An INDIAN car for the INDIAN family for INDIAN roads. Great value for money.

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1. on 14 Jun, 2007 at 10:07 AM Awasthi

   Sir,
   Could you clarify the differences between TDi BS II and TDi BS III, on account of performance.
   How serious is the problem of poor interiors? Would it be a serious adverse in long term (8-10 yrs) owenership,or is it just poor feel and bad to look at?
   
   Sqn Ldr P Awasthi

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2. on 17 Jun, 2007 at 10:06 AM Gp Capt N. Harish

   Hi Awa. TDI refers to turbo-diesel intercooler which is more efficient than the non-intercooler versions. AS for BSII and BSIII versions, I think it has to do with the emission levels. What I do know is that the BSIII versions have a ECU (electronic control unit) which monitors and controls various engine related parameters. The poor interiors are not that bad actually and I reiterate that I am more than satisfied with my Marina. Hope that answers all your questions.

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3. on 10 Jul, 2007 at 02:54 PM Datarh

   Dear Gp Capt Harish
   
   how does ur indigo marina perform after these many days
   
   Capt (IN) Harshad

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4. on 11 Jul, 2007 at 11:50 AM Gp Capt N. Harish

   Hi Harshad. I've logged a total of 21000 km in 21 months. A large portion of that kilometerage was on long distance trips since I don't use my car to commute to and from work. The car performs as well as it did when brand new. I did have a problem with the ECU on a recent trip to Munnar where the CHECK ENGINE light came on and wouldn't go off. TATA told me not to worry and run the car as usual but to get it checked up ASAP. turned out to be a prob with the ECU. no other major problems.

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5. on 24 Oct, 2007 at 09:19 PM Vinay Rao (Bangalore)

   Sir,
   I got here by googling for 'check engine' light. The light comes on in my Marina when I turn the ignition key to 'IGN' i.e. just before I self crank. The thing is it stays on until such time I turn the Engine ON, and then goes off. Is this how it happens in your car? I hadn't noticed this before as I was not driving this till last week.

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6. on 04 Feb, 2008 at 08:15 PM Pankaj Sinha (New Delhi)

   Hi Harish,
   could not but help reading your succinct review. The car seems good and I may go for it. did you test drive the petrol version
   Panky
   
   PM Sinha
   WG Cdr
   IAF

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7. on 05 Feb, 2008 at 09:05 AM Gp Capt N. Harish

   Hi Panky! It really is a small world, ain't it? Why are you thinking of mundane things like the Marina when you should be bringing across a Jaguar or a Bentley from the UK :)! Anyway, I did test drive the petrol version and I must say that the performance is MUCH better than that of the diesel verison. Hope that answers your question. Mail me at harish410@gmail.com

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8. on 27 Apr, 2008 at 08:30 PM Kvkolal

   Harish Sir,
   
   Great reading the eval report-thorough as always! Any views on the DICOR? How is the AC? Larger cabin vol affects cooling irt normal indica/indigo?
   
   Venu Kolal
   Wg cdr

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9. on 26 May, 2008 at 08:44 AM Chandran.Selvakumar

   What is the difference between BS II & BS III?

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10. on 17 Jun, 2008 at 12:58 PM Shyamsarathy

    hi all, I own a Marina which I bought exactly 2 years back.What a great car!It looks great,offers a lot of comfort and space,GREAT MILEAGE(minimum 15 kpl,and much more on longer drives),and absolutely NO problems - in heavy rains, the central locking unit in the driver side door had mal-functioned last year, it was changed promptly and for free;that was the only problem i ever faced !The service is really good ! A more smooth gear-shift would be welcome.Overall, a GREAT car! Lt Col Shyam Sarath

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11. on 22 Jul, 2008 at 05:57 PM Nitin Malhotra (New Delhi)

    Dear Gp Capt Harish, I am weighing my options for a diesel car. I love the look of Marina but, just can't make up my mind for it. My father in law has had one of these for 4 years now. For the first 2, it ran beautifully, & the last 2, it's been painful. It's sluggish & slow.. while still maintains the feeling of power & control. How is your car going? would you recommend it over (say) Fusion and/or Innova (if space wasn't a consideration for me)? Thank, Nitin

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