Honda city has been my dream car. When I bought my first car, I just went with my heart (had lot of driving experience with 2nd gen Honda city when I was in Bangalore). Honda city is the sole car I 'own'/'owned'. But I had an alto, have a WagonR and a swift at home. Honda City is my daily drive. It's a 2014 June model and I have covered over 50,000 kms now, and the only grime I have is the stiffer ride quality. By making the suspension stiff, they have addressed 'bottom scraping issue', but made the low speed ride harsh. In a state like Kerala, a comfort tuned suspension is always good compared to a stiff suspension.
Buying a Skoda Rapid
- Thread Starter drniladrisaha
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I own both Skoda & Fiat cars.
Skoda & Fiat ASS are equally good, gone are the old days of horror stories. And Fiat ASS is cheaper than skoda, it's cheaper than Maruti too.
As far as Petrol vs diesel rapids are concerned, diesel rapid is any day better than petrol, I have adequate experience of driving them.
I will definitely prefer Tjet over TSI any day.
Skoda & Fiat ASS are equally good, gone are the old days of horror stories. And Fiat ASS is cheaper than skoda, it's cheaper than Maruti too.
As far as Petrol vs diesel rapids are concerned, diesel rapid is any day better than petrol, I have adequate experience of driving them.
I will definitely prefer Tjet over TSI any day.
Correct Gautam!
Rapid has 1.6 NA not 1.2 TSI.
Seems FCA will discontinue all FIAT products in India and will concentrate in JEEP brand only. That's why I am scared to book TJET. And want Rapid Petrol for simplicity.
One question: Any TJET owner can confirm me the FE of TJET 125S pl.
Rapid has 1.6 NA not 1.2 TSI.
Seems FCA will discontinue all FIAT products in India and will concentrate in JEEP brand only. That's why I am scared to book TJET. And want Rapid Petrol for simplicity.
One question: Any TJET owner can confirm me the FE of TJET 125S pl.
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We had a Skoda Superb until 1.5 years ago
Sold because of too many malfunctions and poor service experience
Purely engine talk, Id take Fiat engines anyday but the driving position is very odd with Fiat cars
How is your Avventura treating you? Im planning on going in for a small car in the coming months
Sold because of too many malfunctions and poor service experience
Purely engine talk, Id take Fiat engines anyday but the driving position is very odd with Fiat cars
How is your Avventura treating you? Im planning on going in for a small car in the coming months
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Skoda cars are better during warranty and extended warranty period of first four years, for after 4 years, I keep my opinion reserved and what you are saying might be correct.
Me feels, both are gem of engines.
I am absolutely happy with AvventuraMJD (done 45000 km). In fact I am happier with Avventura than Rapid on all the fronts. She is more VFM than rapid for my usage.
Avventura Abarth( though Petrol) is the most VFM and pleasure product from FIATS in that price bracket. TD it before finalising.
Me feels, both are gem of engines.
I am absolutely happy with AvventuraMJD (done 45000 km). In fact I am happier with Avventura than Rapid on all the fronts. She is more VFM than rapid for my usage.
Avventura Abarth( though Petrol) is the most VFM and pleasure product from FIATS in that price bracket. TD it before finalising.
firstly, sorry for replying to an old post, joined in just today.
I am not sure of the roads in bangalore(as per you location) in hyderabad road condition, there was not one speed breaker that has scraped my skoda rapid. Mine is a my2013 car, elegance 1.6TDi.
not sure if current cars have lowered springs/ CG is reduced but i find it very much adequate in my car for the roads i drive on.
best,
J689
I am not sure of the roads in bangalore(as per you location) in hyderabad road condition, there was not one speed breaker that has scraped my skoda rapid. Mine is a my2013 car, elegance 1.6TDi.
not sure if current cars have lowered springs/ CG is reduced but i find it very much adequate in my car for the roads i drive on.
best,
J689
Yes very true. 160 plus mm with stiffer suspension is adequate in most scenarios.
my ecosport and rapid have never scrapped any speed breakers in hyd. have driven through lot of potholes. rapid is much better than ES in most scenarios for me regarding suspension.
my ecosport and rapid have never scrapped any speed breakers in hyd. have driven through lot of potholes. rapid is much better than ES in most scenarios for me regarding suspension.
Just curious, why not look at s-cross 1.3? it has very good build quality unlike other maruti cars(NOM to anyone, speaking from my experience with my now sold tin can Ritz).
its a good compromise between GC, Power, Reliable ASS, stylish and very comfortable.
For city driving it has to be an automatic petrol or a torquey diesel for me. again its just my opinion.
its a good compromise between GC, Power, Reliable ASS, stylish and very comfortable.
For city driving it has to be an automatic petrol or a torquey diesel for me. again its just my opinion.
Guys,
I am a Skoda Fan. Been driving them since 2004, in India and the Gulf regions. These are solid build Quality European Cars. Skoda and VW cars are typically meant for long term ownership as the resale value is not good in India. But the pride and joy we derive from owning and driving them is something to experience.
Most important if you are a Automobile enthusiast who like to customize his car for optimum driving experience then Skoda or VW would be my first Choice.
These cars offer lot of improvements and customization all based on OEM specs to give you the most joyous driving experience.
In fact I own a Skoda Rapid 1.6 MT TDI CR Elegance 2014 model car and am glad to say that I have customized a lot to my taste,
1. DRL with auto on/off function
2. Follow me Home and Leaving home Auto Light - upgrade
3. Driver and passenger reading lamp with overhead light - upgrade
4. Dynamic Trajectory HD rear parking camera - Retrofit
5. Rear Optical Sensors for park assist - Retrofit
6. Auto Air, Humidity, Light and Rain sensors - Retrofit
7. Android 8" Captive Touch Screen Infotainment system - Aftermarket
8. Footwell Lights - Retrofit
9. HID bulb for Low beam - Retrofit
Still many are in the pipeline.
1. Sensors for Coolant Reservoir to indicate low level in MHD - Audi A4 upgrade
2. TPMS - VW Passat upgrade
3. Auto dimming Internal Rear View Mirror - VW Passat upgrade
4. Electricall Foldable Outer Rear View Mirror - Skoda Octavia upgrade
5. Anti Glare mirrors for ORVM - Audi upgrade
6. Blisten B suspension
7. ESP upgrade
I am a Skoda Fan. Been driving them since 2004, in India and the Gulf regions. These are solid build Quality European Cars. Skoda and VW cars are typically meant for long term ownership as the resale value is not good in India. But the pride and joy we derive from owning and driving them is something to experience.
Most important if you are a Automobile enthusiast who like to customize his car for optimum driving experience then Skoda or VW would be my first Choice.
These cars offer lot of improvements and customization all based on OEM specs to give you the most joyous driving experience.
In fact I own a Skoda Rapid 1.6 MT TDI CR Elegance 2014 model car and am glad to say that I have customized a lot to my taste,
1. DRL with auto on/off function
2. Follow me Home and Leaving home Auto Light - upgrade
3. Driver and passenger reading lamp with overhead light - upgrade
4. Dynamic Trajectory HD rear parking camera - Retrofit
5. Rear Optical Sensors for park assist - Retrofit
6. Auto Air, Humidity, Light and Rain sensors - Retrofit
7. Android 8" Captive Touch Screen Infotainment system - Aftermarket
8. Footwell Lights - Retrofit
9. HID bulb for Low beam - Retrofit
Still many are in the pipeline.
1. Sensors for Coolant Reservoir to indicate low level in MHD - Audi A4 upgrade
2. TPMS - VW Passat upgrade
3. Auto dimming Internal Rear View Mirror - VW Passat upgrade
4. Electricall Foldable Outer Rear View Mirror - Skoda Octavia upgrade
5. Anti Glare mirrors for ORVM - Audi upgrade
6. Blisten B suspension
7. ESP upgrade
Dears,
I am back to provide to a one liner feedback about SKODA RAPID 1.6 MT.
Today first service completed for my Rapid 1.6 Style MT.
After around 10 months and 5K KM.
The car is absolutely damm good. A perfect all-rounder.
The best petrol Sedan within 15 L as per my TD is FIAT Liena 125 T-JET . Awesome engine and break.
RAPID 1.6 MT is the second best.
Thanks.
GN
I am back to provide to a one liner feedback about SKODA RAPID 1.6 MT.
Today first service completed for my Rapid 1.6 Style MT.
After around 10 months and 5K KM.
The car is absolutely damm good. A perfect all-rounder.
The best petrol Sedan within 15 L as per my TD is FIAT Liena 125 T-JET . Awesome engine and break.
RAPID 1.6 MT is the second best.
Thanks.
GN