Detonator Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 @ Holysmoke Post # 58. or just like the Iphone and the LG G3 or Sony Z2. :giggle:
BlueBee Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 Volvo S60 just surprised me. It's better than both C class and 3 series. Be it the comfort while driving or the equipments' date=' Volvo just beats both. The only thing I don't like is the steering, I literally feel like driving a bus, the car doesn't turn easily. I almost bumped a bike guy during test drive. :mad:[/quote'] Yeah S60 is a great VFM. I even like the S80 though it's 10 years old.
Holysmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 Not maybe it's a big yes in India. Only the 4th gen rich and the politicians doens't care about spending since they never knew the value and go for the logo. The 1st and 2nd gen successful business men and the working class knew the value of money and every paisa is hard earned. Obviously they wanted a better value for money. You can't compare it with the much developed part of the world. Exactly! People who want value for money should not be looking at luxury items. :cantstop:
Holysmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 @ Holysmoke Post # 58. or just like the Iphone and the LG G3 or Sony Z2. :giggle: True. 1st rule of marketing - differentiation. The iphone has clearly differentiated itself from the specs race. People comparing the RAM in the 5S vs the G3 are wasting their time. :cantstop:
Detonator Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 Yeah S60 is a great VFM. I even like the S80 though it's 10 years old. S60 and S80 are the only true muscle cars in India after the legendary Plymoth Barracuda () and the grand old daddy of all dodge charger (:hail:)
rkt.india Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 Exactly! People who want value for money should not be looking at luxury items. :cantstop: What type of luxury they provide?
Holysmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 What type of luxury they provide? Luxury is intangible. It's like asking, whats the luxury of the Rolex vs the G-shock? Or the LV belt vs the fossil?
Detonator Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 Exactly! People who want value for money should not be looking at luxury items. :cantstop: My argument is the hatches like 1 series, A class , the compact sedans like B class, the crossovers like X1 and Q3 are supposedly luxurious but doens't justify the luxury car tag. :--D
Holysmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 My argument is the hatches like 1 series' date=' A class , the compact sedans like B class, the crossovers like X1 and Q3 doens't justify the luxury car tag. :--D[/quote'] Please find me a hatchback with Nappa Leather available off the shelf in India. Remember my eariler point? Just because they dont have oodles of space doesnt mean they are not luxury cars.
Detonator Posted June 5, 2014 Author Posted June 5, 2014 Please find me a hatchback with Nappa Leather available off the shelf in India. Remember my eariler point? Just because they dont have oodles of space doesnt mean they are not luxury cars. Of course I cant find in any hatch. But I guess Superb has Nappa leather seats :hmmm: My point is with these dumbed down versions of the lower end compacts and crossovers, the bmw, audi and merc might lose the trust among the buyers. It's like wearing a replica version of breitling or rolex or omega over an original gshock. I agree with that the average car buyer is immature, but it's just a matter of time the brand name of BMW or Audi will be spoiled.
Holysmoke Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 Of course I cant find in any hatch. But I guess Superb has Nappa leather seats :hmmm: My point is with these dumbed down versions of the lower end compacts and crossovers, the bmw, audi and merc might lose the trust among the buyers. It's like wearing a replica version of breitling or rolex or omega over an original gshock. I agree with that the average car buyer is immature, but it's just a matter of time the brand name of BMW or Audi will be spoiled. Ok, Now you're talking of something completely different. I agree with you here. For example, Audi has come out with some new Q3 with fabric seats, no LED, no sunroof, etc etc. Most stupid thing they could have ever done. Completely eroding their brand. I mean, who buys an Audi without the signature headlamps?? That particular version, I donno if I would call it a luxury car. It's clearly built to match a price. But the Actual Q3 is a luxury car. So is the A class. Not driven the 1 series so I donno.
Detonator Posted December 23, 2014 Author Posted December 23, 2014 Another one bites the bullet.. A hatch back version of volvo V40 cross country is coming next year..
Desi Cartman Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 I am planning to buy the CLA Sedan and the GLA as well but my problem is that the 2 cars I have are in great condition. Plus the CLA in used is not available yet, I always buy cars which are at least 1 year old, this way I can get the top model at a reasonable price. I know these are not the top end Mercedes but I rather buy CLA than Accord etc
Detonator Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 I am planning to buy the CLA Sedan and the GLA as well but my problem is that the 2 cars I have are in great condition. Plus the CLA in used is not available yet, I always buy cars which are at least 1 year old, this way I can get the top model at a reasonable price. I know these are not the top end Mercedes but I rather buy CLA than Accord etc why not a ML AMG 63 instead of 2 cars? That's the best car I have driven so far.
Desi Cartman Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 why not a ML AMG 63 instead of 2 cars? That's the best car I have driven so far. Because I need 2 cars and I'm not rich :((
Yoda-esque Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 I am planning to buy the CLA Sedan and the GLA as well but my problem is that the 2 cars I have are in great condition. Plus the CLA in used is not available yet, I always buy cars which are at least 1 year old, this way I can get the top model at a reasonable price. I know these are not the top end Mercedes but I rather buy CLA than Accord etc CLA is a crap car for the price
Detonator Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 Because I need 2 cars and I'm not rich :(( you can consider lexus or bmw. Lexus is really catching up with these germans in all ways..
Lord Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 why not a ML AMG 63 instead of 2 cars? That's the best car I have driven so far. Rich guy showing off again :headshake:
Detonator Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 Rich guy showing off again :headshake: test drive :dontknow: It's my hobby though.. will go and test drive every car coming around
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