Thilan
02-05-2009, 05:40 AM
You can get a two-year-old base Swift LXi with 20,000-25,000km on the odometer for this price. Put in another Rs 30,000-40,000 and you can get the higher-spec VXi. The Swift is one of the best-handling cars in its class and promises to put a smile on your face every time you take it out for a drive. The high-set seats also mean that visibility is good from the driver's seat - ideal for city traffic.
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It also has the best-in-class cabin quality. But the rear seats are tight on legroom and the Swift suffers from body rattle early in its life cycle. That said, running costs are relatively low and reliability is good too. There are plenty of used Swifts in the market, so hunt wisely and haggle for a cheaper price. True Value dealers will have good stock but charge a premium for their services.
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It also has the best-in-class cabin quality. But the rear seats are tight on legroom and the Swift suffers from body rattle early in its life cycle. That said, running costs are relatively low and reliability is good too. There are plenty of used Swifts in the market, so hunt wisely and haggle for a cheaper price. True Value dealers will have good stock but charge a premium for their services.