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    I am planning to buy a VW Vento. Is this the best choice in its class? My criteria are peppy engine and pick-up, top class ride quality for driver and passengers, and vehicle longevity. I've considered themaruti Suzuki  SX-4, Nissan Sunny, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid and Mitsubishi Cedia.
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        Dave Jose 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        Rapid is the same car from technical aspects but it is cheaper than Vento. I think there should not be any problem whatsoever if you go for Rapid.

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        gkolathu 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        Thanks a ton Dave. I agree on the commercials.. I’ve even read that the Rapid’s suspension is better tuned for our roads, esp. the pitching motion that occurs on undulating roads. However, the uniformly negative reports on Skoda service is a downer. It was this consideration that tilted the scales for the Vento for me.

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        Shenoy Rox 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        rapid is better and comes at a less price tag than the vento..Go for Skoda Rapid….its a good allround sedan!!!

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        Rohit Anand 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        I could see Cedia on your list are you looking for Petrol…why not look at Linea TJET then figures comparable to Jetta TSi (check) also look at everyone’s favorite Honda City

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        gkolathu 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        OK! Thanks So much Rox, Rohit. On the rapid – does anyone have a view of how Skoda’s service quality stands today. The net abounds with horror stories.. and I hear similar stuff from owners and others .. “slow service, costly parts”.. About the City – well I did have a thought that it IS everyone’s favorite, maybe I should be different :) . But…[Read more]

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        Shenoy Rox 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        yes..Skoda has high maintenance and A.S.S is not so good as VW….but u can try diff as Skoda Rapid is a good choice
        and take a check at Honda City too..u will love it…

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        Shreyans Jain 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        Service and support are delaer specific. But with Skoda, things happen to be bad almost universally. VW ain’t much better either. As you are willling to consider petrol cars, you best option is the Linea TJet, then the City.

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        Roshun Povaiah 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        The Linea T-Jet is not being made as of now. Fiat stopped production of it last year and is only selling the regular Linea diesel and petrol. Among these two, the Linea 1.3 Emotion diesel would be my choice. It’s not peppy, but it is one with a really sorted ride quality, good suspension, good interiors and features. The City is kind of a default…[Read more]

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        gkolathu 3 months, 2 weeks ago

        Hey guys.. my apologies for the radio silence. Kinda got snowed under work and didn’t get round to checking mail. First – need to clarify something – I have rather curious reasons for staying with a diesel model – I need a car that transmits some amount of engine noise and vibration – the missus suffers from motion sickness which gets real bad in…[Read more]

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