Car Question for Indians
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
Have you ruled out a Hindustan Ambassador[^]? ;)
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
HakunaMatada wrote:
I am planning to buy an entry level car
Congrats. :) I think you should go for Santro. Though I am very young and don't own any of the cars that you mentioned, I know a bit about these cars. My father had the same options (as either Indica or Santro) while he was to purchase a car some 5 years ago. We almost decided to take santro, but since we have a big family (of 7 members), we purchased Maruthi van (i.e, Maruthi OMNI). I am very impressed with Santro. Its much superior than Indica not just in terms of engine, but in most of the other aspects aswell( like better mileage, less noise, and so on...).
Regards, Vijay. God may not give us what we 'want', but he surely gives us what we 'need'.
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
I thought you guys rode elephants...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Have you ruled out a Hindustan Ambassador[^]? ;)
'--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
I'm curious to know how you know about the Ambassador. Anyway, the model is used only by politicians, old farts, and taxi fleet owners :) I don't think any self-respecting person under 40 would buy a new one.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
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I'm curious to know how you know about the Ambassador. Anyway, the model is used only by politicians, old farts, and taxi fleet owners :) I don't think any self-respecting person under 40 would buy a new one.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
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I thought you guys rode elephants...
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
I thought you guys rode elephants...
We used to before Ford and Chevrolet started selling them. Now all the elephants suck! :-D
Regards, Nish
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The Ambassador is world famous! There was a program about it recently in the UK.
Visit http://www.readytogiveup.com/[^] and do something special today.
:doh: Forgive my ignorance.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
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I'm curious to know how you know about the Ambassador. Anyway, the model is used only by politicians, old farts, and taxi fleet owners :) I don't think any self-respecting person under 40 would buy a new one.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
I don't think any self-respecting person under 40 would buy a new one.
Actually no. The ambassador is legendary for it sturdiness. Why do you think the government is providing this car for politicians? Do you think it is cheap? Actually not! I have seen it surviving accidents which most other cars won't. Most of the travel agencies would have four or five of this thing. The car is rock solid man! It has an extremely old history. Ask an ambassador owner and he'll definitely have a story to tell.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
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Hi, I am planning to buy an entry level car and my choices are the Santro, Indica XETA and the WagonR. Of the above three, I have eliminated the WagonR because I just didn't like the shape. Now between the Santro and the Indica XETA, which one is better? Santro is goooooood but the Indica has loads of space and people tell me it more sturdier than the Santro. On the second hand, the Santro's engine seems far more superior than the Indica's. Can I have your personal experiences please? :)
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
With Wagon R, you will get promised service, no matter where you take it in India, because of the extremely strong Maruti servicing network. From my experience, I would suggest you to take the Santro. Indica does not look like a good option. Santro's engine is far more advanced and is a good deal for the money that you pay.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
I don't think any self-respecting person under 40 would buy a new one.
Actually no. The ambassador is legendary for it sturdiness. Why do you think the government is providing this car for politicians? Do you think it is cheap? Actually not! I have seen it surviving accidents which most other cars won't. Most of the travel agencies would have four or five of this thing. The car is rock solid man! It has an extremely old history. Ask an ambassador owner and he'll definitely have a story to tell.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
Politicians are self-respecting people? :wtf: Seriously, I said only politicians (for prestige), old people (sentimentality) and taxi fleet owners (seating capacity) prefer it. I'm yet to see anybody in IT, IBK or the like buying an Ambassador.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
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Politicians are self-respecting people? :wtf: Seriously, I said only politicians (for prestige), old people (sentimentality) and taxi fleet owners (seating capacity) prefer it. I'm yet to see anybody in IT, IBK or the like buying an Ambassador.
Cheers, Vıkram.
Be yourself, no matter what they say. - Sting, Englishman in New York.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:
Politicians are self-respecting people?
No, I didn't mean that. And buying the car, I was talking about people at urban areas. These days, the car has lost its market share due to the arrival of the new ones. I must agree that I won't buy it either. :-D
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
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With Wagon R, you will get promised service, no matter where you take it in India, because of the extremely strong Maruti servicing network. From my experience, I would suggest you to take the Santro. Indica does not look like a good option. Santro's engine is far more advanced and is a good deal for the money that you pay.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->ßRÅhmmÃ<-·´¯`·.
Thanks for the advice. Everyone's recommending the Santro. :) Guess I will be driving the Sunshine car after all.... :-D
--- :beer: Hakuna-Matata :beer: It means no worries for the rest of your days... It's our problem free, Philosophy :jig: "I think my response was 'What idiot dreamed this up?'" -- Mary Ann Davidson, Oracle's chief security officer, in typical blunt manner, remembering her reaction to the company's scheme to brand its databases as "unbreakable."
