Originally Posted by Karim Bhai
(Post 906734)
Hi Safari Club, I am a new Team-BHP member. I own an Alto now but wanted to own a Safari since i saw it first time. Decided to book now. getting 1.65L for my 3 years old Alto.. I have a question and I think this is the best thread to post it because of two reasons: 1- Srini thread (Safari) is most active one. 2- All Safari owners visit this on a daily basis. My Question is - A LX or EX-4WD? I went trough and agree completly to a similar thread where we concluded that " If an EX - then go for 4WD". Price diff is around 2.25L (On road) between LX and EX 4WD. All goodies what you get with a EX came upto 75K ( I am not interested in any one infact because I love the driving seat and performance only)- Then also one needs to pay 1.25L extra for 4WD. Please help me with following: 1- CITY RIDE - How different is a 4WD ride is from a LX in city driving - Bangalore? Do you need it ever? 2- OFF ROADING (May be once in 6 months i would plan to go)- Anything specific what a 4WD can do and a 2WD cant do in extreame conditions like driving down from ooty (39 hair pin bends riad) in a full rainy conditions..? Does 2WD lacks off roading completely? Since i have waited for years to own a safari i dont want to sit in my LX and feel like - had i invested something more....i would have also have done this.. Please note when i say off roading - i dont intend to participate in Mud/Rock/Vally rally.etc. For me It would just be needed to take a muddy shortcut/diversion on highways(what my Alto cant dream of also) or as i said little fun with family in places like Ooty, Kerela, Kodai etc.. where i take my safari to a uphill a little or very close to lake waters etc (Make my own road). No Risky things at all with family on board. 3- Re Sale - I know its not great all Safari models but Is it same for all models or I will lose more if i go for a EX-4WD? I will keep it for minimum 5 Years. Have any one of you ever regretted after owning a 2WD.and not a 4WD...(Only due to limited performance on certain terrians.. Not the interiors)? Looking forward to hearing from you all.. Regards, Karim Bhai (Very soon I will start Re-Claiming it) |
Originally Posted by bglsrini
(Post 907418)
Hi, I like my safari a lot. I never looked back at my decision and my BULL has never let me down.But,here on seeing some off-road thread's......I some time feel that,I should have gone for a 4x4.But,I really enjoy my BULL for what it is. But,Safari is a SUV which people go for it with passion.....So,go as your heart says and you will never regret your decision Karim bhai. |
Originally Posted by ajit_72
(Post 908139)
After doing a lot of research I bought the new Tata Safari 2.2 LX in Black colour in April 2008 from Om Sai Motors, Mumbai. The new engine is really good and responsive. The cabin is much better in sound proofing and there is very little noise of the new diesel engine inside the car. The interiors are spacious and exterior looks are good too. I have driven the car for about 3000 Km and it is giving me a mileage of about 9 kmpl in the city. The back seat is a little too stiff for comfortable long drives and AC is not very effective in summer. Still, overall it would have been a great choice had it not been for the worst quality of service from both the dealer and even the customer service manager of Tata Motors and some niggling manufacturing faults in the car. From day 1, there is a rattling noise in the two front seats. The right side suspension also makes squeaking sounds all the time even on smooth roads. The side cladding has changed colours and showing white spots on several places. What is most annoying is that out of the 2.5 months that I have had the car, I had to take the car 3 times to the service centre and not a single time did they return the car on the promised date and free of faults. Out of the 70 days that I have owned the car, the car has spent more than 10 days at the workshop. Every time I am told the problem is resolved and every time I find out the same thing reappearing a couple of days later. There is no apology or compensation from either the dealer or Tata Motors for wasting my time and money. This is my fourth car and it is the most disappointing experience that I have had so far. |
After doing a lot of research I bought the new Tata Safari 2.2 LX in Black colour in April 2008 from Om Sai Motors, Mumbai. The new engine is really good and responsive. The cabin is much better in sound proofing and there is very little noise of the new diesel engine inside the car. The interiors are spacious and exterior looks are good too. I have driven the car for about 3000 Km and it is giving me a mileage of about 9 kmpl in the city. The back seat is a little too stiff for comfortable long drives and AC is not very effective in summer. Still, overall it would have been a great choice had it not been for the worst quality of service from both the dealer and even the customer service manager of Tata Motors and some niggling manufacturing faults in the car. From day 1, there is a rattling noise in the two front seats. The right side suspension also makes squeaking sounds all the time even on smooth roads. The side cladding has changed colours and showing white spots on several places. What is most annoying is that out of the 2.5 months that I have had the car, I had to take the car 3 times to the service centre and not a single time did they return the car on the promised date and free of faults. Out of the 70 days that I have owned the car, the car has spent more than 10 days at the workshop. Every time I am told the problem is resolved and every time I find out the same thing reappearing a couple of days later. There is no apology or compensation from either the dealer or Tata Motors for wasting my time and money. This is my fourth car and it is the most disappointing experience that I have had so far. |
Originally Posted by ajit_72
(Post 908139)
There is no apology or compensation from either the dealer or Tata Motors for wasting my time and money. This is my fourth car and it is the most disappointing experience that I have had so far. |
Originally Posted by Karim Bhai
(Post 908166)
Thanks team for your replies.. I also read the entire thread on safari offroading and 4WD. Decided to go for a 4WD option EX. Had TATA had a LX-4WD option - it would have been great for people like us who are keen about performance and not interior cushions. Need to finalize on loan part and then clear my present alto.. I think the wait time for a 4WD EX (Black) might be longer after booking. Have lots of plans but need to book it first.. Will keep you all updated as i book it.. Thanks again everyone... Regards, Karim Bhai |
Originally Posted by chaxy
(Post 908437)
i have used the 2.2 for 5000 kms now and not a single problem that i can complain about. Of all the cars that we owned in our family this one gave the most trouble free first 5000kms. also i was prepared for some issues in the safari as i feel there is no other SUV in this price band. Moreover i am positively tuned to face some issues that might come up in future. i am sure most people who recently bout teh safari also know this. :thumbs up Anyone planning to buy the safari - please dont expect a landcruiser like SUV experiece for 10 laks. Otherwise its better for such people to buy an innova (MUV) for that money and be happy. :D |
Originally Posted by chaxy
(Post 908437)
i have used the 2.2 for 5000 kms now and not a single problem that i can complain about. Of all the cars that we owned in our family this one gave the most trouble free first 5000kms. also i was prepared for some issues in the safari as i feel there is no other SUV in this price band. Moreover i am positively tuned to face some issues that might come up in future. i am sure most people who recently bout teh safari also know this. :thumbs up WELL SAID Anyone planning to buy the safari - please dont expect a landcruiser like SUV experiece for 10 laks. Otherwise its better for such people to buy an innova (MUV) for that money and be happy. :D |
Originally Posted by harjeev
(Post 908822)
aa cheers: to Tata Motors for manufacturing such a marvelous piece of engineering, as its the heart(engine) that really matters |
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