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•1d

This will be my first car purchase in Hyderabad, and I’m new to driving. I’m planning to buy an AMT car with a budget of around Rs 10 lakh. About 75 percent of my usage will be within the city, with occasional trips to the outskirts within a 100- 150 km range. Please suggest the best cars I should consider. Also, if I buy a petrol car now, will I face any issues with E20 fuel and rising petrol prices?

•3m

For a first-time buyer in Hyderabad with a Rs 10 lakh budget, predominantly city driving and short outstation trips, the Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT is the most sensible recommendation. It is compact, easy to drive in traffic, has light steering, and a smooth AMT calibration, making this Maruti Suzuki car ideal for new drivers. Maruti's service network is also a big advantage for hassle-free ownership.

If you want a higher seating position and a more rugged feel, the Tata Punch AMT is a strong alternative. It offers better ground clearance for bad roads and a more commanding driving position, though the AMT is not as smooth as the Swift's.

On E20, there is no need to worry. Modern petrol cars are engineered to run on E20 fuel, and the impact is limited to a slight drop in fuel efficiency. There is no evidence to suggest major long-term reliability issues. Petrol prices will fluctuate, but for your usage pattern, petrol remains the most practical and hassle-free choice.

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Should I go with new Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift with 3-cylinder or Glanza G variant with 4 cylinders?

•7h

If you want to buy now, go for the current Glanza G. We are yet to drive the new Baleno with its three-cylinder engine, but going by our experience with the Swift, it is unlikely to be as smooth as the existing four-cylinder unit, and performance is likely to take a small hit as well.The new Baleno does get more features, which is something to keep in mind, but if engine refinement and performance are important, the current Glanza's four-cylinder engine has the advantage.There is also an important timing factor with the Glanza. The current Glanza has not received the update yet, but the facelift is due to launch on October 14 and will also move to the new 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine. So, if you specifically want the smoother four-cylinder engine, this is effectively your last opportunity to buy the current Glanza.

I am a new driver and am 6 feet tall. I want to set my hand, preferring strongly for a manual. Suggest some car options in both new and used market.

•1d

Go for a used Maruti Suzuki Swift or a Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in manual. Since you won't be keeping the car for long but only till you are a confident driver, buying a used car makes sense. Both these cars are easy to drive, forgiving and reliable, which is exactly what you want when you are learning. The Swift has a slightly more engaging driving experience, while the Grand i10 Nios feels a bit more refined and easier to drive in traffic. Both cars are also comfortable for taller drivers, with decent headroom and a good driving position. Once you are comfortable with driving, you can always upgrade to a larger car.

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•6h

My swift's been solid through this monsoon so far, no water logging issues even on the flooded stretch near my office. just wish the wipers were a bit quicker on the highest setting

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