which car should I buy?

Spock · 28th January 2009, 17:10

I travel 200 kms day. All highway driving(chauffer driven). The following are my criteria:-

Very fuel efficient(preferably diesel)
Extremely comfortable seating(stiff back problem)
Strong and safe

Currently using the Innova but high COG causes problem. I am over 6 feet tall. Innova was comfortable in the beginning 200 kms a day is just too tiresome in a MUV.

Need some suggestions on a good Sedan.

Caramelo · 28th January 2009, 20:57

i would go for the newly updated sonata transform CRDI.
you travel on highways. so you need good space, ride quality, power, comfort.
sonata is a big sedan, its back seat is very good, its should be comfy and economical with the CRDI working its 150 horses. plus with hyundai maintanence wouldnt be a prob.

another option are, skoda laura and chevrolet optra magnum. but i prefer the sonata for comfort space. totally value for money.

Fountainheader · 28th January 2009, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spock

I travel 200 kms day. All highway driving(chauffer driven). The following are my criteria:-

Very fuel efficient(preferably diesel)
Extremely comfortable seating(stiff back problem)
Strong and safe

Currently using the Innova but high COG causes problem. I am over 6 feet tall. Innova was comfortable in the beginning 200 kms a day is just too tiresome in a MUV.

Need some suggestions on a good Sedan.

What is the budget that you are looking at ?

vinaydas · 28th January 2009, 21:27

corolla fits your needs perfectly

ravibhat · 28th January 2009, 21:54

My pick would be Corolla, Optra, new Sonata. I don't know about new Sonata but I heard its luxury big Sedan.

I love Optra for its comfy seats. You can check Safari too. Its too good If you are looking for best back Seat.

I suggest you hire these vehicle and see which you like and then only buy. Thats what I do when I buy cars. We should travel at least 500km to understand the car well.

Regards,

Ravi.

karanraheja · 28th January 2009, 22:17

Diesel seems the obvious choice here. Optra Magnum, Sonata are most comfy diesel cars in their own classes( Diesel). Except for rear seat comfort Laura would have been the apt choice. If you have budget for Sonata i would advice you go for it.

Hashim · 28th January 2009, 22:18

What about Indica Vista Diesel? Its a medium size car and should give more mielage than a sedan. I have no idea about its rear seat confort but since its tata, it has to be strong.

drpullockaran · 28th January 2009, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spock

I travel 200 kms day. All highway driving(chauffer driven). The following are my criteria:-

Very fuel efficient(preferably diesel)
Extremely comfortable seating(stiff back problem)
Strong and safe

Currently using the Innova but high COG causes problem. I am over 6 feet tall. Innova was comfortable in the beginning 200 kms a day is just too tiresome in a MUV.

Need some suggestions on a good Sedan.

Whats your budget so that we can advice you better?

jkdas · 29th January 2009, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spock

I travel 200 kms day. All highway driving(chauffer driven). The following are my criteria:-

Very fuel efficient(preferably diesel)
Extremely comfortable seating(stiff back problem)
Strong and safe

Currently using the Innova but high COG causes problem. I am over 6 feet tall. Innova was comfortable in the beginning 200 kms a day is just too tiresome in a MUV.

Need some suggestions on a good Sedan.

Optra. Its a 4 seater in real life.
Sonata
Altis

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

My pick would be Corolla, Optra, new Sonata. I don't know about new Sonata but I heard its luxury big Sedan.

I love Optra for its comfy seats. You can check Safari too. Its too good If you are looking for best back Seat.

Ravi.

He hates COG and hence wont suggest a Safari, else, suits his needs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hashim

What about Indica Vista Diesel? Its a medium size car and should give more mielage than a sedan. I have no idea about its rear seat confort but since its tata, it has to be strong.

He already has one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drpullockaran

Whats your budget so that we can advice you better?

Presume 9lac and up, since he has an Innova and is 6 foot plus

Steeroid · 29th January 2009, 00:07

I'd recommend a Sonata CRDi too. Seems to match your requirements the most.

If you didnt like travelling in the Innova, I doubt if a smaller car is ever going to suit you - hence no Optra/Octavia etc.

Spock · 29th January 2009, 08:43

Thanks Ravi. I had the Optra for 4 years. Loved. it. 1.8 Max. The most comfortable car on the road. But I feel that the new Magnum lacks the space that was in the earlier models. Just hate the new look with curved HL.

drpullockaran · 29th January 2009, 22:25

I suggest the new Sonata Transform to suit your needs. When you get fed up of the car or plan to upgrade give me call as I would love to have one for a lower rate. Since the engine is shared in so many vehicles in India spares should never be problem.

BmwAddict · 31st January 2009, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

corolla fits your needs perfectly

corolla is not a good choice.No one has suggested an Endeavour ?.
Even endeavour is good according to his comforts.

rathattingal · 23rd February 2009, 14:36

Dear all,
I am planing to buy a diesel car. I check the new Verna (Diesel base model) & Fiesta (new ZXI model). I liked both, but people says that Ford spare and service is very costly. Please give me your valuable advise and pick me right choice from the above.

vasudeva · 23rd February 2009, 15:35

For 200 km, petrol is not an option and neither is a small car. If you drive, AT diesel with a comfortable seat seems the best option.

Optra has a diesel, but not too sure if it can go long with 200 km per day or 4-5,000 per month. As others have said, Sonata Diesel seems the best option (assuming that you may want a costlier option).

28th January 2009, 17:10	#1
Spock Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	which car should I buy? I travel 200 kms day. All highway driving(chauffer driven). The following are my criteria:- Very fuel efficient(preferably diesel) Extremely comfortable seating(stiff back problem) Strong and safe Currently using the Innova but high COG causes problem. I am over 6 feet tall. Innova was comfortable in the beginning 200 kms a day is just too tiresome in a MUV. Need some suggestions on a good Sedan.
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28th January 2009, 20:57	#2
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	i would go for the newly updated sonata transform CRDI. you travel on highways. so you need good space, ride quality, power, comfort. sonata is a big sedan, its back seat is very good, its should be comfy and economical with the CRDI working its 150 horses. plus with hyundai maintanence wouldnt be a prob. another option are, skoda laura and chevrolet optra magnum. but i prefer the sonata for comfort space. totally value for money.
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28th January 2009, 21:27	#4
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	corolla fits your needs perfectly
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28th January 2009, 21:54	#5
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	My pick would be Corolla, Optra, new Sonata. I don't know about new Sonata but I heard its luxury big Sedan. I love Optra for its comfy seats. You can check Safari too. Its too good If you are looking for best back Seat. I suggest you hire these vehicle and see which you like and then only buy. Thats what I do when I buy cars. We should travel at least 500km to understand the car well. Regards, Ravi.
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28th January 2009, 22:17	#6
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Diesel seems the obvious choice here. Optra Magnum, Sonata are most comfy diesel cars in their own classes( Diesel). Except for rear seat comfort Laura would have been the apt choice. If you have budget for Sonata i would advice you go for it.
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28th January 2009, 22:18	#7
Hashim BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aligarh Posts: 449 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	What about Indica Vista Diesel? Its a medium size car and should give more mielage than a sedan. I have no idea about its rear seat confort but since its tata, it has to be strong. Last edited by Hashim : 28th January 2009 at 22:22.
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29th January 2009, 00:07	#10
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I'd recommend a Sonata CRDi too. Seems to match your requirements the most. If you didnt like travelling in the Innova, I doubt if a smaller car is ever going to suit you - hence no Optra/Octavia etc.
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29th January 2009, 08:43	#11
Spock Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	Thanks Ravi. I had the Optra for 4 years. Loved. it. 1.8 Max. The most comfortable car on the road. But I feel that the new Magnum lacks the space that was in the earlier models. Just hate the new look with curved HL.
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29th January 2009, 22:25	#12
drpullockaran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ERNAKULAM Posts: 962 Thanked: 385 Times	Sonata Transform I suggest the new Sonata Transform to suit your needs. When you get fed up of the car or plan to upgrade give me call as I would love to have one for a lower rate. Since the engine is shared in so many vehicles in India spares should never be problem.
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23rd February 2009, 14:36	#14
rathattingal Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Dear all, I am planing to buy a diesel car. I check the new Verna (Diesel base model) & Fiesta (new ZXI model). I liked both, but people says that Ford spare and service is very costly. Please give me your valuable advise and pick me right choice from the above.
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23rd February 2009, 15:35	#15
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	For 200 km, petrol is not an option and neither is a small car. If you drive, AT diesel with a comfortable seat seems the best option. Optra has a diesel, but not too sure if it can go long with 200 km per day or 4-5,000 per month. As others have said, Sonata Diesel seems the best option (assuming that you may want a costlier option).
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