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Originally Posted by procrj Do check out the Zest. Before zeroing in on the TUV, I was in a similar dilemma & almost ended up buying the Zest. |
Not so sure about TATA. No doubt Diesel Zest with AMT is a VFM, but still not convinced with TATA mentally.
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Originally Posted by pganapathy I am just wondering whether it is not worth continuing to run your Esteem for another couple of years. Even assuming increased maintenance costs, you would save around 5L or so over buying a new vehicle.
If you are insistent on getting a new vehicle, perhaps look at the Baleno too. I test drove the vehicle and loved the seating space. I would suggest that you don't gain a great deal from the pseudo-SUV's unless you need the additional GC |
I agree. I will keep esteem and run it as well. Only things which I can predict will require replacement are: Tires, suspension, small parts like wiper links, etc. I have changed all the hoses, mileage is great, runs great on CNG as well. AC is no longer effective but it can be fixed. I did over 70k kms since 2012 on it. That's almost 20k a year. I guess I will keep it for 2-3 years more but with a limited usage.
I did a test drive of Baleno also. I loved the weight and peppiness of petrol one. Looks decent and runs well. MID on the 3rd model is fun. Delta one is worth buying. Sigma is too basic.
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Originally Posted by aveemashfaq This might sound a bit weird but why don't you consider entry level petrol hatchback like Eon or Datsun Go and use the saved money for the extra liters of petrol consumed. |
If I start calculating, definitely a small petrol hatchback wont be too expensive. But for almost 2k monthly running and a liking towards torque in a diesel, I end up in 6-8L diesel hatchback segment. I also plan to keep it for 6-7 years till the end of the engine life.
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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007 These days every car maker wants a pie in the "extremely HOT" mini SUV segment. Its like if you're not there you are not a force to reckon with.
But from now on, we will commonly see the mini SUV's as entry level cars. That's because the buyers are getting enticed towards the lure of owning a SUV that is as easy to maintain as a B or C segment car.
Rightly as GTO has said, a car (only specific ones vis a vis mini SUV's) is any day more comfortable for the driver as well as passengers for commuting. And the choice must zero upon the right variant for e.g. Ford Ecosport over the other Fords. |
I guess we can call all of these oversized hatchbacks only.
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Yeah, even I have taken out TUV from the options because of a 3 cyl engine, reduced economy, and non-car like handling.
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Originally Posted by shankar.balan I would buy the EcoSport Top Spec Petrol 1 litre EcoBoost Titanium if I were choosing between the three vehicles you've zoomed in on. |
Will test drive one. I don't know how is the long term reliability. And price is an issue.
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Originally Posted by landcruiser123
You may look at the Jazz, which offers great space (comparable to compact SUVs.) The Baleno and i20 are also great cars.
If you don't really require too much of space, the Figo is a great buy.
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Originally Posted by Captain Haddock Will not suggest these half boiled SUVs. SUVs like TUV are prone to roll over. A short wheel base, high seating position is a sure shot way of increasing body roll many folds.
The built quality and the proven safety record of the figo cannot be overlooked. The pricing is also great.
From the given choices figo is the better built, cheaper car. |
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Originally Posted by ashis89 I have had similar thoughts and I would choose the CSUV only because of the ground clearance and bigger wheels. . So, if you have had no problem with your low-slung Esteem you can safely go ahead with a hatchback like Figo or a CS if you need boot space. But if you can relate with my words then you need to check this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/suvs-m...ra-tuv300.html |
I did a test drive of Figo. Fun to drive, very powerful, great brakes and feels 'tight'. Inside you will be surprised by the silence of diesel. Feels like a petrol engine.
But one thing, Titanium is the variant worth buying. I was surprised when I noticed that the base one hasnt got ABS and not even a tacho
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. ABS starts with Titanium, which puts it in brezza LDi (o), Baleno (delta) territory. But no doubt titanium is well equipped for the price.
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Originally Posted by ampere My options:
- Leave TUV out of the equation
- Betwen Figo and the Brezza: Figo for better interiors and the 1.5 Diesel. Gets a good low end as well.
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Boot space requirement is none
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. I will now choose between figo, i20 and brezza. Most probably will get a figo titanium. Can't compromise on ABS.