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Hello TAI buddies,
I don't know how many ownership reviews written for an used TAXI in TAI, I may be the first one :-)
In November/December i had an itching of entering into TAXI business, I also got in touch with a good driver who was interested.
Budget
4 lacs. Did not want to take loan and I always considered this business as high Risk. Did not want to invest more than 4 lacs even though it would have made more sense buying a new car with loan.
Which car?
Since we already have our Punto Twins at home (2011 EM Pk and 2016 EVO Emotion), always wanted a 7 seater, which would also serve as family vehicle if my parents or my brother's family is travelling together.
Searched few used XYLOs, Also came across 2011 ARIA but seller changed his word at last minute.
I came across a used Xylo 2012 model D4 97K driven from a broker. I test driven the car and quite liked it. Engine seems to be in good shape, very less vibrations.
Finalized the deal for 4.1 lacs including Transfer Charges.
I have spent below
1) Insurance - 22,900
2) 100k km service - 9,700 ( All Oils changed)
3) New seat covers & New Mats - 8200 (Not happy with seat cover, I went for ready mate seat covers and I think i made wrong decision Within a month it feels loose and should have got it stitched, my bad)
4) Fuel tank indicator was Not working, Cleaning Fuel tank and repair - 4,500
5) Washing including Interior - 1000
6) Wheel Alignment & Balancing - 500
Total Cost - 4.56 Lacs
What i Liked
What i don't like.
Few Snaps
I don't know how many ownership reviews written for an used TAXI in TAI, I may be the first one :-)
In November/December i had an itching of entering into TAXI business, I also got in touch with a good driver who was interested.
Budget
4 lacs. Did not want to take loan and I always considered this business as high Risk. Did not want to invest more than 4 lacs even though it would have made more sense buying a new car with loan.
Which car?
Since we already have our Punto Twins at home (2011 EM Pk and 2016 EVO Emotion), always wanted a 7 seater, which would also serve as family vehicle if my parents or my brother's family is travelling together.
Searched few used XYLOs, Also came across 2011 ARIA but seller changed his word at last minute.
I came across a used Xylo 2012 model D4 97K driven from a broker. I test driven the car and quite liked it. Engine seems to be in good shape, very less vibrations.
Finalized the deal for 4.1 lacs including Transfer Charges.
I have spent below
1) Insurance - 22,900
2) 100k km service - 9,700 ( All Oils changed)
3) New seat covers & New Mats - 8200 (Not happy with seat cover, I went for ready mate seat covers and I think i made wrong decision Within a month it feels loose and should have got it stitched, my bad)
4) Fuel tank indicator was Not working, Cleaning Fuel tank and repair - 4,500
5) Washing including Interior - 1000
6) Wheel Alignment & Balancing - 500
Total Cost - 4.56 Lacs
What i Liked
- Space, space and more space. This car is most underrated 7/8 seater. It has the best 3rd row seats, i bet better than old Innova. I am 5'11 i sat for 500 kms in 3rd row with zero pains after getting down. It has pretty good leg room and under thigh support.
- Road view, you can feel you are riding a SUV(MPV rather), Autowallas, bikers generally don't come your way
- Dedicated A/C vents to 2nd and 3rd Row passengers and its a chiller
- Cheap spares and its available every where, most of the FNGs know how to repair XYLOs
What i don't like.
- Not efficient: I am getting 12.5 kmpl in City (90% Night driving) without A/C and 11.5 with A/C
- High NVH specially when Idling
- Hard clutch
- Brakes are not confident inspiring, may be i am spoiled with my Punto Twins
- Body roll, you can feel it, you would rub shoulders with your co passengers while turning and changing lanes. However, In 3rd row Its better than scorpio (I think mainly because of Road facing 3rd row)
Few Snaps
