Seek Advice on New Mid Sized Car

Gaf · 22nd September 2004, 18:57

Hi !
I'm looking to buy a new mid sized car. I have taken a look at The Corsa 1.4 and 1.6 , the new Esteem , the Baleno, the Hyundai Accent, Ford Ikon and am going to take a look at Fiat's Petra.

Need some help here. I personally had almost decided on the Corsa. However, am unsure of the following :

1. Will Opel phase out this car ?
2. Is it worth waiting for a 2005 model ?
3. Is FE really an issue with the Corsa ?
4. Ford Fusion - is it really worth it ?
5. Is there a major difference between 1.4 and 1.6

Am quite excited.. So please do reply asap.

Gone to check out the Petra

Vivek

shravan316 · 22nd September 2004, 19:19

Take a look at the Petra and let us know what you think of it.
Here in TBHP most of us have tremendous faith and admiration for the Petra. Its a steal at the price you purchase it!!
But, as many here would say, go for the 1.6!

Rtech · 22nd September 2004, 20:00

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]1. Will Opel phase out this car ?

Its only a matter of time really. This car is now 2 generations old, and its not selling well in India, it never did actually, so I don't see any point in this car now.

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]2. Is it worth waiting for a 2005 model ?

Are they gonna launch a new Corsa? I doubt it. The next car in the GM lineup is the new Matiz or the Chevy Spark as it will be called here. A new Corsa would just be too expensive to sell.

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Ford Fusion - is it really worth it ?

I would say wait and watch. The Fusion is a much larger and more modern than the Corsa. Only thing is that you would have to wait atleast a few months from from the official launch till the supply steadies. However, the Fusion is vastly better than the Corsa, so I would say WAIT!!

You have'nt mentioned your price range, but if you can stretch to the Baleno, I would say go for it. 2nd choice would be the Petra or Ikon for me.

Good luck

RT

Hatari · 22nd September 2004, 20:19

dude.. wait for the Fusion..
they had a sneak preview of it on NDTV.. basically just the interiors..
and it looked like a very well thought out car..

i just loved it what i saw...
u need to wait for a full review ofcourse

anshu12420 · 22nd September 2004, 20:27

opel will phase out the car when they will have some suitable alternate,its not worth waiting for the 2005 model as there wont be much difference,fusion is a muv and diffrent from a car if u dont mind keeping a muv ,fusion is a briliant choice.petra is good buy but will suffer heavily in secondhand market(used sienas'new shape' are available for less than 2lacs),the corsa s efficiency is fine for this segement(new honda city is a exception),and the 1.4 is a better option,i suggest you to go in for the ikon flair.

GTO · 22nd September 2004, 20:42

GM will phase out not only the Corsa, but the entire Opel brand altogether!! Its not got strong brand equity in India and GM wisely intends to focus its marketing activities only on Chevy.

To put it short and simple - Choose between the Petra and the Baleno. And yes, the Fusion will be worth the wait if time is not crucial.

GTO

22nd September 2004, 18:57	#1
Gaf Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Seek Advice on New Mid Sized Car Hi ! I'm looking to buy a new mid sized car. I have taken a look at The Corsa 1.4 and 1.6 , the new Esteem , the Baleno, the Hyundai Accent, Ford Ikon and am going to take a look at Fiat's Petra. Need some help here. I personally had almost decided on the Corsa. However, am unsure of the following : 1. Will Opel phase out this car ? 2. Is it worth waiting for a 2005 model ? 3. Is FE really an issue with the Corsa ? 4. Ford Fusion - is it really worth it ? 5. Is there a major difference between 1.4 and 1.6 Am quite excited.. So please do reply asap. Gone to check out the Petra Vivek
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22nd September 2004, 19:19	#2
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 10 Times	Take a look at the Petra and let us know what you think of it. Here in TBHP most of us have tremendous faith and admiration for the Petra. Its a steal at the price you purchase it!! But, as many here would say, go for the 1.6!
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22nd September 2004, 20:19	#4
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 913 Times	dude.. wait for the Fusion.. they had a sneak preview of it on NDTV.. basically just the interiors.. and it looked like a very well thought out car.. i just loved it what i saw... u need to wait for a full review ofcourse
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22nd September 2004, 20:27	#5
anshu12420 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: delhi Posts: 46 Thanked: 0 Times	opel will phase out the car when they will have some suitable alternate,its not worth waiting for the 2005 model as there wont be much difference,fusion is a muv and diffrent from a car if u dont mind keeping a muv ,fusion is a briliant choice.petra is good buy but will suffer heavily in secondhand market(used sienas'new shape' are available for less than 2lacs),the corsa s efficiency is fine for this segement(new honda city is a exception),and the 1.4 is a better option,i suggest you to go in for the ikon flair.
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22nd September 2004, 20:42	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,726 Thanked: 318,278 Times View My Garage	GM will phase out not only the Corsa, but the entire Opel brand altogether!! Its not got strong brand equity in India and GM wisely intends to focus its marketing activities only on Chevy. To put it short and simple - Choose between the Petra and the Baleno. And yes, the Fusion will be worth the wait if time is not crucial. GTO
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