I bought Indigo XL in Nov. 2007. My experience is very very bad that on the first day, when car brought to my house. It has started giving problem. I told dealer that, I will not take the delivery of this car. He has took back the car and after 10 days he has given me another car. I am using that car but not happy with the car performance. There is an immobiliser system built in car. that system is not working. Engine is getting locked on any time. In 2 years time the car is taken 4 - 5 times to Gaarage by toe van. Interiar of the car is very poor. Leg space is good. But it is like a "BIG DABBA". When ever I am going out of Bombay, there is big tension and fear in my mind, whether car engine is getting locked.
It is TATA's big failure. I am saying TATA to TATA.
Posted by
Ashish Jha Sunil,
Let us take it step by step:
1. Indigo XL is decent car but I reckon it will be a bit over 6.5. It is very spacious and has good comfort levels. If you are looking for a sedan, then surely go for it.
2. If you are flexible enough to consider other cars, we'd suggest you look at cars like the Chevrolet UV-A and the Hyundai Getz Prime 1.3. Both the cars will deliver a little better mileage than the Indigo XL and with the price bracket you have, you can get a loaded version of either of them. Having ABS and airbags is always a good thing!
3. The petrol engine is just fine. It is a misconception that Tata makes only good diesel engnines. It is all about caring for the car and keeping it in a good shape. Thats it. Just get the regular check-ups done and the engine shall deliver fine.
4&5. No, considering your kind of running, a diesel will not make sense.
6. As I said in the first point, performance is not bad. It is no street-racer, but then, I think, you really do not need such a car! It is good for doing usual business. Has loads of space and good ride quality. So overall good comfort.
7. You can negotiate on the rate of interest which, at times, can be brought down to as low as 9.5% (considering rates as of today). Also, do check out
this to get the on-road price of any car you want to.
8. Check the odometer reading first. If it shows a lot of kilometers on it, talk to the dealership guys for the reason, because a new car should not have a lot of kays on its odo (~25-40 max). If you think they are being diffident about answering you, the car was at the dealership for test drives etc. Stay clear.
Check the fluid levels after this. Pop the hood, check the coolant and the brake oil level. Check washer fluid. Inspect car for dents. Check upholstery for stains etc. Turn the engine on and check for noises.
Hope it helps.
Cheers!
