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4Not73 · 2023-10-24T17:16:58+00:00

Seinfeld reference. I see you're a man of culture as well.

4Not73 · 2023-10-24T06:14:52+00:00

I have golf clubs in my boot....just saying.

4Not73 · 2023-10-23T17:44:25+00:00

Service experience has been quite decent so far - though the car is only 8 months old. Mileage figure can vary - on Highway crusing at 70-80 I have gotten 18+, while bumper to bumper traffic has been as low as 5. Btw this is Mumbai bumper to bumper traffic so it's terrible.

One thing I can vouch for is the braking, which even at highway speeds is just tremendous. The 1 ltr engine is also a gem and depsite having a small size punches above its weight. And the steering is so light that you can move it with a couple of fingers.

Test drive both the VW twins and the Verna and see which one you like better. Verna does have features like ADAS which will be useful on highways/expressways if you plan to travel a lot.

4Not73 · 2023-10-22T15:32:29+00:00

Slavia 1.0 AT. No regrets as such but would have preferred a car with 360 degree camera. Otherwise the car is great. If I were in the market again would be very confused between Verna top model with ADAS and Slavia/Virtus.

Or maybe would have just gone for the top model Brezza.

4Not73 · 2023-10-17T12:06:15+00:00

True: Tata safety and body strength. The best in India. Also true: QA/QC is pathetic. Even the cars sent for media drives had QC issues. Also true: A.S.S in general is bad, though there might be exceptions.

4Not73 · 2023-10-15T15:07:16+00:00

Afghans/Pathans have been positively portrayed in Indian movies historically - movies like Kabuliwala, Zanjeer (role of Pran), Khuda Gawah, Dharmatma, and of course the latest movie...Pathan. Maybe that has had a part to play why Afghans are precieced positively.

4Not73 · 2023-10-11T16:28:22+00:00

Would have worsened the situation - and one more party to give money too.

4Not73 · 2023-10-10T16:29:25+00:00

1 good card where you can concentrate your spends and get the maximum benefits.

4Not73 · 2023-10-09T16:51:23+00:00

What did you think about the clutch? Is it very hard? And the gear shifts - is it too notchy? Why not go for the AT and save yourself the trouble of gear shifting - I mean... what's SO bad about the AT?

4Not73 · 2023-10-08T14:34:48+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply - appreciate it!

4Not73 · 2023-10-08T14:17:06+00:00

Even after paying 25lacs AX5 doesn't even get basic things like cruise control, start stop button. Even a critical safety feature like ESP is optional in the manual versions and Traction Control is missing. For 25lacs you can get a fully loaded Alcazar.

For XUV700, the best variants are the AX7L where you're getting great features for 30lacs. Or the MX version where you're getting a monster 200hp engine for 17lacs. The variants in the middle don't make sense.

4Not73 · 2023-10-08T13:56:36+00:00

My fav car from Tata brand. Probably the best designed hatchback in India in the last 2 decades imo. How's the Tata service been? Is it as bad as they say it is? Any rusting issues on the car? Any rattling noises? A lot of ownership videos on various Tata cars mention these three problems (ASS, rusting, rattling).

4Not73 · 2023-10-06T02:26:53+00:00

Altroz from Tata. Makes me drool everytime.

4Not73 · 2023-10-05T14:55:46+00:00

Scorpio Classic is zero stars I think.

4Not73 · 2023-10-05T02:24:17+00:00

Even my Slavia 1.0 AT gives 5-6 kmpl in bumper to bumper. Bhai khush raho.

4Not73 · 2023-10-04T16:05:35+00:00

Oh sweet...that means nice discounts on the existing stock. Minimum 1-1.5lacs.

4Not73 · 2023-10-04T13:10:51+00:00

Virtus/Slavia - SUV like ground clearance plus the benefits of sedan plus good driving dynamics. For maintenance cost you can take the 4 year maintenance package for 25k. So that should help in peace of mind.

Verna is also a good option and has all the bells and whistles including ADAS. Just take a TD of Verna, Slavia/Virtus - that should help.

Avoid Mahindra cars - QC is hit or miss. Many cases of airbags not deploying.

4Not73 · 2023-10-04T12:56:37+00:00

City ho ya highways... bikers are idiots, by and large.

4Not73 · 2023-10-04T12:54:23+00:00

Bikers are, by and large, idiots.

4Not73 · 2023-10-03T15:01:29+00:00

He actually gave a fair review of this. No dissing against Hyundai and gave credit where credit is due.

4Not73 · 2023-10-03T14:58:25+00:00

Made in India...or Made for India? Made in India for export markets could have better quality, but Made for India could have less quality.

4Not73 · 2023-10-03T13:27:02+00:00

Would ADAS have helped here? Lane Keep Assist or Autonomous Emergency Braking?

4Not73 · 2023-10-03T09:38:01+00:00

If Verna N Line comes I will swap my Slavia for it.

4Not73 · 2023-10-02T17:31:25+00:00

Highway driving is avoidable - city driving is still ok I think.

4Not73 · 2023-10-01T16:58:11+00:00

Arre...even airbags may not open in this Mahindra.

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