In the Market Looking Out For 4x4 SUV [Edit: Bought a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport]
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^^ Damn that Fortuner got sold even before I could make a move - Used T-Forts are like fastest movers in seconds market!
I let go of a near new Pajero Sport(about 6k run), I liked all of it except the black color with excess chrome garnished - this car, after the XUV especially want to go non black. It was a clean car, i might regret this one!
^^ Damn that Fortuner got sold even before I could make a move - Used T-Forts are like fastest movers in seconds market!
I let go of a near new Pajero Sport(about 6k run), I liked all of it except the black color with excess chrome garnished - this car, after the XUV especially want to go non black. It was a clean car, i might regret this one!
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Since your only qualm about the Rx5 is the lower power output,my suggestion.
get a tuning kit for the Rx5 and match it to the the Rx7 ratings.
i am sure it would be probably costing lesser than a new fortuner.
Since your only qualm about the Rx5 is the lower power output,my suggestion.
get a tuning kit for the Rx5 and match it to the the Rx7 ratings.
i am sure it would be probably costing lesser than a new fortuner.
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Personally I am more inclined to a Fortuner/Pajero than a RX5 - the RX7 interiors did not give me a build to last feeling - "its a everything is there but something is missing feeling with the Rexton". Will it perform average offroad , how will it age , maintenance etc - I dont know I havent researched it too well - i must admit, while the Pajero and Fortuner have a long lineage to boast of! The interiors feel quirky korean.
Personally I am more inclined to a Fortuner/Pajero than a RX5 - the RX7 interiors did not give me a build to last feeling - "its a everything is there but something is missing feeling with the Rexton". Will it perform average offroad , how will it age , maintenance etc - I dont know I havent researched it too well - i must admit, while the Pajero and Fortuner have a long lineage to boast of! The interiors feel quirky korean.
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Sorry if I am jumping into the thread late.
I have voted for New Storme vs Used Fortuner. Reason is simple. Though there is no doubt about Toyota reliability , but please be sure of cost replacement parts.
BTW once I saw an used PY reg Fortuner in BLR for 12 lacs![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
For Storme I would advise you to wait till Dec or Jan to get best discounts. I guess TATA sells Xenon via Commercial Outlet(same as Winger). Seeing quite a few new ones here.
Also I would suggest you to consider one more vehicle - Yeti 4 x 4.
Cheers,
Anshuman
Sorry if I am jumping into the thread late.
I have voted for New Storme vs Used Fortuner. Reason is simple. Though there is no doubt about Toyota reliability , but please be sure of cost replacement parts.
BTW once I saw an used PY reg Fortuner in BLR for 12 lacs
For Storme I would advise you to wait till Dec or Jan to get best discounts. I guess TATA sells Xenon via Commercial Outlet(same as Winger). Seeing quite a few new ones here.
Also I would suggest you to consider one more vehicle - Yeti 4 x 4.
Cheers,
Anshuman
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No updates from yesterday !!!
@ IR , please look into this. I was requesting you to consider this .
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...new-skoda-yeti-2014-production-commenced.html
No updates from yesterday !!!
@ IR , please look into this. I was requesting you to consider this .
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...new-skoda-yeti-2014-production-commenced.html
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Anshuman sorry for the late revert, the old yeti was a complete no go, it looks too quirky.
The new one is better from the front though side profile looks boxy still i think.
I am looking for a full size SUV i.e Storme/ Fortuner size ideally. The Yeti is neither a Gurkha nor in the Fortuner class - a no man's land for me.
i like the Storme , but the VX 4x4 is too exhorbitantly priced - no wonder it doesnt sell, its a shame the true suv version doesnt sell. I find the Used Fortuner much more VFM than a new Storme - it can do so much more. Agreed Tata spares will be cheaper than Fortuner but Fortuner spares will be needed much lesser than Tata. Paying Tata a premium doesnt sound sweet in my mind. Lets be honest putting 16.5 lakhs on anew storme VX4x4 doesnt sound VFM from any angle to me (and i also agree the same for a new Fortuner but atleast you get a Toyota)
Anshuman sorry for the late revert, the old yeti was a complete no go, it looks too quirky.
The new one is better from the front though side profile looks boxy still i think.
I am looking for a full size SUV i.e Storme/ Fortuner size ideally. The Yeti is neither a Gurkha nor in the Fortuner class - a no man's land for me.
i like the Storme , but the VX 4x4 is too exhorbitantly priced - no wonder it doesnt sell, its a shame the true suv version doesnt sell. I find the Used Fortuner much more VFM than a new Storme - it can do so much more. Agreed Tata spares will be cheaper than Fortuner but Fortuner spares will be needed much lesser than Tata. Paying Tata a premium doesnt sound sweet in my mind. Lets be honest putting 16.5 lakhs on anew storme VX4x4 doesnt sound VFM from any angle to me (and i also agree the same for a new Fortuner but atleast you get a Toyota)
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how about a little older Montero?
how about a little older Montero?
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I must admit i did stumble upon one 3.2ltr in the used market, but it might cost a bomb to upkeep it here as its imported and not CKD - so even spares will be very expensive. FE will be single digit as well - in return you will get one hell of a monster!![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
EDIT:- New Storme and Used Fortuner are neck in neck in the poll, great if people mention why one scores over the another - would be interested to know others views. I am pouring through a lot of data for all these answers , especially to understand what do i lose out with each of them.
I must admit i did stumble upon one 3.2ltr in the used market, but it might cost a bomb to upkeep it here as its imported and not CKD - so even spares will be very expensive. FE will be single digit as well - in return you will get one hell of a monster!
EDIT:- New Storme and Used Fortuner are neck in neck in the poll, great if people mention why one scores over the another - would be interested to know others views. I am pouring through a lot of data for all these answers , especially to understand what do i lose out with each of them.
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give used LRs too. they hardly go wrong but yes servicing will be expensive but that's only a yearly expense.
give used LRs too. they hardly go wrong but yes servicing will be expensive but that's only a yearly expense.
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Hi Iron Rock,
The cheapest Fortuner costs upwards of 15 lakhs for a very good specimen if its from 2009.At that price the New Storme has a case for itself.Don't think that Storme won't be left wanting in any situation that Fortuner takes on.But the only fly in the ointment is the reliability.With TATA its always a risk.Will I ever put my money on the line for a TATA product,heck no.I will rather buy an overpriced Toyota.
Regards,
Aneesh.
Hi Iron Rock,
The cheapest Fortuner costs upwards of 15 lakhs for a very good specimen if its from 2009.At that price the New Storme has a case for itself.Don't think that Storme won't be left wanting in any situation that Fortuner takes on.But the only fly in the ointment is the reliability.With TATA its always a risk.Will I ever put my money on the line for a TATA product,heck no.I will rather buy an overpriced Toyota.
Regards,
Aneesh.
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@Aneesh
There used to be times people talk about T fort and other foreign brands reliability, but in today's situation our Indian brands like Mahindra or Tata are not that bad either.
Some how I feel Toyota vehicles are over hyped many times talking about their reliability as their USP, but I have seen many Innovas and Fortuners stranded with troubles and spending lot of time in service centers.
On the other hand products from M&M and TATA have improved a lot in reliability aspect too and if some thing goes wrong the repair is quick and spares are cheaper too.
I am not supporting Storme or its 4x4 price, but IR knows better about the TATA reliability as he used a SUMO to its death
@Aneesh
There used to be times people talk about T fort and other foreign brands reliability, but in today's situation our Indian brands like Mahindra or Tata are not that bad either.
Some how I feel Toyota vehicles are over hyped many times talking about their reliability as their USP, but I have seen many Innovas and Fortuners stranded with troubles and spending lot of time in service centers.
On the other hand products from M&M and TATA have improved a lot in reliability aspect too and if some thing goes wrong the repair is quick and spares are cheaper too.
I am not supporting Storme or its 4x4 price, but IR knows better about the TATA reliability as he used a SUMO to its death
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C'mon guys, let's not start this again!!! All cars breakdown, from M800 to the Mercs to the Lambos. Reliability is a factor of the %age of vehicles that see breakdowns. Request ALL to not bring this point into decision making, just on the basis of seeing a particular brand's cars brokendown.![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
C'mon guys, let's not start this again!!! All cars breakdown, from M800 to the Mercs to the Lambos. Reliability is a factor of the %age of vehicles that see breakdowns. Request ALL to not bring this point into decision making, just on the basis of seeing a particular brand's cars brokendown.
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