Worst car for some one who wants to drive it for more than 3 years

 

So this is my story...

I tell you the conclusion first . If you have money never go for safari. and if you dont go for it and be prepared to spend 60000 an year that is again value for money. when you add 8.5 lacs + 60k X 5 years 3 lacs comes to 11.5 lacs again cheaper than 18 lacs that you pay. So again it is a bargain accpeting the fact that the safary will stay in garage every 6 months for atleast 15 days for lack of spares  (very expensive spares).

 

Exterior I purchased this machine coz it was value for money. 2.2 dicor never liked the exterior. but price price and good suspension. The colour catches bubbles in very first month (silver colour), The plastic crash guard  losses shine in first summer heat , in 1 month the colour started showng bubbles, noise starts popping from doors. Automatic windos (2 out of 4) failed in very first month. I could repair only one rear window after hectic efforts and paying 4000 . now it is 5 year of operation and drive window is still not working .

yesssssssss... head light catches moisture very first rain and fortune says we will replace when new arrives then they say warranty expired. I could see every alternate safary with moisture in head light. Tata is doing nothing. Winder not available if available it is louzy.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I will not comment about internal handles, 2 of them failed in very 3 rd month. Now i request copassengers to be very polite with them (door handles) Seats absolutely worst . possibly tata is not aware or not seen the world class toyota or maruti seats. (but itna paise me yahi milata hai... how can I forget this slogan hahah).

Front panel console lighter doors ashtray doors ..abslotely cheap and are BROKEN always.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Now uptill I have discussed not so important issues, now the major issues...

FUEL injectors: My God! one fine morning the car just did not start... (2.5 years), Towed to the fortune cars nerul. let me be specific... They told me that the fuel injectors have failed, after 8 days and a visit by the fuel injector manufacturer singineer LUCAS.

Cost: 12000 each total 4, labour some thing more total repair cost 60000, 20 days in garage...

No fault of mine, I have never seen a car with failed fuel injector so early, I am still wondering why did they fail, If any body knows then please update my knowledge. Next I must tell you how much you need for suspension overhaul whooping 45000/-

Rear shock absorbers not changed. just bushes and one front shock absorber availability after 10 days.

Work quality: satisfactory.

 

Ohh how could I forget clutch plate (3rd year) whooping 15000/- availability as usual 10 days...

I could see atleast 3 customers waiting for clutch plate with safaries in the show room. specifically fortune cars nerul.

 

Ride Quality & Handling It is good, let me confess...

but again worst after sales, worst epensive, ok ignored the cost, but availability, you dont even get a simple fuel meter or door handle replaced before 1 month, glass winder, years together, and no good fitters.

 

Final Words If you have money and want the machine to be with you every day. Never go for safary.

And you should rather go for mahindra. My god the ride quality of mahindra not good but very reliable and again cheaper spares, well they seldom fail and they are available too.

Reliability on road is 80 percent. It always failed while I was nearby I guess I was lucky.

 

Verdict: Never buy a safary.

 

Areas of improvement Many... let me give list

1) seats.

2) sturdy front console.

3) glass winders (they are louzy just the right word).

4) ingine fuel injectors, you never know when and why they fail.

5) clutch plate mechanism.

6 ) head lamps need urgent attention related to moisture.

 

good suspension,low price that is all but it is forgotten after an year.part worn off very fast , automatic windows fail in 6 months, spares shit expensive and not availabl