BHPian RMN <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n I’ve had my Ford Freestyle Diesel since 2018 and the ownership experience has honestly been great & peaceful. I’ve got the extended warranty till 2024 with the option to extend till 2025. Never had to claim anything and the service in Kochi, even now has been good.<\/p>\n Its only done 36k km but I’m at a point where I desperately need an automatic transmission due to multiple reasons and hence got me thinking of a lateral upgrade without spending too much money. I got my car upraised and received an offer much better than the market rate!<\/p>\n Things that I’m looking:<\/p>\n A Polo was my first consideration but the asking price for a used AT Polo here in KL is simply absurd! So that was quickly off the table and left me with the following:<\/p>\n I’ve come across a 2016 Vento within my budget that has only done 30K KM and is in overall good shape – even had the plastic cover on the speedo and the around the gear – was a bit sus tbh but seems like an older gentleman was the owner and never removed it. A quick TD gave me a positive experience and I’m currently trying to pull the service records. I’ve already got a DSG Vento in my family so I’m very familiar with the car and the following are some of the points that I’m aware off:<\/p>\n I would like to have a second opinion from the community. Am I forgetting to consider any other car apart from the ones I mentioned? If I’m to go with the Vento, what all are the things I should be looking out for?<\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian Fiero <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n If the car is in good condition, 7 years\/30km in nothing for the Vento – wont even be a single rattle. But it all comes down to service support. Are you confident of VW and FNG support in your area? Lets say you keep the car for the next 5 years, in the worst case (and this could happen with a Honda as well, just less likely), are you able to spend 2-3 lacs over 5 years to maintain it? Your assumption anyways should be 1-1.5 lacs for maintenance over 5 years.<\/p>\n I’ll let others comment on common problems; water pump is one. But a few parts (even if not DSG) are sure to change over the next 5 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian condor <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n The only point I would chip in here with: look for a VW\/Skoda that has been maintained at the A.S.S, and continue that if you get one. Maintained well, these cars can last a long time from what I have heard.<\/p>\n Regarding the DSG’s, do check the threads about the DSG failures and high city usage where stop & go driving is high – like in larger cities\/metros.<\/p>\n (I know that the odd complaint will be there about A.S.S).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian Rajeevraj <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n Have an Ecosport AT in the family. The Ecosport DCT is a fairly confused gearbox. While it is good to drive, the VW DSG is far far better. The mileage is fairly similar to what I get in my Vento TSI.<\/p>\n Is the Vento you are looking at a TSI DSG? Or a TDI DSG? I don’t think fuel efficiency or maintenance cost should be a deal breaker. Especially for maintenance, as you are in Cochin plenty of FNGs who will do a good job with the Vento. In addition you will have tons of modification opportunities also.<\/p>\n The DSG failure is a risk that will have to be considered<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n BHPian RMN <\/strong>had the following update to share:<\/p>\n After quite a bit of deliberation, I picked up the 2018 Ecosport in the Titanium+ variant. It has done just a few thousand kms more than my outgoing Freestyle.<\/p>\n It was all down to the Ecosport or the Vento, though the heart wanted the Vento, my mind was on the Ecosport and quickly also had a change of heart for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n
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