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tsk1979 · 22nd October 2007, 16:25

Palio is a good car too, but inspite of this Hindi-Italy Bhai-Bhen, we have trouble procuring parts for the 1.2 Palio NV. Thankfully Ludhiana has a fledging Auto market, where you can get the rarest of rare spares. So the car never goes to the A.S.S. now and it doing well inspite of the LPG kit.

From experience, I have seen that any car, if it has low sales, runs into a spare parts problem. It can be from Tata, Maruti, Hyundai or just anybody. If the sales are slow, there is a good chance that any spare which is not part of the normal maintenance will be hard to procure at the authorized dealership.

adheesh · 22nd October 2007, 17:08

FIAT Palio Stile is the best buy. Just go for it. Also check out the Logan although its not a hatchback

hrag · 22nd October 2007, 17:28

From what I've heard and read about the Palio on this forum and others, just like the TV ad, you might end up singing
"Mere Palio ke spare part, kab aayegi tu?"

Jokes apart, the Indica is a better buy.

neoonwheels · 22nd October 2007, 18:39

I dont think so fast moving parts would be any problem for you.. As I said before, I got my windshield and rear door replaced in 2 days.. It was readily available at the service center..

raghutk · 22nd October 2007, 18:48

I recommend you try the Aveo-UVA. It is very good in terms of Space. Also with the new warranty package they are offering I think it is the best deal you can get. So go for it.

NM360 · 26th October 2007, 23:31

recently i came across a offer for a second hand stile SLX. the owner is expecting 3.8 and after doing some calculatios my own it seems the price should be not more than 3 lakhs.. please guide me. firstly should i go for a 3-4 month old palio stile.. secondly what should be the appropriate price ??

i have been hearing that the company is offering 38k discount but when i enquire at the dealership they say 13k - 16k is the discount. i suppose 10 for exchange and 10k for loyalty. still i have read posts where a total of such combined discount added up to 52k i suppose that was the Palio sport 1.6.

according to me a 3 month old palio is as good as new and that i dont have to pay the road tax etc and the premium of a new vehicle

waiting for your replies
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Eddy · 27th October 2007, 23:42

Are you convinced by the current owners reason to sell the car ?

NM360 · 27th October 2007, 23:51

he says he has some financial problems and hence wants to sell it off... did sound fishy to me too initially but then, he was like no i should get atleast 3.8 ... kinda feel he really needs money ...dont know whether he was playing or not... what do you think ?

22nd October 2007, 16:25	#31
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Palio is a good car too, but inspite of this Hindi-Italy Bhai-Bhen, we have trouble procuring parts for the 1.2 Palio NV. Thankfully Ludhiana has a fledging Auto market, where you can get the rarest of rare spares. So the car never goes to the A.S.S. now and it doing well inspite of the LPG kit. From experience, I have seen that any car, if it has low sales, runs into a spare parts problem. It can be from Tata, Maruti, Hyundai or just anybody. If the sales are slow, there is a good chance that any spare which is not part of the normal maintenance will be hard to procure at the authorized dealership.
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22nd October 2007, 17:08	#32
adheesh BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 526 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	FIAT Palio Stile is the best buy. Just go for it. Also check out the Logan although its not a hatchback
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22nd October 2007, 17:28	#33
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	From what I've heard and read about the Palio on this forum and others, just like the TV ad, you might end up singing "Mere Palio ke spare part, kab aayegi tu?" Jokes apart, the Indica is a better buy.
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22nd October 2007, 18:39	#34
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	I dont think so fast moving parts would be any problem for you.. As I said before, I got my windshield and rear door replaced in 2 days.. It was readily available at the service center..
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22nd October 2007, 18:48	#35
raghutk BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 89 Thanked: 45 Times	Try the Aveo-UVA I recommend you try the Aveo-UVA. It is very good in terms of Space. Also with the new warranty package they are offering I think it is the best deal you can get. So go for it.
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26th October 2007, 23:31	#36
NM360 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 10 Thanked: 17 Times	recently i came across a offer for a second hand stile SLX. the owner is expecting 3.8 and after doing some calculatios my own it seems the price should be not more than 3 lakhs.. please guide me. firstly should i go for a 3-4 month old palio stile.. secondly what should be the appropriate price ?? i have been hearing that the company is offering 38k discount but when i enquire at the dealership they say 13k - 16k is the discount. i suppose 10 for exchange and 10k for loyalty. still i have read posts where a total of such combined discount added up to 52k i suppose that was the Palio sport 1.6. according to me a 3 month old palio is as good as new and that i dont have to pay the road tax etc and the premium of a new vehicle waiting for your replies thanks
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27th October 2007, 23:42	#37
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Are you convinced by the current owners reason to sell the car ?
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27th October 2007, 23:51	#38
NM360 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 10 Thanked: 17 Times	he says he has some financial problems and hence wants to sell it off... did sound fishy to me too initially but then, he was like no i should get atleast 3.8 ... kinda feel he really needs money ...dont know whether he was playing or not... what do you think ?
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