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I have been in the hunt for a sedan since the last 10 months can't really make up my mind... Im looking for a petrol variant since my monthly running hardly exceeds more than 250 km
Cars in my mind are the ANHC , Maruti Sx4 ,Fludic Verna . I have left out skoda rapid,vento and the fiat linea out of contention as after - sales service,cost of spares and resale is my top priority as I will be using the vehicle for 5+ years.Heard a lot of skoda a.s.s horror stories my dilemma would have been solved had the rapid would have come from some other maker.Its a great car otherwise
Here is my view of the cars I have shortlisted
ANHC: It has been the segment leader for quite a while. I haven't had a test drive but most say build quality is top notch inside out.Has a better engine,ride comfort and is more stable.On the downside it has a low GC so it tends to scrape its belly quite often Once the free services run out ..a standard service after a year costs a bomb in the range of (15-25k) even if there is no problem... and if a problem does exist..replacement parts are very expensive compared to its competitors. I am told the cost of a spark plug is three times the cost of a hyundai one. Even though the frequency of service is less compared to hyundai or maruti it does cost a lot to maintain a Honda.(Is it really true or its exaggerated? If one leaves the cost of maintenance aside,then the car is truly a winner.
Btw heavy discounts are being offered now as the facelifted anhc is on its way . it has only a few cosmetic chances rest is the same
Maruti SX4 : Wells its a maruti so there is piece of mind in terms of A.S.S and resale. It looks sporty ..but have to admit its showing its age in front of the next gen Verna. I found the build quality ok..cabin space is good ..rear space is manageable as I will have mostly 2 passengers on the rear seat .On the downside fuel efficiency is lowest in the segment, the high GC does help on rough roads but reversing in tight spots is a challenge. I was on the verge of booking this car but sales executive in Mumbai aren't keen on selling this car, they say since the strike and high demand for the diesel variant maruti is not rolling out the petrol variant since a long time. Waiting periiod is about 1-2 months that too dealers aren't sure if the car will arrive or not . I was being offered a 7-month old sx4 zxi car for 8.5L without any freebies. I declined I won't settle for anything older than too months . Gives me a feeling that production for sx4(p) may halt any moment its not selling as it used to and its dated interiors are no match for its competitors. Rumor has it a facelift is expected ..but nothing is confirmed.
Fluidic Verna :- This car is surely a stunner fell in love with it at first sight. But I must add even though this car is high tech inside out its build quality and material used especially the fit and finish of the plastic is not upto the mark especially when one is spending 9L for it. On the TD I found out the suspension is way too soft and didn't have the confidence to go beyond 80 ..steering control is very sensitive. Well all this is manageable but I have put the verna at the bottom of my list for now as I found the rear seats unbearable. Claustrophobia will surely kick in if one is made to sit fot more than a hour . Is there is a way to change the seats .its way too low hardly any thigh support.
Well this is my take on the above 3 .Sorry for writing such a long post. I am totally at my wits end..year end is approaching and there is a hike expected anytime soon next year.Yet to make a call
Cars in my mind are the ANHC , Maruti Sx4 ,Fludic Verna . I have left out skoda rapid,vento and the fiat linea out of contention as after - sales service,cost of spares and resale is my top priority as I will be using the vehicle for 5+ years.Heard a lot of skoda a.s.s horror stories my dilemma would have been solved had the rapid would have come from some other maker.Its a great car otherwise
Here is my view of the cars I have shortlisted
ANHC: It has been the segment leader for quite a while. I haven't had a test drive but most say build quality is top notch inside out.Has a better engine,ride comfort and is more stable.On the downside it has a low GC so it tends to scrape its belly quite often Once the free services run out ..a standard service after a year costs a bomb in the range of (15-25k) even if there is no problem... and if a problem does exist..replacement parts are very expensive compared to its competitors. I am told the cost of a spark plug is three times the cost of a hyundai one. Even though the frequency of service is less compared to hyundai or maruti it does cost a lot to maintain a Honda.(Is it really true or its exaggerated? If one leaves the cost of maintenance aside,then the car is truly a winner.
Btw heavy discounts are being offered now as the facelifted anhc is on its way . it has only a few cosmetic chances rest is the same
Maruti SX4 : Wells its a maruti so there is piece of mind in terms of A.S.S and resale. It looks sporty ..but have to admit its showing its age in front of the next gen Verna. I found the build quality ok..cabin space is good ..rear space is manageable as I will have mostly 2 passengers on the rear seat .On the downside fuel efficiency is lowest in the segment, the high GC does help on rough roads but reversing in tight spots is a challenge. I was on the verge of booking this car but sales executive in Mumbai aren't keen on selling this car, they say since the strike and high demand for the diesel variant maruti is not rolling out the petrol variant since a long time. Waiting periiod is about 1-2 months that too dealers aren't sure if the car will arrive or not . I was being offered a 7-month old sx4 zxi car for 8.5L without any freebies. I declined I won't settle for anything older than too months . Gives me a feeling that production for sx4(p) may halt any moment its not selling as it used to and its dated interiors are no match for its competitors. Rumor has it a facelift is expected ..but nothing is confirmed.
Fluidic Verna :- This car is surely a stunner fell in love with it at first sight. But I must add even though this car is high tech inside out its build quality and material used especially the fit and finish of the plastic is not upto the mark especially when one is spending 9L for it. On the TD I found out the suspension is way too soft and didn't have the confidence to go beyond 80 ..steering control is very sensitive. Well all this is manageable but I have put the verna at the bottom of my list for now as I found the rear seats unbearable. Claustrophobia will surely kick in if one is made to sit fot more than a hour . Is there is a way to change the seats .its way too low hardly any thigh support.
Well this is my take on the above 3 .Sorry for writing such a long post. I am totally at my wits end..year end is approaching and there is a hike expected anytime soon next year.Yet to make a call