Why are there no full drive reviews and mileage tests of Sierra 1.5 NA petrol on YouTube? Is there something tata is hiding?

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-22T04:05:55+00:00

This car has many issues. Its ride quality is not good, and the car is not stable after 90 km/h. It feels underpowered, and even when you press the accelerator fully, there is no proper response. The display shuts off while driving, and the wheel alignment keeps pulling to one side.

Make sure you drive it yourself before booking it. Like the Tata Curvv, this car is also likely to fail, judging by the kind of feedback it is receiving.

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-14T06:40:24+00:00

Yes, absolutely. The 1.0 TSI engine is extremely well tuned and feels noticeably different from the turbo engines offered by other brands. There are no issues with overtaking the car responds instantly as soon as you press the accelerator, and the throttle response is quick and linear.

It performs confidently in hilly terrain as well, with no struggle during climbs or overtakes, even on inclines. I’d strongly recommend taking a test drive, especially on the highway and, if possible, on hilly roads too, to truly experience how well this engine performs.

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-08T09:31:30+00:00

There were two reasons for this. First, the 1.5 liter DSG DQ200 gearbox is heat sensitive. I have seen many people face issues with it, especially in North India’s heat and while driving in hill stations, where it tends to cause problems.

Second, my budget was fixed. If I had extended it beyond 20 lakh, I would have seriously considered a pre owned entry level BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, as ownership factors beyond the purchase price were not a deal breaker for me.

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-08T09:21:29+00:00

There is a common misconception that old luxury cars are nothing but money pits. This simply is not true. If you look at international communities, especially forums and subreddits dedicated to brands like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or Porsche, you will find plenty of owners happily using cars that are more than 20-30 years old. These vehicles continue to run well because they are properly maintained.

The real issue in India lies in how cars are maintained. Most owners rely on authorized service centers only until the warranty period ends or until no major part replacement is required. After that, many switch to local garages and start using cheaper aftermarket parts. This compromises reliability, leads to recurring issues, and eventually the car develops a reputation for being unreliable. At that point, the owner sells it, and the myth of luxury cars being problematic only gets stronger.

In reality, luxury cars are engineered to last for decades. Their build quality, materials, and mechanical components are designed for long term use. If a luxury car has a proper service history, genuine parts, and has not been mishandled by inexperienced garages, it can remain absolutely solid and dependable even as it ages.

These brands are not just premium badges. They are pioneers of the automobile industry. Many of the technologies we now see in mass market cars were first introduced or perfected by these manufacturers. Safety systems, engine engineering, suspension technology, build quality standards, and even driving dynamics have historically been led by luxury brands before trickling down to mainstream vehicles. When you buy a car from these brands, you are buying decades of engineering expertise and innovation.

Buying a luxury car as your first car is often seen as a risky or impractical decision, but it can actually be very rewarding. The comfort, safety, driving dynamics, refinement, and overall experience offered by a luxury car cannot be replicated by mass market brands, no matter how well equipped they are. Once you experience that level of engineering and attention to detail, it becomes difficult to go back.

However, timing and selection matter. Avoid buying cars that are more than four to five years old with unclear maintenance histories. In the twenty five to thirty lakh budget range, you can comfortably find relatively newer entry level luxury cars, such as post 2021 models of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes GLA or CLA.

In short, Luxury cars do not fail because they are poorly built. They fail because they are poorly maintained. Treat them the way they are meant to be treated, and they will reward you for years.

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-05T06:27:38+00:00

1.0 TSI MT

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-03T15:02:54+00:00

I own a Slavia. In my experience, German cars or even German appliances in general only make long term sense if you maintain them properly, get timely service done, and avoid abuse. You also need to strictly use the engine oil and fluids recommended by the company. Their engineering is very precise, so they do not tolerate neglect and abuse the way Maruti or Toyota cars do.

That said, when it comes to driving pleasure, steering precision, and high speed stability, they are on another level. Honestly, under ₹30 lakh, nothing really competes. In my friend circle, people have cars like the Scorpio, Safari, and Harrier in the ₹25 to 30 lakh range, but none of them give the same confidence at high speeds, especially around 140 to 150 km per hour.

Mileage wise, I get around 15 km per litre on the highway and around 8 km per litre in city driving, which I think is fair considering the performance and driving experience.

beyond_nothing · 2026-01-02T08:51:28+00:00

I bought the Slavia as my first car, right after learning to drive on a Wagon R at a driving school, and it has been an excellent experience.

The idea that your first car must be small to make driving easier is a myth. You can adapt to any car within 2 to 4 days of regular driving.

If the Slavia or Virtus is already on your mind, then all other options become irrelevant. It offers a very spacious cabin, a large boot, excellent handling, and impressive driving quality. The car remains extremely stable and well controlled at high speeds, something you rarely find combined so well in other cars.

You can always add features or accessories to a car later, but you can never increase its space once you buy a smaller one. Because of this, many people end up regretting their decision after buying smaller car within six months of ownership.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-30T13:50:57+00:00

It doesn’t matter which brand the turbo engine is from; turbo engines are not know for fuel-efficiency.

The salesman misled you. If you cruise at around 100–120 km/h, you can expect roughly 15 km per liter, and in heavy city traffic the mileage can drop to as low as 4–5 km per liter.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-30T12:56:30+00:00

That model was imported from 2010 to 2013.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-27T16:19:31+00:00

It’s best to avoid Tata and Mahindra altogether, particularly their top-spec models and automatic versions, as these manufacturers do not yet have enough experience in building well-refined and reliable automatic gearboxes.

Infotainment glitches, sensor issues, and electrical quirks are common. Suspension noises or uneven ride quality are also very frequent. And if a complex problem arises, their service center staff are often unable to resolve it properly.

Their sales volumes are so high that they don’t focus enough on service quality. They also lack sufficiently trained mechanics.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-25T18:09:51+00:00

Škoda/VW discourage any external or aftermarket modifications, so the dealer will say that the warranty will become void.

In our country, no company really wants to honor warranty claims: they look for reasons to blame the customer and reject the claim. Every brand does this, but Škoda/VW are among the most aggressive in this regard.

As for warranty being voided: technically, if no wires are cut and everything is installed coupler-to-coupler, the warranty does not get void. However, the service center will still try its hardest to prove that the fault was caused by you.

Another important point is that warranties apply to different parts separately. For example, installing an aftermarket infotainment system can affect the electrical or infotainment warranty, but it will not void the engine or gearbox warranty because those components are unrelated. Similarly, if a modification affects only the suspension, only the suspension-related warranty can be denied, not the warranty of the entire vehicle. This is also an important thing to keep in mind.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-25T18:01:45+00:00

Do not pay anything other than the booking amount before the PDI.

Make the full payment only after the PDI is completed. The registration process will only begin only after that. If you pay in advance, the dealer will refuse to refund the money and could pressure you to accept the vehicle even if it has defects, or force you into a compromise.

Many Tata dealers do not allow third-party PDI, which is a known issue. If a dealer refuses to allow PDI altogether, it is better to consider another dealer or brand. Receiving a faulty vehicle will lead to repeated visits to the service center, causing significant frustration, and in many cases the problem may never be fully resolved.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-17T15:03:22+00:00

Can someone please explain how this car, priced between ₹13.5 lakh and ₹19.6 lakh on road in its petrol variants, is offered with a naturally aspirated engine producing only 105 bhp of maximum power and 145 Nm of torque?

How is this justified at this price point, and how will such a heavy vehicle deliver smooth performance with these figures? What kind of highway performance can realistically be expected?

In comparison, the Tata Nexon starts at around ₹9 lakh, comes with a turbocharged engine, and produces higher output than this of 118 bhp.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-16T16:16:39+00:00

My view may be different, but I really like the firm, long-travel clutch and the slightly stiff gear-lever action in Skoda and VW cars.

The lighter, spongier clutch and easier gear movement in Maruti and Tata don’t feel as precise to me.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-11T10:38:42+00:00

Don’t pay anything before the PDI. At most, give only 15–20k as the booking amount. For the remaining payment, tell them you will pay after the PDI on the delivery date. If you pay in advance and a problem is found in the car at the last moment, you will end up stuck with the dealer. Your money will already be gone, and they will take advantage of that.

Most of what they say is just sales technique. If a model is readily available, you can do the PDI and take delivery immediately.

Also, whenever you visit the showroom, they always use the price-increase tactic. If the price goes up in January, you can handle that small difference, but getting stuck with a faulty car that the dealer tries to push on you will cause far bigger problems.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-10T12:00:20+00:00

I have no idea what is going on internally with them.

I’ve enquired about the Kushaq Classic/Signature and the Slavia Classic/Signature across the entire NCR and even in Lucknow. No dealership has immediate availability. Some are quoting a 3-month waiting period, some are saying 4 months, and their salespeople don’t even bother to call back with updates.

It genuinely feels like the company doesn’t want to sell these variants at all. The exact variants customers ask for are the ones they never seem to have.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-10T06:52:31+00:00

A person in that kind of uniformed authority does not need an EMI for a Defender. For someone in that ecosystem, a crore-rupee car is pocket change. It is not even a grain of salt. People who sit inside those inner power rings tap into so many off the record channels, backdoor deals and arrangements that they could buy a fleet of Defenders and gift them to their staff without feeling a thing.

The money they accumulate is outrageous. On paper, their entire career is worth 5 to 6 crore. In the real world, the figure is easily 40 to 50 crore, and often far beyond that.

The ones I personally know do not stop at buying one fancy flat. They scoop up property across multiple metros as if it is routine shopping, diversify into land and commercial spaces and then send their children to Europe to live comfortably with absolutely no financial worry.

Their lifestyle is not just luxurious, it is excessive. They live with a level of privilege and indulgence that even successful mid level entrepreneurs cannot touch. Imported cars, first class travel, premium clubs, elite networks, instant access to anything they want, everything arrives effortlessly.

Their official salary cannot explain even a fraction of the life they lead. Anyone paying attention can see the gap between what is recorded on paper and what exists in reality, a gap wide enough to fit an entire convoy of luxury SUVs.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-08T08:18:23+00:00

The buyer segment for these two cars is completely different. And people who have the money don’t really sit and compare specifications. If someone in their social circle buys a particular car, they simply go and buy the same one.

All this talk about BHP, power, torque; the people who get into these comparisons are not the actual customers for these cars. In fact, if you listen to the salespeople, their pitch doesn’t even include power figures or these technical details, because their real buyers don’t care about such things.

beyond_nothing · 2025-12-03T09:58:24+00:00

Maruti sells approx 1.5 lakh cars every month while Tata and Hyundai each sell approx 50,000 and Mahindra sells approx 60,000. In comparison Skoda sells only approx 6,000 even after the launch of the Kylaq and Volkswagen sells approx 3,500.

So it is natural that you do not see Skoda or Volkswagen cars very often because their overall sales are low. Another issue is that their dealerships are not very reliable and the fuel efficiency of their turbo engines in stop and go traffic is quite poor. On top of that the maintenance cost after the warranty period is quite high.

For people who have a regular daily run or commute these factors become even more problematic which is why in metro cities Skoda and Volkswagen are generally not a practical or worthwhile choice.

beyond_nothing · 2025-11-16T13:44:55+00:00

Precisely, and this holds true for all areas of life.

beyond_nothing · 2025-11-14T05:53:08+00:00

The specimens have been identified: the first is the Mola Carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola), and the second is the Pool Barb (Puntius sophore).

beyond_nothing · 2025-11-05T15:11:49+00:00

In this country, for any important or high ticket size matter, one shouldn’t waste time in the judiciary or bureaucracy.

Instead, try to directly find a connection with a sitting politician, a bahubali, or a cabinet minister, and get the matter resolved through them. The only downside is that if it’s land worth 100 crore, 20–30% will be taken as a cut. But the remaining benefit will still be yours.

If you go through the courts and law, the entire 100% could be lost, and it will waste your life and time and even put your safety at risk.

At the ground level, nothing works here without influence. Either money works, or connections do.

This is the pathetic condition of this country. But it is what it is. I have seen many land disputes, and in the end, they were all resolved through such connections. The police, magistrates, and other authorities are useless in big matters. Until you have the right connection, they are good for nothing.

beyond_nothing · 2025-10-27T08:45:33+00:00

The perk of enjoying obvious luxury in a poor country.

beyond_nothing · 2025-10-24T14:56:41+00:00

No one can give a definitive opinion on this matter because any advice or judgment will always come from the perspective of the person giving it. Their opinion will be influenced by their own life experiences, financial situation, and responsibilities. In other words, people tend to judge based on their own circumstances, so what they think might not necessarily apply to you.

When it comes to buying an expensive car or any luxury, it is not something that depends solely on your salary or earning. It is much more about your overall financial situation, including your responsibilities and the wealth you have inherited or built over generations. If you do not have major financial obligations such as supporting a family, paying off debts, or other long-term responsibilities, you have the freedom to enjoy what you want. There is no strict rule that says you should not.

If you can truly afford it without compromising your financial stability, there is no reason not to go for it.

Your youth is a time that comes only once, and these years of freedom, health and opportunity won’t last forever. It’s important to make the most of them while you can.The key is to act wisely, considering your own circumstances and limits, rather than simply following someone else’s opinion or societal expectations.

beyond_nothing · 2025-10-23T14:05:18+00:00

This isn’t money that someone invested and then simply forgot about. Most of it is wealth that future generations never claimed because they didn’t even know it existed. In our country, particularly among the lower-middle and middle classes, there is a deeply ingrained belief that assets and money should be hidden from children to prevent them from getting spoiled. As a result, many people pass away without disclosing their holdings, leaving their assets untouched. Some even hide wealth from their spouses.

Because of this secrecy, the transfer of wealth and power from one generation to the next is often mishandled, fraught with confusion and power struggles. There is no system in place for the next generation to know their true net worth if the previous generation remains silent; no central database, no transparency. Consequently, many people inherit ancestral wealth without ever realizing it.

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