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Background:
I currently have Wagon R CNG, it's completing 4 year soon. Although it's served well with low cost of ownership and good for city driving, never liked it's highway manners. We normally change car every 4-5yrs to avoid hassles of maintenance. So it's time for change now. Have experience of driving Omni, WagonR, Indica, Vista and Passat ( while in US). Passat remains my favourite, although cost me more to maintain then it's buying price!
Key Criteria:
I have problem of lower back pain. Waggy, with its upright driving seat is very comfortable for my back. I like to drive in upright position like WagonR or earlier Omni. So replacement needs to be similar or better w.r.t driving comfort. And be spacious for a family of 4+1
Budget: 5-7lakh
Running: 20 km daily Mumbai city running and around 500-600 kms drive once or twice a quarter. My daily running used to be 50km ( hence CNG). Post job change this has reduced to less than half.
Cars being considered, not in order of preference -
1. Ertiga Lxi - Although I don't like it's design, it seems most value for money and found its driving position similar to Waggy. My daughter prefers it because she can use one full row of seat. Slightly over budget but can manage.
2. Ignis sigma 1.2 - Seems value for money and upgrade from Waggy. Also small footprint makes it idle for city. Concerns, haven't yet got to test-drive despite multiple calls. Also given its light weight, not sure on highway manners.
3. Baleno Sigma- Good looking and spacious. Again waiting for test-drive. Also not sure on seating posture and if it suit my back pain.
4. Tigor XE - Did a test drive and seemed ok overall. Again not sure on how it will be for back on long drives
5. Nexon XE - Good looking, spacious, good features. As noted on Nexon thread, the 15 mins test-drive caused back pain. Need to do one more test drive.
Other cars considered were Ameo and liva. However both are too low seating.
No Hyundai or Honda as I feel they are just overpriced.
My general rule is buy base model (these are the most value for money) and add whats extra needed.
Am confused as Ertiga and Ignis are mind choices while other three are heart.
Please share your thoughts.
Thanks
I currently have Wagon R CNG, it's completing 4 year soon. Although it's served well with low cost of ownership and good for city driving, never liked it's highway manners. We normally change car every 4-5yrs to avoid hassles of maintenance. So it's time for change now. Have experience of driving Omni, WagonR, Indica, Vista and Passat ( while in US). Passat remains my favourite, although cost me more to maintain then it's buying price!
Key Criteria:
I have problem of lower back pain. Waggy, with its upright driving seat is very comfortable for my back. I like to drive in upright position like WagonR or earlier Omni. So replacement needs to be similar or better w.r.t driving comfort. And be spacious for a family of 4+1
Budget: 5-7lakh
Running: 20 km daily Mumbai city running and around 500-600 kms drive once or twice a quarter. My daily running used to be 50km ( hence CNG). Post job change this has reduced to less than half.
Cars being considered, not in order of preference -
1. Ertiga Lxi - Although I don't like it's design, it seems most value for money and found its driving position similar to Waggy. My daughter prefers it because she can use one full row of seat. Slightly over budget but can manage.
2. Ignis sigma 1.2 - Seems value for money and upgrade from Waggy. Also small footprint makes it idle for city. Concerns, haven't yet got to test-drive despite multiple calls. Also given its light weight, not sure on highway manners.
3. Baleno Sigma- Good looking and spacious. Again waiting for test-drive. Also not sure on seating posture and if it suit my back pain.
4. Tigor XE - Did a test drive and seemed ok overall. Again not sure on how it will be for back on long drives
5. Nexon XE - Good looking, spacious, good features. As noted on Nexon thread, the 15 mins test-drive caused back pain. Need to do one more test drive.
Other cars considered were Ameo and liva. However both are too low seating.
No Hyundai or Honda as I feel they are just overpriced.
My general rule is buy base model (these are the most value for money) and add whats extra needed.
Am confused as Ertiga and Ignis are mind choices while other three are heart.
Please share your thoughts.
Thanks