HI all, I wanted to buy a family car (first time in life) for myself (a nuclear family with just 1 kid), I was searching for the cars, looking for, 800, alto, and finally scooped down for second hand ALTO for Rs. 175000 but some how that deal was not struck. As I was more price conscious, because I don’t earn a very attractive
salary, when some of my frnd told me that why don’t u go for XETA which is just 250000(base model), till that time I did not even have a hint , that TATA does make Petrol car (I am talking abt in Nov 2006).
So, on his advice me with my wife went to nawab motors, to see this car, I was fascinated specially by the beige color (very luxurious) interior and space both for rear seat, boot space and the front seat as well all that with in my reach , my wife was more than facinated me to go for this car. I then enquired the price of ALTO which was onroad coming to Rs 311000/- and I was getting this car after discount at 299000/- onroad . So, I immediately made my mind to go for XETA GLS 2007 as we were getting more than we wanted (a luxury car) for less with more comfort, safety.
As mine driving is mainly at weekends, for family, So I was not very fuel economy conscious. viz-viz. ALTO which has a better fuel economy then XETA. The only drawback is the tag attached to this car is "its a cab " specially in NCR, but I was not very concerned abt it. Up till now I have driven only 500.00 Km approx, I am using HP SPEED PETROL and have filled in petrol worth Rs. 3000.00, I have not checked the mileage , its up to u all to tell me the mileage of my car.
I have a very good driving exp. though I am still a novice. it feels like as if u r driving on top of the road, just like a JEEP, not like Maruti stable cars of 800s & ALTOs , where u feel as if any moment u will come under the wheels of blue line buses of delhi and the trucks. U feel like a king on the road which I have noticed on the red lights, the other car drivers/ driver owner does give a snick look at me or my car. One incidence I like to narrate u all, once I went to my friends place who has recently purchased an ALTO.
He took test drive of my XETA , upon riding on it he commented that " I have purchased a elephant" which was more then satisfactory remark for me. Those who r looking to buy a car with budget till 4 lacs, they should consider and go for this car.