Which is a good car to drive in Mumbai?

Member since 01 July 2013

angel00aMember01 July 2013 02:19:49

I am looking for a car in the range of 7-8.5 lacs
Can anyone guide as to which car is best suited for mumbai roads.
Driving an alto is a better option seeing the traffic or going for a little bigger car like nissan sunny wont be a problem.Please advise in detail.Waiting for response.Thanks in advance.

Melwin15 Active member

Member since 11 August 2012

Melwin15Active member01 July 2013 05:25:54

i20 is good

arthand ViP

Member since 15 June 2009

arthandViP01 July 2013 06:41:25

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I second you.I 20 is good ,but choose your dealer well to get not only good service but better and more free services and fringe benefits.
Regards
Art

Laradella Member

Member since 20 March 2013

LaradellaMember14 July 2013 09:19:37

Better use an expat car service which I use cause owning a car can be costly at times. If you need info about the service which I use do let me know

shilpi.chand111 Member

Member since 18 July 2013

shilpi.chand111Member16 August 2013 10:16:30

Even i would like to suggest you to buy i20.

Faiyaz143 Active member

Member since 31 May 2013

Faiyaz143Active member19 August 2013 02:45:04

Hi angel00a

Since Mumbai has lots of traffic you need a car which has good mileage. I would suggest you go for Ford Fiesta.

Faiyaz.

Kand20 Member

Member since 02 October 2012

Kand20Member19 August 2013 11:14:41

Swift, or Polo can be good options.

sumit.saxena Guest

sumit.saxenaGuest19 August 2013 11:20:38

Hey do you need a old car, my freind has Honda City 2011 year?

caxman New member

Member since 07 March 2011

caxmanNew member21 August 2013 05:18:50

Hi Laradella,

One of my friends is arriving from Germany next week.
草榴社区 car service sounds like a great idea, appreciate if you could send me some details!

ciao bella!

C

aayush phadnis Member

Member since 21 November 2013

aayush phadnisMember21 November 2013 17:51:27

#10

7 - 8 L ..

聽 U have a super budget ..

you could go for a honda accord for 3聽 L

pablo.m Active member

Member since 30 January 2013

pablo.mActive member22 November 2013 03:52:05

#11

haha, you麓re right aayush. Actually, I have bought a bike 麓cause I think is the best option to move yourself in this chaotic city.

Taani Contributor

Member since 26 December 2013

TaaniContributor30 December 2013 14:20:47

#12

100

car is not a good option in Mumbai traffic...still if you ask then go for a smaller yet stronger one like聽 chevrolet beat

Melwin15 Active member

Member since 11 August 2012

Melwin15Active member30 December 2013 18:43:54

#13

yeahh true that.. activa best ... better than that .. get a friend who'd be willing to take you places

rajrana1981 Serial expat

Member since 09 May 2012

rajrana1981Serial expat01 January 2014 09:12:54

#14

384

I KNOW THIS A OLD POST
3 COMPANIES I Recommend , MARUTI聽 TOYOTA and HONDA
LOOK AT WHAT CAR OF THIS COMPANY FALLS IN UR BUDGET.
I HAVE A FORD classic , HYUNDAI santro xing . TOYOTA聽 etios liva , honda city ,聽 maruti SX4

ONCE A CAR GOES IN GARAGE聽 , U WILL GET A LONG BILL BE IT A LOCAL OR THE Co service sation
ford parts are expensive. maintenance cost聽 is high
so are skoda and Volkswagen.
same goes for hyundai
tata has no re sale vaule.
mY recommendation :
Honda amaze : honda ruled the city segment for 10 years . only problem ground clearance
toyota: buy it and forget about it . be it corolla , etios liva , etios , innova .聽 no 1 amongst honda toyota and maruti
maruti . parts are cheap. good average , lots of service stations. dzire is the best

and most important , both maruti and toyota have good resale value
ford, tata , hyundai, forget about it .

Taani Contributor

Member since 26 December 2013

TaaniContributor01 January 2014 16:58:29

#15

100

Nano is waste ... worthless

rajrana1981 Serial expat

Member since 09 May 2012

rajrana1981Serial expat19 January 2014 12:18:54

#16

384

3 cars . the best amongst all companies
Honda amaze , Toyota Etios , Maruti Swift Dzire

Rossonero3 Member

Member since 04 May 2012

Rossonero3Member20 March 2014 06:59:53

#17

The best car.. Is the train !

rajrana1981 Serial expat

Member since 09 May 2012

rajrana1981Serial expat20 March 2014 15:05:14

#18

384

Rossonero3 wrote:
The best car.. Is the train !

indian railways

sumit.saxena Guest

sumit.saxenaGuest21 March 2014 06:28:33

#19

Dont copmare it to German cars or Japanese Cars who have got the legacy of more than 50 years.

prakashelios New member

Member since 03 August 2013

prakasheliosNew member28 March 2014 13:34:06

#20

Automatic Transmission cars are easy to drive around in bumper to bumper Traffic.
The Fuel consumption is a little more than the Manual transmission(MT) cars, but you get more comfort.
You would get too stressed with this MT car traffic routine -
N -1st gear- Brake -N
N -1st gear- Brake -N
N -1st gear- Brake -N..........

arthand ViP

Member since 15 June 2009

arthandViP30 March 2014 14:35:40

#21

225

This is a refershing way at looking at things.It isnt witty,jocular etc but talks about the most important aspect for in city driver-owner to consider. We need more such posts in all such topics.Thanks.Maybe someone can talk about the brands with AM but from amongst the small car.I think probably Nissan has small car with variable gear. What is the premium or agio for variator models over the MT versions.