superczar said:My primary motive here is this...
the vehicle should be comfortable enough for my daily work commutes, but should be capable enough of allowing me to take long road trips over bad to terrible roads (not that the Corsa doesnt handle that, just that i know it's undergoinga torture test --though the swift absolutely cannot)
In fact, Offroading isn't really high on my priority list...
a composed ride over terrible roads coupled with impeccable highway manners while retaining the capability to drive around in the city... all this in a package 10L or low...
superczar said:can't have 3 vehicles...
Also, a MM540 won't do me any good as I need my basic creature comforts (read good suspension + AC + power windows)
My primary motive here is this...
the vehicle should be comfortable enough for my daily work commutes, but should be capable enough of allowing me to take long road trips over bad to terrible roads (not that the Corsa doesnt handle that, just that i know it's undergoinga torture test --though the swift absolutely cannot)
In fact, Offroading isn't really high on my priority list...
a composed ride over terrible roads coupled with impeccable highway manners while retaining the capability to drive around in the city... all this in a package 10L or low...
Ah, if wishes were horses..though the safari is probably the only vehicle that comes close
Lol...I'll borrow your Cedia next time I go to Kabini... Will drive the swift to bangalore and swap..let's see how it holds up![]()
superczar said:the vehicle should be comfortable enough for my daily work commutes, but should be capable enough of allowing me to take long road trips over bad to terrible roads (not that the Corsa doesnt handle that, just that i know it's undergoinga torture test --though the swift absolutely cannot)
In fact, Offroading isn't really high on my priority list...
a composed ride over terrible roads coupled with impeccable highway manners while retaining the capability to drive around in the city... all this in a package 10L or low...
Ah, if wishes were horses..though the safari is probably the only vehicle that comes close
Lol...I'll borrow your Cedia next time I go to Kabini... Will drive the swift to bangalore and swap..let's see how it holds up![]()
superczar said:i was contemplating a Verna when it had just been launched
That video-gameish style steering is a big let down (which is also one of the reasons why I hate my Swift)
:OIm surprised you liked the handling of the city
Wrong bladey, between 2 cities on a highway the Safari is the last thing you need especially at higher speeds. It has too much chassis roll at higher speeds and steers like an elephant. Although its comfy for the family its not so for the driver, its fatiguing for longer distances. Also top-end variant not worth it.superczar said:Weird comparison but here's the thing
Me & the lady currently have a 5 year old Corsa and a 2 year old Swift
The idea of getting a new vehicle recently bit me and I did a couple of test drives following the bug
Fiat Linea MJD and Petrol - Although the vehicle is pretty well built and handles beautifully, the petrol is underpowered (no improvement over my Corsa) while the diesel is a slight notch better although not by much
The new Honda City - Handles well, the engine is refined and fairly peppy (though I'd expect better from a claimed 116 bhp) but lacks the solid feel I have come to exect from my old Opel...it Feels somewhat flimsy like the swift... The ABS and airbags are a definite plus though...getting the new Honda City should acttually have been a no brainer but:::->
The Beast - Safari 2.2 - Now I absolutely loved this vehicle...
sluggish to start with but opens up after 2K rpm... handling is slushy at best...refinement is notches below the above two....
but , but....I have a feeling that my long lost wanderbug may return back if I get this beast
What is keeping me away though are the niggling issues that one keeps hearing about the Safari..also the fact that ABS is available only on the top end (packed with some silly stufff like DVD players etc that don't need, but which push its prices ~2.5 L above the variant I want)
How safe is it as a vehicle, especially on highways at speeds above 100...
Another thing that is pulling me towards the safari is that we plan to retain the Swift for some more time so we'd still have a city vehicle to travel around on weekends...
Although one of us will still need to take the Elephant to work during weekdays
Vandal said:Wrong bladey, between 2 cities on a highway the Safari is the last thing you need especially at higher speeds. It has too much chassis roll at higher speeds and steers like an elephant. Although its comfy for the family its not so for the driver, its fatiguing for longer distances. Also top-end variant not worth it.
Linea nice, true beauty.
Corolla good, goes good too but boring.
Economy = Hyundai Elantra and if you have the bucks Skoda Laura. Both these diesels are good power plants and pretty refined, also economical.
Petrol, I'd go with a Civic or the Corolla. Honda City build no longer impressive although the new engine has good on paper specs in reality does not feel so.
Crazy speeds? - Check for Octavia RS - comfy and fast, I own one.
Chaos said:vRS and elantra aren't available any more. Both are excellent cars to drive - the vRS especially so. However, considering the number of folks on tbhp crying about vRS problems and astronomical spare part prices, I'd not touch a used one with a barge pole. The elantra is okay - especially when peted. Spares are cheap and service is decent. However finding a good used example without umpteen miles on the odo will be a major pain.
Skoda Laura is the exact opposite of economical - parts keep failing every other day and cost a bomb to replace. Plus the legendary skoda service will take you for a real ride.
@Amey: The getz crdi is amazing in a straight line however it understeers really bad around corners. Plus completely dead steering feel. You own a swift. Didn't you feel so?
superczar said::O
LOL, when did I ever say that
Although the new Honda City handles better than the Verna though nowhere close to the Fiesta
superczar said:The new Honda City - Handles well, ...