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Originally Posted by rudrah Hi Roms...not sure if you remember me?
Could you put some light on this...whats the problem with the spares for Palio D? Is spares too scarcely available for it?
I've come across a Fiat Palio D 1.9 Elx, November 2003 Model, Run 60,000 Kms, First Owned, well equipped with Power Steering, Air-conditioner, Alloy Wheels and Grey Interior, all original: Sale @ Rs.1.65 Lac
Also FIAT PALIO 1.6 S10, Passion Yellow Colour, April 2004 Model, Run 38000 Kms, First Owned, well equipped with Alloy wheels and Mp3 Player, Non Accidental, for Sale at Rs.1.99 Lac.
What would you think for the above 2? I havnt yet personally checked the vehicle.
At a confusion, which one should I opt for if i've to go for any one...wanna go for a Palio thats for sure!
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Oh yes Rudrah, I do remember you. Well, from the two cars you've shortlisetd, I would choose the S10, unless ofcourse I have a lot of kms to cover each day.
The S10 may have been puchased in 2004, but it will most probably be manufactured in 2002 or beginning of 2003 at the most. Do check this when you get to see the cars. When you open the hood, there will be a metal badge near the radiator area up front carrying the manufacturing date, engine & chassis no. and the fact that the car belongs to the 'Fiat Auto Spa, Italy'
. Now with the S10, you get a hatch that will set your pants on fire when you hit the pedal. It also is an eye candy, with people wanting to look over at the car at traffic lights. Seriously, someone will start pointing out at the 'Sachin Tendulkar' stickers and show it to others too. I have had people asking me questions like " does this car belong to Sachin?' !!. And your neighbours will be envious.All this at roughly 2 lakhs!
Apart from all this, dont forget that the 1.6 is the only one of three original choices, i.e. 1.2,1.6 & 1.9D, that is still available off the shelf. So you are better placed where availability of spares are concerned. The only downside to buying the S10 is that the things that make the S10 so special in the first place... side skirts, spoiler, the S10 stickers & monograms, chrome tipped exhaust, red stitching on the gear knob and steering wheel may not be available in the spares list. Though I did get the "Sachin Tendulkar' stickers last year.
The Palio D, on the other hand, is a great car too. but I'm not too sure if buying a Palio D with 60K kms done would be a great idea. Though I cant comment much on the spares bit, I can guarantee you that getting spares two or three years down the line for that car may become a problem. Fiat cant provide adequate spares for its current line up, so the chances of getting spares for an engine that has been stopped a long time back are bleek.
I think you should personally scrutinise the cars well, check the underbelly for damage or rust, drive and see for yourself, and then go ahead with the deal. I think the S10 should be it. Good luck Rudrah
. P.M. me if you need to know anything and I'll try my best to help you out.