Gordon · 30th November 2007, 11:10

I have seen one Maruti Esteem / 1000 Station Wagon in Juhu Galli. Will try to get some pics if possible.

shrivz · 30th November 2007, 11:23

I too prefer the Adventure and the altura over this!
infact the corsa swing looked better!

moreover, since both, the sedan and wagon have the same overall length, the space increment would not be as much as the baleno v/s altura, the altura gives you those few more essential inches of extra space, both have different rear bumpers (the altura's bumper is longer), unlike the esteem

gemithomas · 30th November 2007, 12:01

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Originally Posted by shrivz

this is how the esteem wagon looked:

Internationally, the esteem was known as the swift and came with options as a sedan, 2-door hatch or 4-door hatch (station wagon)

Looks more like a modified FIAT UNO. WHy dont you get a Second hand UNO. I dont think you will have to pay much for it.

Also dont you think the rear has been cut a little bit. Doesnt the esteem have a slighlty longer part after the rear wheel. IN that case modifying might be ever more difficult since you might need to cut the chasis.

srishiva · 30th November 2007, 12:10

Talk to a coach builder and ask them. They would be able to advise you better (costs). There is nothing wrong in doing it and is not such a improbable task. You will get a unique car and your requirements might be met.

esteem_lover · 30th November 2007, 12:43

Get a baleno altura, that would be your dream car.

islero · 30th November 2007, 13:36

Heres something interesting. The Swift(the one in the pics a few posts before) station wagon/hatchback was also sold in Europe as the Subaru Justy. With 4WD!!!!

condor · 30th November 2007, 13:47

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Originally Posted by islero

The Swift(the one in the pics a few posts before) station wagon/hatchback was also sold in Europe as the Subaru Justy.

@islero, a Swift or a Baleno ?

kirk · 30th November 2007, 14:49

thanks all for the comments.
the load on the car will be less. basically was planning to make as a 3 seater(2 in front + 1 rear) and to ocassionally carry a cycle (dont like the bike carrier - thule, etc).
will check on the coach builder near blore
regards, kirk

islero · 30th November 2007, 21:46

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Originally Posted by condor

@islero[/email], a Swift or a Baleno ?

Quote:

This one. Swift a.k.a hatchback/station wagon version of our Esteem.

karlosdeville · 30th November 2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by shrivz

this is how the esteem wagon looked:

Internationally, the esteem was known as the swift and came with options as a sedan, 2-door hatch or 4-door hatch (station wagon)

Does this really qualify as a Stationwagon? Its a regular 4 door Hatchback! A wagon would imply a much longer wheelbase.

condor · 1st December 2007, 08:27

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Originally Posted by kirk

will check on the coach builder near blore

Kirk, would still ask you to look for a orignal estate. Dont know how well will such a modification be integrated into the underlying structure of the car. And if the modification turns out bad, you will lose the current value of the car And what ever you are spending.

Like Shrivz said, the space increment will not be much. Also, have you checked if your cycle can fit into the space that will be available post modification, and with the rear door closed ?

rr_zen · 1st December 2007, 08:53

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Does this really qualify as a Stationwagon? Its a regular 4 door Hatchback! A wagon would imply a much longer wheelbase.

Exactly. I too have the same query. This is more of a hatchback than a station wagon.

ram_hyundai · 1st December 2007, 18:13

adventure looks more agressive and well in balance regarding looks.my advice would be to sell the esteem and put in the difference cash for the adventure.
ram

redeye · 4th December 2007, 11:02

i think you will not be satisfied in the end , your putting a lot of money and time in to it.. better sell the car and buy a altura or adventure.. thats my opinion.

kirk · 11th December 2007, 07:41

was travelling and not able to check on the forum
thank you all for your comments. plan to check on adventure.

30th November 2007, 11:10	#16
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,550 Thanked: 506 Times View My Garage	I have seen one Maruti Esteem / 1000 Station Wagon in Juhu Galli. Will try to get some pics if possible.
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30th November 2007, 11:23	#17
shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pune, MH12 Posts: 602 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	I too prefer the Adventure and the altura over this! infact the corsa swing looked better! moreover, since both, the sedan and wagon have the same overall length, the space increment would not be as much as the baleno v/s altura, the altura gives you those few more essential inches of extra space, both have different rear bumpers (the altura's bumper is longer), unlike the esteem
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,372 Thanked: 2,260 Times	Talk to a coach builder and ask them. They would be able to advise you better (costs). There is nothing wrong in doing it and is not such a improbable task. You will get a unique car and your requirements might be met.
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30th November 2007, 12:43	#20
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Get a baleno altura, that would be your dream car.
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30th November 2007, 13:36	#21
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Heres something interesting. The Swift(the one in the pics a few posts before) station wagon/hatchback was also sold in Europe as the Subaru Justy. With 4WD!!!!
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30th November 2007, 14:49	#23
kirk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	thanks all for the comments. the load on the car will be less. basically was planning to make as a 3 seater(2 in front + 1 rear) and to ocassionally carry a cycle (dont like the bike carrier - thule, etc). will check on the coach builder near blore regards, kirk
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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,019 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	adventure looks more agressive and well in balance regarding looks.my advice would be to sell the esteem and put in the difference cash for the adventure. ram
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redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	i think you will not be satisfied in the end , your putting a lot of money and time in to it.. better sell the car and buy a altura or adventure.. thats my opinion.
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11th December 2007, 07:41	#30
kirk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	was travelling and not able to check on the forum thank you all for your comments. plan to check on adventure. Last edited by Aditya : 11th December 2007 at 07:55.
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