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

nikunj_cal · 28th April 2007, 15:55

Hi All ,could not edit my thread so had to start a new one instead. My dealer( Dewar's Garage) refuses to give me a delivery date for my Swift VXI. It is heard that the delivery cannot be made before 3 weeks( Source - Jalan Distributors)

. Should I wait for the car or do i go for a Ford Ikon Instead. I am really not interested in Hyundai Getz Prime as i have heard that the new 1.1 L engine is very underpowered. What do i do please help ???

vvrchandra · 29th April 2007, 10:52

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Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

... I am really not interested in Hyundai Getz Prime as i have heard that the new 1.1 L engine is very underpowered...

Hyundai Getz Prime is available in both 1.3 and 1.1 variants. You can check the 1.3 variants.

GTO · 30th April 2007, 09:38

Well, for only a three-week delay why would you want to change your choice of car? Its going to stick with you for atleast 3 - 5 years so I suggest wait. If you really want the Swift.

raajks · 30th April 2007, 09:52

Really depends!!
If you are not convinced about the Swift and would like to change your mind, then you can check with the Ford dealer on what's his say and see if there are good deals!!!

But if you are angry and frustrated about the way the dealer treated you and would like to go for sweet revenge!!! Then hold on to your decision of sticking with Swift!! The car experience is more important than the momentary need to satisfy your ego.

VC12 · 30th April 2007, 10:49

I have nthg aganist Swift, but IKON for the deal at around 5 lac is worth a buy , its a sedan and have its own niche.

Swift is cramped up in the rear!

devarshi84 · 30th April 2007, 11:08

depends on which car you like more. If its the swift, you can wait. Otherwise Ikon is also a good car.

If you decide to wait for the swift,do try to maximize your savings. Maybe haggle for some freebies.

The jeans blue colour on ikon looks excellent.

nikunj_cal · 30th April 2007, 12:18

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Originally Posted by GTO

Well, for only a three-week delay why would you want to change your choice of car? Its going to stick with you for atleast 3 - 5 years so I suggest wait. If you really want the Swift.

Yeah mabe u r right sir , i think i should stick on with my decision. Anyways they have released a new colour know as sunlight copper , i am going to see it today , will post pics if possible. Thanks all

esteem_lover · 30th April 2007, 12:38

Good decision nikunj_cal. Swift is the way forward & better to wait for it.

mobike008 · 30th April 2007, 13:06

Strange that even the thought cropped up in your mind to change the car of your choice just for a 3 week delay

shuvd · 30th April 2007, 13:12

@ nikunj - Take your time dude and don't be hasty. Think out the pros and cons of both the cars. IMHO, wait for the Swift. Its a sweet car. Is the new shade ready for deliery?

nikunj_cal · 30th April 2007, 14:59

Hi guys just checked out the new shade today , when the dealer had called me two days ago i could only make it to his place in the evening , today he bought the car in bright daylight , the car is a mixture of orange as well as red . It was looking good . I will post the pics today when i get back home .

@ shuvd- yes the new shade maybe delivered within 3-4 days .

shuvc · 30th April 2007, 15:23

@nikunj, was this a petrol or diesel ?

suman · 30th April 2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by shuvc

@nikunj, was this a petrol or diesel ?

The thread says VXI so I guess he's talking about the Petrol one..........

And Nikunj, I really can't figure out the choice of options - I'd say they cater to different set of requirements, what made you zero in on these two as alternatives?

shuvc · 30th April 2007, 15:30

@suman, I guess I should have given the backdrop here
Have been going to MUL dealers and TD's with @nikunj over the last couple of weeks.
He has been bowled over by the diesel and was pretty torn between the VXi and the VDi. Also, the dealers had mentioned that VXi supplies will not come till mid-May. Hence the Q ...

suman · 30th April 2007, 15:37

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Originally Posted by shuvc

@suman, I guess I should have given the backdrop here
Have been going to MUL dealers and TD's with @nikunj over the last couple of weeks.
He has been bowled over by the diesel and was pretty torn between the VXi and the VDi. Also, the dealers had mentioned that VXi supplies will not come till mid-May. Hence the Q ...

Ahhh, that explains it

......but I still don't get the choice of options as in Ford Ikon vs Swift.......

28th April 2007, 15:55	#1
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Swift VXI - Delivery delayed by 3 weeks, Do I buy Ford Ikon? EDIT : Bought Swift Ldi Hi All ,could not edit my thread so had to start a new one instead. My dealer( Dewar's Garage) refuses to give me a delivery date for my Swift VXI. It is heard that the delivery cannot be made before 3 weeks( Source - Jalan Distributors) . Should I wait for the car or do i go for a Ford Ikon Instead. I am really not interested in Hyundai Getz Prime as i have heard that the new 1.1 L engine is very underpowered. What do i do please help ???
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30th April 2007, 09:38	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,545 Thanked: 300,752 Times View My Garage	Well, for only a three-week delay why would you want to change your choice of car? Its going to stick with you for atleast 3 - 5 years so I suggest wait. If you really want the Swift.
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30th April 2007, 09:52	#4
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Really depends!! If you are not convinced about the Swift and would like to change your mind, then you can check with the Ford dealer on what's his say and see if there are good deals!!! But if you are angry and frustrated about the way the dealer treated you and would like to go for sweet revenge!!! Then hold on to your decision of sticking with Swift!! The car experience is more important than the momentary need to satisfy your ego.
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30th April 2007, 10:49	#5
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I have nthg aganist Swift, but IKON for the deal at around 5 lac is worth a buy , its a sedan and have its own niche. Swift is cramped up in the rear!
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30th April 2007, 11:08	#6
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	depends on which car you like more. If its the swift, you can wait. Otherwise Ikon is also a good car. If you decide to wait for the swift,do try to maximize your savings. Maybe haggle for some freebies. The jeans blue colour on ikon looks excellent.
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30th April 2007, 12:38	#8
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Good decision nikunj_cal. Swift is the way forward & better to wait for it.
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30th April 2007, 13:06	#9
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Strange that even the thought cropped up in your mind to change the car of your choice just for a 3 week delay
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30th April 2007, 13:12	#10
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	@ nikunj - Take your time dude and don't be hasty. Think out the pros and cons of both the cars. IMHO, wait for the Swift. Its a sweet car. Is the new shade ready for deliery?
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30th April 2007, 14:59	#11
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 450 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Hi guys just checked out the new shade today , when the dealer had called me two days ago i could only make it to his place in the evening , today he bought the car in bright daylight , the car is a mixture of orange as well as red . It was looking good . I will post the pics today when i get back home . @ shuvd- yes the new shade maybe delivered within 3-4 days .
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30th April 2007, 15:23	#12
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	@nikunj, was this a petrol or diesel ?
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30th April 2007, 15:30	#14
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	@suman, I guess I should have given the backdrop here Have been going to MUL dealers and TD's with @nikunj over the last couple of weeks. He has been bowled over by the diesel and was pretty torn between the VXi and the VDi. Also, the dealers had mentioned that VXi supplies will not come till mid-May. Hence the Q ...
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