Esteem is definitely a very good car from Maruti

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₹ 4.44 Lakh Onwards

15 years ago | Ron

Esteem is definitely a very good car from Maruti. I guess the first Sedan from the maruti stable. It sure is dis-continued, however you have so many Esteems on road in India, that Servicing and finding spare-parts wont be a problem at all. The local markets too have all possoble spare parts of Maruti's. So you have multiple options in the spare parts market too. The average isn't at its best, however you can get a 13km/l. with AC on in the city. A 15 km/l. would be achieved on the highway, if you follow pretty good driving manners. You also have the option of fitting the car with an LPG kit which would reduce your running costs considerably. About the drive, the car is really good to drive, however because of its low stance, you may find yourself more closer to the ground while driving. All other cars are seated a bit high though. The ground clearance is a hinderance only if you plan to do off-roading, but in city areas and highways - Just no issues. Some residential societies/complexes with these high-set speed breakers are a cause of concern when you are in an Esteem. Overall this a very good car, and if you get a good deal, go for it! The maximum price that a 2008 Esteem would retail is upto around 3-3.5 lacs. So you can now calculate for models prior to that. Cheers!

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Maruti Esteem ever green sedan
10 years ago | Manish Sharma

Whats Good
Best thing in the car is easy repair, cheap repair, cheap parts. go easy with maintenance part of this sedan. very smooth stearing, can give you best mileage of 16-17 kmpl, smooth ride, speed of 160 kmph. what else we need in a car
What Can Improve
as its no more available in the market but its have few things as like abs, ebd, defogger, good display for milometer. a bit height
this is extremely super car which have 0 maintenance cost. best sedan in class
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The Esteem has been a good car
14 years ago | Aloke Chatterjee
Regardless of the year of manufacture, do not buy any that has clocked more than 40K-45KKms. With the AC on in city traffic, mileage will be about 11-12 kmpl, not more.(Could be less depending on the condition. On the hands of a good driver, on highways 14 -16 kmpl is possible but who drives an Esteem at a speed of 45-50 kms/hour on highways? If you are anything over 5'6", getting in and out of the driver's seat can be a real pain in the neck.With a kerb weight of around 875 kgs the ESTEEM body is too fragile & flimsy but then that is why it has an extremely good power to weight ratio which makes the car quite quick & zippy. While buying please do have a look at the undercarriage, thoroughly and look for rusting there as well as places such as the doors or panels.Scratch a tiny area,if you find a thick coat of paint and putty, the car has been repainted a number of times and may possibly be hiding rusted areas inside.Check the tyres & battery condition. Finally, in case you do buy replace all oil & lubricants & the spark plugs immediately and set the GAPS correctly. Check the Central locking & each of the the power windows as well as the windshield. The original windshield has green tinge on the top area to cut out sun glare.A 2003 vintage Esteem vxi with good tyres, Engine , battery, alloy wheels and interior with up to date regisration & Insurance with less than 40K on the odo wont be anything less than 1.5 lacs . If someone sells at a lesser price, there is justified reason for suspicion unless you know the owner & the car and has observed it in use.Good luck
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I have an esteem 2005, Emgine is superb.
15 years ago | Mithun
I have an esteem 2005, Emgine is superb. Its a no trouble car. I have seen a lot of issues with other cars. Only thing is that generally maruthi cars are less on build quality. Stuffs used inside like plastic etc are of low quality. Also it will not give a very cozy ride, what other cars can offer. on otherside you will have superb control on the car, which will make it safe. Engine is very responsive and work in total control.
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Esteem is a pleasure to drive
15 years ago | Nixon
It's a pleasure to drive. It's so light. Hardly any maintainance cost. I used an 800 before and as per my experience, Esteem's maintainance was cheaper because it had more lasting spare parts than an 800!
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esteem a royal car
15 years ago | Dipesh
esteem is undoubtedly a royal car with good mileage n speed...only the sitting's too low...but if u dont have any problems with that type of sitting..its a best buy
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esteem is the right choice of buying your car.
15 years ago | mani
esteem is the right choice of buying your car. There are several advantages with this like mileage and maintanence other than an very important thing is its speed its no way lower than the modern car i own a 96 model car which is still fastest on roads and hits 140 even now that too with LPG i can so disadvantage about the car as i love it. Its still liked and it has a very good market value in the used cars market so dont hesitate just go for it
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Esteem is a pleasure driving with luxary
15 years ago | swapneel
esteem is a pleasure driving with luxary. car is smooth and gives u experience of driving racing car, car reaches 120 km/hrs without any problems. gear shifting is smooth, problem is only when u switch on the AC the pick gets slow. i would suggest go for petrol with MPFI engine and do not convert it into LPG. i m using 2006 model with powerstearing and power window. seating is comfortable and leg room for back seats are comfortable.parts are available locally.there is no problem with ground clearence, before buying esteem check the engine condition first. if u add leather seats with good radial tyres it will look like sports car, no need for exterior modifications
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Undoubtedly Esteem is a car of value for money.
15 years ago | Subramanian
Undoubtedly Esteem is a car of value for money. It gives driving comforts, pleasures and good mileage. I am using Esteem 2001 VX model with LPG kit and finding it excellent in all aspects in Chennai City drive and highway drive. Though it has got low bucket seats, road visibility is better. Maintenance costs are cheaper compare to any other Used cars in India. In today's market condition any executive owner of good Esteem of 2000 year or later model may not sell his or her car for a price not less than 1.5 lakhs. Additional 10,000/- and so may be asked for LPG and Rs.15000/- or so may be towards Leather upholstery etc.,
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Esteem is good Car upto a Run of 70-80 Thousand Km
15 years ago | Mukesh Sharma
Esteem is good Car upto a Run of 70-80 Thousand Km. The Mileage is no doubt if not so old its approx. 13 to 14 in City with AC, 15-16 on Highway. Without AC you can achieve upto 18 in best Conditions Extra Premium Petrol Using. Once in My Car Life Cycle i Get touch with 18 Km. in winter. After 75-80 Thousand there will be huge maintenance, Like Engine Maintenance, Tyres, Various Biding, Seat Belts, Power Windows will not work properly & Then You will realize all this Fact. Sounds inside the Car is high comparision to any other Hundai or HONDA Car this is a major Drawback. This is my personel Experience with Maruti, Even Maruti Service Centers also Can Tell you this Fact if will discuss in depth. Other Problems no Issue like Ground Clearence. One Positive Part is Service Centers are everywhere in INDIA, Secondly Service Cost of This Car in others Comparision is 10-20% Cheap.
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