Dream car
It takes on oil, otherwise it is the best car I have had.
It is the best car Tata motors have manufactured. I love driving in it. It's comfortable, and your life is secured in it with a speed of 100 too.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th August, 2010
Pleasant to own and drive
Front passenger upper door hinge BROKE after 3 years.
Repaired by TATA SOUTH AFRICA.
Good fuel economy 14.5 km/lt town and country (some times with full trailer).
The car is docile and safe. Definitely not a Ferrari eater.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th February, 2010
Comfortable car for long rides
The spares are hard to find and the electrical parts are not that good. But that's OK as I got the car at a low price.
I felt more safe in that car than any new car. It may surprise you that all the Tata cars have passed the crash test. While many manufacturers still struggle to pass the crash test, even with new cars.
It was and is an advanced car for its time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th March, 2009
It's a good car
Nothing went wrong. The car was in excellent condition, just a bit uncomfortable for long journeys.
Good vehicle for city driving.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th October, 2004
Truly terrible
Every electric window failed.
Radiator fell off at 15K KM.
Rear door lock never worked.
Front tyres scrubbed through every 12K KM.
This was a car body on a truck chassis.
Build and fit quality were appalling, every panel was a different colour and none of the doors closed properly.
The only reason to buy this car would be as a challenge.
At the time I bought there were only half a dozen (mid-size) models available. The Tata Estate seemed to be the least awful.
The Indian market is awash now with quality models. A Ford IKON will do most of what a Tata Estate can do, cheaply, comfortably and reliably.
If you need a truck, buy a truck.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th October, 2003
10th Nov 2004, 00:02
I am using a Tata Estate 1995 and I am very happy with it... don't see a problem unless you maintain it from time to time. It's the safest car ever made by any Indian Car manufacturers and mind you if you crash in a truck at the speed of 80 kmh in any new car i.e. Ikon, zen, esteem, Honda etc, you will die on the spot, but a Tata Estate or a Sumo you are very safe.