How To Buy Your First Ever Car | ThisConnect S02E03 |

[@motorinc]

*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

[@nikhilPUD01]

Concrete roads also looks old 🥲 And cost more I prefer asphalt road 🛣️ and regular maintenance At least it will employ the huge population of india 😜

[@mdziaularfeen8436]

A request: I understand you gotta monetize and earn money, but please never make this video exclusive for the sake of the community, it's extremely difficult as it is to find reviewers in India who knows their stuff and this video will do wonders, your videos are awesome and eventually everyone realise it with time and pay for the quality you deliver and I'd be ok if you make all your vidoes exclusive but this one for the greater good of community. Perhaps it can serve as a window for what moroinc is providing.

[@lesuspayne]

How is comment 2 days old when the video itself is 1 day old. Just a weird observation.

[@BhaskaraVenkatesh]

@@lesuspayne Members get early release!

[@lesuspayne]

@@BhaskaraVenkatesh oooohhh ok

[@HasanAamirVlogs]

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 KZbin before I can share it in my WhatsApp groups.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @HasanAmirVlogs and for the kind words!

[@tvt-Ar]

@@motorinc which car would you recommend for a person of the age of 65, long term use atleast 10 years, mostly city use and upgrading from Maruti 800.Budget around 7.5 till 8 lakhs. Some short listed cars ignis Zeta ( hopefully will be getting a good offer on this otherwise have to consider delta), Swift base, Baleno base( if price is not increased).

[@tvt-Ar]

​@@motorinc And yes mileage should be good.

[@vaibhavdlv]

I bought a petrol hatchback because I looked at my use case and that looked best. Primarily long drives with a bunch of luggage, plus me needing as much performance and not liking CNG due to queues, gas scent etc. Also with simple petrol engine, less of a chance of things breaking - as I prize reliability and don't like service center visits. 4 years and almost 50000km later, I am a happy guy. Of course I have spent a good amount of money in petrol, but thankfully my raises have been decent enough for me to afford that.

[@sanmaan13]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks Sanmaan!

[@santhoshkalisamy]

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

[@motorinc]

Thank you for joining us @santhoshkalisamy!

[@hafiz5156]

Motorinc videos are like therapy.

[@motorinc]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@mish2527]

Every weekend🥰

[@Michael-Angh]

They got very different style 🔥

[@jeeturajpoot9034]

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😅

[@shadow_realm47]

You'll get there one day ! Bless 🙏🏿

[@jeeturajpoot9034]

@@shadow_realm47 thanks vro, Hopefully 🫡

[@motorinc]

Your gathering knowledge now. So when the time comes the decision will be 🫰!

[@jeeturajpoot9034]

@@motorinc yeah that, and also I just love to listen to you guys🫡

[@vaibhavdlv]

EMI to the rescue...😄😄

[@surajnayak136]

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

[@motorinc]

Hi Suraj, thanks for sharing that with us here. And glad to hear that you all were safe.

[@yellowflash511]

Funny, because back when I became a CS I bought my first car and have a similar story as well. I need a big car because of my height (6'6") so I bought a XUV500. Similarly I had a crash and only survived due to the build quality of the car. Years later I have a XUV700. Now I only consider Mahindra and Tata in cars. Recently I got a Tata Punch EV for the city, love it.

[@akshayagarwal129]

you should have been more alert while driving...sed!!

[@uaeindi]

​@@akshayagarwal129 Not always accidents happen due to our fault. Many times people just do wrong side driving and all the unpredictable things. I've even faced a fortuner jumping small median

[@nikhilPUD01]

@@yellowflash511 Waiting for Tata and Mahindra's hybrid cars. Under 10 lakhs with least features But same Car safety and low running cost. And then I am happy 😁

[@Techno_Babble]

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. ❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the kind words @Techno_Babble.

[@AbsoluteRaw]

Don’t get too much carried away. These two are such smooth talkers, we won’t even realise when they pushed someone’s envelope.😅

[@nikhilPUD01]

These two feel connected somehow to me. I enjoyed watching them 😁

[@sinzz26o7]

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

[@motorinc]

So true!

[@harshaddhavalikar9123]

I like it in Magnite. Nissan give rear adjustable head rest, washer wiper. i20 sportz gives wireless charging and stuff and no rear washer wiper. I don't understand this. Washer wiper is more practical, safer. Sunroof things is crazy. Manufacturer may give you sunroof and keep engine as option in coming days. It's that crazy. Sub 4 m getting panaromic. Huh

[@dijojohn38]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks DJ! Always helpful to hear your take.

[@jayantsharma2669]

So i20 will be a better choice considering these points, just asking for my 1st car as I have a similar list

[@avitoislive]

@@jayantsharma2669 with i20 petrol you'll get a mileage of around 6-8 in city. So you've to watch out for that.

[@jayantsharma2669]

@@avitoislive really 😳, is it that bad ? But someone told me that i20 gives around 10-12 in the city & near around 16-18 on highways

[@Shadow_Shinigami]

​@@jayantsharma2669 I use a i20 n line; in Bengaluru without AC, I get around 10kmpl (driving with a light foot), with AC the max I've gotten in the city is around 9kmpl (when the roads are relatively free, but I'd expect somewhere around 8 on most days). If you want to enjoy the few empty roads or the paddle shifters/sport mode, that number goes down quickly. On highways you can get 15-18kmpl easily though.

[@atisarcastic]

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.❤

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the kind words @atisarcastic. Glad you enjoyed. As for the plural, we're not sure if it's grammatically correct, but commonly we just say 'nitty-gritties'.

[@atisarcastic]

@@motorinc Thank you, you can call me Karan btw.

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

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 🙏🏼

[@motorinc]

Hullo Pritom! Glad to know we could be of help.

[@uditnarayan9489]

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

[@motorinc]

😄

[@rajatgiri8515]

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

[@adityashivaappalla1384]

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]

Thanks so much Aditya!

[@availablehage]

Are those members only videos?

[@sudhakarkanapata7185]

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

[@calmbeast1329]

Cringe 😂

[@motorinc]

Hullo Sudhakar, awesome to have your take. We don’t have to agree on everything. But, being able to discuss it and give each other a listen - awesome! Wish you awesome travels!

[@Whackfuck]

What if? Someone’s cruising at 120kmph on ORR and fell asleep and in next curve they just hit the divider?

[@SouvikMukherjeeHwh]

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!

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that SM! Wish you awesome travels in it.

[@vinayv9445]

I also bought Baleno Alpha Petrol in Aug 2017 without knowledge abt cars.. fortunately, full peace of mind till now..but my maximum run is on highways around 600km(one side) with my max speed 90kmph & as it didn't perform well in ncap(in safety), I'm stuck in doubt that I made a good choice or not?

[@kakarot9899]

@@vinayv9445 Hey Vinay, as u heard safety comes in parts: 1. Active & 2. Passive... U can't control the passive one cause it's from manufacturing side, but what u can control is 1st one, so try to as confident as possible, cause NCAP or anything tests all the vehicle withing a given range of speed which goes up to 64 kmph, and as u said it's average 90 in ur case, so if in any situation something wrong happens with you then definitely those ratings is not gonna save you from the impact, but confidence in ACTIVE safety and ofcourse if the basics on the car is ticked off, survival chance increases by a lot... Does that mean, we shouldn't depend on the rankings definitely not, The rankings are there to provide a general idea about how that car is made to protect you in initial stages, so yeah consider them as your understanding of the product but not a super deciding factor. I hope this answers your doubt...

[@-humsafar]

​@@vinayv9445it is dangerous

[@ABX-KRS]

I was eyeing a 2019 baleno until i saw the ncap crash test score- 0!!! previous gen swift is way better i suppose..

[@43abhishekvasava36]

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

[@siddharthmakawana1569]

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....

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @siddharthmakawana1569. We hope this episode does something similar to a broader audience.

[@user-wz8zx1gz4o]

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

[@MedicOnAMotorcycle]

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

[@motorinc]

Hey Doc! Good to see you here!

[@_UCS_SwapnilSahaiSrivastav]

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

[@motorinc]

🙏🏾

[@vikrant_jadoun]

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 😂❤

[@motorinc]

Congratulations! And awesome to get into the test drive flashback with you!

[@ankurchitkara383]

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!!!

[@motorinc]

Congratulations on your 5th! 👌🏾

[@niteshjoshi4583]

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.

[@motorinc]

Heya Nitesh! We’d be happy to help. Any budget in mind? And have you any pivot car?

[@niteshjoshi4583]

@@motorinc : I’ve set a budget between 5 to 10 lakh. It took me a while to understand what you meant by a “pivot car” 😅. I’d really like to get something like a Polo-preferably a hatchback or a sub-4-meter SUV. Apologies if this seems a bit confusing.

[@pratyasaha9876]

​@@niteshjoshi4583 i20 might be a safer choice. Good practicality, peace of mind,decent safety and good suspension.Or if you want something interesting XUV 300 shall be a good choice.

[@vardanrathi7777]

​@@niteshjoshi4583"A polo like hatchback or a sub 4 m SUV defines 90% of the cars that come in the 5 to 10 lakh price segment 😂".

[@niteshjoshi4583]

@@pratyasaha9876 Noted. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@HarikrishnandIceman]

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. ❤

[@motorinc]

Sorry to hear that @HarikrishnanandIceman. We hope you get better soon!

[@-humsafar]

Get well soon ❤

[@dharmeshjainfitness3472]

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 .

[@motorinc]

Trigger warning! 🤣

[@AmareshPatro]

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

[@motorinc]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it Amaresh!

[@rajaspandharkar6864]

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

[@motorinc]

It’s a strange YT oversight. You’ll be able to do this tomorrow when the video releases to public 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@leakedzebra]

EXACTLY!

[@leakedzebra]

Fun fact, the iPad allows me to minimize(picture in picture)

[@Tambdubillota]

They should reduce the members only content, 90% people don't have YT premium

[@Divebomb18]

I used to listen to long videos with screen off with YT premium. But sadly I can’t with the members only videos. I guess background play is disabled :(

[@shisuiuchiha8947]

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.

[@motorinc]

You're welcome @shisuiuchiha8947 and thank you for the kind words. Glad that we could be of help!😊

[@abhivarma362]

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

[@motorinc]

Suggestion noted @user-mn9oe7fm4w!

[@DarshanShah1994]

@@motorinc ++ really important to know how to maintain a vehicle (2or4). lot of new buyers (including me) have to fail and learn the lesson. Would be extraordinarily useful to hear from you on this.

[@user-bm2gb2pn6h]

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 !!

[@motorinc]

Thanks for the reco WW!

[@haribabusubramanian]

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.

[@motorinc]

"Why do we fall sir? So we can learn to pick ourselves up". -Alfred Pennyworth

[@rohandante]

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

[@motorinc]

Youz ees sirius?

[@user-kv4bv8kw6u]

I hope he means concept bikes cas there ain't no way we are getting hover bikes anytime soon 😂

[@rohandante]

@@user-kv4bv8kw6u I know but it'll be fun to talk about. I've seen a lot of concept bikes in Pinterest and its great. Plus there is a hubless bike which is also an EV - VERGE - which I think is Finnish brand.

[@rohandante]

There is VERGE which is EV hubless.​@@user-kv4bv8kw6u

[@rohansharma6379]

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 :)

[@motorinc]

Congratulations Rohan! Wish you awesome journeys!

[@bhavyabansal9789]

AMT is the worst automatic mate. For that price you can get a much better automatic transmission. AMT’s are fine till 10 lakhs but beyond that not worth it. Just a suggestion

[@GauravTraveller]

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.

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @GauravTraveller. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

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

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing! And loved hearing about your conversation!

[@vaibhavdlv]

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.

[@manoharmanu6569]

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.

[@rajveersingh95]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @rajveersingh95, glad to know it's working well for you.

[@Technoholicplus]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @Technoholicplus. Glad to hear that.

[@ajinkyatripathi2248]

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! ❤️❤️❤️

[@motorinc]

Thank you for listening Ajinkya! All the best. We’re here if you need us.

[@uaeindi]

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

[@motorinc]

Yes! Rentals are a great way to make sure the car feels right

[@user-bm2gb2pn6h]

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..!!

[@motorinc]

Haha noice!

[@sivaprakash0707]

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.

[@arunvishnum.e3156]

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 KZbin channels, none can match this level of smooth interaction, vibe and Shumi's side jokes. Cheers

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the kind words @arunvishnum.e3156. Glad we can be of help.

[@manalihegishte7468]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thank you so much for the advice! Super helpful!

[@Fr3vyn]

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.

[@HashiramaSenyu]

Buy a baleno instead

[@ntsikha]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @ntsikha. Glad that it works for you.

[@avinashsahu338]

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.

[@rushikeshgaikwad3098]

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.

[@motorinc]

Totally get it! R15 is ❤️

[@shreedharkenchi5149]

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

[@motorinc]

आम्ही आभारी आहोत। 🙏🏾

[@syedshaqutub613]

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.

[@motorinc]

Regular care is the trick!

[@user-bm2gb2pn6h]

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..!!

[@motorinc]

Check out our View on the Triber! And congratulations on the new family member! Love!

[@harshittiwary458]

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.

[@motorinc]

You do well! Would love to hear from you how it goes! And, thanks.

[@BhaskaraVenkatesh]

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?

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing your experience @BhaskaraVenkatesh and the suggestion too.

[@BhaskaraVenkatesh]

@@motorinc You can try also a discussion on brands which have left the Indian market like Ford(with rumours of coming back), GM, Fiat etc. Why they left our market? Some of the models were awesome!

[@ruchirtd1]

Damn entire video is worth paying attention to…but the part which stuck with me was Shumi talking about active and passive safety…never really thought that way…thanks Motorinc for this content!!

[@motorinc]

Thanks @ruchirtd1!

[@marksanyal]

"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.

[@motorinc]

Very true! That's the next question one should think of after sorting out their basics.

[@cea5er]

Good sensible in-depth discussion is what increases our trust in creators. Keep up the good work Motorinc Team 😊

[@motorinc]

Appreciate it C!

[@sarangasaharia773]

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

[@motorinc]

😃

[@neo4646]

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.

[@motorinc]

True @neo4646 but we believe that most people are now aware that there will be two different prices for a vehicle. What most people seem to not account for are the running costs, which we've covered in Season 01.

[@muralisaripalli164]

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.

[@motorinc]

Hahahah! Fantastic! That jump wasn’t small! Lol!

[@sarjams]

Going to get my first car in next 2 years, and practicality is 3rd or 4th in priority. We have 2006 Zen LX, in 2018 my dad got the WR-V and passed on the zen to me. Looking for new car since I moved to bangalore after COVID, and it wont pass fitness. both of them sit at opposite end of spectrum the Zen is sporty hatchback, very low ground clearance, stiff suspension, cramped legroom(not for me I’m a short person). Kartikeya explained the WRV perfectly. Both have their own drawbacks. The Zen, is not very practical in todays market but I am happy to get another one like it.

[@nikhilPUD01]

Not for me ! I am a short person? Are you 6ft short for the zen.

[@sarjams]

@@nikhilPUD01 you didnt get the point its perfect for me cause I am short. Not a con me for

[@motorinc]

Enjoy the zen for every second you can!

[@nikhilPUD01]

@@sarjams Yes.. I understand now. You put that sentence in that bracket, so that's why I got confused.

[@shreyambesh3227]

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.

[@motorinc]

Processing… Ideating…

[@nikhilvijay6022]

That's a great idea. Motorinc can even put manufacturers in tiers like S tier, great , fair & Avoid

[@arunvishnum.e3156]

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.

[@motorinc]

Congratulations! The 700’s suspension is awesome!

[@arkaroychoudhury7682]

Guyz definitely my favourite episode in ThisConnect the things I got to learn from this episode was immense. Today I realised that I don't even know why vehicles have suspension or headrest. I never thought that headrest can be so necessary. Guyz pls make a perticular ThisConnect on facts like this. Thank you guyz for the amazing content

[@motorinc]

You're welcome @arkaroychoudhury7682.

[@romeldias]

oh man...such incredible notes on active and passive safety!! Well done guys... an absolute highlight from an already unbelievable video!

[@motorinc]

Hey Romel! Appreciate it!

[@ruptapas]

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

[@motorinc]

All the best Rup! And thank you!

[@theelectricmile474]

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.

[@motorinc]

Awesome TEM! Good to hear about your garage life!

[@aBrokenShard]

Fair but the percentage of people buying top ends is very small. It still doesn't make economic sense for the larger population. Not unless you are doing a lot of KMs daily.

[@shresthsonkar9207]

@@aBrokenShardNexon creative+ is mid variant on both EV and ICE For ev, OTR price Mumbai is 15.33L For DCA petrol, 15.5L For AMT petrol, 14.98L For AMT diesel, 15.8L The EV model is steady cheaper than diesel auto, and that’s the laggy AMTs we are talking about, so intangible disadvantage right away.

[@revmatching]

Lovely video Motorinc. I am sure it would help many first time buyers understand how to evaluate a vehicle as per their needs. My mantra is, keeping the fundamental factors under check (budget, user, usage), one should always buy something that invokes a sense of passion and excitement. Like Shumi says, it is indeed an emotional purchase for many. Since life isn't all that predictable, listen to your heart. Get the car you want, the engine you want. If you are concerned about a few extra visits to the service centre, a poor resale value, trust me, it hurts even more to constantly regret not buying the car you actually wanted. That doesn't mean you empty your bank, or spend every day at the service centre. For me, safety and fun have been the primary deciding factors, with a basic level of reliability (which has reached a mature level across brands). In 2016, I bought the Duke 200 BSIII, but I do regret not buying the CBR250R. I booked my first car in 2021, a Polo Highline Plus TSI (after having driven my Father's then fifteen year old Esteem for years). Was not entirely happy, since it was the Vento that I actually wanted, and after a week, went ahead and changed the booking to the Vento Highline. Even though quite early into the ownership, I faced some issues with my particular car, I still did not regret buying it. I sold it to someone close when I switched my job, and relocated to a different city. What did i buy? Another Volkswagen, a Virtus 1.0 (despite facing issues with the Vento). I love it, but regret not buying the 1.5, and continuous regret is unhealthy. Be it your first car, or subsequent ones, always get a test drive. It can change your entire perspective. Spec sheets can only tell half of the story. Note down the points mentioned by the experts, your experienced family, friends, but tally them yourself when you are behind the wheel. Imagine living with it in the future. Would you need an upgrade, or you see yourself being content? Get the features which are an absolute must for you. I have installed a Maruti auto-dimming IRVM on my Virtus (Vento had one), since it was extremely important to me. But not everything can be retrofitted, or is good for the warranty. For new drivers, more than anything, ease of driving (somewhat high seating, good glass area, light controls, linear power delivery), reliability, and friendly after-sales service should be of utmost importance. I always encourage people to buy safe cars. However, not all safe cars in India are reliable. If peace of mind is more important, get anything Japanese, or a Korean. That said, like the saying goes, "if you don’t look back at your car after you've parked it, you’ve bought the wrong car"! Motorinc, apologies for one more long comment!

[@motorinc]

It's all good @revmatching. Thank you for being thorough! We're sure that it'll help someone.

[@abhijitkundu1879]

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 .

[@reubendias18]

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!

[@jeetsinghrathore2221]

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.

[@itsamanrai]

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

[@motorinc]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@toxicrbis9206]

Thank you both for clarifying my doubts like my elder brothers,.. was too much concerned about should I go for safety or reliability ❤

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that @toxicrbis9206! Happy to help.😊

[@rakeshbhalerao688]

The point on prioritising things on what is important now is something which is the best policy and I feel everyone should think about more often ❤️❤️

[@abhijaymeshram4218]

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!

[@motorinc]

Hahaha! Congratulations on the car Abhijay!

[@rahulchandru3663]

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😄

[@motorinc]

💯

[@anishleburu]

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..

[@monnappasonu1]

When I was looking out for a Vehicle, the below were my requirements : 1. Safety and Comfort 2. Sound insulation and good Audio system 3. Rear wipers and defogger 4. Petrol engine with decent power and an automatic transmission. 5. Me and my family of 6 footers need to sit in comfort ( no adjustments) 6. Good quality interior and tilt and telescopic steering. 7. Familiar Brand And in the end i chose the MG Hector DCT Smart variant without a sunroof but packed everything, some more than I required. Need you folks to have a look at MG as well.

[@motorinc]

Hello @monnappasonu1, thank you for sharing. Looks like you got your basics set! And thanks for the suggestion too!

[@sanishnair3218]

My wife is tired of travelling on motorcycle, that's sad cuz I will choose motorcycle over a car anyday. Day before yesterday we were discussing what car to buy and you guys drop this! Video helped a lot. You guys are awesome!

[@motorinc]

Glad we could help!

[@Sarkari_vlogger]

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

[@motorinc]

Congratulations @Sarkari_vlogger!

[@raahul055]

Adding to excellent discussion, I would suggest going with manual transmission against automatic. Manual transmission people can drive automatic , but it's not other way around. I have friend who has driven only EV automatic. One time during the emergency situation, he did not have his car and he had to take another friend's car which is manual, He had very bad experiance during that time. Now he actively learning to drive manual transmission cars.

[@motorinc]

Good point, we would recommend a manual as a first car too.

[@amitraaj9319]

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 ❤️

[@motorinc]

Glad to hear that we were helpful @amitraaj9319! And congratulations!!

[@amitraaj9319]

❤ Don’t know how long would it take for delivery 😐

[@harshaddeo2272]

Thank you guys for this one. Helped me build a nice and clear framework to decide on a new car. So many insights and takeaways on safety, feature sets, head "restraints", wheel sizes

[@motorinc]

You're welcome @harshaddeo2272.

[@dangerdaaku]

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!

[@Iam_AkhilKapoor]

Hi Guys, Excellent insights. My suggestion for future topic: Which cars should people who stay in city and drive in bumper to bumper traffic in narrow lanes, look to buy? Here factors such as car dimmensions, right engine become imp. 80% city and 20% highway, rural roads is a sweet spot where high percentage of new car buyers would fall.

[@motorinc]

Heya Akhil, the advice will not change dramatically. You have to pick your priorities. And they will differ for some. We will prioritise good engines, suspension and reliability.

[@motorinc]

@motorinc we could do one about our pivot cars and bikes.

[@Iam_AkhilKapoor]

@@motorinc exactly, thanx👍

[@AutoKay]

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?

[@motorinc]

Very thorough @AutoKay! Kartikeya will be happy to hear this as a fellow Figo 1st gen fan. Thank you for sharing. And request duly noted.😊

[@nikhilgogia2146]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @nikhilgogia2146.

[@octo3010]

For me the car should be as follows: 1. Reliability of an engine 2. Steering control and driveability 3. Active safety features and decent built quality 4. Ground clearance 5. In cabin controls with physical buttons

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @octo3010.

[@sakshamrai034]

Going in to buy my first bike tomorrow. Did all the research in the world, matched every spec sheet, compared all the prices, saw all the available mods, compared all the running costs. Took a test ride of each, tossed out all the theory, went for the bike that made me feel like, "take me home". Now I'm going to. (Triumph Scrambler 400x)

[@sakshamrai034]

And before Shumi thinks 40BHP first bike not a good idea... Not a new biker, just the first bike to my name.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know @sakshamrai034. Congratulations!

[@ub678]

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.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @ub678. It's all about finding the goldilocks zone for each car, as Kartik would say.

[@mastroes]

Loved that statement - test drive helps tickout cars from the shortlist.. add ONLY. Traditional test drives however long .. dont help much.. test drive vs when you own is almost heaven n hell different .. dunno why

[@motorinc]

Because you have more time @mastroes.

[@rohitthyss]

Right off the bat, I prefer engaging with you both over some films, including my favorite director's work on Oppenheimer. This platform really captivates me. Speaking of preferences, I believe selling cars online could revolutionize the automotive industry. Unlike traditional dealerships, where sales executives often push customers toward models that help them meet their targets, an online platform would empower customers to make informed decisions at their own pace. Online car sales could offer extensive customization options, even if the waiting time is longer, allowing customers to choose the perfect vehicle for their needs. This approach is similar to buying term insurance online, where transparency and choice are paramount. By embracing online sales, automotive companies can improve customer satisfaction and explore more innovative car designs, ultimately transforming the car-buying experience.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective @rohitthyss! And we're glad you're enjoying the MotorInc experience!

[@gp_here]

Kudos to Shumi for putting some really difficult questions. This is a gem of a video! I also loved the reference of where a 1st time car buyer could also be an MBA guy looking at a used c class 😅

[@motorinc]

😁

[@praneshs8344]

Wow wow wow. Mostly my friends are in the spectrum of first time car buyer who graduated recently. Sharing this to most of them. Feeling enlightened 🙏

[@motorinc]

Thank you @praneshs8344.

[@vehisure]

Thank you for making us part of your family and be our speakers to the manufacturers. I think at some point you guys need to guide on the duties that we need to perform on the road in order to use laws and rights as a shield and not the weapon unless needed to fight back.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for the suggestion @Vehify.

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Kartick and Sumi you won’t believe when I bought my first car I was very much excited and still today I cherish those day’s memories and trust me I am very much happy with my decision ❤️🌹

[@motorinc]

Thanks Abhijit!

[@abhijitkundu1879]

@@motorinc 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rahulkhatri6475]

Such a beautifully done episode!! I'm going to buy my first car in the next couple of months - thank you so much for sharing all these insights.. very helpful

[@motorinc]

Best of luck @rahullkhatri6475!

[@twonoobs7236]

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 ,