Palio SDX

prafulasher · 1st June 2008, 23:45

Hi.

I took a test drive of a Palio MultiJet SDX last week and am planning to buy it. It seems like the kind of car that might be eye-catching and would provide excellent performance.

Please elaborate on the following points:
1) Performance and handling compared to Swift VDi
2) Quality of Service in Pune
3) Personal experiences with Pune dealers/service centers
4) Accessories to be added (minus ICE tht I will get from the states)...e.g brand of sum-film, security system etc...
5) Any concerns about the car/A.S.S in general...

Cheers,
Praful.

zaks · 2nd June 2008, 08:30

You can search this and initial test drives forum for Palio and get the answers for most of your questions.

phamilyman · 2nd June 2008, 10:44

Standard hai. But kiss resale goodbye.

Otherwise boring interiors aside, a well put together car.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 2nd June 2008, 11:37

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Originally Posted by prafulasher

1) Performance and handling compared to Swift VDi

Both has same engine, however, Palio is tuned for more FE and together with the tall gearing gives the Swift an advantage of almost 2 secs in 0-100 timings.
Handling of Palio cannot be questioned, although swift is an exceptional handler. Ride quality of Palio is much better than Swift, IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prafulasher

5) Any concerns about the car/A.S.S in general...

The replacement for the Palio is rumoured to come out in 2009. So, the already down resale value, and parts availability could be hit further.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...mes-drive.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...new-palio.html

finneyp · 2nd June 2008, 11:54

Praful, check this thread for detailed TD reports on Palio 1.3 MJD:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...en-ripped.html

Fiat Service in Pune is pretty good, BU Bhandari is doing a good job there.

GTO · 2nd June 2008, 12:10

Praful, the information you seek has already been discussed on our forum. Please search to find the relevant results.

Thread closed.

1st June 2008, 23:45	#1
prafulasher BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 59 Thanked: 25 Times	Palio SDX Hi. I took a test drive of a Palio MultiJet SDX last week and am planning to buy it. It seems like the kind of car that might be eye-catching and would provide excellent performance. Please elaborate on the following points: 1) Performance and handling compared to Swift VDi 2) Quality of Service in Pune 3) Personal experiences with Pune dealers/service centers 4) Accessories to be added (minus ICE tht I will get from the states)...e.g brand of sum-film, security system etc... 5) Any concerns about the car/A.S.S in general... Cheers, Praful.
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2nd June 2008, 08:30	#2
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	You can search this and initial test drives forum for Palio and get the answers for most of your questions.
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2nd June 2008, 10:44	#3
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Standard hai. But kiss resale goodbye. Otherwise boring interiors aside, a well put together car.
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2nd June 2008, 11:54	#5
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Praful, check this thread for detailed TD reports on Palio 1.3 MJD: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...en-ripped.html Fiat Service in Pune is pretty good, BU Bhandari is doing a good job there.
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2nd June 2008, 12:10	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,521 Thanked: 300,711 Times View My Garage	Praful, the information you seek has already been discussed on our forum. Please search to find the relevant results. Thread closed.
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