Rs 20 lakh: Is a Thar diesel AT a sensible replacement for my old Creta
Guys. Urgent. I got a call from my SA yesterday that a black Thar D AT HT is available immediately if I want it.
Now brief info about me. I presently own a 2016 Creta D M and was looking for an upgrade as it has completed 1.2 lakh km till now. I have an XUV 700 AX7L AWD and Scorpio-N booking both due around June ‘23. I am also looking for a used Fortuner/Crysta under 20L. Scorpio Classic is also a car close to my heart.
My usage is 80% highway/expressways, majorly chauffeur driven with me in the front passenger seat. I am 28 and very much single. My usage is 20-30k kms a year. And at present, I am limiting myself to under a 20L budget. I agree that I will not be using this car for its intended usage, but the heart wants what it wants.
So here are a few questions:
How comfortable/uncomfortable am I going to be for my intended usage? Say if I go for AVO suspensions, then how will the ride quality be if compared to other cars or my existing one?
How reliable is it for those 600-700 kms continuous drives?
What points can I give to my family to justify my purchase? Sorry if this sounds too immature.
How is Scorpio Classic compared to Thar considering they both have the same engine?
Thanks a lot, everyone in advance.
Here’s what BHPian batish had to say on the matter:
I don’t think anything can go haywire in just a 600 – 700 km drive. Neither your suspension nor your vehicle will give up.
Haha, I don’t think they’d ask for your justification. It’s a vehicle for 2 people or 2+1. It’s a heart decision nothing seems logical in this unless you want an off-roading vehicle.
It is a sort of family car as it can seat much more people than Thar. On the other hand, Thar is mainly 2 seater with some luggage. You’ll have to spend quite some money to get comfortable with this, like for suspension, speakers are way below average, mats, other accessories etc. It’s a deep-down pit whereas you won’t need much to spend on Scorpio.
Here’s what BHPian ph03n!x had to say on the matter:
Just go for it!
You’ll never get a better circumstance than these that I’ve quoted
Look up my ownership thread, you’ll have detailed answers to #1 and #2, maybe a bit of #3 too in the initial/ booking part.
While Scorpio Classic is a brilliant vehicle for its purpose, it’s nothing like the Thar, which has its own presence and cred.
Finally, plan to make the Thar a keeper- a boy toy – after say, 5 years, and get a family-friendly drive, assuming you’ll be well into familial obligations by then
Here’s what BHPian Benoit had to say on the matter:
If I were you, with this kind of usage, I would go for a new diesel Innova (if it’s still available). You wouldn’t have to look for another car after 1.2L km like now. Reliability, durability and comfort. All sorted. Buying it new will serve you longer. A low-mileage Innova will cost a bomb. Since you are chauffeur driven, the more reliable manual adds more points to the reliability.
I understand that you love the Thar. But for your kind of usage, if you don’t find it comfortable, it will be a pain, literally. What if the suspension switch doesn’t work out? Also, Thar isn’t suited for speed. Consider that as well.
Here’s what BHPian techfreak had to say on the matter:
Little off-topic but as far as speeds go, Thar is pretty capable in all legal speed limits. As such in a couple of years when highways also will have automated speed cams, a vehicle’s high-speed capabilities will be in theory only unless one decides to keep paying fine.
All said and done Thar is fantastic. Go for it, you won’t regret it with the kind of smile it brings.
