Xeta a user;s view

 

Exterior Good looking i like the looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Spacious comfertable seating position but small boot.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox For the last 4 yrs I use a xeta(my driving licence dates back to1981five yrs prior to maruthi800) InThe very first trip from the show room ended in work shop when I was on my way home I noticed "check engine" light on and rushed back to the delar after some tensed hours they released the car after changeing the sensor Before the 1st service (1000km)i felt some sound prob ly from front wheel bearing/tie rod end the kids at the service told me that was cleared but they not even touched it during 10000km service I understood that SERVICE means just a body wash to a tata dealer Next funnymoment was when the AC BELT WENT LOOSE the kids at tata delarship told me the AC CLUTCH has gone and it will cost 8000/ at my wits end I went back to my local mecanic in a minute, by the turn of aspaner he tightened it After 20000 km service one fine evening one of my front tyers blew off As my dear service kids never bothered to check the alignment I lost 2 tyers at 20000km as the tyers were worn in inner side it could be seen only when on ramp OFCOURSE I had no problem with engine or gear box thanks to my local garage man who helped me to change engine and differential oils regulerly THE FIRST CAR I DROVE WAS AN AUSTIN A40 when i was a kid My first car(in my teens )was aStandard Herald mark2 inspite of its floating axiles retain sweet memories next an 86 m800 bought for 75000/in 87 did a 100000km cool sold for 45000/then an omni 97 went round south india twice bought for 185000/done 98000km sold in2007for 89000/and the rest I told yu in the begining. FINDA GOOD LOCAL MECANIC A WHEEL ALIGNMENT SHOP AN AUTO ELECTRETION use it till the end of the world for even Tatas wont buy it back.

Ride Quality & Handling Average.

Final Words In terms of refinement only above Ambassidor.

Areas of improvement First and formost service ;fit and finish' REFINEMENT at least some one to buy a second hand.

shell design driving comfort space road clearancelack of fit and finish;refinement ;hopeless service