Help Required…T-JET 2011 Vs 90HP 2012

As other have stated, you are comparing two very different products. You must make certain decisions of your own.
What are the more important criteria for you and in what order?

Tjet+: Is a Big Super Quick turbo petrol. It will offer better driver pleasure (in all conditions), more space and definitely a MUCH higher snob value. Maintenance cost may be somewhat (I have no idea how much) lower being petrol, but initial cost as well as running expenses would be Higher.

Punto 90HP: Relatively speaking, it is a smaller car (hatchback), probably easier to drive in crowded traffic and to park. Much cheaper running cost (fuel cost + higher fuel efficiency) as well as initial cost which will ALWAYS compensate for the higher maintenance.

You need to decide what you prefer. We can only help you with what's on offer.
Economics says its Punto all the way. The Tjet deal seems to offer more "Value" in terms of cost you pay for the aspects other than economics assuming you want the "snob" value of owning a sedan etc. etc.

It's certainly an apples to oranges comparison here.

However, my choice would be the TJet+ because it's the top end, fully loaded Sedan from the Fiat stables, and the price difference (as mentioned by you) between the hatch and the Jet is a mere 80k. The overall value proposition in this case is heavily loaded in favour of the Jet.

When the new Jet is launched, it might be priced higher with new features and enhancements. However, I don't see the existing Jets lacking in anything in particular so as to warrant a 4 month wait(speculative) and a significant price hike.

May was the last month of manufacture for the Jets. Do a thorough PDI and all should be well.

Thanks GURUS..Heart says T-JET..Pocket says 90HP...well it looks like it will be the "heart" to win the game...will keep you folks updated.

Thanks gurjinder..Will ask Ansal for a KT of his driving style.
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If I remember correctly, in addition to this thread, there have been a few other discussions about whether to buy a diesel or a petrol car.

I would like to make a few points:

Firstly, there seems to be a perception that a diesel engine would require more maintenance as compared to a petrol engine. I do not think that it is applicable any more with the new technology diesel engines which includes our 'national engine' - the 1.3 multijet. Even the reliability factor has improved manifold. In my opinion, the ultimate test of reliability would perhaps be the grueling 24 hour Le Mans race. It is interesting that during the years 2006 to 2011 (with the exception of 2009), Audi cars equipped with diesel engines have won, clocking distances in excess of 3000 miles! PLease refer this link:

Le Mans History

For 2012, the Audi car with the R18 TDI engine is the hot favorite.

Secondly, roughly half the passenger vehicles sold in Europe are diesel powered. Please refer this link:

TDI Stars in Monumental Win at 2006 Le Mans for Audi

This should say something about the reliability of these engines

Last, but not the least is the factor about efficiency. Diesel engines are inherently more efficient as compared to Petrol engines. With the absurd price differential of diesel & petrol in our country, this translates to huge differences in running costs.

This specific thread is about the T-jet vs the 90 BHP Punto - a bit of an apples vs oranges situation. Otherwise, it is my considered opinion that a diesel car would be the way to go irrespective of the amount of running the car will do.

One last point is that the Punto has been referred to as a 'small' car. I do not think that would be the correct categorisation. It is a FULL sized hatch, and cannot be compared to most of the other hatches available in the country.

Regards
Johnny

Thanks Guys...Ownership thread is started here@ http://www.teamfiat.co.in/linea-1-4-t-jet/5703-fta-mca11041e***-****emz-final-countdown.html