Buying a Swift VDI with ABS in Chennai - Team-BHP

username · 4th January 2009, 19:50

Hi Guys,
Am looking to buy a Swift VDI (with ABS) in Chennai. I have been discussing with about 3 dealers. Regarding the delivery time, 2 of them are quoting 2 to 3 months, whereas one dealer is quoting 4 to 6 months... Am really confused as to what is the real waiting period at this time.

Regarding discounts, not even 1k of discount is being offered on diesel versions of Swift it seems... Is this true?

My only concern before booking is the uncertain waiting period... Has anyone recently purchased / know of a purchase of VDI with ABS in chennai? If yes, what is the approx waiting period?

aks_karthik · 4th January 2009, 20:18

Just check with ABT and cars india,Chennai.
I got a call from them that they have two colors(Red and Azura Grey) in Swift Vdi ABS and any color in Non ABS for an immediate delivery.

username · 4th January 2009, 20:36

Hi Karthik, Thanks for the reply. I checked a Red VDI without ABS yesterday. In addition, I was told yesterday that with ABS, no Swift VDI is available... :-(

There are no discounts to take a 2008 make VDI. So, i thought it makes sense to wait for about 2 months and get a 2009 VDI with ABS.

Is it really worth waiting for 2 months?

aks_karthik · 4th January 2009, 21:37

IMO,Swift VDi demand is not much as like before.
Due to recession,A lot of cars are in stock with dealers.
Please do check with some other dealers too.you might get it.
waiting for 2 more months is worthful really.
I have that lady no who is working with ABT is in my office desk.
I'll send it morrow.
Best of luck.
have you TDed Ford Ikon Tdci.A wonderful car

pras.oct25 · 4th January 2009, 21:37

I stay in royapettah. Theres an indus motors next to the flyover near my house. I had gone there when we were considering our options for a car upon my dads insistence. We were told the same thing. Petrol swift within 2 or 3 days. But swift diesel and dzire both petrol and diesel 3 t0 6 months, and 6 to 8 months respectfully.
To be honest, personally I dont think its worth the wait. While I also must add that ABS is the safer option anyday. Maybe you should start exploring your other options. You can think about the i20 or something if your not particular about a diesel. Or you can even weigh your options between a second hand vdi with abs against waiting for 3 months for new one.

Eddy · 4th January 2009, 21:40

Yes, its a fantastic car and well worth the wait. Book by paying a token amount at 3 dealerships and take delivery from the one that can provide the car at the earliest. Cancel the other bookings and get full refund on the booking amount.

username · 4th January 2009, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by aks_karthik

have you TDed Ford Ikon Tdci.A wonderful car

Infact, am a die hard fan of ford ikon and i was looking to buy the new ikon TDci... Decided buying against the ikon for the following reasons:
a) Ikon is about 10 year old model, a dead horse and may be discontinued in the next 2/3 years for newer models
b) resale value of ikon is very less
c) maintenance costs is high (though it has certainly come down offlate, Maruti is still cheaper)

So, didnt want to be dragging my decision to buy a car... zeroed in-on the VDI with ABS.

Sure, plz quote the dealer's contact number.

Thnx

username · 4th January 2009, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Yes, its a fantastic car and well worth the wait. Book by paying a token amount at 3 dealerships and take delivery from the one that can provide the car at the earliest. Cancel the other bookings and get full refund on the booking amount.

Booking amount for diesel cars seems to be 50k. But, everyone is willing to come down only upto 25k. Nothing less than that... :-(

For petrol versions,they are willing to take just 5k, but not for diesel... :-(

Fountainheader · 4th January 2009, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by username

Booking amount for diesel cars seems to be 50k. But, everyone is willing to come down only upto 25k. Nothing less than that... :-(

For petrol versions,they are willing to take just 5k, but not for diesel... :-(

True. I paid just 5k for the Zxi. Its indeed a pity that the dealers are not ready to accept the depreciation fundae for buying a 2008 model. While the accept the same for the petrol versions!

Eddy · 5th January 2009, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by username

Booking amount for diesel cars seems to be 50k. But, everyone is willing to come down only upto 25k. Nothing less than that... :-(

For petrol versions,they are willing to take just 5k, but not for diesel... :-(

Thats news !! When I was looking around for my car (Aug-Sep 07), the booking amount for a VDI (ABS) was 10k, the catch was that only 2-3 out of the 5-6 dealers I spoke to were taking bookings. Others flatly refused saying they do not hope to get a car before 5--6 months.

username · 5th January 2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Thats news !! When I was looking around for my car (Aug-Sep 07), the booking amount for a VDI (ABS) was 10k, the catch was that only 2-3 out of the 5-6 dealers I spoke to were taking bookings. Others flatly refused saying they do not hope to get a car before 5--6 months.

I spoke with CARS india and ABT Maruti... Both were quoting 2-3 months for delivery time, whereas Khivraj said it will be 4-6 months.

When we inquired, they were commenting, others may be saying 2-3 months just to take bookings and later-on they will be giving some or the other reason to drag... I am confused for this reason... :-(

Where did you book your VDI and how much was the waiting period? I am not sure whom to trust now... :-(

Thad E Ginathom · 5th January 2009, 11:04

Maruti has a winner, in terms of popularity and demand. It was a winner before it was even available!

One can understand longer delivery periods for a new model, but why still now? What is their reason for keeping the supply lagging so far behind the demand?

Eddy · 5th January 2009, 11:34

Username: I got a lucky break with someone helping me out so got the car in a week. But I still suggest that you book with more than one dealer if possible and press them for a quicker delivery, or speak to MUL as someone else on the forum (ankit.jhamb). They helped him get the car sooner.

nitrous · 5th January 2009, 18:35

It has been exactly TWO YEARS since the swift diesel was launched.
And inspite of this plus the recession that's affected the car industry, they still have the cajones to say "2-3 months" and "4-6 months"
I say you give a chunky piece of your mind to Maruti by phone and email.

Thad E Ginathom · 5th January 2009, 22:54

The recession may well increase delivery times. Manufacturers and dealers will be anxious to move their completed stock, but might be reluctant to manufacture too many cars against uncertain sales.

...well, it's a theory!

4th January 2009, 19:50	#1 (permalink)
username BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 34	Buying a Swift VDI with ABS in Chennai Hi Guys, Am looking to buy a Swift VDI (with ABS) in Chennai. I have been discussing with about 3 dealers. Regarding the delivery time, 2 of them are quoting 2 to 3 months, whereas one dealer is quoting 4 to 6 months... Am really confused as to what is the real waiting period at this time. Regarding discounts, not even 1k of discount is being offered on diesel versions of Swift it seems... Is this true? My only concern before booking is the uncertain waiting period... Has anyone recently purchased / know of a purchase of VDI with ABS in chennai? If yes, what is the approx waiting period?

4th January 2009, 20:18	#2 (permalink)
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,080 View My Garage	Just check with ABT and cars india,Chennai. I got a call from them that they have two colors(Red and Azura Grey) in Swift Vdi ABS and any color in Non ABS for an immediate delivery. __________________ Cheers :) K --------------------------------------- Linea MJD Emotion Pack March 2009 Honda Activa 2007 Yamaha Rx 135 2002 Last edited by aks_karthik : 4th January 2009 at 20:20.

4th January 2009, 21:37	#4 (permalink)
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,080 View My Garage	IMO,Swift VDi demand is not much as like before. Due to recession,A lot of cars are in stock with dealers. Please do check with some other dealers too.you might get it. waiting for 2 more months is worthful really. I have that lady no who is working with ABT is in my office desk. I'll send it morrow. Best of luck. have you TDed Ford Ikon Tdci.A wonderful car __________________ Cheers :) K --------------------------------------- Linea MJD Emotion Pack March 2009 Honda Activa 2007 Yamaha Rx 135 2002

4th January 2009, 21:37	#5 (permalink)
pras.oct25 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 410 View My Garage	I stay in royapettah. Theres an indus motors next to the flyover near my house. I had gone there when we were considering our options for a car upon my dads insistence. We were told the same thing. Petrol swift within 2 or 3 days. But swift diesel and dzire both petrol and diesel 3 t0 6 months, and 6 to 8 months respectfully. To be honest, personally I dont think its worth the wait. While I also must add that ABS is the safer option anyday. Maybe you should start exploring your other options. You can think about the i20 or something if your not particular about a diesel. Or you can even weigh your options between a second hand vdi with abs against waiting for 3 months for new one. __________________ U get to the end of the rainbow n u find the leprechauns booby trapped it! Hyundai Verna VGT CRDI SX ABS 14/10/08

4th January 2009, 21:40	#6 (permalink)
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,184	Yes, its a fantastic car and well worth the wait. Book by paying a token amount at 3 dealerships and take delivery from the one that can provide the car at the earliest. Cancel the other bookings and get full refund on the booking amount. __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is. Swift VDI(ABS) Sep 07 - 53K Kms Ford Ikon Flair Sep 04 - 70K Kms

4th January 2009, 20:36	#3 (permalink)
username BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 34	Hi Karthik, Thanks for the reply. I checked a Red VDI without ABS yesterday. In addition, I was told yesterday that with ABS, no Swift VDI is available... :-( There are no discounts to take a 2008 make VDI. So, i thought it makes sense to wait for about 2 months and get a 2009 VDI with ABS. Is it really worth waiting for 2 months?

5th January 2009, 11:04	#12 (permalink)
Thad E Ginathom Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,861	Maruti has a winner, in terms of popularity and demand. It was a winner before it was even available! One can understand longer delivery periods for a new model, but why still now? What is their reason for keeping the supply lagging so far behind the demand?

5th January 2009, 11:34	#13 (permalink)
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,184	Username: I got a lucky break with someone helping me out so got the car in a week. But I still suggest that you book with more than one dealer if possible and press them for a quicker delivery, or speak to MUL as someone else on the forum (ankit.jhamb). They helped him get the car sooner. __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is. Swift VDI(ABS) Sep 07 - 53K Kms Ford Ikon Flair Sep 04 - 70K Kms

5th January 2009, 18:35	#14 (permalink)
nitrous Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 5,589 View My Garage	It has been exactly TWO YEARS since the swift diesel was launched. And inspite of this plus the recession that's affected the car industry, they still have the cajones to say "2-3 months" and "4-6 months" I say you give a chunky piece of your mind to Maruti by phone and email. __________________ Han:The Red Evo's yours Sean:What do u mean? H:U're representing me now...What did U think, I'm gonna let you roll in a hyundai?

5th January 2009, 22:54	#15 (permalink)
Thad E Ginathom Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,861	The recession may well increase delivery times. Manufacturers and dealers will be anxious to move their completed stock, but might be reluctant to manufacture too many cars against uncertain sales. ...well, it's a theory!

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