thackervijay Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 hey guys i m using tata indica for last 3 years. want to change it. i've shortlisted swift vxi/vdi, getz1.1/1.3. i've heard 1.1 is a underpower car so want a help to sort out my choice. was disappoint with refinment of tata indica dls i have. the new diesel swift is verysmooth and fun to drive. my main concerns is comfort, space and good overall package. swift i;ve heard is the best running car today petrol and diesel, while getz for its comfort, space and also next company successful after maruti is hyundai. so pl help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 To expect any decent advice you must give your price range, approximate monthly distance travelled, and requirements in terms of passenger numbers, local or long distance etc. Also, whether you have a distinct preference for Diesel or Petrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thackervijay Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 4 to 5 adults. will be travelling 1200 to 1500 kms a month.my budget is 5.5 lacs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thackervijay Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 no specific choice for petrol or diesel but after having indica dls want more refined and smooth driven car as my wife would also be driving this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 14,000 to 18,000 km per annum - you are in the band between diesels and petrols. Petrols score on overall smoothness, linear power delivery, and lower price, while diesels are more economical, costlier and somewhat noisier. Today the maintenance costs are about the same for either. With 5 adults the best bet may be one of the Swift or Getz variants . With four adults you can also look at the i10. The Swift is a segment higher than the i10 and is superior to the Getz in most aspects. Tata vehicles offer excellent value for money but are somewhat unrefined, and there are quality issues. I have heard stories of engines packing up in 40,000km, as well as some lasting for 150,000km.By and large I will rate 100,000km (or better) as the par value. I would try and stick to the three volume manufacturers - Maruti, Hyundai and Tata since spares tend to be cheaper and easier to get, Try the cars out, and also find out the reputation of the dealership garage. In some cities you have HASSes and TASSes in addition to MASSes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thackervijay Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 ur opinion for getz 1.1 and 1.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelRunGod Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thread Moved. FRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have a Santro 1.1 I would reckon the 1.3 to be the better one with the 1.1 seriously underpowered.What may surprise you is that it may be a bigger handicap in town than on the highway. The reason is that you need acceleration more in town than on the highway. Top speed is academic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesapphire Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 If comfort is ur major priority go for getz ..i own that n is a very good car with space comfort n now better interiors than before ...1.3 is good anyday but mileage will be around 11 to 12 though i m getting around 11 in city with full ac on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesapphire Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 If comfort is ur major priority go for getz ..i own that n is a very good car with space comfort n now better interiors than before ...1.3 is good anyday but mileage will be around 11 to 12 though i m getting around 11 in city with full ac on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raj_5004 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 as ur priority is comfort & space, go for the getz. for five adults, i think swift will a bit too cramped. the getz 1.3 will suit u fine. also since ur drive about 50 kms everyday, try getting a diesel. but for the getz diesel, u may have to stretch ur budget. economically speaking, a swift diesel will be good for you. also the fiat palio diesel will be good as it is available at a mouth watering price and with the excellent multiget diesel engine. but service and resale value will be the worst. overall but i would still recommend you go for the getz 1.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thackervijay Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 thanks guys for ur advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 If 5 adults are there most of the time then Getz 1.3lt or else if mostly 4 adults then swift diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carispassion Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 swift diesel any day...!! very nice car.. better ride comfort than getz, though the space is slightly lower. You will be able to find the spares and parts more easily. Also, the resale value will be high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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