I would call it the poor mans Zen! hen Maruti 800 was launched it created a fever and the fever can be appropriately called an endemic one since it lasted till about 5 years back! In my opinion Maruti 800 is a must own car if you are single or have a small family. It is and extremely comfortable car which does not pinch in your pocket and driving it is as easy as a pie.
Its main advantage is what many people think is its weakness! - ITS COMPACT SIZE! In a city like Mumbai where you run into traffic at every second road this car is much more preferrable than the huge Lancer or even the ones like Esteem! Maruti 800 has one of the best turning radius. It is very useful for rough driving as it is a very strong car having a strong body(though it doesnt look like)! But I would surely suggest that you test drive a 800 and you will be convinced to buy it!