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Originally Posted by AutoIndian Congratulations Dr.Suraj on booking your Manza LE. Which colour have you chosen amongst the two available? Thanks for sharing the brochure. Looking forward to your ownership report.
Just a query here. You must have test driven or at least thought of other cars in the segment. What made you go for the Manza? |
Thank you very much for your wishes.
Well - I chose the lesser of the two devils based on a democratic voting majority amongst the four members of the house!
Tyrian Wine (It almost looks like black at night, dark shade, accentuates the curves & straight lines well - somehow seems to suit the car.)
As for your second query:
Yes indeed - I began in May 2011 - intending to purchase in July 2011.
No fixed budget per se - replacement for our 6 yrs old Indica V2 Lxi Petrol.
2 things:
1. good car - which the WHOLE family should love
2. Diesel.
TDed
Hyundai i20, Vista, Figo, Polo
D'zire, Manza, Etios, Vento, SX4 (diesel later), Linea, City(petrol), Verna (new in August).
Had decided on the Manza then - but the purple / burgundy dashboard was UNACCEPTABLE. Wrote a letter to the company - they responded VERY VERY quickly, efficiently and BEAUTIFULLY (provided link in my earlier post).
So was eagerly waiting for this Special Edition since 18th July.
Exactly 2 months later - DONE.
I will be elaborating in detail on all of these later in my full post when I get the Manza.
But in brief the clear cut points about the Manza that made us go for it:
1. Be Indian buy Indian (encourage native brands who are really trying hard to give us a better product and are learning from their mistakes - NOT complacent or taking Indian public for a ride by their ridiculous pricing, outdated models or snob value)
2. TOTAL absolute unadulterated VFM (Value For Money - to the last paise - Like the Tata slogan for the Indica originally - more car per car.
3. Amazing fully loaded features (SOOO many of them! & so well thought)
4. Awesome space and comfort (felt like a BIIIG car atleast 2 segments higher)
5. Good engine - nice punch, easy clutch, great mileage
6. Very solid built, reassuring car with decent network of A.S.S. and above all a COMPANY that DOES bother to respond to consumers.
7. Reasonable overall cost of ownership (spares etc.)
Cons (which we are well aware of)
1. Tata can be a hit or miss (have had bad experiences - but they seem to be improving and I am willing to risk my trust in them once more - since they seem to have the better product amongst all)
2. Plastics in SOME spots not so good (about 11% of the total plastic components - not a deal breaker according to me - I have seen worse)
3. Build quality (Fit & finish specifically) - not as good as german counterparts - but that too seems to be improving step by step.
4. Relatively poor Brand Value - Unlike the other big T or others - but I do not buy a car to make others jealous or show off my wealth. I buy a car to please my heart, head, foot, backside and pocket (in that order specifically). I would rather be proud of MY decision. & I have no qualms about driving a Tata. Infact proud of it.
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