AMG Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 There are absolutely no service issues with my Fabia either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 DIESEL car prices going up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 The proposal: Now though, petroleum minister Jaipal Reddy has made a high voltage announcement that has all the potential to drive the Indian car industry into a prolonged slowdown. Mr Reddy’s ministry has recommended that the Finance Ministry hike the tax on small diesel cars by INR 1.7 lakhs and that on larger diesel cars and SUVs by INR 2.55 lakhs. If implemented, this would result in the price of diesel cars moving up very sharply. Already diesel cars cost anywhere between INR 80,000 to over 1 lakh more than equivalent petrol cars.The proposed tax hike would widen this gap to unforeseen levels, simply knocking the wind off diesel car sales. More importantly, the tax hike would be more of a punishment for a fuel that is now cleaner than petrol while being inherently more fuel efficient. So, the petroleum ministry’s recommendation seems more like a regressive measure than a genuine attempt by the Indian government to recoup losses that the government makes due to subsidizing diesel.’The petroleum ministry’s contention is that the subsidies on diesel are aimed at the agriculture and transport sector, but instead are being used up by car buyers, which is clearly not intended. The petroleum ministry attributes 15-20% of the total diesel consumption to passenger cars and SUVs, which is about INR 7,000-8,000 crores in diesel subsidy being used up by diesel engined cars. Therefore, the massive tax hike on diesel engined cars is designed to recoup most of the subsidy burden. While the Indian government might not go ahead with such a big hike considering the wide ramifications it could have on car sales given the weak footing that the Indian economy is already on, the buzz in government circles hints at a moderate price hike in the near future. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godspeed4476 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 It's just a proposal right now, IMO it's very unlikely that the hike would be so steep, max it would be 1lac on the diesel cars. Both of diesel cars in my house are relatively new, so no probs for next 7 years at least for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 but we have a prob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushy Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achilles Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Normal Govt: "Sabki thodi thodi maar lo aur mast raho." Indian Govt.: "Jiski jitni maar sakte ho, daalo. Koi bachna nh chahiye." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameuun Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 have nissan micra diesel purchased on sept. very gud handling and overall a gud car for within city purpose. but engine is very noisy. 1500CC though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameuun Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Took the Cruze out for 1st heavy drizzle. Love the complete automatic environment of the car, Automatic wipers work like a boss, doors unlock automatically, auto dimming rear view mirros, auto acceleration via cruise control and the auto gear. Feels as if you are playing FM4 with all assists on. congo. we call it rocket car on diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushy Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 and why would you call that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 but we have a prob. damn your truck is going to cost 2.5 lacs more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman™ Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 athek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 damn your truck is going to cost 2.5 lacs more shut up u noooobbb !!!! Dont call it truck!!! Or else i will ban you when i become the mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameuun Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 and why would you call that? get a test drive puspa.. damn your truck is going to cost 2.5 lacs more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 have nissan micra diesel purchased on sept. very gud handling and overall a gud car for within city purpose. but engine is very noisy. 1500CC though. Y u no buy Pulse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 renault :scarerun: Also i see bali bhai watching this thread, when is ur evouqe coming ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhpian Bali Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 renault :scarerun: Also i see bali bhai watching this thread, when is ur evouqe coming ? the thing is after I posted my LED TV on "what you bought" thread I have decided never to show off.. cuz that TV stopped working after a month.. so I am sorry but I wont show off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 DFAQQ!! seriously?? LOL... but you can post it here.. its the automobile thread not the show off one.. everyone here will drool over it.. plox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godspeed4476 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Bali, evoque? Wtf mate? Don't keep it under wraps, post it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Post pics or else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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