Has anyone any experience of a TATA Safari , I was looking through Autotrader and can't believe that you can buy a nearly new one for under seven grand. Any feedback appreciated
Monkey's Husband
Monkey's Husband
I strongly recommend that when the appalling electrics and build quality cause the inevitable breakdown whilst "waist high in mud and water" that it is left there as a warning to others.Until yesterday I thought TATA made CV's only, I couldn't believe what I was seeing a nearly new car (54 plate under 3k on the clock for 7 K!! ) that was the price of a well nothing. On doing a bit of my own research it seems that a division of MG Rover was the last importers of TATA's. (enough said)!!
Most seem to be sold by agricultural dealers - my local dealer (no potential of a deal here) also sells Massey Ferguson Tractors!! So I guess the customer base is used to the phrase "agricultural ride".
Incidentally looking at one web site Clive; it did to my eyes (as you no I'm not an off-roader) look quite competent off-road waist high in mud and water
Regards
I agree - quoting from experience of ownership is OK but most opinions on this forum seem to be based on anecdote or biased towards the owners own choice of vehicle - not one owners report on TATA here for example.The TATA is built like a brick and will last for years, but will have no resale value to speak of.
As for the comment on Landrovers, if that was true then you would not see so many with over 100k miles for sale nor would there still be 70% of all that have been made still on the road. A lot of the comments about LR vehicles come from people who cannot afford them. Strange that!
The problem here is opinions, everyone has one and believes theirs is the only one to listen too. If you go to buy a car then do the research. Look on the forums, get the cost for servicing etc.
"not one owners report on TATA here for example. "I agree - quoting from experience of ownership is OK but most opinions on this forum seem to be based on anecdote or biased towards the owners own choice of vehicle - not one owners report on TATA here for example.