Maruti-Suzuki Gift-A-Car NRI Programme - Team-BHP

aah78 · 18th September 2006, 01:53

Browsing Maruti Udyog's website (Maruti Udyog), I came upon this special programme that they've introduced recently.

It seems like a useful option for NRIs as it offers certain incentives on Maruti-Suzuki cars bought by Indians located overseas, as a gift for their family back in India.

More details can be found here -> Maruti-Suzuki: Gift-A-Car NRI Programme.

The quoted price for a Maruti-Suzuki Swift, bought in Mumbai, comes out to be lower (not substantially though) than the list price, with a certain monthly payment (USD 99, as listed on the website, over a period of 5 years).

Anybody have any inputs regarding this, or similar, schemes offered by other car manufacturers in India?

RJK · 18th September 2006, 02:06

Sounds interesting but is there any real discount ?

hari_rama · 19th September 2006, 21:04

i think the price for baleno lxi under tht program is 15k lesser thn the price thru dealers

prasadee · 19th September 2006, 21:45

I got my parents a WagonR last month. The NRI programme had a discount of 12K and when dealt directly the stealer bonus for trading in our old car was 10K. So there is not much difference. I had talked to my parents about the car, it was not going to be a surprise even if I had used the NRI programme. Unless you want to use your US credit history, and make monthly payments in US $s.

Mpower · 19th September 2006, 23:33

If you have an NRI account, you can arrange this thro your bank and make payments here.

What I want is US interest rates, then maybe I'm interested.

aah78 · 21st September 2006, 04:34

RJK - i'm going to contact Maruti and see what they have to say about it.

Mpower - what kind of difference between interest rates in India & here?

hari_rama · 24th September 2006, 19:59

some benefits under this offer are 10% off on accessories and free pickup n delivery of cars for service.here we are thinkin of takin a baleno via dil se program.

THE-U- · 13th April 2007, 23:31

Does any one know if TATAs have a similar program? I tried Emailing TATA a few times and haven't got a reply. They atleast could say something, but looks like they're asleep at the wheel.

Even if one doesn't take any loan, the advantage of this program is that one can pay directly from a foreign account and also use credit card charge too.

california_dude · 9th July 2007, 04:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by prasadee

I got my parents a WagonR last month. The NRI programme had a discount of 12K and when dealt directly the stealer bonus for trading in our old car was 10K. So there is not much difference. I had talked to my parents about the car, it was not going to be a surprise even if I had used the NRI programme. Unless you want to use your US credit history, and make monthly payments in US $s.

Were there any surprises when u booked the car in terms of delivery and arranging insurance stuff like that . cause i hear horror stories of how dealers in India try to take money from people and not give delivery on time

Steeroid · 9th July 2007, 12:07

This programme from Maruti has been around for a year and a half. Its only recently that they have started buying banner ad-spaces on typical NRI websites and news sites.

The discounts are pretty decent - upto Rs.23,000 on a Wagon R AX when I last inquired. However, when I mentioned this to a Hyundai Dealership they extended a similar discount on the Santro Auto.

Considering the costs they save on logistics, dealer commisison and various other things I think Maruti should be in a position to offer a better discount. Still, for those who want to do everything sitting at their locations abroad, this is perfect.

california_dude · 10th July 2007, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

This programme from Maruti has been around for a year and a half. Its only recently that they have started buying banner ad-spaces on typical NRI websites and news sites.

The discounts are pretty decent - upto Rs.23,000 on a Wagon R AX when I last inquired. However, when I mentioned this to a Hyundai Dealership they extended a similar discount on the Santro Auto.

Considering the costs they save on logistics, dealer commisison and various other things I think Maruti should be in a position to offer a better discount. Still, for those who want to do everything sitting at their locations abroad, this is perfect.

23 G's below the price mentioned on the site ?

18th September 2006, 01:53	#1 (permalink)
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York & Mumbai (Bombay) Posts: 1,206 View My Garage	Maruti-Suzuki Gift-A-Car NRI Programme Browsing Maruti Udyog's website (Maruti Udyog), I came upon this special programme that they've introduced recently. It seems like a useful option for NRIs as it offers certain incentives on Maruti-Suzuki cars bought by Indians located overseas, as a gift for their family back in India. More details can be found here -> Maruti-Suzuki: Gift-A-Car NRI Programme. The quoted price for a Maruti-Suzuki Swift, bought in Mumbai, comes out to be lower (not substantially though) than the list price, with a certain monthly payment (USD 99, as listed on the website, over a period of 5 years). Anybody have any inputs regarding this, or similar, schemes offered by other car manufacturers in India? __________________ Ein bißchen Frieden

18th September 2006, 02:06	#2 (permalink)
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 852	Sounds interesting but is there any real discount ? __________________ '94 Mazda MX-6 My first car with my own money.

19th September 2006, 23:33	#5 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,876 View My Garage	If you have an NRI account, you can arrange this thro your bank and make payments here. What I want is US interest rates, then maybe I'm interested. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

21st September 2006, 04:34	#6 (permalink)
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York & Mumbai (Bombay) Posts: 1,206 View My Garage	RJK - i'm going to contact Maruti and see what they have to say about it. Mpower - what kind of difference between interest rates in India & here? __________________ Ein bißchen Frieden

9th July 2007, 12:07	#10 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,604 View My Garage	This programme from Maruti has been around for a year and a half. Its only recently that they have started buying banner ad-spaces on typical NRI websites and news sites. The discounts are pretty decent - upto Rs.23,000 on a Wagon R AX when I last inquired. However, when I mentioned this to a Hyundai Dealership they extended a similar discount on the Santro Auto. Considering the costs they save on logistics, dealer commisison and various other things I think Maruti should be in a position to offer a better discount. Still, for those who want to do everything sitting at their locations abroad, this is perfect. __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D

19th September 2006, 21:04	#3 (permalink)
hari_rama BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trichur Posts: 260 View My Garage	i think the price for baleno lxi under tht program is 15k lesser thn the price thru dealers

19th September 2006, 21:45	#4 (permalink)
prasadee BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego/Bengaluru Posts: 255 View My Garage	I got my parents a WagonR last month. The NRI programme had a discount of 12K and when dealt directly the stealer bonus for trading in our old car was 10K. So there is not much difference. I had talked to my parents about the car, it was not going to be a surprise even if I had used the NRI programme. Unless you want to use your US credit history, and make monthly payments in US $s.

24th September 2006, 19:59	#7 (permalink)
hari_rama BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trichur Posts: 260 View My Garage	some benefits under this offer are 10% off on accessories and free pickup n delivery of cars for service.here we are thinkin of takin a baleno via dil se program.

13th April 2007, 23:31	#8 (permalink)
THE-U- BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200	Does any one know if TATAs have a similar program? I tried Emailing TATA a few times and haven't got a reply. They atleast could say something, but looks like they're asleep at the wheel. Even if one doesn't take any loan, the advantage of this program is that one can pay directly from a foreign account and also use credit card charge too.

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