Its been 10 years since I got my first sedan car, maruti esteem. It has been a sturdy servant with a rude set of masters but has served us consistently without major issues. Imagine treading Chennai road for 3 years with my brother as a driver. You can expect a hummer to be ruined. But this one has outdone the worst of times, though the pinch has increased with rise in fuel consumption and prices.
While dealer support has been average the expertise of the neighbourhood mechanic has been instrumental in keeping things steady with our esteem. I love my Maruti.