I own a maruti 800 since 2003... though its 99 model. a perfect car for a small family... its advantages r good mileage, easy to maintain, & most reliable.. this is the car those who dont want to spend much for travellings & maintenance....
But safety is a big concern & its parts are most delicate... Since its engine bed is so close to ground its not advisable to take it on rough roads.......
an incident of my own... A year back when we were going in a muddy road suddenly a big stone hit the silencer pipe (portion under the bonnet) & the sound of the car became horrible.. We saw the silencer was jammed..... It costerd nearly 2500 for the entire set........
Headlights r also relatively poor compared to other vehicles.......Brakes r also a big concern as it is difficult to control the vehicle at speeds more than 80kmph....