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Let me Introduce our S-CROSS to you. Fortunately or un-fortunately this is a First ownership (a Privilege) of S-Cross on TAI!!
We really did cross shopping to acquire our CROSSOVER.
The car is really an underrated, not an eye candy and I am sure it’s not a Head Turner too. But definitely a VFM product after the recent Price cut. Its good MS learnt the lesson and priced it sensibly!!
Cost to Pocket (Money matters):-
Ex Showroom (Nagpur):- 9,87,519Rs
RTO:- 1,08,627
Insurance (B2B):- 28,000
Extended Warranty:- 17,363
Temp Registration:-1,200
Nexa Card:- 600
Total:- 11,25,946 Rs
Discount we could squeeze:-
Corporate Discount (Pretty Standard):- 10,000
Extended Warranty:- 17,363
Freebies thrown:-
Damage to Pocket and a happy customer:- 10,98,583 Rs
Our Requirements:-
• Mango man’s 1st requisite Budget:- 11lakh stretch to 12 only if is a last resort
• Spacious
• Muted Ride handler(Benchmark was Duster)
• Petrol (max Mileage will be 500-600kms Per month)
• Good GC
• Good ASS
• No AT (Mental blockage—Dad has drove only manual and at 60 he don’t want to try anything new)
• Comfortable five seater
Contenders:-
Cross shopping story:-
My dad was free from his daily Job upon retirement in January and we didn’t had any car for him to ferry around Nagpur and visit to our Village in MP.
Part A (The cooking story):- My Dad being a central govt employee was ferrying in Duster(a Diesel one though) for past two years and my Mom was really impressed by the Duster’s subtle ride and comfort and they were eying a Petrol Duster(Base model) had a brief discussion with sales Advisor too and I was totally unaware of it.
My Parents paid visit to us in Bangalore (On our House warming ceremony) and the curtain was raised as they are looking to procure Petrol Duster and it’s in their budget.
*We were looking for Petrol vehicle as our running is low and doesn’t command premium price to be paid for a Diesel one
I agreed to them as we do require a workhorse as dad was keen to spend time in the village. I asked them we can buy Duster but let’s have a look into other offerings too and kept my foot down to have dual Airbag & ABS atleast. So, while returning from whitefield(My New house) to Banshankri I took them to Nexa-Kalyani in JP Nagar, they had Delta model in display. It was Sunday evening and there was no Test drive vehicle available even when we were willing to wait for 30mins, sigh premium experience went for toss.
*Nexa experience I will cover later
I emphasized to my dad it’s a Diesel since he was looking for Petrol one, our running didn’t warrant a Diesel vehicle but we were not paying any premium and its in our price range so why not!! He agreed and upon hearing the FE there was no back away from his side.
*On S-Cross:-It did impressed my dad( the door was opened!) And now to the final decision maker my Mom(Remember she was a fan of Duster already)
Next we move to Renualt showroom to have a look since I made a point Dual Airbag and it was confirmed No dual Airbag in Petrol variant and duster went out of the window.
Part B(Decision Maker):- Dad delightfully broke the news that he has seen S-Cross and it’s an interesting package, My mom was aware that I have thrown a surprise entry of S-cross to the platter but she didn’t paid any heed remember she was already sold to Duster and I have to due diligently explain why Airbags are important now even when we are driving slow & safe but others may not.
She agreed to have a look on S-Cross and yes she was not aware of S-cross and said I have not seen it on the road yet.
*When we were looking to purchase Brio(2013) in bangalore she confirmed that she has seen it on road and Red was the most suited color(yes she was the decision maker for our brio color choice too). This substantiate the point S-Cross is not a looker, we were fine as we need a practical car and not a showoff object.
Next day we visited Nexa again(along with Mom & my wife) same SA and same story no test drive vehicle available sir!! We didn’t waste time and move to the display car, mom sat on the back seat. She was okish as deep down she was also aware out 3 veto vote two are already in for S-Cross. Coming to the fourth one My wife was just happy as we were buying new car. But she was tempted too to exchange our i20 for S-Cross in B’lore, but I couldn’t comprehend.
My mom the decision maker was sold on the Reclining seat, comfortable ingress and egress of S-cross
So, As they left Bangalore Duster was nowhere in contention and title contender was S-Cross. But, I throwed another entry Honda BR-V
Some Pic of our S-cross more I will share later…
"S-Cross 200 zeta"
We really did cross shopping to acquire our CROSSOVER.
The car is really an underrated, not an eye candy and I am sure it’s not a Head Turner too. But definitely a VFM product after the recent Price cut. Its good MS learnt the lesson and priced it sensibly!!
Cost to Pocket (Money matters):-
Ex Showroom (Nagpur):- 9,87,519Rs
RTO:- 1,08,627
Insurance (B2B):- 28,000
Extended Warranty:- 17,363
Temp Registration:-1,200
Nexa Card:- 600
Total:- 11,25,946 Rs
Discount we could squeeze:-
Corporate Discount (Pretty Standard):- 10,000
Extended Warranty:- 17,363
Freebies thrown:-
- Seat Cover:- The quality is good
- Car cover:- Didn’t open it yet
- Mud Flaps
- Mats:- They are very ordinary
- Teflon coating
- 3M Anti rust underbody coat
Damage to Pocket and a happy customer:- 10,98,583 Rs
Our Requirements:-
• Mango man’s 1st requisite Budget:- 11lakh stretch to 12 only if is a last resort
• Spacious
• Muted Ride handler(Benchmark was Duster)
• Petrol (max Mileage will be 500-600kms Per month)
• Good GC
• Good ASS
• No AT (Mental blockage—Dad has drove only manual and at 60 he don’t want to try anything new)
• Comfortable five seater
Contenders:-
- Petrol Duster
- Eco-sport
- Breeza(A late entry)
Cross shopping story:-
My dad was free from his daily Job upon retirement in January and we didn’t had any car for him to ferry around Nagpur and visit to our Village in MP.
Part A (The cooking story):- My Dad being a central govt employee was ferrying in Duster(a Diesel one though) for past two years and my Mom was really impressed by the Duster’s subtle ride and comfort and they were eying a Petrol Duster(Base model) had a brief discussion with sales Advisor too and I was totally unaware of it.
My Parents paid visit to us in Bangalore (On our House warming ceremony) and the curtain was raised as they are looking to procure Petrol Duster and it’s in their budget.
*We were looking for Petrol vehicle as our running is low and doesn’t command premium price to be paid for a Diesel one
I agreed to them as we do require a workhorse as dad was keen to spend time in the village. I asked them we can buy Duster but let’s have a look into other offerings too and kept my foot down to have dual Airbag & ABS atleast. So, while returning from whitefield(My New house) to Banshankri I took them to Nexa-Kalyani in JP Nagar, they had Delta model in display. It was Sunday evening and there was no Test drive vehicle available even when we were willing to wait for 30mins, sigh premium experience went for toss.
*Nexa experience I will cover later
I emphasized to my dad it’s a Diesel since he was looking for Petrol one, our running didn’t warrant a Diesel vehicle but we were not paying any premium and its in our price range so why not!! He agreed and upon hearing the FE there was no back away from his side.
*On S-Cross:-It did impressed my dad( the door was opened!) And now to the final decision maker my Mom(Remember she was a fan of Duster already)
Next we move to Renualt showroom to have a look since I made a point Dual Airbag and it was confirmed No dual Airbag in Petrol variant and duster went out of the window.
Part B(Decision Maker):- Dad delightfully broke the news that he has seen S-Cross and it’s an interesting package, My mom was aware that I have thrown a surprise entry of S-cross to the platter but she didn’t paid any heed remember she was already sold to Duster and I have to due diligently explain why Airbags are important now even when we are driving slow & safe but others may not.
She agreed to have a look on S-Cross and yes she was not aware of S-cross and said I have not seen it on the road yet.
*When we were looking to purchase Brio(2013) in bangalore she confirmed that she has seen it on road and Red was the most suited color(yes she was the decision maker for our brio color choice too). This substantiate the point S-Cross is not a looker, we were fine as we need a practical car and not a showoff object.
Next day we visited Nexa again(along with Mom & my wife) same SA and same story no test drive vehicle available sir!! We didn’t waste time and move to the display car, mom sat on the back seat. She was okish as deep down she was also aware out 3 veto vote two are already in for S-Cross. Coming to the fourth one My wife was just happy as we were buying new car. But she was tempted too to exchange our i20 for S-Cross in B’lore, but I couldn’t comprehend.
My mom the decision maker was sold on the Reclining seat, comfortable ingress and egress of S-cross
So, As they left Bangalore Duster was nowhere in contention and title contender was S-Cross. But, I throwed another entry Honda BR-V
Some Pic of our S-cross more I will share later…
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