Used Innova or Brand new PUNTO MJD E+

clevermax · 22nd December 2009, 22:09

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Originally Posted by BMW-X5

After all I'm slightly baised towards PUNTO

You heart says Punto, but your brain is still evaluating options... I'd say follow your heart more when buying your car!

mustang89 · 22nd December 2009, 23:30

and better go for punto mjd..because once you have a diesel and the turbo starts spooling,that 1000kms of city driving will slowly become 2000 and you will like to have more of highway trips too,coz owning a diesel doesnt hurt your pocket(if its being regularly used)..

prateekm · 22nd December 2009, 23:59

If you are looking at the second hand market, you will get NHC or a Elentra in that budget. Or if you prefer, even a Octavia

physicspsyche · 23rd December 2009, 00:52

As i have written before Close your eyes, go take a test drive of Punto MJD and then do what your heart says. But dont forget to carry that chequebook along. Just in case

See I feel light steering you somehow relate to an advantage. Though yes thats an advantage in city driving but on highway's its the other way round. Punto MJD is heavier than Fire, So yes its steering is amazing on highway and to me its equally good in city as well. Definately not as light as my previous honda city its was a fragile car, just like your wagonr is. You'll feel triple safe in Punto MJD then in i20 or SX4. But yes i20 1.2 is too a good car for city driving in my opinion I dont know why you say its not. New SX4 is sweet too but looks according to me are dated. And its again another Fragile car plus PETROL. Even i feel you are stick with just one option Punto MJD.

vinaydas · 23rd December 2009, 01:15

you say you dont like owning a tata .
but if you buy a punto you practically have to go to tata for service.
i say get the innova and enjoy 4 years + of peaceful ownership.
It aint tough to drive as people say so. all you need is a little getting used to that's it. I substituted by daily drive palio with an innova and now i dont find much difference while driving.

BMW-X5 · 23rd December 2009, 10:46

Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions.

I'm taking a couple of weeks off and again driving down to my home town in my small SUZUKI. I have another month to finalize the options

Prateekm : Yes I do love Honda but not NHC (I havent driven the VTec though). To me it is not a highway car. Elantra is a good choice but heavy on pockets and the OCTY too.

Vinay: I dont like to own a TATA becaue of service somehow I have mental filter against TATA and HYUNDAI (I really dont know why?)

As most of the FIAT owners said PUNTO is heart car but the workd TOYOTA stands for quality and reliability.

I will go and check out for some good used Innova's in coming weeks.
If go for a company leased car no doubt it is going to be a punto (improved version) even if I can afford a Linea petrol E+. Only because I love punto

GTO · 23rd December 2009, 15:13

If you don't need a space, why bother with a van? A hatch is immensely more fun to drive, fuel efficient, convenient and (in your case) brand new!

Go for the Punto with your eyes shut. Make it red and choose the MJD. The diesel is a more practical option, more robust, fuel efficient and will get you 2X the resale.

n.devdath · 23rd December 2009, 16:22

+1, naah, +many to that. There is nothing like a hatch/hot hatch in today's densely trafficked, chaotic city conditions if it suits your needs. They are chic, high tech, nimble, easy on the pocket and fuel efficient.
Go for the Punto MJD with all the bells and whistles and you will emerge satisfied.

BMW-X5 · 23rd December 2009, 16:23

Thanks GTO

I will wait for the improved Punto MJD E+. If not bossa nova white I would opt for a small red Maserati

White is my favourite color on any car except INDICA!

amoghchaphalkar · 24th December 2009, 09:36

Punto MJD E+ is your answer. And I am willing to bet on this : your monthly running IS going to exceed 1000 once you get the 1.3 MJD

For the same amount of monthly running : you will end up paying almost twice in fuel bills with the Innova (compared to the Punto).

Source : My experience.

sidindica · 25th December 2009, 13:51

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Originally Posted by BMW-X5

Thanks GTO

I will wait for the improved Punto MJD E+. If not bossa nova white I would opt for a small red Maserati

White is my favourite color on any car except INDICA!

You can get it now for a good discount. Price will increase by 25K from Jan 1, claims Fiat on their website.

BMW-X5 · 31st December 2009, 16:46

Sid,
Due to budget contraints I may not be able to go for till March 2010, hope discounts will rain in March too. Also thinking of getting it registered in Kerala as I do at least a trip to my home town once in a quarter. I can save nearly 40K only on road tax

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22nd December 2009, 23:30	#17
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	and better go for punto mjd..because once you have a diesel and the turbo starts spooling,that 1000kms of city driving will slowly become 2000 and you will like to have more of highway trips too,coz owning a diesel doesnt hurt your pocket(if its being regularly used)..
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22nd December 2009, 23:59	#18
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 790 Thanked: 553 Times	If you are looking at the second hand market, you will get NHC or a Elentra in that budget. Or if you prefer, even a Octavia
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23rd December 2009, 00:52	#19
physicspsyche BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	As i have written before Close your eyes, go take a test drive of Punto MJD and then do what your heart says. But dont forget to carry that chequebook along. Just in case See I feel light steering you somehow relate to an advantage. Though yes thats an advantage in city driving but on highway's its the other way round. Punto MJD is heavier than Fire, So yes its steering is amazing on highway and to me its equally good in city as well. Definately not as light as my previous honda city its was a fragile car, just like your wagonr is. You'll feel triple safe in Punto MJD then in i20 or SX4. But yes i20 1.2 is too a good car for city driving in my opinion I dont know why you say its not. New SX4 is sweet too but looks according to me are dated. And its again another Fragile car plus PETROL. Even i feel you are stick with just one option Punto MJD.
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23rd December 2009, 01:15	#20
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	you say you dont like owning a tata . but if you buy a punto you practically have to go to tata for service. i say get the innova and enjoy 4 years + of peaceful ownership. It aint tough to drive as people say so. all you need is a little getting used to that's it. I substituted by daily drive palio with an innova and now i dont find much difference while driving.
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23rd December 2009, 10:46	#21
BMW-X5 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 188 Thanked: 10 Times	Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions. I'm taking a couple of weeks off and again driving down to my home town in my small SUZUKI. I have another month to finalize the options Prateekm : Yes I do love Honda but not NHC (I havent driven the VTec though). To me it is not a highway car. Elantra is a good choice but heavy on pockets and the OCTY too. Vinay: I dont like to own a TATA becaue of service somehow I have mental filter against TATA and HYUNDAI (I really dont know why?) As most of the FIAT owners said PUNTO is heart car but the workd TOYOTA stands for quality and reliability. I will go and check out for some good used Innova's in coming weeks. If go for a company leased car no doubt it is going to be a punto (improved version) even if I can afford a Linea petrol E+. Only because I love punto
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23rd December 2009, 15:13	#22
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	If you don't need a space, why bother with a van? A hatch is immensely more fun to drive, fuel efficient, convenient and (in your case) brand new! Go for the Punto with your eyes shut. Make it red and choose the MJD. The diesel is a more practical option, more robust, fuel efficient and will get you 2X the resale.
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23rd December 2009, 16:22	#23
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,811 Times	+1, naah, +many to that. There is nothing like a hatch/hot hatch in today's densely trafficked, chaotic city conditions if it suits your needs. They are chic, high tech, nimble, easy on the pocket and fuel efficient. Go for the Punto MJD with all the bells and whistles and you will emerge satisfied.
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23rd December 2009, 16:23	#24
BMW-X5 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 188 Thanked: 10 Times	Thanks GTO I will wait for the improved Punto MJD E+. If not bossa nova white I would opt for a small red Maserati White is my favourite color on any car except INDICA!
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24th December 2009, 09:36	#25
amoghchaphalkar BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 636 Thanked: 703 Times	Punto MJD E+ is your answer. And I am willing to bet on this : your monthly running IS going to exceed 1000 once you get the 1.3 MJD For the same amount of monthly running : you will end up paying almost twice in fuel bills with the Innova (compared to the Punto). Source : My experience.
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31st December 2009, 16:46	#27
BMW-X5 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 188 Thanked: 10 Times	Sid, Due to budget contraints I may not be able to go for till March 2010, hope discounts will rain in March too. Also thinking of getting it registered in Kerala as I do at least a trip to my home town once in a quarter. I can save nearly 40K only on road tax . Last edited by BMW-X5 : 31st December 2009 at 16:47. Reason: Spelling
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