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Originally Posted by battada I can't tell you how much I wish kicking this dillema out and going for the Vento/City, but here is the game if I have to do it-
Vento OTR in AP: Trendline: 8.6 (no power windows at the back, no frils whatsoever). I will end up spending another 40-50k, on aftermarket stuff. So in any case I would end up with good 9L+ (1.5L above my initial consideration).
ANHC: OTR: 9.5-9.8 (City E) and will end up spending close to 10 on aftermarket.
In anycase what do you think about "Living with a Fiat" vs. Living with a Ford? It is that conviction that is missing. If you had a Fiat in your evaluation list, you know what I mean
Thanks niranjanrvce. I may not have the luxury of all the equipment as the best I can probably go for is the Dynamic version. In any case among these two cars can you rate them on the following? - Reliability/Hastle free experience in a span of 7+ years
- Maintenance Costs/Service/Spares
- Fuel consumption (if there is significant difference)
- Overall ownership experience
- Depreciation (although i guess it doesnt make a huge difference over 10 years, we need to consider the fact that the current Fiesta may be replaced with a new one, soon)
Thanks a ton for your help guys. |
Yes, vento and city are quite expensive, that's why we postponed our purchase a good 7-8 months more. That would be sufficient to have an increment of a lakh or two over our budget we had initially.
Regarding 'living with fiat/ford' issue, it is/was our primary concern and that's why fiat was dropped from our list. In April/May, there was no dealer selling/servicing linea & punto in Baroda, so a service or a minor issue would have meant a 200 km trip. Rubbing salt on the wound was very bad test drive experience. My parents want hassle free ownership. But, recently a new dealership has opened in Baroda and they gonna sell/service both these cars
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, so i have dropped in a statement saying, before we buy vento/city, we gonna test drive a Linea 1.4 TJet and i am hoping it tilts the decision in Linea's favor. But still its like a hanging axe on 1.4 TJet. A small, wrong step by Fiat while test drive and i am sure it will go out of window in a blink.
For Fiesta, some reasons: its an outdated model which is still being flogged, its cramped at back for my parents (well built body), interior doesn't feel like a 8 lakh car, ford service - an issue in baroda as per many friends of mine who owns fiesta/endeavor, an expected replacement next year will lower the value.
While, you have directed a set of question for Niranjan, let me give my 2 cents on those questions in
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[*]Reliability/Hastle free experience in a span of 7+ years -
Fiesta
[*]Maintenance Costs/Service/Spares -
Both - give or take
[*]Fuel consumption (if there is significant difference) -
Linea, I doubt you will able to control fiesta for what its worth
[*]Overall ownership experience -
Both are at par, fiesta a wee bit better.
[*]Depreciation -
Fiesta, considering Fiat's current status, who knows whats in store after 7-10 yrs
I have opined keeping in mind Fiesta 1.6 Zxi and Linea 1.4 Petrol. Bring in 1.4 TJet and the situation changes a bit.
Good luck