Intrigued by the Force One: Does buying a used example today make sense

It was a full-size SUV that competed with the likes of OG Tata Safari & Mahindra Scorpio.

BHPian PB65 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi family!

I have the itch to add a new vehicle to my garage.

I was just scrolling through options, and came across an interesting one; Force One. It was a full-size SUV to compete against the likes of OG Safari and Scorpio.

The SUV was a sales dud. But what makes it intriguing is that it's got the size, looks (personal perspective), and engineering inputs from Mercedes and Lotus.

Pricing is another key factor, 3-4 Lakh Rupees for a 2014 model, run for about 60k km.

So the question is, is it worth the risk considering:

• Force is still manufacturing vehicles in India
• Aftersales experience of fellow BHPians
• Possible maintenance at FNG rather than the authorised service centre
• Reliability

Here's what BHPian saisree had to say about the matter:

It was a sales dud and believe none will recognise that car. If you are just looking for size and comfort Tata Hexa should be the one you should be looking for.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Why do you want something that not many wanted? Just the size and a certain level (but unknown level) of input from global giants? (I won't comment on your liking of the looks, because that is a personal perspective).

There are many other large SUVs around - Safari Storme, Scorpio…

Here's what BHPian 007 Bond had to say about the matter:

Only 3500 nos were manufactured Force One. In addition to that engine 2.2 is now no more in service for the last 3 years.

Hence the availability of spares etc is going to be an issue. For that cost why take a headache? In my opinion, stay away from this model.

You shall get a lot of models which can match your requirements.

Here's what BHPian Dry Ice had to say about the matter:

When I opened this thread, I was half expecting a decade-old thread bumped up due to a recent query. Surprised to see a new thread pop up for Force One in 2023!

If you are keen on it, find the nearest Force dealer and try to book a service/enquire about spares. This should give you an idea about the kind of support you will get in the future. You can also ask for the history of this vehicle to understand if it was maintained at the OEM service center or at some FNG.

Their response (whether positive/negative) will certainly help you make up your mind.

Lastly, do try to negotiate on the price further as there might not be too many takers for it apart from you.

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