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The Hindu : Virtual mechanicCar and bike questions? We have the answersI use a Maruti 800 deluxe and Maruti Alto and want to buy another small car. I have short-listed the Chevrolet Spark, Wagon-R and Zen Estilo. I like the Spark. A new entrant, I am not sure how well it performs. My wife will use this car and she drives less than 40km per day. I want a car that will offer maximum comfort, driving pleasure and good performance.Surender PasupuletiThe Spark is a very good car for city use; the seats are a bit firm though. Alternatively, the new i-10 is a good choice as well. It is comfortable, spacious and relatively peppy and fuel efficient as well.I want to buy a SUV for less than Rs 12 lakh and am not interested in the Getaway. I also want to buy a luxury car costing between Rs. 15-30 lakh. My priorities are ground clearance, fuel economy and excellent after-sales service. I want to know the best SUV and luxury vehicle I can get for my budget. I do not mind extending my budget by Rs 10 lakh for the luxury car.PrashanthAt 12 lakhs, you don’t have much choice other than the Scorpio or the Safari. Both have undergone an engine upgrade. If you want space, it’s the Safari but the quality isn’t that great. If you want to drive in the city, then the Scorpio’s compact dimension make it a better bet. But if we had to choose, it would be the Scorpio 2.2. Ideal car to buy in the Rs. 15-30 lakh price range is the Passat. But if you want ground clearance, then an SUV would be a good idea. The CR-V makes a good case for itself; it’s got the ground clearance and drives like a car.I want to buy a small car and my budget is Rs 4-5 lakh. I am looking for…More