Vista experience from day 1 to 365th day :-). Review on Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet

I am a very satisfied owner of TATA indica vista. I would like to share my experience with the vehicle from day one to 365th day.

1) package I got for aura model

i got free insurance which would have other wise costed me 11k easily, sunfilm for windows, car cover and a god idol. for which I was very happy.

2)Day 1 to 365 :-)

Then comes day one the day when I took the delivery of my car.i was very exited about it. as I had just learnt to drive I had taken my cousin to take the delivery of my car in concord motors Dairy circle Bangalore.

Firstly I was very disappointed  to see the interiors of the car as they had marketed me Aura model showing interiors of Aura+ which was coming in brown & beige colour. then the marketing executive asked sorry for that and told even he was not knowing abt this. now I dint have a chance to change the model. After that I inspected the car for any physical damage, as expected I found 3 scratches out of which 2 were major, then I checked electrical parts for its functioning / intended use, headlights were ok high beam was working fine, front wiper was working fine front fog lamps were working fine, music system was working fine, rear wiper failed to work, rear fog light failed to work, I was shocked what is PDI then if no body is checking for quality of product that is delivered then why r they keeping that department. I highlighted all these issue in delivery form, they then promised to rectify it. After this there was a photo session, then I drove my car home with lots of dissatisfaction. while driving back home it was 7 o clock and we had to switch on the light. then we noticed that if we switch on the light interior lights were not working. I felt that I have payed 5.86 lakhs for a piece of s**t, then I called the sales executive and shouted at him. Poor fellow he had to get scolding for mistake of others. Then he promised me what ever it may take he will get all the problems rectified the next day if I can get the vehicle to service center. Next day I took the car to service center and my 1/2 day was gone but all problems were rectified. Thanks to sales executive (Mr. Divya kumar) for taking all the pain.

The car was all ok they changed Combination switch,  Rear wiper and got scratches rectified now I was happy.

After completing around 900 kms I had to give the car for 1st service, there were list of some 18 problems, out of which I am highlightingonly very major ones.

1.)     Steering was making some hissing noise when fully turned towards left .

2.)    Lights of all power windows switches were not working

Trust me you wont belive for this small problem which could have been revtified with some small tuning they replaced steering column & all switches.:-)

1St service was awesome.. after that it was very exciting to drive the car. We went to our native place. I never felt like stopping the car even for a tea break. every time I push the accelerator peddle the car was behaving like a rocket. Maintaining the car speed at 100kmph was so difficult. even if I push the peddle slightly also it would bounce 120+kmph speed. That trip was very exiting. In that trip I clocked 2000 kms in 5 days. tat trip involved all type of roads Good Bad and worst.. and the car handled all roads like a boss. every time I take the car out the driving exp will be exiting. In city beating i10, i20, swift Vdi and all is really  fun once the turbo kicks in.

Car comparision:

If you want to compare cars in this segment you can shortlist

1)       indica vista

2)      swift Vdi

3)      Ford figo

4)      Fiat Punto

5)      i20

6)      i10

Out of which I have driven swift, ford figo, Punto & indica vista

Driving is very exiting in swift & vista but very very sluggish in punto & too sluggish & noisy in figo.

If you consider the package what you get for money you pay Vista & Figo are good

If you are very much considered about looks Swift, Punto & i20 are the best choice.

But my personal experience when comparing these cars is though TATA indica vista lacks perfection in fit & finish it is made to handle worst / extreme Indian conditions.

I have seen swift which gets a lot of ratteling noice from all corners in side the cabin after handeling worst road trip.

I have seen my friends Ford figos rear spring which got cut while handling worst road while returning from hampi.

But my car handled all these roads very well.

One thing I have noticed about this cars greatest drawback is the rims. rims of this car is very week. I dont know if it is purposefully made or wat, but even a small pot hole at a speed of 50 to 60Kmph is enough to bend it.

Though I was dissatisfied on the 1st day itself now I m really happy for buying this car.

i have clocked 10000 kms till now and even now I get new car feeling.

Today I have left it for 3rd service.. I will update you the condition of vehicle once I get it back.

Update..

after 3rd service the car performance is even more better, I feel car is super smooth, fuel economy I got after service is around 19.5kmpl on highway & 15kmpl in city.

i could clock a top speed of 175 KmPh on Bangalore Hyderabad highway.

I have opted for AMC so service cost was 0 rupees, I had asked them to install 1 low pitch horn for which I had to pay 450 Rs including labor charges & tax.

under Gold AMC oil change is covered, they have used 15 w 40 Castrol mineral oil.

FYI under gold AMC parts such as wiper blades, hose pipes, brake pads, coolant, brake fluid, Engine oil, and other consumables are covered. also service charges / labor charges are covered.