Time to upgrade your car? No, it isn’t | MotorInc Spark

Stepping up to a new car is an exciting idea, but should you be upgrading? No, says Kartik; not until you have checked off a) 5-point list and b) completed one written test. Both of which are shared in this video. Don’t cheat. It’s your life. Your time. Your happiness. And your money. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, so some people are allowed to go shopping straight away. Is it need versus want? There is something more... it's the timing.
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[@siddharth9147]

Never expected that motor journalism could be done in such a style. Absolutely love the different, clean and experimental style of video projects that you guys are doing. Wish I could join your team in any capacity!

[@motorinc]

Glad you liked it! You are part of MotorInc! Keep your suggestions flowing! Thank you.

[@aadhuniks10]

@@motorinc Can you add on to this topic and give suggestions on how much odo is safe for using a car. Can we buy a second hand car which has more than 1 lakh kilometers?

[@arijitsinha6202]

Fortnine used to be the only channel I had my bell button activated for, now there are two.

[@pradhyudh]

Same here.

[@hiteshadhikari]

Man of culture

[@pradhyudh]

This video should have been a disconnect between shumi and sanghvi 😖😖

[@arijitsinha6202]

@@hiteshadhikari 😅

[@safialam5801]

Same bruv

[@srbhxplsv7544]

Kartikaye and Shumi you guys are just fav, you coming together for a meaningful motor journalism & educating masses 🙂

[@motorinc]

Thank for being here with MotorInc!

[@stanleykachuik2589]

I got a 06 Tacoma. Over the years as parts wear out, I've upgraded them. Coming up on 300k and the engine still runs like the day I bought it. 6speed manual with only power windows and a radio. No other tech. Just the way I like it. Doing most of your own mechanical work is very satisfying.

[@motorinc]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@shantanu_d]

That's a different and the correct way to approach car upgrade discussions. Such conversations usually happen offline among family and friends. You have brought that online. Thank You and Respect 👍

[@motorinc]

Glad you enjoyed that Shantanu!

[@neilvidyalankar]

I drive a 14-year-old i10. 1,50,000+ kms on the ODO and it has never let me down. Have driven all over south india with a family of 5. Only recently changed the clutch plates and suspension. Otherwise no major repairs.

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@syedinayath4547]

So on point. We have a 2006 Innova with 90k KM on the odo. Though it lacks all the tech and safety features, it still works like a charm. Gets us from point A to B without any hiccups and has never broken down!

[@motorinc]

For an Innova, it’s barely been used. 😆

[@mcr0741]

Ah sad, it can only easily do about 9.1 lakh kms more before you might want to change it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@motorinc]

Haha!

[@rYtwing]

Innova can run up to 200000 kms without complaints

[@karlsison231]

That thing can go a million Kms with the right maintenance

[@lundsweden]

This advice is right on... one of the biggest waste of money for most of us is buying new cars, along with the interest on loans. I plan to keep my cars as long as possible... currently have a 2015 Toyota Camry and 2017 Chevy Spark, both great cars with no issues!

[@rahulkrish9840]

Buying new cars is waste for you.. not for others.

[@lundsweden]

@@rahulkrish9840 Thats right... its good for others as you increase the supply of secondhand cars when you sell yours frequently!

[@letscolour123]

They amount of money u spend on buying toyota Camry in 2015😮. Now you deserve not to buy a new one 😂

[@Vishnu-B]

@MotorInc, @Kartikeya, In a fast paced world, where we are either looking "excitement" ourselves in everything, every step of the way OR if we are being peer pressured or being socially engineered to look for "excitement " every step of the way, this was/is a great msg to sit back, relax, take a breath, take stock of what we have and what we actually need before just jumping into something just for the sake of it. Great point of view. Thank you and keep it up.

[@soumen8624]

Wow and here I’m driving an old 1997 Corolla which has 390000km on the ODO and it still drives, the gear still shifts great, though some electronics don’t work anymore for e.g. the rear right power window and the speedo no longer shows the right speed but that doesn’t matter for me as the RPM gauge (rev counter) gives me enough info. Old car barely any features so I had to add reverse parking sensors, cruise control, and a new stereo system (speakers too).

[@motorinc]

That's it! ♥️

[@sidtrip1]

Fabulous job, Kartik! Watching you is a treat, not just for how you present things but also for what you present. I have a 15-year-old Swift Zxi, and having run it for less than 60,000km so far, I see absolutely no reason to replace it just yet.

[@motorinc]

♥️ Thanks Siddartha!

[@abhyshek]

But some authorities like in delhi would try to pick up your car for scrap even if it's well maintained, low run. Shitty rules.

[@Ashes-9]

Im gonna use my polo and figo till eternity ❤ Only done 54000kms on polo (2011) & 70k on figo (2016) I have so many memories and emotions attached to them from the day i picked them up from the delivery bay. They are not just vehicles, they are a part of me, they are legends. And Legends never Die ! ❤ Cheers Motorinc ! You guys are awesome ❤ And you probably know it 😉

[@motorinc]

Ashes! That is superb! Thanks

[@anoshs]

I can’t agree more. I i20 Elite Asta(o) 2015 has done 45k and she still feels like new. Well on the inside at least, street parking isn’t kind on the paint. But still the first car I got with my first proper job out of college and just like you said, so many memories and emotions. Sometimes I’m tempted to upgrade to a the new Verna or the Seltos or even something electric, but I just can’t let go.

[@Ashes-9]

@@anoshs update : Figo had some problem and the service guys couldn’t fix it, it was my primary car and it was absolutely unreliable, so sold it off for a new swanky i20 (the one before the facelift) in June. The i20 is amazing ! The polo still remains and it will be forever.

[@borkarms]

Well Said from another POLO owner.

[@sunilrxg]

You nailed it, bro. I am still the proud owner of a 2009 Punto and am approaching the fitness test in the coming year. And all my reasons for the new car, you answered them at the end. 😊.

[@motorinc]

Right on! ♥️

[@dipinarora1975]

Quality Content builds community. Love how someone is not just gunning for views, but vertical education. Love it. Great work guys!

[@motorinc]

Thank you Dipin!

[@narayanrithwik]

This channel has perhaps one of the best production value on any automotive chanel globally and the style of presenting is completely fresh in this category. I'm interested to know if they did a complete breakdown on how apple does its media and applied those learnings here ?

[@motorinc]

Hullo! Glad you are enjoying the experience and growing with us. That’s our focus - whatever it takes.

[@utkarsh0]

Didn't know about your channel, got this as a recommendation on YT while researching for a new (first) car for my brother-in-law. And while researching and test-driving some of them, the not-so-rational part of my brain asked if it is time to upgrade my 2018 petrol MT Nexon now that it just completed 5 years? I am glad that the rational part of my brain immediately kicked in and made me realize that I have barely used it (29k on odo) and both my family and I absolutely love its ride quality and comfort and barring a few new-age features, it doesn't lack any necessary ones! As I question the mind-reading abilities of YT/Google, I was pleasantly surprised to see this video it made me immediately subscribe to the channel and binge on 5 other videos. Thank you for putting out quality content, this is such a refreshing change from other automobile reviewers!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you so joining us here at MotorInc!

[@ivy0912]

Bought a new car last year. Urban Cruiser automatic. Wanting to own an automatic was the very first reason. I saved enough money over few years which helped in not taking a loan. Tried a few cars and finally settled for this one. Bought it just before it was discontinued by Toyota. Very happy with the purchase. The engine is peppy, the driving is super smooth and the auto gearbox is such a charming one!! Few things could be improved but not too bothered about them! Very happy with my decision!

[@motorinc]

Supercool that you're happy with your car!

[@prasanthbliz]

Totally agree! if a person tries to replace a 2018 vehicle, for example, a titanium Ecosport Diesel with a new vehicle with similar specs, it will cost nothing less than 16L to 18L!!. Getting a new 4-wheeler in today's day and age has become an expensive affair. Once again, kudos to MotorInc for voicing the reality and encouraging people to do an actual qualitative comparison.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Sai!

[@jalexrosh]

Not just expensive to the wallet but actually increases one's carbon foot print.

[@vishalsangar625]

I own a 2018 swift zxi(new version) and I am itching to upgrade to a nexon/seltos. But your video made me rethink that my current car is as good as new. Gotta use it for a few more years.

[@abraham_george]

Restored my 2005 Swift after several years of neglect. Thought of selling it while I purchased a new creta. Now after a new paint job, alloys and overall detailing, I love more than my new car!

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@williamschoemann4209]

That's thoughtful advice. Anything spent in repairs now and then is much less than payments every month. I've had my '85 Cadillac Eldorado for 21yr. I've renewed as necessary things like tires, shocks, brakes. Engine, trans, interior are fine (at 145K mi). A sanding and paint will make it look brand new. I plan to keep it forever.

[@motorinc]

Wow! This is when we wish YT would allow you to post a pic!

[@kkp1023]

My father used his alto for 11 years and only after his commutes became longer and over rougher roads did he finally decide to get a new car. So last year we got an Scross and we'll hopefully keep it for another 10 years (probably coz it'll be very difficult to upgrade without spending twice/thrice the money😆)

[@motorinc]

♥️🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@PS-ug7nm]

Did you get an second hand s cross?

[@kkp1023]

@@PS-ug7nm oh no, we got it new back in 2021. It was still sold back then

[@borkarms]

Brilliant ... Very well explained. Nowadays the only real changes are touch screen sizes and sunroof , ventilated seats , ADAS ( not practical in Indian conditions). The overall drive , feel of cars ( fun to drive factor) is going down, very few NEW cars feel Great to drive. Toquey Diesels are gone....Feature list going UP , fun to drive factor going down.5 Years ago there were Many great cars that are gone , ....Majority because of Emission norms and some Manufacturer Blunders ----- Ford India shutting shop & Tata Motors ( Discontinuing the TATA HEXA).

[@motorinc]

True! And sad!

[@vinayakvakkyilpurushothama3483]

I started visiting your channel because I was following shumi's reviews. Started from OD, then PD and now this. Liked the new way of doing reviews and the gamut of covered areas under discussion. Rather than sleek shots of people riding the vehicle- which you can get from any other website, or even after visiting a showroom, I think motor inc covers the 'real' concerns related to a purchase of vehicle or how a vehicle is, closer to a test drive and the research done regarding how it might or might not fit your life style. Most of the other reviews seems like a marketing ad for the vehicles under review. Kartik also, seems like to have different opinion from shumi- the hyundai ioniq video, which is a good thing for us. Two different people, sharing different opinions and we can weigh in based on ours. Thumbs up.

[@motorinc]

Thanks VVK! We're so happy you're liking the MotorInc experience!

[@masoodrazaq]

I live in Dubai and have a small collection of cars at my disposal, mostly V6 and V8s ranging in age from 9-24 years old. My absolute favorite daily driver is a 2008 Lexus LS460, which I bought new in 2008 and is in excellent condition. It’s hard to give up on this car because it’s still a NA V8, super comfortable, and I have upgraded the stereo-phone integration with under $100 of Bluetooth adapters etc. I find a lot of new cars in terms of motorization, smoothness, longevity and user interface to be a step backwards from recent vehicles and modern classics. Even some of the newer designs are hideous (looking at you, BMW 7 Series). Very few brand new cars truly excite me. There is something satisfying about maintaining slightly older cars in top form and enhancing them slightly for tech and features.

[@motorinc]

Noice! Absolutely kicked to hear about your efforts to keep them going! All the best! And thanks for sharing your garage with us!

[@kalyannnBH]

I have a 2012 Brio which i bought in 2022. I upgraded by adding Focal speakers, Touch screen infotainment, sensors, rear cam , Doors sound proofing. This tiny looking car feels very peppy and fun to drive.

[@motorinc]

Wow! That's serious audio-upgrades!

[@debview]

Wow..n i in 2024 am thinkin of sellin my 2012 brio. No concerns really…12 years of great companionship across 3 metros and 1lac kms.

[@ishaanagrawal2763]

Wise advice! ❤️ You spoke my mind. Almost the conversation I had a week ago with a friend who was not liking the spare money he has in his account and wanted to upgrade his 3 year old car for newer (not better) features, disguising his want as a need. 😝 I think the same goes for motorcycles, too. Two wheelers are much lower on tech than cars. And things haven't radically changed in the past years other than the mandatory ABS.

[@motorinc]

Hello! What has your friend decided? 😃

[@ishaanagrawal2763]

@@motorinc I hope we'll be upgrading our motorcycles next year. I've had my eyes on the baby GS for some time now. Fingers crossed. 🤞🏻

[@prabhu9189]

Have a 2012 FIAT Punto 1.3 Multijet Emotion model. Absolutely reliable with strong build quality and fun to drive as well. Have NO plans to replace it at any cost and any time.

[@motorinc]

The Punto was loved by many and even today, people like you have kept the car's legacy alive. Kudos to you!

[@hermitsage12]

My dad's 15 year old santro works like a charm to this day. Just had to get work done on the suspension and tyres. If properly taken care of they will serve a very long time. Finally upgraded to a crysta a few years ago and the leap is massive in terms of space power and safety

[@motorinc]

Oh wow! Santro ❤️!

[@hiteshgowda4]

This mentality is what kept us glued to our 1.2 i10 for 11.5 years and 1.3L km. We finally felt the need to upgrade and got ourselves a 1.0 Slavia MT. Feels absolutely worth it!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing! How’s it going with the Slavia?

[@PankajJain11]

same i10 almost 13 year old. I am gonna wait till 2025 for an upgrade as new tech will have better options by then.

[@YogicNeurosurgeon]

Karthik , I have been following you since the time you were in Autocar, You are the epitome of Freedom and Clarity in thinking and , Yes , You are A TRUE MOTOR JOURNALIST!

[@motorinc]

Thank you Mayur! ♥️

[@_k_kd]

Subscribed this channel week ago .And watching it whenever have time. What a contact Man, and the. Way you put things is really joy. Whenever you guys are talking about machine seems like some meditation is going on. Amazing Kartikaye

[@motorinc]

Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc vibe, Kundan!

[@HPRWheels]

Hats off for going beyond first drive/ ride reviews. love the contents on your channel. Please make an episode on vehicle maintenance and basic diagnostics to look out for issues like timing belt wear, clutch wear, brakes and ride & handling related (lower arm, suspension struts & bushes, steering ball joint wear) usual expensive bits in long-term ownership.

[@motorinc]

Noted! And thank you! Any specific issue or concern? Do let us know!

[@vijendrakhemnar]

Excellent coverage by Kartik. I would like to add one point. We are almost at the last generation of IC engines. So either wait till EV infra and cost is stable say, another 5-6 years or buy the latest IC engine now and enjoy till its full lifetime.

[@motorinc]

💯✌🏽

[@premkumar-bl5hl]

​@@motorincwhat is the answer for that question?

[@hermitsage12]

This is why you guys are among the best in the biz! No other automotive channel would make this video

[@motorinc]

Just talking about what we would with friends. 🤝

[@aysbg]

Here I am, watching this video and being genuinely surprised. Video is thoughtful, thought provoking, an absolute masterclass. Hat off to you Sir. I replaced my 10 year old Cayenne (958 model that I had since 2017) earlier this year for 3 year old new Cayenne (9YA) model. It was a very expensive upgrade and in hindsight the only thing that I was actually missing in my old car was Carplay and auto-cruise control. Everything else my old Cayenne had, heated and ventilated seats, cruise control, reversing camera, buttons (actual physical buttons, why are car designers allergic to buttons?!). However, interior itself looked and felt dated the moment I stepped into the new model. Plus I wanted a PHEV...

[@motorinc]

Hullo! Thank you so much for sharing, although a bit sad to hear bout it. How was the PHEV? Did it improve the driving experience?

[@KarthikeyanHaldurai]

so much honesty and clarity. thank you so much!

[@motorinc]

Appreciate the encouragement!

[@Ragas07]

Cars today if maintained well - Timely oil, filter change and driven with care, last 1 lakh plus kms without breaking a sweat. Appreciate the practical advice you are sharing with motorheads.

[@motorinc]

Well said

[@dsnarayan]

I got a 13-year Fabia (Diesel). Going strong. Love driving it each day. And plan to keep it for more years to come (20 yrs max 😊) But I have the exact same reasons for keeping my car as you said Kartik. Being environment friendly is not just about buying EVs or cleaner tech vehicles.

[@motorinc]

Thanks again! Glad to hear about your Fabia! It gets our attention on the road even today.

[@vijayarjunwadkar]

Just what I wanted to hear! I have a 2013 Renault Duster that has clocked 1,16,000+ KMS, but is still going smooth, with minor hiccups and I was contemplating to change, but thanks for this video, I am reconsidering my decision and spending a little to revamp/refurbish my car, with less money than buying a new one! Thanks Kartik for enlightening me and saving my hard eraned money! Here we go Dusty! 😁🥰

[@motorinc]

Amazing! All the best to Dusty! Do keep us posted! Couple of years later you can revisit the decision. Until then, enjoy!

[@ontheroad8149]

Excellent words! We have a 2013 Scorpio SLE, with 40k clicks on the odo and apart from the engine feeling a little sluggish and the body roll, haven't yet got to selling it now. There's nothing a Stage 1 remap, bilstein B6 springs cant do. What Kartikeya is describing is called lateral upgrading, a hotly discussed topic on teambhp. stretch your budget and buy a better car and keep it for atleast 10 years. Those who wanted to buy the Nexon took my advise, stretched their budget and went for the Hexa. They ain't complaining. They got no other car which can possibly replace it in terms of ride quality, the only con being the extremely heavy steering.

[@motorinc]

Makes a lot of sense for recent cars... much older cars can be upgraded but they're a bit of a way behind more recent vehicles.

[@saajanjogia]

I've been saying this to my friends for 2 years. If you need a new car, look for a good used one. There's no sense in buying a new one considering taxes and depreciation. Is maddening! I always avoided used cars but now I'm for it. Also, I'd prefer a bs4 anyday

[@motorinc]

Well said!

[@ajaykumarv1174]

Karthikeya you really blew my mind.... An amazing yet practical points to consider in decision making process.... Thanks a ton bro

[@motorinc]

Glad you liked it! ❤️

[@saurabhdadhichi9503]

Thanks for bringing up a topic that everyone has to talk through whenever it’s time to change vehicle. I have an XUV500 5 years done with more 50k done. Vehicle still fits to my need but being a company lease need to let it go. So if I still have to let it go, am planning to look at rather used cars market to get an upgrade from existing one. New ones are more expensive but doesn’t indeed bring anything new in technology that was there already in cars 5 years old. So I think it will be good to add in your video a perspective of also evaluating pre owned cars as people change rather quickly their cars, used car market is getting heated up

[@motorinc]

Thanks for bringing up this perspective. We have discussed used vehicles in our podcast.. have you checked it out? Pasting the link here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqiUaaCNp8mSnJo Thanks!

[@romeovampire]

Every Episode is like a movie.. The Best part is it even gets you glued on !! Thank you

[@motorinc]

Thanks Sam!

[@vigneshs4595]

Nice one ! I did a very similar exercise and decided to stay put with my 2016 Polo 1.2L Petrol highline for next 3 years (just upgraded the infotainment to touch screen, and boy it looks fresh) .. 1) upgrade to next segment is very very costly and anything less than that, I feel Polo is one good stronggg machine (with abs, ebd and sensors) ! 2) hybrids/ev's, infact the govt has no clue either 3) good on the pockets to hold back before investing again ..

[@motorinc]

Aye, aye!

[@motorinc]

What were you looking at though?

[@vigneshs4595]

@@motorinc well the basic reason for look out was power .. 1) NA petrol feels too underpowered in highways these days with all the turbos out ther .. 2) Manual isn't helping my knees in chennai traffic .. but all the pros for keeping the good old polo out weighs the cons ..

[@SirKart]

@@vigneshs4595 Okay, so you hadn’t narrowed down on anything then.. less heartache.. 😆

[@vigneshs4595]

@@SirKart haha yes but no .. as confused the reply is, I am staying put with the gorgeous and strong polo machine for next 3 years .. just added a beauty of new tyres .. polo all but new, sorted out!

[@manthenvashishth3769]

Another reason to add to that list for me was that the 15yr life of car was almost completed and I wanted a new and a bigger hatch.

[@Rahul-kp6wn]

Not exaggerating but i have a carb zen 99 with me.. Baptised in floods and refreshed interiors and mechanical parts like drive shafts, suspension, lower arms, steering rack and tyres.. It drives like new and cosmo upgrades like Seat covers, head unit speakers... 100/90 bulbs with relay... And regular maintainance its due for 3rd registration extention 😍 Its a keeper...

[@motorinc]

Wow! That is awesome! 🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@sandeepgupta12]

Bro. Good point. One of the reasons people upgrade is features....e.g. infotainment system as one of the key upgrade. Big struggle is finding a quality infotainment console. All you find is cheap Chinese stuff that are unreliable....any directions where one can find end to end solutions for upgrading infotainment system in cars. Btw I have Honda City CVT 2017 and I love my car but struggling with above issue.

[@sandeshtg3289]

Showroom owners left the chat.

[@motorinc]

Haha

[@redliningchaitanya9338]

FNMs have joined the chat!

[@cityofangels11]

Now this is a rarity. Great sense into the common 'upgrade' factor. 🙂 Picked a first gen corolla and it is like clockwork. Just do the regular maintenance and nothing else for sane driving.

[@motorinc]

Thanks GS! That's exactly right!

[@zearsait2338]

Well said thank you. U had cleared my confusion will upgrade later. But will keep watching for your great true reviews

[@ameyapc]

Totally agree. Have done 97k km on my Polo in 4 years and 4 months, and I am not upgrading anytime soon! The thrill has just begun!!!

[@motorinc]

You should celebrate when the car hits the 1 lakh km mark.

[@ameyapc]

@@motorinc thank you for the reply. Yes, I am planning to celebrate it big time!!!

[@OmiP42]

Great video, as always! We recently booked a top of the line XUV700 (AWD, luxury pack, the works), up from a first gen Polo! The Polo had no abs nor any airbags, so we felt like it was time for an upgrade in safety as well as features. Goddamn that waiting period tho. Also kinda iffy on the switch from petrol to diesel, but hey, that's the way life is sometimes.

[@RatnadeepDeshmane]

Got the same XUV a month back and completed 4.5k. Wait will be worth it. :)

[@motorinc]

Congrats Ratnadeep!

[@motorinc]

All the best Omi!

[@akshayiyer8897]

This is what it means when passion meets common sense... Awesome shumii and Kartikeya

[@motorinc]

Thank you!

[@ashwinraghunath]

You lads are doing a stellar job! Keep going. Small recco: Invest in a teleprompter - it adds that little bit of extra intimacy with a viewer if you maintain that eye-contact. Getting use to the prompter pedal to keep the scroll is like learning how to use the accelerator pedal - which I presume you don't need a course in. :)

[@motorinc]

Teleprompters only work if there is a script though... Spark is unedited and unscripted, Ashwin

[@p.r.i.t.o.m.n.a.n.d.y]

Another awesome video. MotorInc is bringing in a new dimension in automotive content. The background is superb. Top notch video quality.

[@motorinc]

Hullo again! Thanks for taking time out to comment!

[@ShaanRoyal]

This channel is becoming more philosophical rather than an automotive channel.

[@motorinc]

Everything about movement! Philosophy too. But seriously, being able to make good decisions - thought through decisions - can make all the difference in the joy of automobiles. Hope that makes sense to you!

[@Nagarjunpara]

I own a 2017 New Dzire with 1.3L Diesel. It's still returning me about 23 kmpl when driven sensibly. Has two airbags, ABS & EBD standard. I plan to keep it for a long time, since there are no more affordable Diesel engine available. You make a lot of sense. I can now forward this to my friends as a proof of what I have been explaining them since a year

[@motorinc]

2017, it’s only in its teens then! 😁 Wish you many awesome kms!

[@SatishKumar75]

We all needed this perspective. Thanks for helping all of us make a better choice. New doesn't necessarily means its better.

[@motorinc]

Anytime! 😂❤️

[@jaswanthkolluri2696]

Excellent presentation without rush....also to add more reasons to this, there are new changes coming in auto industry like ethanol fuel cars, flex fuel cars, hybrid cars and electric cars. In the coming two to three years auto industry is going to change rapidly so better be safe than sorry..wait for few more years if you already have a car which is less than 3 to 5 years old. Then based on the changing trend purchasing a new car might be a right decision.

[@motorinc]

Thank JK! Absolutely right! Lots of changes coming from all sorts of directions... waiting might be a good idea for many people

[@rocky5006]

Nice video and the one who understands and takes it seriously shall end up saving a lot. But at the end apka paisa hai jo ap ki marzi. 😊 The video was great and not something u expect generally from a channel that reviews new cars.

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much 😀

[@metarelaxation1198]

My dad's been using a 2009 WagonR, clocked 1,10,000 kms. No safety no airbags not enough space. No financial issues as well. But still won't upgrade 😭😂😂

[@motorinc]

🤣 Parents!

[@sskrimp]

Excellent information , we had a car for 7 years and we had to change it until it started to rust ,it didn't have ac and modern features none the less it's did perfectly fine when it came to commuting.

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@rajavel003]

The advise this channel gives is more relatable.... Karthik, Shumar and MotorInc team have compassionate about their subscribers... Kudos to the team

[@motorinc]

Thanks Rajavel!

[@sutats]

Drive it to eternity.

[@motorinc]

💯

[@anuraagmahajan3319]

Have. 2014 SantaFe which is done about 90,000 and is just like brand new and my favourite vehicle amongst few plus it’s fully loaded with all features that are not standard even in cars of 2023. I am forced to sell it since I live in NCR, else would have used it forever as I like to keep my cars for longer duration. I have booked the IONIQ 5 and have decided to go electric to avoid a similar situation in few years due to regulations on ICE cars in NCR even if they are strong hybrid. I 101% agree with your very wise suggestion thru this episode.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing your car story with us! All the best for the IONIQ - would love to know how it goes! Also, thanks for the encouragement!

[@binishthomas2675]

Great video 🙂.... thank you for sharing a very logical argument and uncommon-common sense. Everyone else is just trying to sell

[@motorinc]

Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@susheergovindaraj5842]

Right message coming out from the right people in the business...btw, I drive a 2005 Maruti 800 and bought a Skoda Rapid AT in 2021. Both the cars I will retain as long as possible and will take good care. It makes so much sense to maintain them and keep running than to think of an upgrade, unless required .

[@motorinc]

Well said! Thanks for letting us into your garage!

[@stanleysamraj2728]

This video is an eye opener! Content quality is top notch. My first generation Figo Diesel crossed 1.5L kms. It has everything i ever wanted. Man!! What a car! Also, my Nissan kicks k9k diesel has crossed 50k kms. It handles better than all competitors in the segment. Lucky to own these cars. ❤

[@shree2325]

I have been thinking about replacing my 2014 Fiesta classic diesel. But i couldn't find a car with an equal or better drive in 2023. When I find one, the budget is off the charts to my interest. So I decided to keep my Fiesta for a longer period. This video just cemented my thoughts. Thank you 🙏

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@ashwinbharbhari]

Great advice sir I was planning to upgrade Only bcoz to show off Amy be After listening to u .... Completely make sense ..... I will postpone it... Thank u for saving my money and mind

[@Yoshree19]

My Baleno DDiS having champ legendary 1.3 ltr Fiat machine. Getting Avg fuel economy of 25 kmpl in Pune city and more than 30kmpl on highway. Cost was around 10 lakh at that time. Now petrol Baleno cost around 13 lakhs. No point to change. You correctly mentioned about upcoming technologies of fuel. Need to rethink before going of change. Automobile machines are so robust and run for long. I have my libero now 20 yrs old. Clocked 125000 kms. My Gladiator clocked 75000 kms. Maintain machines and they run long without any complaint. Thanks for such grt content.

[@motorinc]

Fantastic to get a peek into your garage! And, thank you!

[@anuraggahlot7254]

Simple.. straight.. to the point content, they are ahead of time. Already got bored of flashy ,loud background music automotive content. Keep it up

[@motorinc]

Thanks Anurag! Glad you're enjoying the MotorInc vibe!

[@MaddyAnand]

Brilliant man you’re brilliant! So nicely done, so effortless. I loved it. Thanks!

[@motorinc]

Thank you Maddy! ❤️

[@chebha1]

so so precise , seems you keep reading minds, i just delayed my plans and of my olders one refreshed post 5.5 yrs at 60K .

[@motorinc]

♥️💗🖖🏽

[@mangalmurtibhosale]

Good one!!! Very basic, but very often people make these mistakes & end up wasting their money!!!

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@hschofield82]

Amazing advice here--thanks for sharing.

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@EternalInfinity8]

Great Sensible advice, thanks Kathik!

[@motorinc]

Thank you for being with us!

[@livestrong9696]

Me driving 2010 Fiat linea MJD . Remapped after 2 years to fix the turbo lag and loved it. Till date i could never walk away without looking at my car twice or thrice after parking .. Debating with myself for the past 2 months if i need to upgrade..

[@motorinc]

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[@prasad123yadav]

Because of this big transition phase of automotive industry. I have bought a 2013 Toyota etios . It had 1.37L kms to it. And i put on 10k on it in a year. I am understanding my user pattern or more likely settling my user pattern to choose the right car for me in the future . I did not want take any new EMI. I had planned for an EV . But decided to wait for some good range on it. But still hesitant to change to ev as I have clocked only 10k kms on the car I a year.

[@divyanshujoshi2815]

Superb substance guys it this is like a black hole that is increasing because of richness of the channels and the creators and being pushed into making a purchase that you never needed like my octavia VRs gen 1 and polo gt when ever i sit in those it is just pure joy and sending my vrs off was hell !! Simply put : tq

[@alexrajan3617]

Nice videos! The theme is so classy, standard, and minimalistic. It feels much more premium👏👏

[@motorinc]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@glenivan30]

Next level Motor journalism, crystal clear and no gimmicks.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Glen!

[@rYtwing]

I have a Honda Amaze that is aged 9 with a running of 55k kms. And i know it still has a lot more to give since I have maintained it well & i know it has at least 3-5 yrs more to give its best. I totally agree with your video

[@motorinc]

♥️🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@krpradi]

I have a 2014 Ford Figo which has run about 60K till now, and I started to think about getting another car, but dropped by plan when I saw the car prices. I bought Figo for 6 lakhs back then, now even if I spend 10 lakhs, there is no car which comes close to Figo in terms of build quality, safety and high speed stability. I am going to use my Figo till it lasts. What makes me smile is when I take my Figo on highways, it can easily reach and cruise triple number speeds whereas new age Baleno, i20 struggle to keep up the pace with my Figo.

[@motorinc]

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[@dagger732]

My parents have a 7-yr old WagonR AMT. I was considering upgrading it to a Tata Punch (we don't need a car two segments above), primary usage in the city without too much daily running either, Punch just gives a modern & spacious feel with the infotainment and solid ride. But otherwise, the WagonR is still good enough, the AMT is great (and also a common point between the two). Finally it would require an additional investment of at least 7 lakhs, which is honestly not worth it given the factors considered.

[@pradeepreddy5222]

I sold out my Taigun as I had lot of technical issues and Venue earlier as I had bought in a hurry but somehow it was a ok car with lovely performance ! I have now Harrier with lot of infotainment issues, after sales support issues & some exterior fit and finish gaps right from the beginning

[@ShashankRathod]

Bought a manual Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI in June'21. Clocked in 95K since then. The car works absolutely fine and still feels like new. I absolutely love Tbone. Then, got married recently. My partner ain't a big fan of manual. So, decided to change things a bit and kinda start fresh. Checked out Kia Seltos diesel with a Torque Converter, Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI with a DSG and Honda City with a CVT. The most important criteria was the experience behind the wheel and safety equipment. Gadgets and gizmos were secondary. Starting with Honda City, it was just ...boring. Kia Selltos was a big surprise and much much better than I imagined or expected it to be. But then, finalised on Skoda Slavia for the experience it gave behind the wheel. Besides, the after sales service and reliability of my Rapid kind of tilted the scales in Skoda's favour. Last but not the least was also immediate availability of the Slavia. But then, is it worth the upgrade? If it were just me, I definitely wouldn't. I would absolutely keep Tbone with me for as long as I can. He's absolutely amazing. I have learnt a lot with him and he's special. Having said that, considering my better half who wants to enjoy driving, it was time to buy a new one. Not a big upgrade but fulfils a lot of other circumstantial requirements.

[@motorinc]

Absolutely love the name! Tbone! And, think of it this way - the new car suits two - it’s a win!

[@thevaliantkautilya]

Excellent presentation...You have me hooked on to your videos. 👍

[@motorinc]

Awesome, thank you! ♥️

[@VishnuPadmanabhan]

Oh my, this couldn’t have come at a better time! I am currently driving a 2013 Chevy Beat and one might say it is at the last leg of its life. But I for one definitely enjoy driving this compact little powerhouse every single time I am behind the wheel. I see a lot of upgrades happening here and there with all new models of cars flowing into the market. So, just yesterday and today, I have watched many videos of car reviews across different brands and segments, thinking it is time to upgrade. But after watching this video, I am questioning if all I need to get is a fresh coat of paint on my car and a set of new rear suspension. Thank you so much for making these amazing videos, they are definitely absolute value providers. Now, seems like I have a little more thinking to do! 😄

[@sandeepmortal]

As someone who drives a 2011 Ritz, I support your decision.

[@VishnuPadmanabhan]

@@sandeepmortal Appreciate that! Our cars are meant to last a long long time 😁

[@sandeepmortal]

@@VishnuPadmanabhan oh yes 😄 Long live our cars

[@motorinc]

Hey Vishnu! Keep us posted, and super happy to know you appreciate the Beat! ❤️

[@motorinc]

Awesome!

[@sunnytube90]

The production quality is off that charts! Great work!

[@motorinc]

Glad you like it bro!

[@mohdkhajanaseeruddin537]

Fantastic....so much clarity of thought!!!

[@motorinc]

Thank you! We will pass this on to him.

[@porkoholic]

Just finished 5 years on my urban cross... Loan is finally over... now going to enjoy this feeling for a couple of years before upgrading

[@motorinc]

Best feeling ever!

[@AjazKhan-jh7ik]

This makes a lot of sense. The same happened when I went to check i20 which is not a very justifiable upgrade from my 3 years old Tiago so keeping it for now.

[@n2035k]

Thank you….I so needed to hear this!

[@srinathnarayanan9732]

@motorinc, Great video Kartik. Standing on the line right now, as I watch this video. Thinking of changing my 8 year old Fido Diesel as it’s becoming hectic to handle the heavy long travel clutch in bumper to bumper traffic for daily commute. Primarily looking to switch to a petrol automatic as primary usage is city commute. However, most petrol cars I tried so far is boring to say the least, nothing matches the smooth torque curve of the 1.5 TDCI with 100 horses ! Any suggestions on an ‘upgrade’ ?

[@myriadthoughts4421]

I drive a 10year old Brio as my primary car, last year i thought of replacing it with something new, since everybody was praising Tiago for its safety and build, i test drove my friends Tiago all. changed my decesion spend Close 50k on Brio. Replaced front and read suspension setups added 7inch infotainment done interior and exterior polishing and planning to keep it until the 15year renewal

[@DebarshiBiswas]

Recently payed off my Golf R. I have absolutely no intentions of selling it to anybody at all. Plan on driving it till the wheels fall off and then new get new wheels and repeat.

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@TheBlackbird600]

Happy owner of a 2020 Ecosport Diesel Titanium S Manual. It has all the bells and whistles. Done 51000 kms. I m keeping it.! Although my heart yearns for a type 2 Fortuner as a getaway vehicle.

[@motorinc]

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[@hellopaji89]

Very sensible message. I’m running a 8 year old swift that feels dated and much less safe now but the fact it’s still running so well, I’m having hard time letting it go and to spend 15-20 lac for what it’s doing fine today. I wish those 10 year rule for diesel cars in NCR is stripped down coz it’s just totally illogical. The amount of emissions caused to produce 1 car way exceeds anything this old can will fart in extra 5 years

[@motorinc]

Hello Paji! Thanks for watching and commenting. It’s a weird world. There are Vehicle fitness tests that will solve this problem of pollution vs wastage - if a vehicle is maintained and running well, we should be allowed to use it. There are trucks and buses running 24x7 that need a closer look.