Best car in its segment and the best value for money

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hey guys........ i bought the Optra Magnum 2.0 LS 3.5 months ago. i have covered nearly 6000kms in it and i would very gladly say, am falling in love with the car more and more every day. its an absolute pleasure driving it day in and day out.
Well as for the performance of the car, within the extremely busy roads in chennai am getting a mileage of 12.5 on an average and on the highways, it gives 15.5 Km/lt which i would say is an excellent mileage taking into account its power and the engine. U can overtake any car on the road without even a second thought in ur mind. the car just zips away in a flash. once the pedal is pushed to the metal, u r pushed back to the seat just coz of its sheer power and the pickup.
I got 2 of my friends owning the Scoda Octavia, but i would rate anyday this car better than that comparing the pickup and the riding comfort. However i accept the overall build is better in Scoda. The Scoda costs 2.5 lacs more than this, but this car gives a much luxurious feel for its cost. The car is extremely sound proof and u dont hear ur own horn honking inside. so it adds to the delight, cutting out all the noises on the streets.
On the whole, i would say of all the cars i have driven in this segment, this car is the best of the lot and the best value for the money that we pay for it.
Well, as for the cons of the car, am really dissapointed with the gear box of the car, as the gear shift is not all that smooth compared to other cars. Maybe GM could have worked a bit better on that aspect of the car. But taking into account the majority of the pros of the car, i guess this is something negligible and can manage with it.
One more thing is that, the build quality of the car is not all that good. I have put a 12" sub woofer at the boot, and the entire boot vibrates when the sub is playing giving a jarring noise.
Otherwise, its one hell of a power packed car and anytime anyday, i would suggest this anyone who has the idea of going for it.
Happy motoring guys and let me know if u guys need any further details on the performance of the car.