Should I go for Palio stile 1.6?

MaserQ · 12th April 2007, 20:32

cartech...please update on the status of your purchase. IMO, the 1.6 is great value for money now. Go for it buddy....and then pray hard for acceptable A.S.S!!

Put aside the FE figures for a while and enjoy your drive. Add some spice - K&N, fatter rubber...have fun!

typeOnegative · 12th April 2007, 20:49

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

The 1.6 version has users reporting almost always sub-10kmpl FE.

*raised right-eyebrow* Okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy .....

I have not got sub-10 kmpl so far. Maybe because my 'city' is different.

spadival · 14th April 2007, 10:33

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Well... The Swift does have a smaller engine hence more mileage. Another reason why mileage cant be compared.

huh?? Doesnt make sense. My Baleno has (obviously) a bigger engine than the Swift, and yet it gives me 14.5-15 kmpl without fail, no matter how hard I push it.

rapideffect · 14th April 2007, 10:56

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Raajks, I think there surely are faster Indian cars than the Palio 1.6.

But how many are there within the price range of palio 1.6 which I can take it to the Expressway and drive confidently at 150 kmph at times.

raajks · 14th April 2007, 20:38

From what I have driven....my Palio 1.6 Sport...gives me 11 ~12......
but above 10....

Will include...a detailed one..once I have driven it for 2000 +

GeekSrik · 15th April 2007, 19:38

cartech

did you decide on your car? personally if you like the palio, and you want FE go for 1.1, else if you have money to spend, go for 1.6 and enjoy.

cartech · 16th April 2007, 11:10

GeekSrik
Shaman did not have 1.6 for TD. They have promised TD on 21st April. If I am not satified with 1.6 then I will go for SWIFT ZXi in early May. What I read from Palio User Group that 1.6 will not be available forf TD. One can only order. That is 1.6 will be made only against order! How any one can order without TD? Let us see on 21st.

Firebird · 16th April 2007, 12:58

Cartech,

What I know as per info from Shaman is they will be getting the car for TD. I have the 1.6, just wanted to check the new 1.

About the service, now its on the better side and can be called as good. Got my 1.6 serviced at Shaman last week. That was second service. I was there the whole day with my car, to see how well they do it. I found them serving my car very religiously. So now I see service or A** as no more a issue with fiat.

FE you can easily get 9+ in city I have managed 11 once...on expressway (mumbai -Pune)... 17. When You go for a long drive out side city, with the highway traffic you can get 14+ FE with AC and speedo above 80.

ashutoshb · 22nd April 2007, 20:22

some mag did a comparo b/w the swift and palio 1.6. does anyone recall which mag?

TeluguBidda · 23rd April 2007, 00:28

Greetings to all!

I was told by the dealer in karnal,haryana that palio stile 1.6 will be officially launched within one week or so. Considering the price and performance of the palio 1.6, i am planning to buy it once it is launched.

s0uljah · 24th April 2007, 16:36

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Originally Posted by TeluguBidda

I was told by the dealer in karnal,haryana that palio stile 1.6 will be officially launched within one week or so. Considering the price and performance of the palio 1.6, i am planning to buy it once it is launched.

They have been saying this for sometime.

All 3 Blr dealers have been promising the car is in transit and will arrive soon (which is obiously a bundle... an entire week has passed now).

RX135 · 24th April 2007, 18:02

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

*raised right-eyebrow* Okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy .....

I have not got sub-10 kmpl so far. Maybe because my 'city' is different.

*raised left eyebrow*

Never went below 10 kmpl in last 2.5 years.
Current city FE hovering around 11.5 or so (with intermittent AC). Drops below 11 when tyre pressure is messed up.
Last City + highway FE (100% AC at medium blower setting) was 14.5 kmpl with sedate driving but once speedo crossing 160 to put things into perspective for an irritating Innova.

supremeBaleno · 24th April 2007, 18:10

To both the raised eyebrows,

1. I said "almost always", which means there is scope for exceptions.
2. And the sub-10kmpl figures are user-reported on the forum, not a claim made by me. Search and you will find enough of them.

RX135 · 24th April 2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

To both the raised eyebrows,

1. I said "almost always", which means there is scope for exceptions.
2. And the sub-10kmpl figures are user-reported on the forum, not a claim made by me. Search and you will find enough of them.

No no. That was not to contest any of your posts. Since discussion was on the topic, I thought I'll pitch in with my personal experience.

I am fine even if all other cars give sub-10 kmpl FE as long as I get 11+ kmpl for my car

finneyp · 24th April 2007, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

2. And the sub-10kmpl figures are user-reported on the forum, not a claim made by me. Search and you will find enough of them.

SB, pls stop giving statements, please substantiate with facts and data!

12th April 2007, 20:32	#76
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	cartech...please update on the status of your purchase. IMO, the 1.6 is great value for money now. Go for it buddy....and then pray hard for acceptable A.S.S!! Put aside the FE figures for a while and enjoy your drive. Add some spice - K&N, fatter rubber...have fun!
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14th April 2007, 20:38	#80
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	From what I have driven....my Palio 1.6 Sport...gives me 11 ~12...... but above 10.... Will include...a detailed one..once I have driven it for 2000 +
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15th April 2007, 19:38	#81
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	cartech did you decide on your car? personally if you like the palio, and you want FE go for 1.1, else if you have money to spend, go for 1.6 and enjoy.
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16th April 2007, 11:10	#82
cartech BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 198 Thanked: Once	GeekSrik Shaman did not have 1.6 for TD. They have promised TD on 21st April. If I am not satified with 1.6 then I will go for SWIFT ZXi in early May. What I read from Palio User Group that 1.6 will not be available forf TD. One can only order. That is 1.6 will be made only against order! How any one can order without TD? Let us see on 21st.
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16th April 2007, 12:58	#83
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Cartech, What I know as per info from Shaman is they will be getting the car for TD. I have the 1.6, just wanted to check the new 1. About the service, now its on the better side and can be called as good. Got my 1.6 serviced at Shaman last week. That was second service. I was there the whole day with my car, to see how well they do it. I found them serving my car very religiously. So now I see service or A** as no more a issue with fiat. FE you can easily get 9+ in city I have managed 11 once...on expressway (mumbai -Pune)... 17. When You go for a long drive out side city, with the highway traffic you can get 14+ FE with AC and speedo above 80.
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22nd April 2007, 20:22	#84
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,755 Thanked: 4,287 Times View My Garage	some mag did a comparo b/w the swift and palio 1.6. does anyone recall which mag?
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23rd April 2007, 00:28	#85
TeluguBidda Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Karnal Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Greetings to all! I was told by the dealer in karnal,haryana that palio stile 1.6 will be officially launched within one week or so. Considering the price and performance of the palio 1.6, i am planning to buy it once it is launched.
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24th April 2007, 18:10	#88
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,697 Times View My Garage	To both the raised eyebrows, 1. I said "almost always", which means there is scope for exceptions. 2. And the sub-10kmpl figures are user-reported on the forum, not a claim made by me. Search and you will find enough of them.
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