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Was doing a Delhi-Jaipur run in my Curvv and checked the FASTag balance before leaving. Good thing I did, barely had enough for the tolls and recharged before getting on the highway.

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I am planning to buy a car this year around Diwali or at the year end. Firstly, what would be the best time to buy a car with maximum discounts and overall best buying experience? I am looking to buy a big-5 seater car. Since I am soon going to be a dad, so a comfortable and safe car for the family is my priority along with super good fuel efficiency, low maintenance and very good ownership. From usage perspective, I am looking for long travels once a month or two and daily office commute. On average, my monthly running would be 3000-4500 km. I can start from around 8 lakhs and stretch up to 15 lakh (on-road price) but not go beyond that. A low budget car is also not an issue if mileage, safety and good space is there. Around 12 lakhs is the sweet spot. From features point of view as long as the car has also essentials, it's fine. Basically, I want a car in this budget with no-nonsense features. Feel good features that can be barely used can be skipped if it saves my money. I am planning to keep this car for at least next 10 - 12 years. A few cars that are currently in trend and are on my mind include Grand Vitara, Victoris, Duster, Nexon, Curvv and Hyryder. But please let me know which is the best car according to you and which is the variant that I should go for (model, engine, fuel) and the best time to buy that car. Also please suggest from perspective of e20 fuel debate. Thank you so much.

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With a monthly running of 3,000-4,500 km, you are well above the threshold where fuel costs become a major factor. Diesel is the most sensible choice here, especially given your mix of daily commuting and long-distance travel. It will deliver significantly better fuel efficiency and lower running costs over the long term, and modern diesel engines are well suited to both city and highway driving.That narrows down the choice to just Tata Nexon and Curvv from your shortlist. However, we'd recommend you consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel instead, for its smoother, more refined and more powerful diesel engine. The XUV 3XO is also a lot more spacious and comfortable than the Tata offerings, although its boot is a bit small. It offers a big car feel in a sub-4-metre footprint. A Kia Syros diesel is an excellent option if you are ok with its quirky styling. Since this a low-seller, you're likely to get a great deal on it too.The best time to buy is typically around December, when manufacturers and dealers are keen to clear inventory and discounts are at their strongest.

Switched to Grand Vitara CNG recently and the running cost difference is already noticeable. The only thing taking some getting used to is planning refuelling around CNG stations.

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Been driving a Hyryder Hybrid for a few months and city mileage has been the biggest surprise. Highway efficiency isn't dramatically better, but stop-go traffic is where it really shines.

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Was doing a Delhi-Jaipur run in my Curvv and checked the FASTag balance before leaving. Good thing I did, barely had enough for the tolls and recharged before getting on the highway.

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