Fiat Linea Price Increase

FastLove · 22nd April 2009, 16:05

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

And show them the power of teambhp - how we are a force multiplier for both goodwill and illwill. In your case, I am convinced that they need to absorb it!

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FastLove · 22nd April 2009, 17:47

the dealer has requested me now that since for them the price is applicable as of today they would bear 50 % of the price hike and have requested me to pay 50% of the difference amount (about 6k) .... i have not agreed!

ajayr · 6th July 2009, 23:29

I talked to both Concorde and Prerana Motors (Bangalore) and both of them are saying that there is going to be another price increase on the Linea soon (of about 15-20k). Can someone confirm?

neotraveller · 6th July 2009, 23:35

Don't know about the next price increase, but seems like already Fiat has increased 10k silently.

Jan-March, Linea Petrol Emotion Pack (ex-showroom hyderabad) - 7L
In April it increased to 7.15L
I just checked now and its 7.25L!

Now another 15k-20k seems too much. Although the Linea may be worth it.
Linea's sales are only around 1000 per month, Fiat has to be careful as to not lose the VFM factor.

McLaren Rulez · 6th July 2009, 23:36

ajayr, if that's true, then Fiat is being quite smart. First launch the car at a really low price so it gets a VFM name. Then jack up the price but the VFM image still lingers. Great business sense but not so good for the consumer.

pmbabu · 7th July 2009, 07:01

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

ajayr, if that's true, then Fiat is being quite smart. First launch the car at a really low price so it gets a VFM name. Then jack up the price but the VFM image still lingers. Great business sense but not so good for the consumer.

Well, Linea has sold little over 900 cars in each of the last two months (they sold better in the previous months may be due to the novelty factor). Will FIAT be satisfied with those numbers? Obviously not. How will these "silent" price increases help them at least hold on to those 900 numbers?

VahanPujari · 7th July 2009, 10:10

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Originally Posted by neotraveller

Don't know about the next price increase, but seems like already Fiat has increased 10k silently.

Jan-March, Linea Petrol Emotion Pack (ex-showroom hyderabad) - 7L
In April it increased to 7.15L
I just checked now and its 7.25L!

Now another 15k-20k seems too much. Although the Linea may be worth it.
Linea's sales are only around 1000 per month, Fiat has to be careful as to not lose the VFM factor.

So, according to these figures, the talks that Linea Emotion Pack also started carrying discounts (compared to Apr/ May when not a single rupee discount was available) to sell in good numbers do not have substance actually in net terms. If the prices are increased by 25K & dealers are throwing freebies worth 8-10 K, in real terms Fiat has smartly increased the prices by 10-15K net.

CarsPG · 7th July 2009, 10:50

In Pune the Linea is available for exactly the same amount I bought it for in January. I guess as consumers we like to negotiate and feel like we are getting a good deal and hence Fiat has increased the price but dealers are giving that back as a discount!

Pragmites · 10th July 2009, 19:11

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Originally Posted by CarsPG

In Pune the Linea is available for exactly the same amount I bought it for in January. I guess as consumers we like to negotiate and feel like we are getting a good deal and hence Fiat has increased the price but dealers are giving that back as a discount!

I just checked with the two Pune dealers. The prices have gone up. Emotion Petrol by Rs10,000. And no discounts. Last month there was a discount of Rs 8000 plus free extended warranty. So that is an effective increase of Rs 23000. Should have booked it last month

CarsPG · 10th July 2009, 19:46

That's bad. Maybe wait a few weeks and see if they reduce it again?

McLaren Rulez · 10th July 2009, 19:51

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Originally Posted by CarsPG

That's bad. Maybe wait a few weeks and see if they reduce it again?

Might rise further too. No point speculating but at least if you buy now you get to enjoy the car for a few extra weeks.

CarsPG · 10th July 2009, 20:12

Lol, true. If they have just raised the price I doubt they will raise it again for a month or two.

StarVegabond · 10th July 2009, 20:23

I was gussing about this price rise for some time now
i think, Linea is under priced car.

FIAT had a Penetration Price strategy, now having success,
it is time to maximise margins.

but this price rise will have less impact on a buyer who will
have loan to buy the car, as FIAT has low interest
schemes aligned with the banks / dealers.

neotraveller · 10th July 2009, 21:30

True, Linea is underpriced by 50k atleast (my guess) and I don't even think Fiat is earning any profit on it. They have priced a big car (size of corolla/civic) loaded with features and priced it less than all their competitors!

I think one more reason for price increase is, the GP and Indigo Vista ... some variants will come in Linea territory. So they are positioning Linea farther away.

sanagg1 · 10th July 2009, 21:55

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Originally Posted by StarVegabond

I was gussing about this price rise for some time now
i think, Linea is under priced car.

FIAT had a Penetration Price strategy, now having success,
it is time to maximise margins.

but this price rise will have less impact on a buyer who will
have loan to buy the car, as FIAT has low interest
schemes aligned with the banks / dealers.

In my opinion it is not the right time. Public memory of bad *** = Elephan like revenge. Once they put up a good show they should carry it on till the logical conclusion no mid course changes required.
It is a Sedan Car not some FMCG for pricing strategy as quoted.
cheers

22nd April 2009, 17:47	#32
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	the dealer has requested me now that since for them the price is applicable as of today they would bear 50 % of the price hike and have requested me to pay 50% of the difference amount (about 6k) .... i have not agreed!
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6th July 2009, 23:29	#33
ajayr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 94 Thanked: 19 Times	Another price increase? I talked to both Concorde and Prerana Motors (Bangalore) and both of them are saying that there is going to be another price increase on the Linea soon (of about 15-20k). Can someone confirm?
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6th July 2009, 23:35	#34
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	Don't know about the next price increase, but seems like already Fiat has increased 10k silently. Jan-March, Linea Petrol Emotion Pack (ex-showroom hyderabad) - 7L In April it increased to 7.15L I just checked now and its 7.25L! Now another 15k-20k seems too much. Although the Linea may be worth it. Linea's sales are only around 1000 per month, Fiat has to be careful as to not lose the VFM factor. Last edited by neotraveller : 6th July 2009 at 23:38.
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6th July 2009, 23:36	#35
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,415 Thanked: 5,254 Times	ajayr, if that's true, then Fiat is being quite smart. First launch the car at a really low price so it gets a VFM name. Then jack up the price but the VFM image still lingers. Great business sense but not so good for the consumer.
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7th July 2009, 10:50	#38
CarsPG BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 353 Thanked: 3 Times	In Pune the Linea is available for exactly the same amount I bought it for in January. I guess as consumers we like to negotiate and feel like we are getting a good deal and hence Fiat has increased the price but dealers are giving that back as a discount!
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10th July 2009, 19:46	#40
CarsPG BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 353 Thanked: 3 Times	That's bad. Maybe wait a few weeks and see if they reduce it again?
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10th July 2009, 20:12	#42
CarsPG BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 353 Thanked: 3 Times	Lol, true. If they have just raised the price I doubt they will raise it again for a month or two.
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10th July 2009, 20:23	#43
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 43 Times	I was gussing about this price rise for some time now i think, Linea is under priced car. FIAT had a Penetration Price strategy, now having success, it is time to maximise margins. but this price rise will have less impact on a buyer who will have loan to buy the car, as FIAT has low interest schemes aligned with the banks / dealers.
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10th July 2009, 21:30	#44
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	True, Linea is underpriced by 50k atleast (my guess) and I don't even think Fiat is earning any profit on it. They have priced a big car (size of corolla/civic) loaded with features and priced it less than all their competitors! I think one more reason for price increase is, the GP and Indigo Vista ... some variants will come in Linea territory. So they are positioning Linea farther away.
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