Alto K10 is a good car for the price it is offered.
I bought this in October 2011 and till now ran 8000 Kms.
Positives are
- Powerful Engine. 68BHP in Alto is a Tech Marvel
2.Wonderful for City Traffic.
3.Steering is fantastic
Most Important - The most fuel efficient Petrol Car. Gives 18KMPL with A/C in avg traffic. 20 without A/C. 21KMPL in highways with A/C.
Maintenance free. Even engine oil change frequency is after 1000 km, so packet friendly. Thanks to the K-series Engine.
Now the Negatives:
1.Rattles, Rattles, Rattles every where. Sometimes you may think you are driving a 20 years old maruti 800. That much.
2.Breaks are not that good. Remember the engine can pull you to 140+ easily but brakes are not that efficient so you got to be very careful
3.Driving position. Strictly not for 6+ feet height drivers. your leg will brush the steering.
4.Gear box - Pathetic. Maruti 800 is way better than this gear box. Its "dock" "dock" rubbery gear shift will make you crazy.
5.Dashboard - similar to Alto 800 cc. Could have been improved.
Final verdict - if your requirement is not in negatives, then you go ahead and buy k10. this packet racket will make you happy. Its a good car with some negatives which could have been improved.