How To Buy Your First Ever Car | ThisConnect S02E03 |  

*Chapters* 00:00:00 Nervous? 00:01:44 Worry Doesn't Work 00:03:13 How Expensive Should It Be? 00:08:58 First Car-Friendly Brands 00:10:38 Petrol, Diesel or Electric? 00:15:30 How You Decide? 00:17:13 Trustworthy Opinions 00:23:49 Good Car Essentials: Engines 00:28:06 Good Car Essentials: Suspension 00:33:30 Good Car Essentials: Dependability 00:34:40 The Features Minefield 00:45:26 The Car Safety Conversation 00:52:44 Resale Value 00:54:10 Warranties & Service Packages 00:55:50 Used Car As your First Car? 00:57:57 Our First Cars 01:00:08 Versatility 01:01:15 The Middle Variants 01:04:03 Don't Worry So Much 01:06:09 The Next Episode *Explore MotorInc memberships at youtube.com/@motorinc/join* *Corrections* Rajajinagar is wrong. It's actually Rajapur

Thanks for the 1 hour therapy session. 😅 I bought my first car (WagonR) in 2015. I didn't even know how to drive a car, so during the test drive it was sales consultant who drove the car and I was sitting on the passenger seat. I knew nothing about the cars or engines. I just like the dashboard and practicality of wagonr, decided to book it. Its been 9 + years now, still going great. Clocked around 70k kms. Bought Honda City last year, still using WagonR as secondary car for local commutes. Although I didn't do much research, I could relate to everything discussed in this video. Love you @motorinc

On the discussion on safety, I bought my first car in 2019 after becoming a CA - The Tata Nexon. In 2021, we (5 people all family) were coming back from Shirdi to Mumbai and we were on the Ahmednagar Kalyan road which is a two lane road with no dividers in between and we were travelling between 70-80kph in our lane..A Bolero pick up truck doing approx the same speed came in to our lane and crashed into us because the driver dozed off while driving it seems..Our entire right side of the car was smashed but nothing inside the cabin…My Maama ji who was driving the car was able to get out of the car on his own and no one in our car was severely injured…You may say that car which gives control to the driver should be prioritised over passive safety but there are situations where the driver is just helpless if he is in a situation like this and you need a car with good passive safety to atleast give a chance of survival. Our family always recommends Tata’s products now just because the Indian market is an oligopoly, No two cars in the same segment are priced far apart so it is the manufacturers choice where he wants to allocate his cost and I would chose a car with better safety even though fit and finish is not up to the mark today

Being an avid rider and driver for over 15 years now, most of my friend’s have reached out to me to help them out buying their first car or first bike, the one thing I have noticed is that is the biggest constraint for them is the budget. Everyone isn’t able to stretch that 1-2 Lakhs and for them it is huge money specially considering that 1-2 Lakhs money you can end up putting huge amount of petrol over the years. Second thing I have seen is, most of them already have their eyes set on a particular vehicle based on their budget and they just need a sort of validation from us to give them confidence on the choice they are about to make. Over the years I’ve seen manufacturers coming up with great cars. And I’ve been telling people to go for a test drive and see which car or bike they connect with the most. Engine, transmission, comfort/suspension, safety features for me come as the top 3/4 things that I always prefer and comes the shiny stuff in terms of connected car tech and other features etc. This was a great video and is definitely something I will be referring to my friends moving ahead. Waiting for it to be available for all on RU-vid before I can share it in my WhatsApp groups.

One of my friend worked in sales for car dealerships and he mentioned that you could receive discounts from the dealership if you buy a previous year’s model in the new year. There might not be highly customizable options available for it but if you buy the model as is, you could get some pretty good discounts for taking it off their hands. - When we bought our first car in 2019, we did this. Got a 2018 model from Maruti which coincidentally happened to be in the exact spec we wanted and the showroom gave us a 10% discount! It’s one of my core strategies now. I will always keep an eye out on previous year’s models if they have them and bargain a good discount. - For a first time car buyer, the options and frills aren’t that critical so if someone is willing to make some adjustments, you could find some pretty sweet deals which make the purchase that much more worthwhile.

My priorities list goes like this: 1. Suspension 2. Engine Responsiveness 3. Steering Feel 4. Crash Safety 5. The basic feature set that Kartikayee mentioned: Adjustable Head Rests, Rear Wiper, Steering and Seat Adjustment and then for a new driver: hill hold assist and Android Auto for the excellent navigation.

When I watch other automotive channels for research I get a version of opinion that the Manufacturer PR team has come out with and the channel is the mouthpiece. This is why I love MotorInc. You share an honest opinion behind which you stand. ❤

Rear wiper and washer, rear defogger stuff like these should be standard across variants remove the infotainment system (or give a cheap infotainment system) to keep the cost the same but give this basic safety features. Manufacturer are prioritising sunroof. Therefore the mid specs has sunroof but no rear wiper/ washer

i'm a 23 year old student with, 800 inr in bank account but yeah sure, i'll listen to these guys for an hour on the topic of how to buy a new car lol😅

I am a first time buyer. Every minute spent listening was worth its weight in gold. I have thoroughly enjoyed 3 episodes specifically, in this particular order. 1. S2E3 (How to buy your first ever car) 2. S1E8 (You can afford it) 3. S2E1 (How to run in your new car/bike) This is what I have wanted from motoring journalism. You have helped me a long way in cementing my purchase. Thanks a lot, guys! ❤

Motorinc videos are like therapy.

Karthik's picture on the thumbnail looks like he's just out of the voting booth xD Good Karthik, good for the country :D

First car in my family was maruti 800 and then we got wagon r in 2011. Clocked over 1.5 lakhs kms, i clocked almost 50k kms in last 4yrs since i learned to drive Amazing car with 900cc it's still gives me enough performance to maintain 100 kmph on highways for long duration I took it with me from gujrat to vaishnodevi with 4 more family members and it never let me down

I bought my first (and only) car in 2017. It was a Baleno. I didn't have any idea about cars then. Bought the Baleno just because of looks and Maruti's peace of mind ownership experience. Feels good to be vindicated today. Could relate to many points Kartik was saying. Well done Sir!

I used to be a sales person in various car showrooms and I've dealt with so many first time buyers... it's amazing how their mind and thought process works... and to convince/ help them to buy was so fulfilling i miss that feeling....

I resonate with this video, I went for TAIGUN 1.0MT Highline , driven 35000km till now, fully satisfied. Driven my Fluidic Verna diesel for 2,00,000km now it is my secondary car. still love it due to its diesel engine. My priorities were 1. Solid built quality and safety 2. Solid engine which should provide whenever demanded. engine should not be dull, i was finding a versatile engine which can provide good fuel efficiency whenever driven sensibly, and it should give good power whenever you rev it. 3. Solid stiff suspension which gives huge confidence on high speeds 4. Good break bite and confidence in breaking , which i missed on my previous car Verna Fludic 4. It shouldn't have rubbish features like ADAS but should have good infotainment , fog lamps , reverse camera , alloy wheels 5. I love manual so went for manual transmission 6. I do not follow herd mentality , highest selling car can not be your ideal car , one should consider car as per the needs. What I missed is Cruise control

Might be a dumb question. But can we not minimize members only videos ? What am I paying YT Premium for then😂😂

Motorcycle culture primarily in india has 2 extreme ends to it 1.) over speeding , spiked colored hairs , r15 mt15 duke 125,200 (all dukes ) rash driving , custom exhaust and stunts . Nuisance on the roads 2.) the uncle gang with splendors ,platina extreme mileage bikes . No moderation , lot of taxes on two wheelers , scarcity of good options in the middle . Bikes here are more utilitarian then for fun Wish taxes on two wheelers were not so exorbitant and we get kore options and more brands that are present in most cities .

By God the best ThisConnect episode of all the great videos. Have seen numerous nonsense videos on YT tagged "Don't buy before you watch this" and I always avoid any video which has this clickbait text. 😅😅 This is the video that truly justifies the sentence - Don't buy before you watch this... This is will be very helpful for everyone, even for the know it all guy... Thanks MotorInc 🙏🏼

1. Thoroughly enjoyed the video as someone who went through this process recently . Felt like a special treat on sunday morning immediately after a 100km pleasure drive on wonderful Hyderabad ORR on sunday morning in my new honda Elevate CVT 2. Please make shorts for 1) heart vs brain & emotional part 2) engine responsive part of video. Wanna share with someone. 3. Disagree with your view on the importance of passive safety. I know you probably won't change your mind, but still putting a couple of arguments ahead, a) When you crash, you won't crash at 120kmph but you will try and brake, then crash at ~60-80 may be. A vehicle with a better crash test rating will likely give you a better chance of survival. b) We are humans, so we will make mistakes, other people on roads make mistakes. So having better passive safety does play a role. 4. My list of priorities when I bought in that order, are, a. Reliability and ease of ownership b. Design and build quality (interior & exterior in that order) c. Passive safety d. creature comforts e.Performance

As much as I appreciate Shumi coming out with all the technicalities and nitty-gritty (I'd appreciate if you tell me what the plural for that is) I love how Kartik comes back with a soulful point bringing nostalgia to the table. His inputs feel like a cool breeze on the beach.❤

36:31 talking about fitting aftermarket parts, generally insurance companies reject your claim and void insurance altogether if something aftermarket was installed. Case in point, Mahindra's car was on fire a couple of weeks ago and the claim was rejected because the owner had a reverse camera installed by the dealer itself, but it wasn't there by default.

Active safety avoids accidents. Passive safety saves when an accident occurs. And both of them are important!

No interest in cars but somehow excited for the podcast and also to flex the 'members first' muscle.

I am planning to buy my first car next year. My requirements is mostly for family use, i wont be using the car daily but ocassionally, need good comfort, good driving experience. From my research and my logical decision ive narrowed my pick down to (80%) citreon C3 aircross, but only thing is that it has 3 cyl engine.

What a fantastic conversation. I have driving experience of 24 years, just bought my 5th car, Citroen c3 shine which is my first new car and I still throughly enjoyed your conversation which made me further assured that I have made the right decision. Keep up the good work, cheers!!!

The video was extremely helpful and precisely met my needs. As a first-time car buyer, I'm learning as I go through the process of making my initial purchase. Priorities (in order of importance): - Lively, enjoyable engine - Efficient controls - Basic safety features Main Usage: - Commuting to the office, covering about 60 kilometers on Mumbai roads. Requests for Assistance: 1. Used Cars: Recommendations for used cars (2018 models and newer) to focus on. 2. New Cars: Suggestions for new cars that might be worth exploring.

I am planning for my first 🚗 car. After watching many videos in the YT, this video made much impact in improving my perspective of choosing cars. Thanks a lot MotorInc ❤. But there are things I'm still confused about. 1. Brands: Most Recommended VS Mostly avoided (Maruti, Toyota, Hyundai, etc..) VS (Nissan, renault etc..) WHY? Is that mean they are bad. Or any specific reasons to avoid some brands? 2. Comfort: Does seating comfort should be in the checklist. (ergonomics, some other like ventilated seats). Orelse any after market suggestions for longer and smoother rides. 3. Maintenance cost: when coming to service and operating costs of vehicle which brands can be considered valuable. please clarify me in the above sceneries.

As a owner of 1.5 NA from Verna, test drive was fine but yeah after some time i thought i needed just a little bit more, and then i handed that car to my dad with around 40yrs of experience 😂, and he drove how i wanted that car to perform. Catch was that me as relatively new driver who learned from a Diesel engine switched gears under 2k rpm resulting in smooth jerkless shiftes with great mileage 17-18 in city, but my dad shifted all gears atleast 10-20kmph above the recommended speeds and around 2.2k rpm and stayed there and this same dull NA engine was flying off. Not that i didn't know how to drive in same fashion but i was so used to low end torque of duster at 1750rpm that it was just not clicking for me. Once i learned how to build power in a NA engine without worrying about jerky shifts or mileage, oh my god this thing felt so amazing to drive. I don't always drive spirituality like that because traffic wouldn't allow me but if i wanted, now i know how to get the satisfactory power out of it and I'm very happy with that "dull engine" because it can do both for me, mileage and thrill. Of course this is not as same as turbo but again, extra 2 lakhs on exshowroom and 2-3extra on loan and that black interior 🤢 not worth the money. Also i got the top model with ventilation on front seats and it has been a game changer!! And fun part the heated seats can be used in summers here and it'll give you a very warm fuzzy feeling and your aching back will thank you 😂❤

Brought baleno base model this year as my first car. On road Price 7 Lakhs negotiated with multiple owners. I am happy with the car. It feels more spacious than brezaa.

If you can pls do a episode on maintenance of a bike/car just for newbies.. I bought my first bike it got dirty the other day(within 5 days of purchase😢 ) and my heart just broken.. I am water washing my bike now 😭.. pls help new riders like me

I learnt riding and driving in my teens in the late 1990s. I started with bikes. My Suzuki Samurai made me understand the basics of how a vehicle works as a machine. And more importantly, how to conduct myself on the road - how to overtake, how to join a main road from a side lane and so on. Later I moved to learning how to drive a car. My first car was a second hand Maruti Zen. After several mistakes and scratches and dents and scrapes 🤕, I became what you could consider a sensible rider and driver. I recommend this process to everyone who wants to make the most as a motorist.

Your next podcast should be on how the car/bike reviewing has changed and the influence you have or don't on the manufacturers/consumers.. coz it's about time some manufacturers took INDIA seriously. Sometimes I feel INDIAN consumers r taken for granted by some manufacturers and if there is any way that you and us together can remind them about the potential that exists here.!! Bikes and cars !!

I have been a huge fan of this series for some time now. Last week I met with a rather bad accident on my motorcycle while cornering which led to fractures and surgery. Three months of complete bed rest and an end to a long and fun motorcycling journey of over two lakh kilometres. I would definitely still tune in to the channel just for the love these people share for the machines, but it does hurt that I’ll be looking in from outside. Guess I’m a full time cager now. Thanks guys for all the brilliant content. Keep em coming. Might need a distraction now more than ever. ❤

Next Podcast Request : Future tech with related to bikes eg: Rimless bike or bikes without tyres that is hover bike.

Exactly last year, I purchased my first vehicle, that too a car, grand i10 nios. An emotional decision (obviously), as my family never had a car till I purchased. The only sad part is I never took a test drive of it. I only watched reviews and compared with the Maruti cars. I feel now it turned out to be a great decision. I learned how to drive with it and it fits my needs. As Shumi said, now I do have a clarity with what could be my next purchase. Totally resonated with the discussion. Have been motorinc subscriber since it's inception and now putting my first comment on this video. Thanks for all the content you created.

If you can stretch for it, go ahead and buy the versatility. I do agree to that statement and did exactly that when I was deciding on my first car back in 2018. My budget was for i20 Asta diesel 1.4, 10.8🎉 something lakhs on road with extended warranty. Situation was If I pay 12.5 Lakhs (including some cash offers) I can get the verna ex, with the 1.6 Diesel. Yes, there was a phase for about 4-5 months where verna Diesel was only affered with 1.6. What was I missing compared to i20? Keyless entry, alloy wheels, projector headlights and a bigger screen for infotainment. Verna had all the basics covered, like seat height adjust, reverse camera (though feeding through a smaller screen) with adaptive guidelines, rear ac vents. So this almost 2 lakh rupee stretch made absolute sense and still does.

Loved the discussion about picking a car keeping in mind both safety and driving experience. My father and myself had the same discussion while we were thinking of whether to buy the seltos or the 1st gen Harrier when it came out. When I brought the discussion regarding the tata having 5 stars and seltos just managing to get 3 stars my dad said that he believes in active safety rather than what the crash tests show. And also the seltos gave us much better driving experience than the 1st gen Harrier. So we finally bought the seltos in 2020 November the 1.5 CVT variant. And it's been amazing till date

This video came at such a right time for me, as I'm planning to buy my first car by next month & booked the Baleno Alpha (top model) with AMT. All the criterias which were mentioned are more or less fulfilled by this car & this was a nice open & candid discussion to watch, which felt educative without too much jargon. Thank you guys :)

I truly agree with your comment on how safe and connect you feel when you drive car regardless of safety features. I learnt driving car for only 5 days or literally 2.5 Hrs and went for test drive for my first car. When I drive Taigun Automatic, I couln't belive how connected I felt, I touched 80kmph at Gurugram traffic with only 2.5 hrs of learning. It's been more then a year now and I am very happy with my first Car.

I grew up learning how to drive and about cars, in my native Village when seniors useed to throw their keys to pick up old folks from near by viilage.. !! Have driven from maruthi 800 to benz C class ..!! My experience with Car is not just a box that takes u from point A to point B.. its a extention of yourself the joy of riding with you loved ones is intangible. For me its a emotional purchase absolutely agree with CARTICK..!!

This is my first time watching a podcast on this topic and apart from the content, I am super amazed to see the quality of the product. Weather it's voice quality, camera angles, the environment. What a peaceful discussion with NO unnecessary music or graphics. Great Job. Loved It

2:17 My dad's 2002 Ford Ikon has been running perfectly for 22 years. I believe this is due to good maintenance rather than the brand or engine.

Thank you for this one guys! I am planning to buy a new car and was struggling with the idea of research! My primary concern was getting started, as to how should a good car feel like! And many of my questions posted for MotorInc were from that purview, you guys summed it all up and helped me greatly in structuring my thoughts around the research. Thank you for listening, and putting this up! Lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️

तुमचा कार्यक्रम अत्यंत उत्तम आणि परिपुर्ण आहे,सुंदर मांडणी आणि वाहनाची वस्तुस्थिती अत्यंत मोजक्या आणी योग्य शब्दात आपण करता. ❤

I wanted to buy the Ignis. But better-half wanted Baleno. Being first car and both of us being newly learned drivers, I was sure of scratches and dings to be added to the car. So finally we settled on a Celerio. Of course, both of us managed to rip off the front plastic bumper once each!! And every 6-months I evaluate the question that should I change cars thanks to Maruti's legendary metalwork.

This is a conversation about buying a first car. Here are the key points: * Don't be nervous, buying a car is easier than ever before. * Consider a smaller car (hatchback or sub-4 meter SUV) for a new driver as it will be easier to maneuver and park. * It's okay to stretch your budget a little bit to get a car with features you'll want in a few years, like more space or power. * Reliable brands like Maruti, Toyota, and Honda are good choices for first-time car buyers. * Consider your needs (how much will you drive? what will you be using the car for?) before you decide between petrol, diesel, or electric. * Do your research before you buy a car. Read reviews, watch videos, and take test drives. * When evaluating a car, consider how it makes you feel as much as the specs on paper. * Choose a car that is responsive and feels controllable. * Avoid a car with a dull engine, you may get tired of it quickly.

I made many mistakes while buying my firstcar. Here are some 1. Don't fall for EMI prices as final price. Calculate every single thing on a yearly expense including insurance, maintenance, fuel etc 2. While test driving, drive the route you frequent and test mileage. 3. Pick your fuel type on your real world usage. If you just drive to office 5 times a week, pick an EV. If you do long road trips frequently, then pick diesel. For petrol, if you can afford an hybrid, go for it since it's a balance of both worlds. 4. A new car depreciates 25-50% in the first 2-3 years. Keep that in mind while buying.

About Bike culture and Riding, I remember a podcast of Shumi from PD. The group riding etiquette is improving. I myself have improved as a rider and now have better road sense and most of the riders are still evolving.

this channel is such a breath of fresh air among the crowd of auto channels producing same content

One thing I feel everyone should follow is - while buying a new car, yes we can see videos of it and get mesmarised. But plz take a test drive of each and every car in ur budget (unless if u r very sure which one to buy) and it costs ntg. Also just sit and feel the car for sometime. Happy buying😄

Expert recommendation for first time car buyers- Suzuki,Hyundai,Toyota and Honda Ultra legend me back in 2017 chosen Fiat Punto 90hp diesel 😂🎉 but no regrets so far! its gem of a kind and still challenges most of the modern cars (hatchbacks) aftr driven more than a lakh kms.

Hey Motorinc family…love your work. I had purchased my first bike duke 390 MY 2019. 3years later I sold off that and now I own R15V3. I was too emotional at the time of selling my duke and downgrading to smaller bike. But what I have experienced in past year is an R15 is just amazing and thrilling bike….it comes down to how you use your bike. In future i will upgrade to bigger twin cylinder bike but I am not going to sell the R15 at all. I just love the way it rides and gives me the pleasure of riding.

"What is the need and want?" This is the question I answered for myself when I was buying for the first time and it's what I suggest when people ask "What car should I buy?" For me, it was easier to answer because I had been driving the family car for 5 years. That experience gave me what I was comfortable spending on fuel and maintenance, and what I wanted from the driving experience. When helping new buyers, I walk through their considerations before narrowing down to the best options for them. One friend wanted a more spacious car as an upgrade from the Kwid but also something safe for the family they were planning for. Another just wanted prestige of owning a cool car. Both of these are different cars but they are right for them. That advice would not have worked interchangeably.

I started with testing Nexon and yesterday booked skodal slavia 1.5 dsg

I was looking to buy my first car a couple of years ago. I was particularly looking for comfort and safety and that which can run reliably run for 12 years. I test drove a lot. Finally I was fixated on Honda City. Then went and bought XUV700 diesel AT😁. I Have zero regrets. It's all i wanted. Ofcourse I did see a review of Karthikeya and Gagan Chaudhary before rushing for test drive.

Basic stuff to look at for a first time car buyers are 1. Safety features like ABS, EBD, ESC, Traction control, 2 airbags should do. 2. Automatics are the best. Convenient to drive in city and you’ll be safer on highways. 3. Drive all options and decide which one makes you smile. Look at how is the visibility overall (A pillar, rear view visibility, etc…), how comfortable you’re in the seat. The features like rear parking camera and infotainment can be retrofit outside and they run as good as the OEMs. Don’t worry too much! The additional features like sunroof, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad, fog lights, DRLs, connected tail lights or headlights are really not something you should look at. As you righty said, the peace of ownership should be the highest priority. Things like service costs, mileage, replacement parts, and how near is the service station matter a lot to me atleast. Good video! Keep vibing ❤

I need your help. I had twice purchased Honda City in the last 14 years. They both are disposed off with changed jobs. Currently looking for a car. In new job, I have to travel 28 kms x2 (56 kms) per day in heavy traffic to my job. With increasing age, a driver will drive this and I will be sitting at back. My few requirements are 1. Comfort at back seat specially adjustable seats like those come with 7 seaters (but I don't need a 7 seater) 2. Decent mileage in heavy traffic ~14 !!! 3. Sedan or SUV (something like Toyota Camry but it's beyond me, my budget is up to 25+/- 2.5 lakhs 4. Not keen on diesel. Auto transmission is a must. Request MotorInc and other experts out there to help me choose.

The Ignis conundrum happened to our family as well - we considered that first as an alternate city car, had second thoughts about it (because grass looked greener elsewhere) and considered the Swift or Baleno (expensive for a compact car), S-Presso (too much of a drop), WagonR (had one before) and back to Ignis. Happy ending!

I have a h'ness. Have a meteor and a bullet uce in the family. They are nothing alike. I bought the h'ness precisely because of how different it was. It was my first motorcycle and at the time of purchase I really loved how much easier to ride and sedated it seemed. 15k km what I love about this bike has changed completely. I love the agility and the fact that this engine can be kept at higher revs. I drive it more spiritedly than I do the meteor. Puts a smile to my face. It is a slow bike that can be driven fast, and that is a lot of fun.

00:35:47 - The unsaid thing to consider is also that every feature (frivolous or otherwise) that is added to the vehicle is money that wasn't spent in improving the engine, or the build, or the basic level of engineering while the vehicle is being developed. Sure, platforming approaches can offset this to a certain degree, but usually, a car which prioritises features over the essentials will feel it, and is almost certainly inferior over a long enough time frame IMO.

This helped me validate my perspective towards buying a new/used car. I think I have the right mindset. Thank you. Shumi only owns bikes. Considering my admiration for Shumi's perfect balance (IMO) between heart and mind. It's influencing me to choose a bike instead of a used car. It would have been easy for me to choose the bike if it weren't for my low tolerance for the summer heat and I don't want to get into my office all sweaty. I remember bits of last season of This Connect (or was it on PD) which had an episode emphasizing on summer riding, but it was mostly focused on the touring aspect and barely or none on the commuting one. Is there a solution, Mr. Marmar?

My thinking is, just take good care of the car and use it till end of time or unless the third factor of boredom comes in. Ex - still rocking 2007 Alto(i dont consider cars as status symbol )

These guidelines are quite intriguing! However, when it comes to budgeting for their first car, many buyers overlook additional expenses such as insurance, RTO fees, running costs, and maintenance charges. Often, they solely focus on the ex-showroom price and assume they can afford it. However, there's a notable disparity between the ex-showroom price and the on-road price, which can further increase with financing. Therefore, it's crucial to consider all these factors to avoid any negative impact on your experience or financial situation.

This podcast is genuinely good. We have had many cars in our family for years, also I have been a sales consultant at NEXA thus telling from my experience 1. If you are buying an extended warranty don't even think of buying aftermarket electronic accessories like reverse parking camera. 2. Buying an extended warranty is a kinda contract where you are bound to service your vehicle at OEM workshops only, think over it. 3. Most of your needs can be met by a sedan, not everyone needs an suv, let alone the pseudo SUVs which are overgrown hatchbacks tbh. 4. I request the channel to make similar podcast for second time car buyers as well. Every car salesman is selling one line 'upgrade to suv' and people are falling for it.

It's always great to have this kind of perspective, so a brilliant video once again, thanks. One request from my side, could you please make a ThisConnect video on "Which car type to buy and why?" I know Shumi has rolled his eyes on this topic more than we can count but this is a serious topic keeps a lot of people guessing and I am one of them. SUVs are the most preferred now but should I buy one, does it suits me? is it practical for me? I'm not sure, but would love to hear a detailed discussion on it. Looking forward to hearing on this from you too.

Great Video! My first car was an EV. Given no road taxes..the economics of the top end variants of ICE like Creta, Seltos, Vitara cost the same or more VS the MG ZS.Heck even the top end 3xo costs almost as much as the XUV400, Nexon EV vs diesel AMT. The price parity for EVs vs ICE has already narrowed at the top end models.

Great convo as always... 👍 Anyway i am bike guy (never bought a car).. have 3 bikes RTR160 from 2016 ( gonna ride it till its last breath ) new Himalayan 450 and a scooter to run errands.... Now a kid is coming... So CAR IS A NECESSITY.. i have finalized on the triber just coz of the boot space....😂 Car buying based STRICTLY on NECESSITY..!!

I'll be graduating college next year and as soon as I get a job, I'll get a subscription to your channel. You guys are amazing and I really want to support this quality content Motorinc delivers.

Hi Shumi and Karthik.. I could completely resonate with your views.. when I bought my Jazz in 2015 it was my second car. I would like to add another dimension to the conversation which I applied in my decision making. Consider the 80:20 rule. Consider where do you drive 80% of your mileage and choose the car that makes you comfortable in the 80% situation. If you are in tier 2 towns where you drive a lot on bad roads and on no roads, a Bolero Neo fits the bill than a Baleno.. if you are an urban user and you drive 80% of annual mileage within the city then you would do well with a sub 4 Metre car than a large car considering narrow roads and ease of manaevouring. My Jazz worked out great in 100% of my use case considering the versatility in city and stability in highway. Been on more than 2000 km road trips and it's been a great companion. Of course I admired the first Gen Jazz in India and didn't think twice when the second Gen launched in 2015, emotional decision partly..

225/45 R17 (7J wheels) This is the absolute perfection spec to go over anything and everything with reasonably fast speed.

My 1st car was a used car and it turned out to be great, but it was through a reliable reference and not through platforms. This is 2011 I am talking about. However, not sure if still the used car platforms have evolved today so much that one can discard the doubt of buying a proper car 2nd hand today.

This is a gr8 video. I am planning to buy a car and the discussion immensely helps. Few observation - It is rightly mentioned that car buying is an emotional decision and the choices we make drives heavily on emotion than on logic. Lets say for me I would like to have -- Big screen with CarPlay / Auto (this helps me in creating a statement...(you know what I mean huh!) -- Sunroof...absolutely Yes -- Being a first time car buyer, I will not be confident in driving so things like Hill-assist, ABS, a stronger outer shell, rain-sensing screen wiper, defogger, tubeless tyres and I think most importantly anything that makes me feel I am in control while driving (this is what Kartik mentioned as well) Anyways, keep making such video serieses and more power to you both. Regards Rup

Listening to all of this, i feel quite comfortable in my decision to go for Kiger as my first buy.

Video Idea Rate all the car and bike manufacturers in different categories like value, service experience, parts, reliability etc. As you always mention that people give feedback in comments section about different manufacturers so combining all these feedbacks into one video and making it available for everyone will be great.

Kartikeya do you live in Aundh? I saw you in Ingnis there. And thank u to both, this video is mind clearing and eye opening, unlocking some maturity in car searching and shortlisting process...

In Aug'17, early morning, while waiting to catch the Shivneri bus from Aundh to Dadar, i saw a blue ignis pull up and drop off a lady...and honestly i feel in love(with the car) then and there! Cut to 2021, when we were testing out budget cars, my wife had her heart set on the kwid (she loved the soft suspension) - it was all going according to her plan until we tested the blue ignis... after that drive and a lot of pleading later, we bought the car and its been the 2nd best decision I've ever made. Its a joy to drive it in Pune, a city full of narrow lanes and temperamental drivers ;) The small and narrow size really came into its own when we drove it in goa! I've decided not to sell this one ( our 1st car and too many memories made) and it'll become a part of my hierloom to my kids

I was torn between the i10 and the Punch, but I realized that the heart of the car-the engine-should feel refined and provide a smooth driving experience. That’s why I’ve decided to go with the i10. After watching this interview, I feel confident in my choice as a first-time car buyer! Thank You 😊

I find Android auto/Apple carplay important. For navigation most of us are dependent on Google maps and if that can be within the infotainment, it's useful and safe. Second option is to use phone, mount it somewhere on dashboard, but it's inconvenient as well as phone heats up a lot by the sunlight coming from front. I own Ford Aspire with touchscreen infotainment but it doesn't support Android auto/carplay, that's something I badly miss in Pune as I need navigation not just to see direction but also to find the best route as per traffic conditions.

Just as an add on.I really appreciate this kind of Long videos. As one who drives to work 3 days a week, Mororinc adds to the joy of driving. Eventhough there are other RU-vid channels, none can match this level of smooth interaction, vibe and Shumi's side jokes. Cheers

How about buying first new car as Automatic instead of manual? And in automatic which car is good Tiago, Swift,..?

Thank you for saying it is an emotional purchase, the least it gives me validation! I just bought a Skoda Kushaq as my first car, 3 weeks ago, my initial buget was around 15-16L, I was contemplating for months if I should stretch my budget or not because I absolutely loved Kushaq. I wish I had this video earlier, I would have saved at least a couple months of this anxiety induced decision of buying a car!

For the motorcycle culture convo: 1.) You only need riding when going on a "trip", on daily basis even if you have a decent helmet and gear use the 200 rs. helmet with fake ISI marking because who needs that in city, I'm so skilled at riding that my aura changes riding skill and driving skill of people around me too. 2.) If some one overtakes me even at 25-30 kmph, they want to race me, why else would they want to go faster than me. 3.) We don't need to indicate when we are changing lanes, we don't even need to indicate when we are turning. Have some Good pointers too: 1.) No bias on what kind of bike(unless it's one of those Yamaha scooter/bike thingy, I'll judge you) you are riding, once on a ride we make sure that everyone in the group has fun, no leaving anyone behind. 2.) Get experience bikes that i would not be able to afford or even be interested in.

I turned 40 in Jan and taking delivery of my first car, a heavily discounted 2023 MY Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.5 in a few days .... What timing for this video.. 😃

As you said I want to purchase a vehicle for "Haat Saaf karna hai"... and planning to hold on to it for next 2 years or so. What should be a good pick, (3 Lakh budget) and what should be good place to buy i.e. (Spinny, Cardekho, True Value)??? Requesting all the Motorinc family to guide me on this...

As a New driver, on safety point of view: I know can take a Machine from point A to B smoothly and making sure I follow traffic rules. But I don’t believe others around me while driving would not hit me. So in that case I really want my car to be safest at first. Especially on Indian roads.

44:10 i think its a must since Google maps is most updated than any other Map providers, plus it's ability to "upgrade" solely relies on the phone you use rather than upgrade the infotainment (hardware) system itself. Plus music etc in already on your phone and makes it more interactive.

You were spot on with Phase 1 Mahindra suspension. Here's the story from 2016, we test drove Xuv 5OO and everyone loved it during the drive. On the other side was Crysta but we zeroed it since me and my cousin brother felt heavier to drive it than the 5OO. Oh boy it was slightly tragic as 5OO suspension was straight out bad for any family users. My father would just look at me through the IRVM and was able to clearly hear his deep silence " Told ya" whenever the car hit a pothole. Constantly moving around and thudding through all the road imperfections, bad sections and what not. But I LOVED the 5OO, such a badass machine and it grabbed everyone's attention as we drive by. But 2019 was when we bought Marazzo base trim as we just want to experience the car at first and not make the same mistake just like we did by choosing the 5OO's top end bcs when we sell depreciation will be through the roof. Now we traded away the 5OO for 7OO and Marazzo is still in the garage.

Your points are helpful for new buyers except after market fitting of reverse camera or infotainment system is. It will void the warranty of the car and insurance as well . That's the reason people pay a hefty amount for it .

Karthik doesn't know that I own Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Magna variant and I immediately bought the car just after watching the episode of that particular review of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios diesel vs Ford Figo Titanium diesel vs Maruti Suzuki Swift diesel and in that particular review you have asked the reviewer to do a proper thorough review of those three particular cars and for your kind information I love my car very much .

That discussion on Hyundai's 1.2l petrol engine took me back to our car buying time. Had the initial budget of 5-6L and took test drive of Tiago, altroz (7.5L for middle variant). Went to Hyundai showroom for the grand i10 and they offered a test drive on i20. The difference between Tata and Hyundai was the eye opener. Bought base model of i20 at 8L. And yes the lack on performance, but then in last 43 months and 25000kms, that car crossed 2.5k rpm- 100kmph only handful of times and 120 only once. She only sees 4k+ action when I visit home, and I too drive sedately. 98% running is in western ghats and 2 lane roads where the we feel performance is adequate. No niggles whatsoever, windshield washer pumps malfunctioned and they replaced it promptly. Happy ownership till date..

This is an amazing conversation, there should be a short notes version of this as well. One thing I wished had been explored in this discussion was the steering feel. A precise and well-weighted steering makes driving as a new driver or even as an experienced driver so much more enjoyable, easier, and safer. Suspension as noted, is always tricky - people often forget that suspension feel on the front seat and rear seat, and if there is a third, then there are all going to be different. So most of the cars in India below 20lakhs all have torsion-beam rear suspension. A well-tuned torsion beam will be all fine for the driver, will keep the car planted and all, but put 70+ parents or grandparents in the rear seat, and a "sporty" suspension (think Kia) will make things plenty uncomfortable for them. Subjectivity in selecting cars based on suspension not only comes from one's personal feel, but what works for family members you regularly haul. Also, if you have mostly bought a car for commuting and occasional highway journeys, plan accordingly. This was a great discussion as it allowed for more discussion to happen in our heads and aimed to make us a more informed buyer. Kudos!

If showrooms are not giving longer test drives, then pay for petrol prices for longer drive. If it still doesn't work, get a zoomcar and drive around for a day

My 1st Car Used 1.5 yr old pre-owned Ford Figo Petrol 1.2 So we have a Aspire at home that everyone loves to drive and sit into. When I moved to a new city, I felt the need of a car. I was not able to like any other car in my budget besides the Figo. Gem of an engine 95bhp (FE is bad though). But the steering feel and non floaty ness of the suspension is above all cars I test rode. Tiago - horrible NVH, very slow, good ride K10 - very small.. I am 6'2". I barely fit, steering doesn't center for whatever reason Grand i10 - very bad road feedback Brio - Peppy, but I couldn't fit to the seat and steering setup Ford Figo - everything I liked about Aspire but lighter, so feels Peppy enough.. For me. Can go 100 without a sweat. 120 is doable but engine starts to struggle when at full load. Excellent dynamics with loads of confidence even at 100kph. Great initial bite and sharp brakes. Ford exit, but service is brilliant. They offer extended warranty upto 7 years. Dont plan to resell. Maybe convert it to a rally car when I have boatloads of money. The UX is good, when you turn off the engine, cabin lights automatically come on. Car auto locks of key is not detected (feature missing in most of the cars I don't understand how hard it is) Can you guys do a podcast on the roads you enjoy/have enjoyed driving, riding on?

I've always felt the middle variants pack more than the top ones. When we bought our first car, a Baleno, the sales guy kept convincing us to buy thw Top variant for the connectivity features. We asked him to gives a list of features across the 3 variants only to know middle variant offered the features we wanted and liked at a much lower cost than the top. I've never used the Suzuki connectivity app ever. Android auto/Apple Play do a bulk of stuff we want. We saved the money but we went a little extra on coating engines and underbelly with rust coating lol.

Beautiful episode guys! Reminded me of the confusion I had when I was planning to buy my first car in 2013-14 period. I had just learnt driving and as the saying goes, "हाथ साफ करने के लिए" I was planning to buy a second hand car, and initially my plan was to buy either a second hand Ritz Diesel (loved the space inside and practicality as we had gone on a road trip from Hyderabad to Munnar and back) or a second hand Punto 90HP (I was a childhood Fiat fan from the Padmini days, I loved the design, which was beautiful and loved the relaxing feeling of that car during my long drives in that car with my boss or the couple of times I drove that after I got my license). Then reality hit me, I didn't have that much money as both of them went for 3.5-4 lacs and I had to lower my budget accordingly. Then I turned my gaze to some 10 year old cars, Fiat Palio in specific, for three reasons, childhood FIAT love, aforementioned "हाथ साफ करना" and the last was to drive it for a year or two to save up on money for the budget for my next car. Test drove a few as well but couldn't find one. Then in April, Tata Nano XT with the Power Steering launched and we did a test drive after the launch. This remained in my mind while I was TD'ing the other Palios. I was blessed with my son in August of 2014 and in September, after taking some financial help from my father, I went to a Tata Showroom and took a spot delivery of a Dazzling Blue Tata Nano XT (I wanted a Yellow but the color was discontinued, the next best was the blue as it came with Black interiors while all the others came with a beige interiors). Had that car for 4 years when I sold it in Sep-2018 after enjoying 45k KMs and doing multiple trips like Hyderabad-Bangalore, Hyderabad-Ramagundam, Bangalore-Coorg, Bangalore-Thiruvannamalai-Chidambaram-Cuddalore-Bangalore on it. Loved it to the core and felt that it was an under appreciated piece of Indian Engineering probably a result of the लखटकिया car tag which wasn't true because I bought it for Rs.2.37 lacs on road with 4 years AMC. The space inside surprised a lot of people and the AC was one of the best units I have experienced. My next car was a Ford Freestyle which was a heart decision as well because I wanted a Ford, but Ecosport was out of the reach but I loved the Freestyle (my Greyhound), now 62k kms! Could you plan an episode of under appreciated cars / bikes in Indian market?

Im a noob to cars and still dont have my own car .But besides countless variants and all ,what i get most confused between is Manual ,AMT ,CBT etc etc so if u guys can make a video on that plus on Hybrids then that would be useful. Anyways,another great video lads ,

This video is for me… 😁I have booked Xuv3xo mx1 petrol manual. Never have a car but I am listening to you guys from quite a long time & it has helped me a lot. Thanks a lot Motorinc ❤️

Adding up on Car essentials, is comfort (in terms of space) not a priority for the back seat passengers? Like the leg room & the head room?

Those smirking eyes Shumi gave while talking about inches of the tyre size was awesome. 17 inches is the standard size, noted.