Feb 26, 2011 03:11 PM
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(Updated Apr 04, 2013 07:43 PM)
Selection criteria
I wanted a vehicle which is safe, City plus occasional highway driving, highway stability, economical to run and maintain, has good build quality and at reasonable price.
Vista and Maza fitted the bill in all respects. Although could have easily afforded Manza, ultimately selected Vista Quadrajet Aqua as Vista is suitable for Pune and Mumbai's congested roads and parking problems.
Maruti vehicles were ruled out as none of the their vehicles including Ritz, A star are as spacious as Vista or Marza. Space to me is to comfortably sit 3 adults at rear seats and legs not touching front seats. The Swift and D sire was ruled out as not good looking according to my perception.
Ford figo was also tried but somehow it did not appeal to me from any angle. In test driven vehicles the shock absobers felt too soft. I20, Polo, Fabia etc. were ruled out because of price. Normally most foreign companies are least bothered about fuel economy and issues faced by third world countries.
D Day: Yesterday took the delivery of vehicle. It took 10 days for complete process at on road price of 5.26 lakhs at Pune. (Free insurance by company). Driven about 70km. My brother who is expert in driving has appreciated the driving quality. I earlier owned Maruti 800 and felt much secured and comfortable in vista now. Pick up very good with absolutely no vibrations.
Negatives experiences: There was no BS4 sticker on the vehicles, however it is confirmed from Road worthiness certificate that it is BS 4 compliant. All Nano cars have this sticker. Probably they must have forgot to put it.
The build quality is solid however it is still 'unnis bees' ( A typical term for products which are slighly imperfect).
Inside: I did not find any issue with with plastic quality.
Engine: The main tilting factor towards this vehicle is its 75PS FGT diesel engine.
It is world famous Fiat diesel engine. Fiat has sold over 4 million such engines world wide.
Manza, Ritz, swift, Dsire diesel, SX4 diesel all have this engine however in Manza and SX4 units it is with VGT and hence 90PS.
Regards
Sagar Saraf
Update after 2000 Km
Nothing special to mention except the city mileage is 12 knpl and highway 20 kmpl with ac on. First servicing is nothing except tightening suspension and washing the car from outside.
Vibrations noticed intitialy in plastic parts near instrument cluster but now receded.
There is too much revving in 1st gear. Vehicle is silent in 4th gear and fun to drive.
Update after 3000 Km
Nothing special except a second thought that I should have gone for Manza or Punto.
Everytime we go out for shopping the storage space is not sufficient in Vista and I am thinking of putting Carrier on roof.
I could have taken Punto which is more advanced at almost same price.
Update after 5000 Km
After second service I asked for application of Wurth underbody coating. The coating is like used oil and does not dry easily. Useless spend of Rs 2500.
The engine is making more noise now a days. Even after 5000 km they will not change oil. It is scheduled for 10K. Which is ridiculous according to me.
Regards
Sagar Saraf
After 2 years and last free service
The last free service was very expensive and had to take AMC. The city mileage is only 11 Kmpl.
Not satisfied with gear ratio and shifting.
