the parts are not expensive.. getting from abroad does not means the parts are expensive... and this car seldom asks for parts... provided the car is used properly..
engine oil is the only expensive thing i put in the car... worth 300 to 400 rs per liter... routine maintainance is not expensive.. e.g diesel filter(400rs).. air filter(home made cost around 20 rs)..(coolant change 200rs).. brake fluid change (200rs )once an year.. radiator service (400rs once an year..) clutch cable and accelelrator cable oiling every 2 months (50 rs)
this car.. properly maintained.. seldom asks for anything else...
i hav this car for four years... the only expensive repair i got was the new axle fitted (corolla's axles fitted.)..costed me 4000. . i once got them repaired which lasted 1.5 years..
and i do very regularly go on mountains..
any way everyone has his own views and experience...
there is hardly any car avaialble in this price range to offer as much as this car does..
cheers..
