3rd Generation Honda City driven

Crazy_Eddy · 9th October 2008, 01:00

Brilliant review!

What was the FE like (indicated atleast) when you were doing the stop-go traffic runs?

rana_kirti · 9th October 2008, 05:14

thanks a lot for your efforts vivek... you made a lot of anxious people smile...!!!

autoenthusiast · 9th October 2008, 05:45

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Originally Posted by raul

The performance as you report seems peppy which is great, however the warranty business with tyre change is overbearing, most folks will want to put 195 or at least 185 to really get the performance out of the car but this Honda policy is a spanner in the works. Once again great review and hope to see more from you.

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Originally Posted by sridharps

Crappy stuff, isn't it? Does any other manufacturer do this?

Worse still, the warranty is 2 + 2 years, so imagine running on the same size of spindly tyres for 4 years, that too no aftermarket mags.

vivekji05 · 9th October 2008, 06:04

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Originally Posted by autoenthusiast

Worse still, the warranty is 2 + 2 years, so imagine running on the same size of spindly tyres for 4 years, that too no aftermarket mags.

Perhaps you can make a deal with the service centre people and make them fit the alloys of your choice while still retaining your warranty

autoenthusiast · 9th October 2008, 07:49

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Originally Posted by vivekji05

Perhaps you can make a deal with the service centre people and make them fit the alloys of your choice while still retaining your warranty

Yes that's an option, but mostly I feel they will only push the Honda alloys through, a way for Honda to make a couple of extra bucks.

autoenthusiast · 9th October 2008, 07:50

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Originally Posted by vivekji05

Perhaps you can make a deal with the service centre people and make them fit the alloys of your choice while still retaining your warranty

Vivek, Excellent review by the way, and I can see that you have started your day real early in the morning, is driving the ANHC an inspiration to wake up so early ?

nandi · 9th October 2008, 07:58

Vivek, very nice detailed write up with some excellent photos to complement your report! I'd say that this is better than reviews in some car mags. I'm curious to know what the FE in city driving would be.
You should probably ask Honda for royalties for any purchase made after reading your report

Vid6639 · 9th October 2008, 08:43

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I love these alloys on the car. I hope honda gets these as accessories.

aalaap · 9th October 2008, 11:23

Just booked it, but I think I'm going to hold on and get the E instead of the S.

I love those skirt and bumper add-ons! I'm so totally getting those! siiickkkkkkk!!!

i cant wait !!

theMAG · 9th October 2008, 11:47

I cant believe I missed this thread until now. Thats one brilliant car and an even brilliant review! Nice to see one of the 2 big Japs opening up to the Indian market and finally a car that looks like a car.

faithless_1984 · 9th October 2008, 12:14

The silver one with the skirting's looks awesome.!
Hope they price this option pack sensibly.

AirWind · 9th October 2008, 12:31

I was on vacation last 2 days and just got back to read the complete review... FANTATIC review of an AWESOME product!!!

Kudos to you Vivek!

CBlazer · 9th October 2008, 13:15

Great review and pics.

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Originally Posted by vivekji05

As for the ground clearance, even with full load, we couldn’t find a speedbreaker anywhere where we could scrape the underbelly of the car and sadly, off roading was out of question

Easily the best mid sizer, ever!!!!

Goody! Honda has worked on the suspension after all. Waiting to TD this on our local "roads" now.

Your last sentence says a lot. I only wish Honda hadn't tried to cut costs on those wheels though. And the warranty clause makes it impossible to upgrade outside a Honda dealership.

shazikon · 9th October 2008, 13:36

Great review and nice photos... The add-on package looks out of place..like a cut and paste job.. waiting to see how they price their options package..

harry10 · 9th October 2008, 14:31

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Originally Posted by autoenthusiast

Worse still, the warranty is 2 + 2 years, so imagine running on the same size of spindly tyres for 4 years, that too no aftermarket mags.

The best way is to keep the stock tyres with you and when its time to go to service just change the alloy tyres with the stock ones. We had been doing it for years to beat there so called warranty system which is mainly designed so dealer can make more money by selling those crap alloys at more price they have at dealership.

9th October 2008, 01:00	#106
Crazy_Eddy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 143 Thanked: 27 Times	Brilliant review! What was the FE like (indicated atleast) when you were doing the stop-go traffic runs?
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9th October 2008, 05:14	#107
rana_kirti BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 374 Thanked: 86 Times	thanks a lot for your efforts vivek... you made a lot of anxious people smile...!!!
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9th October 2008, 07:58	#112
nandi Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tirunelveli Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Times	Vivek, very nice detailed write up with some excellent photos to complement your report! I'd say that this is better than reviews in some car mags. I'm curious to know what the FE in city driving would be. You should probably ask Honda for royalties for any purchase made after reading your report
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9th October 2008, 08:43	#113
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,480 Times View My Garage	I love these alloys on the car. I hope honda gets these as accessories.
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9th October 2008, 11:23	#114
aalaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 181 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Just booked it, but I think I'm going to hold on and get the E instead of the S. I love those skirt and bumper add-ons! I'm so totally getting those! siiickkkkkkk!!! i cant wait !!
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9th October 2008, 11:47	#115
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	I cant believe I missed this thread until now. Thats one brilliant car and an even brilliant review! Nice to see one of the 2 big Japs opening up to the Indian market and finally a car that looks like a car. Last edited by theMAG : 9th October 2008 at 11:51.
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9th October 2008, 12:14	#116
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	The silver one with the skirting's looks awesome.! Hope they price this option pack sensibly.
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9th October 2008, 12:31	#117
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	I was on vacation last 2 days and just got back to read the complete review... FANTATIC review of an AWESOME product!!! Kudos to you Vivek!
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9th October 2008, 13:36	#119
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Great review and nice photos... The add-on package looks out of place..like a cut and paste job.. waiting to see how they price their options package..
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