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Originally Posted by satrikon_454 Just a heads-up on the rear parcel tray; Be careful with it. The thing slams onto your arm pretty hard |
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Didn't quite understand this, when does this usually happen, when lifting up the parcel tray ?
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Secondly, when holding the steering wheel, the left hand goes numb because of the air-flow from the vent.
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Yes, agree with you, I have mentioned this in my review in the small yet significant things section.
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Originally Posted by unk9ja Congratulations on your new ride, NPV. |
Thanks @unk Sir!
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Originally Posted by a4anurag I have used the Auto Dimming IRVM for a while (6 months and 20,000 kms), I am sure of it's working and reliability. Hence suggest you to look at that. That seller has reverse cam included in the IRVM too. Do check the store. |
Thanks Anurag, will check that out.
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Originally Posted by anuragbagur Many congratulations on owning this car. ...
I am also considering this for my wifey and should also serve as my second ride. ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) |
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You cannot go wrong with this car, especially as a second car for the city runabouts.
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Originally Posted by autorahul A couple of questions though. Eon 1.0 Magna+ got Driver Airbags in March. I am not sure if it was announced before your purchase decision. Also, did Tiago feature anywhere during your purchase decision? |
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Eon announced the driver airbags too late, our decision was made by then.
The Tiago - pricing wasn't announced when we were almost finalizing the WagonR, moreover it was too late and I didn't want to put a spoke in the wheel at that stage of our buying process.
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Originally Posted by Rajain This is an excellent review. Almost made me feel like I was reading the official review. |
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Yes, as you would seen the experience your brother had with this car, it is a good car to have. We have a 2005 model in the extended family and it still feels nice to drive.
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Originally Posted by shekatkar31 Nice review and highlights a lot of practical issues from an ownership perspective. |
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Yes, you have had a lot of experience with this car and know about it's reliability.
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Originally Posted by ashis89 BTW, the k10 engine loves to be revved and sounds almost like a jet engine around the 4k rpm onwards. Just be careful around the corners and under hard braking. The brakes feel inadequate and tend to lock up. |
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Haven't had any nervous/emergency braking experiences yet. Also haven't revved beyond the 2.5k rpm since it's still in the running-in period.
With the 2016 models and the introduction of the (O) variants, it's now all or nothing when it comes to the safety package. You get Dual Airbags + ABS or nothing
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Earlier, at least one had the option of going in for ABS alone, I wish they bring that back, I can only wish!
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Originally Posted by harpreetkanwar just kidding. of course the 200cc matters. very well written review of a tried and tested car us indians adore. |
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Well, we'd shortlisted the Alto K10 at the time I (wifey wasn't so interested anyways) saw the Kwid and the engines of these cars did not match up so I felt it would be apples vs oranges and hence the thought was to consider the 1000cc variant if it is launched soon which wasn't the case.
And the WagonR is our city runabout V6 for now, just kidding.
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Originally Posted by Viju Anyway, please enjoy your car and drive safely. My intention was not to rain on your parade. But the fact is, unless more people are willing to order and wait for the (O) variants, there is no reason for MSIL to increase their production. |
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I had an interesting conversation with a friend (who is a senior person in the automobile industry) regarding our (O) pack quandary. He said step 0 is to improve structural strength of all the cars before mandating airbags. * Again, not trying to justify the decision of not waiting for the (O) variant!
Since we weren't in a hurry when we started out on this journey, we spent a lot of time deciding on what car to buy and a for a few months in between we just hibernated but in the end it was too close for comfort and the decision to drop (O) variant. It is what it is now, life must go on.
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Originally Posted by an_and Rating it a well deserved 5 stars. |
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At that time I must have scoured the internet for a review on the WagonRas detailed - but could not find it.
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One quirk that I am not yet comfortable with is that the steering does not auto correct.
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During my online research on the WagonR I had to read multiple reviews to understand various aspects, some were dated as well and there wasn't a single consolidated review. I just hoped I'll be able to pen down a comprehensive review and luckily found myself at home during a long weekend to actually do it.
I haven't felt that quirkiness with the steering so much, probably need to drive some more. But yes, the power steering does not feel as slick as the one on our Dzire.
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Originally Posted by arun_josie Congratulations on your new car!
So, now you own two cars which consistently hit the top 3 in the sales chart month after month. And I have owned both of them before |
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You've been there, done that!
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Originally Posted by longhorn Lovely review and congrats on your new ride! |
Thanks. Your review helped me a lot in finalizing the WagonR as our replacement for the Maruti 800.
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The Celerio's engine is called K10C. The K10B is common to the Alto, AStar, Estilo K series and the WagonR. I'd suggest relocating the tissue box to the rear parcel tray or the glove box. The reverse park assist might not last more than 2 years. Most of what we get here are cheap Chinese stuff. Do factor this too in case you plan to get one.
I have a round ring like thing to lift the cardboard in the boot above the spare wheel. Also there is no hole in the cardboard in my vehicle. Please cross check this with other WagonR's when you go in for service. Also, the OVRM setting mentioned in the owner's manual is useless. You should be setting it in such a way that your vehicle's side is not visible in the mirror. You may find it difficult at first, but will get used to it soon. It will provide you a wider field of vision.
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If you look at the Spec sheet of the Celerio, it does use the K10B engine, albeit in a different level of tune. The Team-BHP official review of the Celerio refers to it as the "K-next" engine.
Thanks again for some great suggestions!
Haven't decided on reverse parking sensor yet.
The facial tissues box is on the rear parcel tray and in some pictures was on the dashboard as we had stopped the vehicle for a break.
Sample this - while the WagonR brochure has a picture with the caption "Rear parcel tray for convenient storage", the Owners manual discourages it's use to keep anything with a note saying it could be dangerous in case of an accident.
On the ORVM - we've found a setting that seems comfortable now. Haven't yet noticed any vibrations in the ORVMs.
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Originally Posted by audioholic With the introduction of the AMT, has the accelerator become electronic or is it the manual type for the non AMT versions? I guess they should have tweaked the engine like in the Celerio to offer better low end response. And drive by wire should be offered in the AMT. So asking. |
Not sure about the AMT.
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Originally Posted by YoungSaint I am simply amazed at the lengths you have gone to give us every small detail! This is what the community is all about. Passionate individuals! |
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One question I had in my mind is - why did your wife not like the auto gear shift? My wife has never driven an auto shift car but I plan to introduce it to her for ease of driving. Any pointers from you would help me in convincing wife to buy an auto-shift for herself.
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She found the AMT really easy to drive but then she had some trouble/fear regarding the braking and couldn't unlearn the manual shift driving habits. I'm sure with some extended time she would have gotten it, but it was kind of a mental block. In the end, the car is for her primary use and I simply let it be her choice, did not push her any further on the AMT front.
See some of my earlier posts on this -
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And in the end, what a lovely painting and such a great expression of love. Loved it a lot.
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The little artist is a genius, thanks!
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Originally Posted by WhiteHorse Lovely detailed review NPV and congratulations to on your new car. |
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Would be great to get some in-depth feedback about the Waggie, now that you are with the second one, please do share your experiences.