Accepting all the disadvantages and depending on my budget, with a view to resale the car within next three years and to meet the current requirements, I have decided to buy an Alto LXi. I have assumed that everyone who is reading this review already knows many of the pros and cons about this car. Therefore, I am discussing how to get the best out of this car and still you can spend a lot less than buying a car of a higher range. The price of this car comes to as follows:
Basic price: 2, 78, 411
3rd yr extnd warranty: 1, 790
Insurance: 8, 657
Sub Total: 2, 88, 858
Dealer discount: 10, 000
Corporate discount: 2, 000
Total: 2, 76, 858
Stress on the discounts, usually all dealers give a discount of Rs. 10, 000, including insurance and few accessories. If you ask for a corporate discount, they will say that the company you work for should be listed in their website or something like that to get a corporate discount. Convince them that your company is listed. Bargain before paying the money again.I had the idea that this car comes with a central locking system. But the dealer told me this is additional and they will charge Rs. 5, 375 extra for the central locking. My question is, does the central locking system costs this much? When I asked one of my friends, he told me that the central locking system costs around Rs. 4, 500 at outside market and the dealer is charging me more. Central locking system starts at Rs. 2000 and the cost entirely depends on your requirements. Alto LXi does not come with power windows. At the dealer, if you go for front two power windows, it costs Rs. 6, 000 and all four costs 12, 000.
A decent music system will cost around Rs. 7, 000-10, 000.
Regarding choosing the colour, the Alto LXi comes with six colors. Midnight black, ecru beige, superior white, silky silver, fire brick red and blue blaze. Ecru beige takes the least time ( seven to ten days) for delivery and silky silver takes the longest (around three weeks). The colour in demand is ecru beige. It shows less scratches and dust does not show. If you are thinking of selling it later, this colour is best. Midnight black is difficult to maintain as it shows scratches and dust. Superior white and silky silver are also good colours. Blue blaze is least in demand. If you book this colour, then can not cancel the booking later on. It also shows scratches and dust easily.Documents required for registration: Residence proof, PAN card, ITR
Cost of registration: About Rs. 3000.
The dealer has no information about the new model of Alto LXi with new engine supposed to be launched this year.
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Crazycar