, but some of the tall boy designs may be good too. Or how about a Maruti SX-4. Have neve sat in it, but it seems to have a high seat. An always use a pillow behind your back when you sit. Sincerely hope your back gets better (from a fellow-sufferer).

Ricky_63 · 6th June 2009, 10:36

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Originally Posted by R_R

With a bad back, it is sometimes difficult to predict in advance which seats might be better for you. I have a very bad back, and I drive an Indica, which I find very comfortable. Sometimes when I am at home and the pain is bothering me, I feel like I should go sit in the car for a while! (Never tried it though, maybe I should!). Generally higher seats are better, of course, but some of the tall boy designs may be good too. Or how about a Maruti SX-4. Have neve sat in it, but it seems to have a high seat. An always use a pillow behind your back when you sit. Sincerely hope your back gets better (from a fellow-sufferer).

Ya I agree the Indica front seats are very comfortable - especially for people with bad backs

Even the Swift's front seats are good.

Cheers

Ricky_63 · 24th June 2009, 21:32

In the next few days or about a week I have to post pics of the Montero I am driving these days :-)

Unfortunately I am still evaluating.........

Cheers

gaurav_chopra04 · 24th June 2009, 23:11

What model Montero are you driving these days ricky... the person from whom I bought my cedia sold his 2007 white montero to a dealer for 16.5lacs

, was only 34k driven

. this was in April 09.

My cousin is looking for a montero for a while and we missed the above deal as the guy sold the car couple of days before I got cedia from him.

You can get a 05 model montero for about 11-12... so why not montero...just that its hard to find a montero.

In between, I think you know much more about cars than me.. the only reason you sold your well modded lancer was because of bad back and you know the mitsu's capabilities, so I would say go for a Mitsubishi!!

.anshuman · 24th June 2009, 23:36

Depends on what you want,
Tucson is more refined with better interiors,engine performance and FE will be better,expect handling closer to a car and ride on good roads better.
While Pajero is strongly built it can swallow real bad roads better but interiors are very outdated and basic,do not expect any equipment and engine struggles on highways.

GTO · 25th June 2009, 10:57

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Originally Posted by gaurav_chopra04

You can get a 05 model montero for about 11-12... so why not montero...just that its hard to find a montero.

How I wish I could find one of those. I narrowly missed a year old Montero going for 22 lakhs (asking price). Deals are hard to find, not surprisingly when you consider the small numbers that this SUV has sold.

skydiver · 25th June 2009, 11:11

Hi Ricky,

Is a new tucson still available from the dealer? I inquired about it here in bangy and the dealer said it is discontinued.

gaurav_chopra04 · 25th June 2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by GTO

How I wish I could find one of those. I narrowly missed a year old Montero going for 22 lakhs (asking price). Deals are hard to find, not surprisingly when you consider the small numbers that this SUV has sold.

the new shape?? that would ve beeeeeennnn gr8. Please let me know if you come across the new model for the same price..

The asian motors guy who helped me find my cedia,told me that in April he got one 05 montero (silver colour, 75k driven) sold for 9.5lacs. and I was like maaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnn, its a steal!!!

and we have asked him get something like that for us as well, and he says 05 montero will be aroung 11-12 and the 07 montero I mentioned about earlier that was sold for 16.5lac is true.. the guy himself told me.

And you are right... its very hard to find this SUV as is very less in number!!

Ricky_63 · 4th July 2009, 09:21

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Originally Posted by skydiver

Hi Ricky,

Is a new tucson still available from the dealer? I inquired about it here in bangy and the dealer said it is discontinued.

Tuscon is available only against advance payment & typically takes a month for delivery. If you can, wait for the Deisel CRV, something tells me the Vitara will also be available in another six months with a 1.9L DDiS

Cheers

skydiver · 7th July 2009, 13:44

Thanks Ricky, one of the dealer here told me that I can get the delivery within 4-5 days of full payment..

Do you have any news/info about diesel CRV? I am not sure when it will be launched. Considering the price point of petrol one, I think it will be around 25L ex-showroom..

thanks

ashish22 · 7th July 2009, 20:59

isnt honda CRV a comfortable SUV??
a 05-06 CRV should be up for grabs for around 7-9 lacs. Its extremely reliable and cheaper to maintain as well.

FlyingSpur · 7th July 2009, 21:20

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Originally Posted by ashish22

isnt honda CRV a comfortable SUV??
a 05-06 CRV should be up for grabs for around 7-9 lacs. Its extremely reliable and cheaper to maintain as well.

A CR-V isn't cheap to maintain by any yardstick.

Ricky_63 · 2nd May 2010, 08:14

Finally bought a Pajero. Tried Tucson but most I saw were badly maintained. So Pajero it is, started a thread

Cheerio

6th June 2009, 08:42	#31
R_R BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR Posts: 318 Thanked: 291 Times	With a bad back, it is sometimes difficult to predict in advance which seats might be better for you. I have a very bad back, and I drive an Indica, which I find very comfortable. Sometimes when I am at home and the pain is bothering me, I feel like I should go sit in the car for a while! (Never tried it though, maybe I should!). Generally higher seats are better, of course, but some of the tall boy designs may be good too. Or how about a Maruti SX-4. Have neve sat in it, but it seems to have a high seat. An always use a pillow behind your back when you sit. Sincerely hope your back gets better (from a fellow-sufferer).
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24th June 2009, 21:32	#33
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	In the next few days or about a week I have to post pics of the Montero I am driving these days :-) Unfortunately I am still evaluating......... Cheers
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24th June 2009, 23:11	#34
gaurav_chopra04 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 572 Times View My Garage	What model Montero are you driving these days ricky... the person from whom I bought my cedia sold his 2007 white montero to a dealer for 16.5lacs, was only 34k driven. this was in April 09. My cousin is looking for a montero for a while and we missed the above deal as the guy sold the car couple of days before I got cedia from him. You can get a 05 model montero for about 11-12... so why not montero...just that its hard to find a montero. In between, I think you know much more about cars than me.. the only reason you sold your well modded lancer was because of bad back and you know the mitsu's capabilities, so I would say go for a Mitsubishi!! Last edited by gaurav_chopra04 : 24th June 2009 at 23:18.
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24th June 2009, 23:36	#35
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	Depends on what you want, Tucson is more refined with better interiors,engine performance and FE will be better,expect handling closer to a car and ride on good roads better. While Pajero is strongly built it can swallow real bad roads better but interiors are very outdated and basic,do not expect any equipment and engine struggles on highways.
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25th June 2009, 11:11	#37
skydiver BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: 9 Times	Hi Ricky, Is a new tucson still available from the dealer? I inquired about it here in bangy and the dealer said it is discontinued.
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7th July 2009, 13:44	#40
skydiver BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks Ricky, one of the dealer here told me that I can get the delivery within 4-5 days of full payment.. Do you have any news/info about diesel CRV? I am not sure when it will be launched. Considering the price point of petrol one, I think it will be around 25L ex-showroom.. thanks
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7th July 2009, 20:59	#41
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 598 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	isnt honda CRV a comfortable SUV?? a 05-06 CRV should be up for grabs for around 7-9 lacs. Its extremely reliable and cheaper to maintain as well.
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2nd May 2010, 08:14	#43
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Finally bought a Pajero. Tried Tucson but most I saw were badly maintained. So Pajero it is, started a thread Cheerio Last edited by Ricky_63 : 2nd May 2010 at 08:16.
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