Help me choose between Linea T-jet & Vento Diesel Highline

cranky · 10th March 2011, 10:15

There were three reaons I bought the T-Jet

1. I didn't want to wait the 3-4 months

2. The steering was much better. Not as good as I'm used to, but better than the Vento

3. I wouldn't be running the car enough to justify a diesel, and the kit list on the T-Jet was longer. The Vento probably had a slight edge in the plastic quality, but once you cross 20 km/h it was academic.

Having bought it, I had quite a few observations - not all of them were complimentary. You can look at my thread here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...al-review.html

mikon · 11th March 2011, 15:46

I had the similar dilemma jsut a week back.
I was browsing the my homepage (tbhp) atleast 4 to 5 times a day!

Head: Vento D (good price for diesel, cheaper in long run comparing the price rise of petrol, torque is mind blowing)

Heart : Tjet (Excellent acceleration, Fully loaded, Interiors are good, yummy 16 " wheels)

Result : Head won. Booked and Blocked someone's cancelled Vento D already in stock. Completing the formalities. Expecting the car soon

This would be my first diesel experience though!

If you dont dont care about the petrol price rise, tjet it is. Else, vento D.

manishvaid · 20th April 2011, 00:56

Hi guys,
Finally, after much waiting my Vento D should be coming by 1st week of May & i'm at peak of my dilemma coz i'm still undecided on the car. As rightly mentioned by Mikon, Head is suggesting Vento & Heart is saying Linea Tjet.

Net net it is boiling down to Fuel efficiency & A.S.S. (cost of spares including). Ignoring resale value for now. Can anyone share their experience on these two aspects?

Thanks

cranky · 20th April 2011, 10:37

Gurgaon, 1st/2nd gear traffic and a 3km run between home and work - 8-9km/l
Delhi, average 40km run one-way at normal traffic speed - 12-13 km/l
Sedate highway driving - 16km/l
Normal highway driving - 14km/l
Very fast highway sprint - 11km/l

Frankly, I'm pretty happy with the mileage. My experience of the service hasn't been too bad, but the car is brand new. Actually all T-Jets and Ventos will be brand new, so not much you can learn about the service of either car for about a year or two when service and parts are paid for.

volkman10 · 20th April 2011, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by manishvaid

Hi guys,
As rightly mentioned by Mikon, Head is suggesting Vento & Heart is saying Linea Tjet.

In this case, go with what your head says and you would not regret the decision!

Cheers!

10th March 2011, 10:15	#31
cranky BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Delhi Posts: 235 Thanked: 133 Times	Re: Help me choose between Linea T-jet & Vento Diesel Highline There were three reaons I bought the T-Jet 1. I didn't want to wait the 3-4 months 2. The steering was much better. Not as good as I'm used to, but better than the Vento 3. I wouldn't be running the car enough to justify a diesel, and the kit list on the T-Jet was longer. The Vento probably had a slight edge in the plastic quality, but once you cross 20 km/h it was academic. Having bought it, I had quite a few observations - not all of them were complimentary. You can look at my thread here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...al-review.html
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11th March 2011, 15:46	#32
mikon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 438 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	Re: Help me choose between Linea T-jet & Vento Diesel Highline I had the similar dilemma jsut a week back. I was browsing the my homepage (tbhp) atleast 4 to 5 times a day! Head: Vento D (good price for diesel, cheaper in long run comparing the price rise of petrol, torque is mind blowing) Heart : Tjet (Excellent acceleration, Fully loaded, Interiors are good, yummy 16 " wheels) Result : Head won. Booked and Blocked someone's cancelled Vento D already in stock. Completing the formalities. Expecting the car soon This would be my first diesel experience though! If you dont dont care about the petrol price rise, tjet it is. Else, vento D.
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20th April 2011, 00:56	#33
manishvaid Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Help me choose between Linea T-jet & Vento Diesel Highline Hi guys, Finally, after much waiting my Vento D should be coming by 1st week of May & i'm at peak of my dilemma coz i'm still undecided on the car. As rightly mentioned by Mikon, Head is suggesting Vento & Heart is saying Linea Tjet. Net net it is boiling down to Fuel efficiency & A.S.S. (cost of spares including). Ignoring resale value for now. Can anyone share their experience on these two aspects? Thanks
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20th April 2011, 10:37	#34
cranky BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Delhi Posts: 235 Thanked: 133 Times	Re: Help me choose between Linea T-jet & Vento Diesel Highline Gurgaon, 1st/2nd gear traffic and a 3km run between home and work - 8-9km/l Delhi, average 40km run one-way at normal traffic speed - 12-13 km/l Sedate highway driving - 16km/l Normal highway driving - 14km/l Very fast highway sprint - 11km/l Frankly, I'm pretty happy with the mileage. My experience of the service hasn't been too bad, but the car is brand new. Actually all T-Jets and Ventos will be brand new, so not much you can learn about the service of either car for about a year or two when service and parts are paid for.
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