My experience with Alto

I have an Alto LX since MAY 2007 and till now I have done around 5000 Kms. I was a bachelor and just need a car for  daily use(home-office) and also my budget was 3 lacs. So I opted for an alto and till now if not very happy, I am satisfed with it. So here are some facts based on my experience:

The good things:

1. Till now I haven't faced any technical probelm related to engine or suspension or a/c. etc, its a trouble free car.

2. Fuel economy is perhaps best for a petrol car.

city: 15-17 kmpl[w/o a/c], 14-15 kmpl[with a/c]

highways: 20-22 kmpl[w/o a/c], 18-20 kmpl[with a/c]

3. Spare parts are cheap and easily available, also there are lot of service centres. So maintenance is not a problem with alto.

4.. The A/C is great, can chill you within 5 minutes even at 40C.

Now the bad things:

1. Pickup with a/c is very poor, you will have to turn it off if you need to overtake.

2. The interiors are very cramped specially the back seats, not enough space for luggage.

3. Feels powerless on highways, becomes unstable above 100kmph. Not comfortable for long drives. Night riding is quite painful.

Verdict: If you ride a 2 wheeler for city use and need a roof over your head with a/c then go for this car. Also its a good car for 1st time car owners specially bachelors or small families. But if you can rise a little above 3 lacs, then go for 1000cc cars, they are much better.