BHPian dashki<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n Hi,<\/p>\n I made my first purchase of Automatic Hatchback, thanks to the inputs I gathered on Team-BHP. So this post is to share my decision-making process, hoping it helps others.<\/p>\n Background \/ User:<\/strong><\/p>\n My father, who is 80+ years old, has been using a 2011 model of Hyundai i10. It was a second-hand purchase. I was looking to get him an automatic instead. Since it is only for local city drives in Chennai\/Blore, we were initially considering a secondhand. The idea was that he would use the automatic and I would take his manual i10 for my use. Once he stops driving, I would sell the manual and take over the automatic.<\/p>\n When I asked people for input, I understood that apart from the budget, another decision-making factor would be featured. When I applied those filters, I eventually realized a new car may make more sense.<\/p>\n Decision-making factors for second hand vs new car:<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, concluded that for an Automatic car for an elderly user \/ a novice driver (myself), a new car is better than a second-hand.<\/p>\n Which car?<\/strong><\/p>\n Renault Kwid:<\/strong> Maruti Celerio:<\/strong> Cons: Tata Tiago:<\/strong> Cons:\n
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Pros –
1. Really liked the reverse camera with guidelines
2. Look & feel; more spacious for a small car
Cons –
1. My test-drive experience was not good, the brakes felt very jerky even though the car had clocked only 3000 KM
2. I learned on this forum (Should I avoid the Renault Kwid Climber AMT?)that Renault Kwid’s AMT experience is not good either.
3. Not so good in terms of safety<\/p>\n
Pros:
1. Value for money, uff! The top minus one variant, with some additions like a reverse camera, made it a great deal.
2. Sales experience: Maruti offered a great discount and I was tempted by it. Overall sales experience was really good and I actually booked the car by paying a token advance (later, got a refund).
3. Automatic driving experience: Since Maruti Celerio has AGS, rather than AMT, the drive was smooth
4. After-sales service & resale value
5. Subscription option available (I was considering this for short-term usage and later decided against it)<\/p>\n
1. Poor NCAP Safety Rating
2. Look & feel – quite basic<\/p>\n
Pros:
1. Best NCAP safety rating in this segment<\/p>\n
1. Service
2. Resale
3. Automatic driving experience not smooth (as per inputs from this thread (Tata Tiago Vs Maruti Ignis Vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | City car for my wife))<\/p>\n