My 2 years exp with Spark - Value for Money

Hi Guys -

I'm using spark LT for last two years and below are my words. Hope this will help to evaluate your options. 

This is my first car. I bought Spark LT in 2007 at little higher cost 4.35 L (Top end with Audio) and it is 2 years now and I'm satisfied with car performance however I felt I'm over priced but with current prices I feel Spark is completely value for money.

Exterior

Exterior look is okay.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Not much space but I felt seating comfort is better than other cars in this segment. A/C is bad but may be due to the engine CC. I LIKE wagon R in space and interiors than this.

Wipers are bad. I replaced them twice and still not working correctly.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I would say engine is the best in this segment. IT IS SO SMOOTH. It makes no sound at all when using A/C it makes a lot of sound though. 

Initially the fuel economy was bad (12/10-city) but in year two I got @14 in highway and @13 in city with A/C. 

Gears I see are hard. Clutch is hard too. 

Pickup is good but little low in 4th Gear; 1,2, and 3 are very good. 

Ground clearance is lees and in case 4 adults sitting it will touch bumps on road; you have to <10KM/H to pass bumps.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride quality is good. On highway I touched 140 KM/H and at this speed I felt vehicle is not balanced below that speed it is stable and I don't see any shake in car. 

On other side the car is not much balanced in turning at speed higher than 60.

One major issue I have is with braking. I experienced brakes skid some times the most worse thing is it not all times but once in a while. I took the issue to service station but they couldn't replicate and failed to fix this. 

Final Words

The car is well suited for a small family (not for heavy personalities) who drive at speeds around 50-80 carefully. You can see better mileage and no maintenance costs.

Crazy drivers (like me) can also prefer this car. I can be sure that it will be excellent for 2 years and then on you might see troubles (engine sound is different and few other sounds in car). 

Areas of improvement  

Gears and clutch handling can be smooth. Braking can better.

 

Good engine & performance and low MaintenanceComparatively Gears are hard, not very good braking