Swift VDi ownership: A Running report - Page 17 - Team-BHP

ravibhat · 1st September 2007, 20:35

I understand your pain Geek. Every product in India is like this not worth for the money we pay :(

Maruti products are still bad compared to others. They are good to sell to innocent Indian public who thinks Maruti cars are great. Its very unfortunate many members here creates too much of hype about Swift and people buy that car again and again! I faced all the problems within a week of purchasing Swift.

I am greately disappointed about the way Maruti is heading.

Shame on MUL and its A.S.S. because they have more known bugs rather than strong points (cheap to buy and good resale value).

Anyway just neglect the issues since its known thing and enjoy your ride! If you can't live with it just sell it.

Regards,

Ravi.

PS I am not against Maruti or Swift but in reality this is the truth.

BUSA · 1st September 2007, 20:53

Geek i suggest you send a copy of this thread to MUL and tell them about their quality.

BTW when i bought the Swift i really apprecited the quality of MUL going up from the 2000 times when the Esteem's quality had become quite bad.

prskumar · 3rd September 2007, 10:56

Is the rattles come only in diesel swift or does the petrol swift also has this problem?

mobike008 · 3rd September 2007, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by prskumar

Is the rattles come only in diesel swift or does the petrol swift also has this problem?

Window rattles is a freebie offered with both Diesel and Petrol Swifts !

benbsb29 · 3rd September 2007, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by prskumar

Is the rattles come only in diesel swift or does the petrol swift also has this problem?

Irrespective of variant, this is one of the Swift's traits.

horsepower · 3rd September 2007, 13:38

I have done 3500 kms in my swift Ldi. There is no major rattle or noise in the car, touchwood. Maybe NCR roads are too smooth for rattle and noise to make its way.

There is some noise from the rear left door, maybe it will be taken care of in the next service.

Guys, please note that it maybe the toolkit and the reflective sign we get with the car that makes noise. In my case it was the reflective triangle.

DieselFan · 3rd September 2007, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsepower

There is some noise from the rear left door, maybe it will be taken care of in the next service.

Even my car has rear left door Rattle as well as a noise coming from rear door in extreme conditions. This was corrected in my first service and has occured again. It is frustrating.

BUSA · 3rd September 2007, 17:59

There is a solution the rattling, get all the doors, boot damped.

kartikkumar · 3rd September 2007, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by blorebuddy

I have done 4760 kms as of today. I will be giving out for 2nd service soon. I have the following rattles
1. Window glass when it is half rolled down
2. Some rattles from the behind rear seats or rear windows or doors - I do not know
3. Shredder sound in the dash board when I accelarate in 2nd or 3rd gear

Planning to go to Mondovi, Bannerghatta road as it is close to my home. Which service center you are using?

I go to Mandovi on Bannerghatta road. Ask for Shashi, and give him my reference. He will certainly help you.

Cheers!

DieselFan · 4th September 2007, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

There is a solution the rattling, get all the doors, boot damped.

What is BOOT DAMPING?

abhilash_iv · 4th September 2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

What is BOOT DAMPING?

I think what he meant was to damp the doors and boot.

DieselFan · 4th September 2007, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhilash_iv

I think what he meant was to damp the doors and boot.

Can someone elaborate on how the doors are damped?

mobike008 · 4th September 2007, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Can someone elaborate on how the doors are damped?

All the four door pads are removed and the entire area is stuck with the dampening material ( it looks like a silver foil) and then place the door pads back on. Same thing is done for the boot !

anshurao · 4th September 2007, 11:47

But dampening comes at a price depending on the material used, like if DYNAMAT is used it's about 10k+ for the doors and boot.

DieselFan · 4th September 2007, 12:00

10K+ just to get rid of rattles. Man that is a steep price to pay.

1st September 2007, 20:53	#242 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,066 View My Garage	Geek i suggest you send a copy of this thread to MUL and tell them about their quality. BTW when i bought the Swift i really apprecited the quality of MUL going up from the 2000 times when the Esteem's quality had become quite bad. __________________ thecarsandmore.blogspot. com

3rd September 2007, 17:59	#248 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,066 View My Garage	There is a solution the rattling, get all the doors, boot damped. __________________ thecarsandmore.blogspot. com

4th September 2007, 12:00	#255 (permalink)
DieselFan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 516	10K+ just to get rid of rattles. Man that is a steep price to pay. __________________ If you have not failed you have not tried enough. Swift Diesel VDI - Feb '07 onwards Santro LS- Mar '01-Feb '07(59000 KM) Sold.

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1st September 2007, 20:35	#241 (permalink)
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,462 View My Garage	I understand your pain Geek. Every product in India is like this not worth for the money we pay :( Maruti products are still bad compared to others. They are good to sell to innocent Indian public who thinks Maruti cars are great. Its very unfortunate many members here creates too much of hype about Swift and people buy that car again and again! I faced all the problems within a week of purchasing Swift. I am greately disappointed about the way Maruti is heading. Shame on MUL and its A.S.S. because they have more known bugs rather than strong points (cheap to buy and good resale value). Anyway just neglect the issues since its known thing and enjoy your ride! If you can't live with it just sell it. Regards, Ravi. PS I am not against Maruti or Swift but in reality this is the truth.

3rd September 2007, 10:56	#243 (permalink)
prskumar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 118	Is the rattles come only in diesel swift or does the petrol swift also has this problem?

3rd September 2007, 13:38	#246 (permalink)
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 256 View My Garage	I have done 3500 kms in my swift Ldi. There is no major rattle or noise in the car, touchwood. Maybe NCR roads are too smooth for rattle and noise to make its way. There is some noise from the rear left door, maybe it will be taken care of in the next service. Guys, please note that it maybe the toolkit and the reflective sign we get with the car that makes noise. In my case it was the reflective triangle.

4th September 2007, 11:47	#254 (permalink)
anshurao BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 92	But dampening comes at a price depending on the material used, like if DYNAMAT is used it's about 10k+ for the doors and boot.