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Originally Posted by windiesel Thanks for your detailed reply which is much appreciated. |
I think another BHPian
simplyself has answered your query with regards to the 're-sale' value.
I really believe in this statement - "If you park your car and don't look back at it as you walk away - you bought the wrong car."
I would rather buy a Zest, enjoy it for 4-5 years without worrying about re-sale 'value' - because I would enjoy it everyday, the feel, the comfort, the driving pleasure. To me THAT is value. After all, what do we earn for? To enjoy and feel 'nice' in life. A car is not a business investment unlike maybe a property that you intend to rent.
If I was trying to buy a 'car' to be used as an Uber Taxi - sure - eyes closed I would have bought the Dzire. I don't have to drive it, nor sit in it, definitely maintenance maybe cheaper with a driver abusing it and resale may be better.
But that's not the case.
As for the parts - I am not sure what dealer you are going to - I have never had to wait more than 3 days for a part. I just call and if it's not in stock it's arranged for and then they pick up my car, do the needful and drop it back. Simple. Hasslefree. Again just my experience. If you are not enjoying your experience, I strongly recommend escalating the matter.
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Originally Posted by C'estlavie I did a lot of research on automatics this year. The caveat is that I ended up not buying one as I feel I should wait for one or two more iterations in the industry before autos can deliver the features and price points to my satisfaction. |
I totally agree to this point. Thank you for echoing all my sentiments.
Yes, Renault & Mahindra are not on the table. Not at all. Sorry.
Ford Ecosport - brilliant. My friend owns one and drives for Uber. Infact he is a BHPian too. Loved his car. Ecosport Automatic. But yes, it goes a tad over-budget.
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Originally Posted by Rajeevraj Baleno is not available in the top variant, it was first available only in top -2 Delta variant and recently the AT was launched in the top-1 variant zeta. The Alpha is the top variant.
If you are not in too much of a hurry worth waiting to see where the VW Ameo compact sedan is going to slot in. That is coming with a diesel dsg automatic.
Zest is probably the most VFM option though. |
Thank you for the valuable info! Especially regards the Baleno.
I really am not interested in the Ameo. For starters, just did not like the look. I find it ugly, just my opinion maybe. And secondly, the Polo costs 10.5 OTR. I am sure the Ameo in it's top specced avatar will be beyond 11.5.
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Originally Posted by simplyself Nice to see Zest being defended even by those who do not own it. |
ALL valid points. Perfectly agree. Thank you!.
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Originally Posted by racingmachine Having driven the Zest XTA for over 15k Kms in 6 months, I definitely vote in favor of it.
Hope this helps you in making your decision. ![Smile](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png) |
Thank you! Definitely helps. A genuine user's perspective, especially long term is of paramount importance. Thank you indeed.
Just a query - the minor AMT niggles you mentioned, weren't they solved by some software update ?
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Originally Posted by DicKy More premium?
Is the new 1.5 110bhp engine going into the Zest? ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) |
Unfortunately not. I believe it will have a ton of changes to the interior, to bring it to Tiago levels. Not really sure what they will change with the exteriors. It does look good as it is.
That engine might be launched with the Nexon. With the Zest not doing too well on sales, they have downgraded the XE & XM variants to 75 ps - probably aiming at the taxi market.