Mar 02, 2013 02:10 PM
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I own a ford fiesta (2007) and also had an old zen which was now rundown and unreliable. Me and my wife both require a car for commuting to work so needed a reliable car for city driving (20 -30 km a day) without burning a hole in my pocket because our primary car for long distances still remains Ford which is a real fun to drive car. Test drove a 2011 NANO and rejected it, was looking for Alto or Eon when Nano 2012 was announced so test drove it again both me and my wife. Nano 2012 really impressed us and bought Nano LX (Top End) in Jul 2012 from Techno Motors Dwarka New Delhi.
Reasons for Purchase.
Best exchange value offered on our old car.
All the other options available would have cost us at least Rs 10, 00, 00/ to 15, 00, 00 more including exchange value and bonus.
We would never use the second car for long distance.
4year 40, 000 km maintenance was attractive incentive.
Ease of parking and driving in the city.
Very effective AC and Heater.
7 Ease of Ingress and Egress. (Specially when compared to 1999 Zen)
Unique looks of the car.
Fun to drive in its own way.
Parking is peace of cake.
Very soothing two tone interiors unlike the drab ones on earlier nano
What we did not like.
Upright seats not very comfortable for long drives
Different front and rear Tyre specs.
Fuel refilling inside the bonnet
Position of power window switches.
Door locks remain close if u accidentally close the door they should have incorporated standard pulling the external door handle while shutting the door to lock the car.
Fuel tank capacity only 15 lt
We have clocked 5000km in Nano without any problem infact have started loving the experience. Both of us swap our cars every fortnight and use Nano for routine visits to local market etc. Have been getting 16 to 19 kmpl with AC always on. Techno Motors Dwarka N Delhi and Tata helpline have been very cooperative and prompt in after sales services. Installed a tata branded music system (USB and tuner) which fits in nicely in the dash board. Overall driving experience is great for the amount you pay (If I had that kind of money I would have bought a BMW)
I would recommend this car as a second car for city driving or even as a third car if you have a grown up college going kid who requires one. Nano is also an excellent car for working ladies or small families staying in cities for day to day commuting (people who are planing a second hand small car to upgrade from a two whealer I would recommend a New Nano). Although you can use it for long distances if this is the only car you own but it is really not designed for that (Comfort and Safety)
Very good for senior citizens because of ease of driving and easy ingress and egress.
It is a comfortable car for 4 adults very good leg room.
Engine is fairly responsive for its size. Gearing ratio has been adjusted to match with the speed range when changing from other cars have to get used to gear shift the speeds are a bit different for gear changing. 1st gear corresponds to 1st and lower end of 2nd gear of other cars 2nd is between standard 2nd upto 3rd and 4th can be taken as 4th to overdrive in other cars.
Overall a great value for money most of the negatives are minor and insignificant to the kind of usage we put our Nano to. (DO Rupiyae main poora Jungle Kharido ge Kya).
Well I am not really good at writing so my review might look disjointed at times hope it is useful to potential Nano buyers.
