Palio or Swift?

jango · 13th March 2006, 17:05

Well personally i do love the PALIO, it looks great, the performance is just amazing, but for some reason i would definitely be worried abt the after sales service you would get for the FIAT. Also am not sure abt the maintenance cost, but if you go for the SWIFT, one thing is assuared, the maintence cost will be less, will be better and will be easy, i also heard that getting spares for the FIAL is very dificult.....

sbasak · 13th March 2006, 17:15

For first car, you'd probably be better off with Swift VXi. Swift is very modern and Maruti's ASS still rocks. You'll also get good FE. Probably you won't miss extra features of ZX if you go for VX.

extreme_torque · 13th March 2006, 17:25

The spares for palio are amongst the cheapest in the segment.. and segment im talking of are small hatchbacks the wagon r's and the santro's.
If TATA-FIAT allinace takes off well then there is no reason why you should not buy the palio.

Zappo · 13th March 2006, 19:10

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

The spares for palio are amongst the cheapest in the segment.. and segment im talking of are small hatchbacks the wagon r's and the santro's.
If TATA-FIAT allinace takes off well then there is no reason why you should not buy the palio.

Palio spares are cheap you say? Can you give a comparative example to illustrate this point of yours?

devarshi84 · 13th March 2006, 19:23

I would recommend waiting for a month.

the new look palio will be out soon with better interiors and new fresh looking exteriors.

Also the Grande Punto will be in Fiat showrooms soon.

enginewise Swift's engine beats palio 1.2
ride and handling are much better on palio
resale will be better on swift
palio looks better than swift
interiors are better in swift
both the cars are equally comfortable
both the cars are good in FE

decide for yourself

5u3zEr0 · 13th March 2006, 19:34

Since its gonna be your first car, go for the Swift.

If its the Palio 1.2 or the Swift, go for the Swift.

nitrous · 13th March 2006, 19:48

5u3zero, hats off to u for being so truthful,man.

extreme_torque · 13th March 2006, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Zappo

Palio spares are cheap you say? Can you give a comparative example to illustrate this point of yours?

Sorry forgot to mention the source..... FIAT India website and it is up

hellspawn · 13th March 2006, 20:19

i would suggest u go for the palio instead of the swift cos imho i think the palio still looks better than the swift.i find the swift to be one ugly car IMO.and wen it comes to ride quality,handling palio is any day better than swift.and y worry about ass now as tata has stepped in.n i dont think the 1L difference justifies the swift.also now every tom,dick and harry is driving a swift.they r more visible than 800's.

aseem · 13th March 2006, 22:56

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

i would suggest u go for the palio instead of the swift cos imho i think the palio still looks better than the swift.i find the swift to be one ugly car IMO.and wen it comes to ride quality,handling palio is any day better than swift.and y worry about ass now as tata has stepped in.n i dont think the 1L difference justifies the swift.also now every tom,dick and harry is driving a swift.they r more visible than 800's.

Since I was one of the first owners to own Swift, that makes me Tom, people buying it now, are Dick's, people who buy it 3 years later, will be Harry....

jango · 13th March 2006, 23:08

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Originally Posted by aseem

Since I was one of the first owners to own Swift, that makes me Tom, people buying it now, are Dick's, people who buy it 3 years later, will be Harry....

Gud one buddy !!!

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 00:34

Swift it is. 1.2 Palio shouldnt be considered as the India Xeta is a better and cheaper option (with boring interiors) for a vehicle of that size.

Besides, I wouldnt jump at a 4+ year old car just because it is now being supported by the dealers of another manufacturer - we all know where their priorities would be. Its early days yet for the Tata-Fiat alliance - see how it works first, then think in terms of buying the cars.

nandab · 14th March 2006, 02:15

Thanks folks!

Wow, an overwhelming 80% replies in favor of Swift, 15% for Palio and 5% for others.

When considering Swift Zxi at that price, entry level C segment cars also came into the fray. Should I consider Baleno Vxi and Fiesta 1.4?

Now, I am truly confused

devarshi84 · 14th March 2006, 02:20

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Originally Posted by nandab

Thanks folks!

Wow, an overwhelming 80% replies in favor of Swift, 15% for Palio and 5% for others.

When considering Swift Zxi at that price, entry level C segment cars also came into the fray. Should I consider Baleno Vxi and Fiesta 1.4?

Now, I am truly confused

well if you need a hatch then stay with a hatch. swift is new and priced more than the palio. hence both the cars justify themselves.

Swift is FE and Powerful
Palio is FE and better ride and handling

many like the looks of the palio while many like the looks of swift.

decide which car you find more beautiful. Decide from a test drive which car you find yourself comfortable in. I think you said somewhere that you like palio a lot. That should be a deciding factor for you.

All the manufacturers make good cars. It depends on the end user whether the car suits him/her or not.

deepakhon · 14th March 2006, 06:16

I would say test drive both these cars and decide for yourself. I am a first time owner and I bought Palio 1.2. It takes a little getting used to the dimensions of the vehicle. The ride and handling are pretty good. I have never driven nor sat in a Swift, so no comments about that. Looks are pretty personal, so, I do not like to comment about that too.

13th March 2006, 17:05	#16
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Well personally i do love the PALIO, it looks great, the performance is just amazing, but for some reason i would definitely be worried abt the after sales service you would get for the FIAT. Also am not sure abt the maintenance cost, but if you go for the SWIFT, one thing is assuared, the maintence cost will be less, will be better and will be easy, i also heard that getting spares for the FIAL is very dificult.....
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13th March 2006, 17:15	#17
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 608 Thanked: 14 Times	For first car, you'd probably be better off with Swift VXi. Swift is very modern and Maruti's ASS still rocks. You'll also get good FE. Probably you won't miss extra features of ZX if you go for VX.
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13th March 2006, 17:25	#18
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	The spares for palio are amongst the cheapest in the segment.. and segment im talking of are small hatchbacks the wagon r's and the santro's. If TATA-FIAT allinace takes off well then there is no reason why you should not buy the palio.
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13th March 2006, 19:23	#20
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I would recommend waiting for a month. the new look palio will be out soon with better interiors and new fresh looking exteriors. Also the Grande Punto will be in Fiat showrooms soon. enginewise Swift's engine beats palio 1.2 ride and handling are much better on palio resale will be better on swift palio looks better than swift interiors are better in swift both the cars are equally comfortable both the cars are good in FE decide for yourself
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13th March 2006, 19:34	#21
5u3zEr0 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 379 Thanked: 3 Times	Since its gonna be your first car, go for the Swift. If its the Palio 1.2 or the Swift, go for the Swift.
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13th March 2006, 19:48	#22
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	5u3zero, hats off to u for being so truthful,man.
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hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	i would suggest u go for the palio instead of the swift cos imho i think the palio still looks better than the swift.i find the swift to be one ugly car IMO.and wen it comes to ride quality,handling palio is any day better than swift.and y worry about ass now as tata has stepped in.n i dont think the 1L difference justifies the swift.also now every tom,dick and harry is driving a swift.they r more visible than 800's.
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14th March 2006, 00:34	#27
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Swift it is. 1.2 Palio shouldnt be considered as the India Xeta is a better and cheaper option (with boring interiors) for a vehicle of that size. Besides, I wouldnt jump at a 4+ year old car just because it is now being supported by the dealers of another manufacturer - we all know where their priorities would be. Its early days yet for the Tata-Fiat alliance - see how it works first, then think in terms of buying the cars. Last edited by Steeroid : 14th March 2006 at 00:38.
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14th March 2006, 02:15	#28
nandab BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: Once	Thanks folks! Wow, an overwhelming 80% replies in favor of Swift, 15% for Palio and 5% for others. When considering Swift Zxi at that price, entry level C segment cars also came into the fray. Should I consider Baleno Vxi and Fiesta 1.4? Now, I am truly confused
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14th March 2006, 06:16	#30
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	I would say test drive both these cars and decide for yourself. I am a first time owner and I bought Palio 1.2. It takes a little getting used to the dimensions of the vehicle. The ride and handling are pretty good. I have never driven nor sat in a Swift, so no comments about that. Looks are pretty personal, so, I do not like to comment about that too.
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