sujith3120 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hey Folks, I'm just to about to buy my first car. Quite sure that I want the swift, but just confused whether to go for the VDI or the cheaper petrol base LXI. The reason Ive ignored the VXI and LDi is that the price difference is not too huge. I'm at bangalore and the price difference between the LXI ( 4.60lacs)and the VDI(5.70lacs) is about 1.10lacs. My current daily run would be 25 kms, but I'm not sure if this will increase or decrease in the future. Also, I plan to hit the highway once in 2 months and cover about 800kms on every run. All in all, i think i might cover about 12k to 13k every year. If I go for the diesel, I might start realising the economy of a diesel only after 3 yrs owing to the diff of 1.10 lacs over the LXI. The interest portion that i will incur over this 1.10 lacs can be compensated during the re-sale. More over, traffic in bangalore is pathetic and moves at snail's pace. my friends tell me that I may not get more than 10kmpl on the petrol. So am I right in going for the diesel? You think the additional investment is worth it, considering that I dont cover all that extensively? Also, the other cars on my mind were Fabia--Think it will be too expensive, in the range of 6.5-7lacs,so ruled out. Palio diesel--Unless this is atleast 60-70k cheaper than the swift VDI, with similar features, I'm not sure if it is worth it. New Indica--Not sure about this, but I'm sure this would not be as good as the Swift and also not so happy with the "taxi" image Appreciate your valuable feedback. Cheers, Sujith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjan_c2007 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Test drive the VDi. I really like the car - its so silky smooth. I never feel that I'm driving a diesel car. it beats the petrol options of the Swift in most departments. The AC is also very efficient. But the negative aspects are that the car does'nt come with any goodies or freebies. The VXi has more features than the VDi. Also VDi and the LDi have waiting lists. But all this is soon going to end as Palio will be launched in Feb with the same Fiat 1.3 multijet engine. Also soon in 2008, a diesel i10 will be launched. Competition will compel Maruti to offer freebies. The Swift VDi can be bought then, if you can wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Go for VDI the insurance is less than even LXi that adds to savings and the resale will be high ,but do wait for Palio Diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryccc Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Palio diesel--Unless this is atleast 60-70k cheaper than the swift VDI' date=' with similar features, I'm not sure if it is worth it. Cheers, Sujith[/quote'] I am not sure if you are kidding buddy, Why would you expect Palio Diesel to be 60-70k cheaper than Swift with similar features. Swift has the Fiat enginer and in fact Palio Diesel is supposed to have a better engine or atleast the same engine. Palio is much more comfortable than Swift and better ride quality, more spacious. To me it looks lot more stylish than Swift. One and ONLY advantage for Swift is their service network period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryas Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 as you do only 13k kms per year i dont think the Vdi is really advisable , i think you should go in for the Petrol one either the LXi or the Vxi , if u plan to incraese your ANual kms to 15k then buy VDi or LDi Regards, Priya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sujith3120 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm not kidding harry! If the palio diesel is priced the same as swift, any one buying it would be at a disadvantage owing to the high spare part costs and also the palio diesel would have a much lesser re-sale value in the market compared to the swift. And dude, the palio is a very good car, agree! but it is a generation old and its interiors are outdated. There is even a talk that there would be a new palio in 2009 or in 2010. On the contrary, the swift was launched in 2005 and is relatively a newer car. So you will lose much more when you sell the Palio than the swift. Considering all this, in my opinion the palio has be way cheaper than the swift if one has to buy it. Cheers, Sujith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raj_5004 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 buy the diesel swift only if you plan to travel more atleast 50 kms everyday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceon Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Swift diesel any given day yaar, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Palio Stile is a new car but the interiors are not the new they are the same to cut cost .Palio has better ride amongst any hatch .It should be cheaper by 50k . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadie Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Just calculate: You will cover the additional cost of Rs. 1+ lakh and additional cost of servicing only when you have driven the car about 65000 km. Going by your driving (25km a day), this would mean 7 years of driving. Take a call ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Why do people not look in the existing thread before creating new threads. I think you will find all information you want and lots more in more than one of the existing threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey is the new M series petrol engine comparable to the diesel also since there is no ZDi so is it advisable to wait for Dezire . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey suggestions anyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey is the new M series petrol engine comparable to the diesel also since there is no ZDi so is it advisable to wait for Dezire . With only 13k per year the series of the petrol is irrelevant. We can expect any new block (esp if it a Alloy) to be as good as the its predecessor. Unless you do about 15-20k per annum considering the diesel does not make sense, even if one neglects the NVH issues. Only in cars like the Verna where the petrol is a joke does the issue arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi1991 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 and in-case of laura where you don't get a option for a petrol engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 PD cuts emission in higher engine but CRDi for small engine is more efficient . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi1991 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 yah.... plus laura has green chip technology.... so i think that is why it's real low on emission and i think also qaulifies for euro v norms...... (not sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo_159 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Folks, any idea if Maruti is coming up with a ZDi variant for the Swift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelRunGod Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thread Moved. FRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mndvishnu Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Folks' date='any idea if Maruti is coming up with a ZDi variant for the Swift?[/quote'] After the Launch of Fabia , i think maruti might come up with the idea of ZDi model , but The launch of Swift sedan in Petrol and diesel engine , so marutis might not bring in thier ZDi varaint , but still the HOPES are On , , the VDi Variant of Swift Sedan (Dezire ) might cost around 5.8 lakhs Ex showrrom and The ZDi model of Swift Hatch Will cost around the same price , so got to wait and watch and see what maruti is upto , till then Cheers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrss Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 how much is the mileage for Swift Petrol? By how many kms should i expect to break even for Swift diesel? how much is the Mileage difference in i 10 and Swift petrol? as you do only 13k kms per year i dont think the Vdi is really advisable ' date=' i think you should go in for the Petrol one either the LXi or the Vxi , if u plan to incraese your ANual kms to 15k then buy VDi or LDi Regards, Priya[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Apart from this which one is better highway cruser because Diesel has good in gear accleration and a FE of 19kpl but in city it gives 14kpl so both ways it looks better I am also confused to go for VDi or ZXi Also if buying VDi then it will be VDi ABS with music system alloy wheels and parcel tray which is a whooping 50k more so will it cover ZXi if monthly running is 600-800km and will keep it for 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgiitk Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 At 600-800km per month, i.e. <11,000km per annum the extra cost (initial and maintenance) the the diesel does not make sense. I know the dieselheads may disagree, but hey are entitled to their opinion and I to mine. Unless you do at least 15,00-20,00per year forget the diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssh Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Ok thanks Mr Sgiitk. Waiting for new budget to see if it is good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRP12 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 It will take almost 5 yrs for a Swift Diesel to recover the extra cost of 1.10( As pointed out by you) lacs at your usage level. Petrol is definetily more fun to drive & easier on maintenance. Go for petrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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