Decent Buy for a first timer

I bought a 2nd hand Santro Xing XP, Oct 2004 model, 26000 km done for Rs. 1.8 lks in Kolkata from a dealer named United Auto India near Tangra (Hamidul - 9831010848)

I got a new Sony Xplod system, new seat covers & steering cover along with the car.

Regarding the performance of the car, I would state that its a great car considering a first time car buyer. I drive around 45-50 km daily and therefore needed a car with good mileage. Most of my driving is highway driving. After some deliberation & checking with the local dealers, I got thie car through this dealer through one of my company contacts. I have driven it for almost 1000 km by now and the car is giving me an avg. mileage of 13.5-14.5 km/ltr (without AC on).

Till now, there hasn't been any problem with the car and it has been a smooth journey for me. Only once I needed to get the car checked for a sound that was coming from the AC and the dealer got that corrected without any charges.

I would certainly recommend this car to any newcomer who is looking for a car in the 1.1ltr. engine size.

Nice handling, good pickup (without AC on)Fan starts too often & stays on for longer than other similar cars