2001 Tata Safari LX review from India
"I am waiting for a new CRDI engine with an Auto tranny!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the entire suspension! A battery and the alternator.
General comments?
I use the car for fairly long trips in India on poor roads. It is a fantastic long distance cruiser and is generally more comfortable than my other vehicle (1996 Land Cruiser).
On the downside, it is seriously underpowered and is a lumbering pig in the city! Suffers from poor quality control, but an ambitious design.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2005 |