2000 Tata Safari LX review from UK and Ireland
"A value for money work horse that looks the 4x4 part"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear exhaust box failed, long wait for a replacement, however the importers were excellent and sourced a British made one.
Bottom pulley came loose and fan belt shattered cooling fan. Again a lengthy wait for a fan, but it performed adequately well without one, the electric fan coped well enough.
General comments?
Not really for the image conscious.
Excellent off road, doesn't get stuck in muddy fields, and can tow all day without missing a beat.
Service intervals are to short, doing a high mileage makes it expensive. But set against the low initial outlay I suppose it is still cheap.
Service from the local agent is excellent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0lt Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 11000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2003 |