{"id":118437,"date":"2023-09-26T08:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T08:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=118437"},"modified":"2023-09-26T08:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T08:50:15","slug":"considering-a-pre-owned-compass-dct-for-city-commutes-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/auto-news\/considering-a-pre-owned-compass-dct-for-city-commutes-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering a pre-owned Compass DCT for city commutes: Worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Compass sports a fantastic build quality, premium interiors and is kitted for practicality. <\/h2>\n

BHPian pannags <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Just for the context, I’m in the market for an auto tranny CSUV and have shortlisted the Honda Elevate ZX CVT and the Skoda Kushaq Style AT. I’m specifically looking at CSUVs since this will be my daily commute (~ 300 days a year)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, I was notified that a friend of my colleague who is relocating has put up his 2021 Compass 1.4 DCT Limited (O) for sale. The car has done just under 15k on the odo in abour two and half years and comes with an asking price of 23L. I drove the car for a good 45 min – my first time on the Compass with the 1.4 DCT.<\/p>\n

The Compass sports a fantastic build quality, premium interiors and is kitted for practicality. Features like electric tail gate opening, electric seat adjustment with memory function, dual zone AC, smart parking brakes, etc. easily justify the premium.<\/p>\n

Drivers seat visibility and comfort is top notch too. The adjustment for the steering as well as the seat are the best I’ve experienced. The dead pedal was a tad bit uncomfortable with the raised angle though. Rear seats are reasonably comfortable for three adults. The coutours for the window side passengers is enhances comfort.<\/p>\n

While everything about the drive and the way the car handles was impressive, I was underwhelmed by the performance of the 1.4 turbo mill. The car really seemed to struggle at lower speeds due to pronounced turbo lag. My assessment is that the 1.4 DCT is not the best choice for someone with 80-90% city driving.<\/p>\n

Is the above a fair conclusion? If I overlook the subpar low-speed driving experience (will be hard to), is the asking price of 23 lakhs reasonable?<\/p>\n

My only reason to extend my purview to the next segment is because I was notified of a well cared for car that is supposedly fun to drive, but I’m not too sure this is a great choice given my driving pattern.<\/p>\n

Appreciate insights from those familiar with the Jeep Compass.<\/p>\n

Here’s what BHPian Shreyans_Jain <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n

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Price is decent if the car is clean but three basic points remain<\/p>\n