Ford Ecosport 1.5D Titanium - Owner's Log of the Beauty or the Beast?

[SankarNarayanan]

Hi Naveen,

In case of tyre damage, I don't think you will get warranty for side wall damage for reputed brands like Michelin or Pirelli. Only Manufacturer defects are covered under Tyre warranty.

Can you please explain this statement posted in your ES review "Well to start off, this decision happened all too quickly. Wasn’t satisfied with the ownership cost of maruti which made me think of an alternative."

Regards,
Sankar

 

[naveen04in]

Can you please explain this statement posted in your ES review "Well to start off, this decision happened all too quickly. Wasn’t satisfied with the ownership cost of maruti which made me think of an alternative."

Regards,
Sankar

Maruti service was getting expensive after each service. Found other cars in my garage to be less expensive which are better brands.

 

[Gurrala74]

Maruti service was getting expensive after each service. Found other cars in my garage to be less expensive which are better brands.

@Naveen, can you tell me after which service the things you felt costly, I just want to understand this as a owner of a Maruti car

 

[naveen04in]

@Naveen, can you tell me after which service the things you felt costly, I just want to understand this as a owner of a Maruti car

Labor cost is very high when compared to other brands. Also I used to service every 5k kms. That slowly went up from 2k to 5k.

40,000 kms Service
1) Air Filter - 228.19
2) Exchange Filter - 1164.76
3) Oil Filter - 331.28
4) Mount, Front Stabilizer - 32.72 (2x16.36)
5) BG Engine oil Flush - 440.53
6) BG Cooling System Flush - 297.80
7) Coolant (SG) - 207.05
8) MGDO (15W40) Castrol - 682.81 (3x220.26)
9) MGGO (75W90) Total - 729.50 (2.4x303.96)
10) Consumable - 26.44 (2x13.22)

Labor:
1) EGR cleaning - 400
2) Nine point service - 815
3) Brakes overhaul (Complete) - 485
4) Engine System Flushing - 280
5) Radiator Flushing - 280
6) Front Suspension Arm both side R&R - 465
7) Front brake caliper assembly both side - 485
8) Stabilizer bar bush - 365
9) Interior cleaning and body polishing - free
Total Cost - 9000 including tax

 

[Gurrala74]

Labor cost is very high when compared to other brands. Also I used to service every 5k kms. That slowly went up from 2k to 5k.

40,000 kms Service
1) Air Filter - 228.19
2) Exchange Filter - 1164.76
3) Oil Filter - 331.28
4) Mount, Front Stabilizer - 32.72 (2x16.36)
5) BG Engine oil Flush - 440.53
6) BG Cooling System Flush - 297.80
7) Coolant (SG) - 207.05
8) MGDO (15W40) Castrol - 682.81 (3x220.26)
9) MGGO (75W90) Total - 729.50 (2.4x303.96)
10) Consumable - 26.44 (2x13.22)

Labor:
1) EGR cleaning - 400
2) Nine point service - 815
3) Brakes overhaul (Complete) - 485
4) Engine System Flushing - 280
5) Radiator Flushing - 280
6) Front Suspension Arm both side R&R - 465
7) Front brake caliper assembly both side - 485
8) Stabilizer bar bush - 365
9) Interior cleaning and body polishing - free
Total Cost - 9000 including tax

Since it is a 40K service and total is Rs.9000/- and I feel this is common. Yes the labor might bit costly. I am sure the same 40K service of any other car and brand except Tata, Mahindra would be more than this

 

[naveen04in]

Since it is a 40K service and total is Rs.9000/- and I feel this is common. Yes the labor might bit costly. I am sure the same 40K service of any other car and brand except Tata, Mahindra would be more than this

True. 20k service will be expensive but higher segment cars also cost the same or slightly more. My other cars even though their service is the same, it felt ok since it's entirely in another league.

 

[SankarNarayanan]

Maruti service was getting expensive after each service. Found other cars in my garage to be less expensive which are better brands.

Actually i felt maintaining a Maruti was still cheap after inquiring my Dad's friends. You have compared service cost of Maruti with Ford and still found Maruti to be expensive?

Regards,
Sankar

 

[naveen04in]

Actually i felt maintaining a Maruti was still cheap after inquiring my Dad's friends. You have compared service cost of Maruti with Ford and still found Maruti to be expensive?

Regards,
Sankar

Ford was reasonable. Had fiesta before and was pretty reasonable. You are paying so much for other cars with so many features. My other garage rides includes a Vento (now sold) and Verna top end model. The service cost is pretty reasonable. Maruti hiked the service cost recently and many are facing the same problem. For a 5L car, the service cost is high IMO.

 

[SankarNarayanan]

Ford was reasonable. Had fiesta before and was pretty reasonable. You are paying so much for other cars with so many features. My other garage rides includes a Vento (now sold) and Verna top end model. The service cost is pretty reasonable. Maruti hiked the service cost recently and many are facing the same problem. For a 5L car, the service cost is high IMO.

My Dad's friend's SX4 D which had done 1L kms was serviced recently. Service costs came around 17k. Service included - Timing Belt replaced, bearing changed etc. The costs sounded quite steep to me initially.

A friend of mine own the car accessories shop called "Hot Wheels" situated near to Infosys Campus near Technopark Trivandrum. He own an 2007 model Fiesta diesel which was also serviced recently after clocking 1L kms. Service bills were 67,000. After talking to him i felt Maruti's service charges were very reasonable.

Regards,
Sankar

 

[Akash]

Many congrats for your Ecosport buddy. Wish you lacs of happy miles.

I was surprised to know about your Swift. BTW I am another Maruti guy who feel MASS is getting more expensive these days. Thanks to ever increasing labor charges.

 

[Gurrala74]

Yes I agree with Naveen here that Maruti has increased its service cost recently and it is not that cheaper like earlier, but it is okay when you compare with Hyundai(I10 experience) or Ford(Figo experience)

 

[robie]

Yes, they have only 3 nuts. The vehicle is a beauty and a pleasure to drive. The only issues I face as of now:
1) MRF - One tyre got busted and no warranty from mrf and ford. In case you have MRF, I would suggest you to replace it asap.
2) A pillar blind spot - It can cover an entire bike at certain angle.
3) Warning chime/buzzer is very quiet (low fuel warning and others)

Other than that everything looks fine.

1. Its Good Year for me.. Can't say I'm lucky, as I can say only the chances for any issues are less.
2. A-Pillar issue had been heard over several times, but need to get used to it!
3. Can it be replaced by the dealer?

 

[naveen04in]

1. Its Good Year for me.. Can't say I'm lucky, as I can say only the chances for any issues are less.
2. A-Pillar issue had been heard over several times, but need to get used to it!
3. Can it be replaced by the dealer?

Dont think they can replace it or whether they will even try? It's pretty ok but if you play loud music it cant be heard.

 

[rakeshkn]

I am not read your ownership review fully., but came to reply the thread! When will we meet? this is the only question in my mind as I loved your beast. Congrats buddy. btw let me complete reading your write up!

 

[naveen04in]

I am not read your ownership review fully., but came to reply the thread! When will we meet? this is the only question in my mind as I loved your beast. Congrats buddy. btw let me complete reading your write up!

LOL. Do let me know and we can definitely meet.