I’d been planning to buy my parents a Swift diesel but dropped the idea when I learned of the waiting period. That really was my budget sweet spot as well, but I was forced to look at other options.so I went and kicked the tyres of the Logan Diesel, and nearly put my money down for the top of the line at 7.75 lakhs, on road. Seemed a decent drive, an honest machine, and with Renault genes- held a lot of promise.
Fact is my dad’s first car(around 50 years ago) was a Renault, so the sentiment too was in favour. The Skoda just WAS NOT in my consideration set as I thought she’d be way out of budget. But the Skoda showroom is 2 roads away from my office, and I just couldn’t resist the temptation of wandering by for a dekko.
Turns out I was pleasantly surprised. I definitely could not afford the top of the line Fabia with sunroof and projector lights and park sensors and heaps of gizmos at 9.13 lakhs on road, but I certainly could the base. Thrilled. Skoda is a renowned brand. The Octivia etc have done well for themselves and the Co. She is the only car to come with double galvanized body.and at 7.57 I got dual air bags, power steering/windows, a cd system all in all a decent deal, I thought.