Swift VXI - Delivery delayed by 3 weeks, Do I buy Ford Ikon? EDIT : Bought Swift Ldi

nikunj_cal · 29th May 2007, 10:09

Recently i have been visiting al ot of drive in restaurants ,there I always end up idling for an hour or two with the A/C on 80 % . any idea how much diesel is used up per half hour of idling with the A/C on ??

mobike008 · 29th May 2007, 10:13

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Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

Recently i have been visiting al ot of drive in restaurants ,there I always end up idling for an hour or two with the A/C on 80 % . any idea how much diesel is used up per half hour of idling with the A/C on ??

Every 3 minutes of Idle, we lose 1KM,

so do the math!

nikunj_cal · 29th May 2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Every 3 minutes of Idle, we lose 1KM,

so do the math!

, 1 km !! Isnt that a bit on the higher side , also is it the same for all car models ??

mobike008 · 29th May 2007, 10:42

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Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

, 1 km !! Isnt that a bit on the higher side , also is it the same for all car models ??

Thats what one of the senior A.S.S guy at hyundai told me and you can +/- from it with a pinch of salt for other car models. Why do you think everybody is crying hoarse regarding saving fuel???

I usually switch off if red light shows 60 secs+ if not, then i let it idle.

benbsb29 · 29th May 2007, 10:48

What i do under such situations where i need to wait is to switch off the car. Having had the A/C on, the interiors remain slightly cool and bearable.
On Saturday evening, i had to wait about 15 mins at Forum as the parking lot was full. Switched off the car, turned up the volume on the music system and whiled away time. The weather in Bangy being cooler these days in the evenings also helped.

nikunj_cal · 30th May 2007, 15:05

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

What i do under such situations where i need to wait is to switch off the car. Having had the A/C on, the interiors remain slightly cool and bearable.
On Saturday evening, i had to wait about 15 mins at Forum as the parking lot was full. Switched off the car, turned up the volume on the music system and whiled away time. The weather in Bangy being cooler these days in the evenings also helped.

Hi Ben well then you are really lucky there , for me here once i chill the whole cabin it becomes hot and humid again within 3 to 4 mins and that also at 8 pm in the evening

. I dare not think how it would have been in the afternoons !!

shuvd · 30th May 2007, 15:36

nikunj babu, aapko aaram bhi mangta, tel kharcha bhi kam hona mangta. kysa hoga batlao?

nikunj_cal · 31st May 2007, 07:41

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Originally Posted by shuvd

nikunj babu, aapko aaram bhi mangta, tel kharcha bhi kam hona mangta. kysa hoga batlao?

I was just trying to arrive at correct figures for my car mileage

, all my previous posts regarding the mileage had not accounted for the huge idling times !
Tel kharcha ka abhi koi tension nahi lena ka , koi bhi petrol pump mein jakar diesel bharane ka, kya !!

nikunj_cal · 2nd June 2007, 23:12

OK here is the total modifications done for my car :-

a) Alloy wheels with upsized tyres (already posted the wheel size, brand etc)
b) Ice (already posted the setup)
c) Front Fog Lamps
4) Xenos Car Security
5) Mud Flaps
6) 4 Foot Mats
7) Full Matting
8) Side Beading
9) LHS ORVM (VERY VERY VERY Essential !!)
10) Clock
11) Bosch Dual Horn
12) LLumar Sunfilm ( RTO Approved)

Still need to get the seat covers done , the car accesory shop here is quoting 5.5 k for the Semi-Leather variety ,is he asking too much ??

mobike008 · 4th June 2007, 13:46

How much did the Bosch dual horns cost?

nikunj_cal · 5th June 2007, 10:57

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Originally Posted by mobike008

How much did the Bosch dual horns cost?

Bosch Dual Horns - Rs 600 /- to Rs 650/- ( do not remember properly)

Rocky_Balboa · 20th August 2007, 11:37

Sorry for reopening this thread guys, but need Your help.

I had booked a VDI sunlight copper, 3 months ago with Mondovi, I was promised a delivery soon.

I got a call from the dealer on saturday and am told that Marutis VDI production is very slow in Sunlight Copper colour and that it could take another 3 months for delivery!!!

Could anyone help me out!
1) I have already posted a mail via Maruti website regarding the same.
2) Should I call up every other dealer and confirm the availability!
3) Anyone bought a VDI in sunlight copper colour!

TIA.
+Rocky_Balboa+

kuttapan · 20th August 2007, 17:27

The dealer is just pulling a fast one on you. You should have got a Sunlight copper by now, it is a new color and was introduced just about the time you booked your car.

Go and give him a piece of your mind.

Rocky_Balboa · 20th August 2007, 17:31

Thanks Kuttapan,

I enquired with RNS and to my astonishment, these guys said Sunlight copper is available only in Petrol!!! Darn these guys!!!

Am talking to Mondovi again, let me check what reasons these come up to! But if they outright say it will take another 3 months, am confused What I should do!

Any suggestions please.

rreddy18 · 20th August 2007, 18:13

If you are interested in swift diesel, please contact Mr. Joshi 99455 99448 , Sagar Automobiles. I should be getting this very soon (hopefully) , less then a month or so. You can refer my name "Ravi Reddy" , Oracle Software India.

29th May 2007, 10:09	#106
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Recently i have been visiting al ot of drive in restaurants ,there I always end up idling for an hour or two with the A/C on 80 % . any idea how much diesel is used up per half hour of idling with the A/C on ??
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29th May 2007, 10:48	#110
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,109 Thanked: 14,220 Times View My Garage	What i do under such situations where i need to wait is to switch off the car. Having had the A/C on, the interiors remain slightly cool and bearable. On Saturday evening, i had to wait about 15 mins at Forum as the parking lot was full. Switched off the car, turned up the volume on the music system and whiled away time. The weather in Bangy being cooler these days in the evenings also helped.
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30th May 2007, 15:36	#112
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	nikunj babu, aapko aaram bhi mangta, tel kharcha bhi kam hona mangta. kysa hoga batlao? Last edited by shuvd : 30th May 2007 at 15:37.
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2nd June 2007, 23:12	#114
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	OK here is the total modifications done for my car :- a) Alloy wheels with upsized tyres (already posted the wheel size, brand etc) b) Ice (already posted the setup) c) Front Fog Lamps 4) Xenos Car Security 5) Mud Flaps 6) 4 Foot Mats 7) Full Matting 8) Side Beading 9) LHS ORVM (VERY VERY VERY Essential !!) 10) Clock 11) Bosch Dual Horn 12) LLumar Sunfilm ( RTO Approved) Still need to get the seat covers done , the car accesory shop here is quoting 5.5 k for the Semi-Leather variety ,is he asking too much ??
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4th June 2007, 13:46	#115
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,008 Thanked: 17,209 Times View My Garage	How much did the Bosch dual horns cost?
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20th August 2007, 11:37	#117
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Sorry for reopening this thread guys, but need Your help. I had booked a VDI sunlight copper, 3 months ago with Mondovi, I was promised a delivery soon. I got a call from the dealer on saturday and am told that Marutis VDI production is very slow in Sunlight Copper colour and that it could take another 3 months for delivery!!! Could anyone help me out! 1) I have already posted a mail via Maruti website regarding the same. 2) Should I call up every other dealer and confirm the availability! 3) Anyone bought a VDI in sunlight copper colour! TIA. +Rocky_Balboa+
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20th August 2007, 17:27	#118
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	The dealer is just pulling a fast one on you. You should have got a Sunlight copper by now, it is a new color and was introduced just about the time you booked your car. Go and give him a piece of your mind.
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20th August 2007, 17:31	#119
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Thanks Kuttapan, I enquired with RNS and to my astonishment, these guys said Sunlight copper is available only in Petrol!!! Darn these guys!!! Am talking to Mondovi again, let me check what reasons these come up to! But if they outright say it will take another 3 months, am confused What I should do! Any suggestions please.
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20th August 2007, 18:13	#120
rreddy18 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 14 Times	If you are interested in swift diesel, please contact Mr. Joshi 99455 99448 , Sagar Automobiles. I should be getting this very soon (hopefully) , less then a month or so. You can refer my name "Ravi Reddy" , Oracle Software India.
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