1) Tata Safari 2.0 -
Broke down twice on the road, has numerous clutch, brake and suspension issues, used to emit thick black smoke which the A.S.S. could not resolve and had cold starting issues.
2) Tata Indica -
Was better than the Safari, atleast for 2 years. Then had issues with suspension, power windows, belt noise, power steering fluid leak and even a failed shock absorber. Never had us stranded though, was a relevation!
3) Tata Safari 2.0 -
Thought this was the "improved" version but turned out that it was the same old car with newer colors and stickers. This was had a jammed rear wheel, high oil consumption and smoke issues, gruff engine noise, rattling from almost everywhere and the biggest issue was that the AC would have its own mind. Sometimes it would work, sometimes it would blow hot air and sometimes it would make a creaking noise.
This was way back in 2003. Since then we have never owned a TATA.
Yes, one of my relative is a TATA fan (TATA is the only dealer in his vicinity) and he has owned the Indica followed by the Sumo Victa followed by the Safari 3.0 and followed by the Aria. Now he has booked a Safari 2.2! I have sat in his cars and though I am not aware of it's service history, the cars in general dint impress him. His 1 year old Aria now feels like a 5 year old machine.