Faults:

This car has been a nightmare since I bought it.

I knew it was not going to be a fast model, but I didn't know that it doesn't go uphill.

The wheel tracking/alignment was not right since purchase, but the dealership claims that I probably drove over a stone or a pot hole and caused the fault... it's a 4 X 4, with two settings and a two wheel drive setting. It's meant to be driven off road (not that it has), but would I even consider chancing that in this vehicle?

It has to be serviced every 5000 miles according to the manufacturer, because if you don't the thing will die of respiratory failure.

It has leaked oil since its 1st service, mostly form the turbo charger. At one point I was putting up to 5litres of oil a week into it just to stay on the road.

There is a problem with the gear box, not my diagnosis but their dealerships, and TATA are refusing to replace the gearbox even though its still under warranty.

The air bag controller is faulty since purchased, despite having a new one fitted.

Buying simple spares such as an air filter is impossible. My nearest main dealer is over 90 miles away. So I tried to get my car serviced recently, but the garage couldn't source the air filter locally.

Now I am waiting for both TATA and the dealership to tell me that I could have gotten a new gearbox under warranty, in 6 months time, when the warranty is up.

Faults:

Steering made a funny noise, but was arranged by the Tata dealer under guarantee.

General Comments:

I previously drove the TATA Safari 1998 model. I just upgraded to the new Safari DICOR, which is available in Italy. It's an impressive 4X4, will never change to another company.

The improvements never stop over previous models. Engine from 2.0TD to 3.0 common rail turbo diesel, and it's very smooth and quiet.

Reverse camera in the mirror, dual air conditioning, leather seats, plastics are very good quality. I drive a Mercedes as taxi driver and the interior quality is almost the same.

So far I had it for a month and half, and have had no trouble.

Anyone who wants to buy a Safari, wait until this model comes out in your country.

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

For 10K pounds it's a great car. All the people complaining should go and buy some other car. Stop bickering.

I think it's great value for money, and it does exactly what the manual says. Very happy with the car, a good buy... Used it all over, long drives, short ones, and it's great.