A true value for money

Almost everybody laughed at my decision when I zeroed down on Fiat Palio and Tata Indica Xeta almost 14 months bk ! Today I laugh at them spending approx. 30 - 40 K extra for cars that are as good ( or less worthy ) than Xeta. First of all all of us should be very clear that no car is perfect on all counts - we have to be very clear about the priorities of features we are looking out for in a car - inexpensive , roomy , safe , good responsive engine , driving experience etc. I had my priorities in place - 3.1 Lacs for a min.1.1 L engine with AC and power steering and spacious ( both leg and boot )  - Xeta outscored both Hyundai and Maruti on these accounts ( engine with approx 100 cc more and all torque at initial rpm for city traffic driving ) . Estilo shape sucks and Hyundai was overpiced .Xeta weighs approx 100 - 150 kgs more than Santro or Estilo and that takes a slight toll on the mileage but I found it also adds confidence on steering adventurous curves  - the same I found lagging with tallish cars like Estilo , Santro or Wagon R . So friend if its your hard earned money give a second thought to this car - and if you have a pampering dad financing your car - your options are wide open - lucy you!Good fuel eco. , space , grt lookng nd torquey engine at a price to put Maruti /Hyundai to shameavg. after sales service and not very good fit n finish