USED Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX vs Used Maruti Zen

karizma_devil · 15th June 2009, 16:04

well just to breif ... it all started after i drove a few zens and Palio GTx's, though the GTX's were pretty abused, once i floored the gas pedal, it just took off..you know "it packed a 100 kg punch " wow , i felt what ever be it , bad fiat/tata A.S.S poor mileage , bad reviews am goin to have one for these "pocket tanks".
Well no offence to Zen lovers ( its great in its own league) , but these 1.6 beasts were just from another planet

, honestly Zen's felt like vegetables, i had a wicked grin on my face every time i drove a 1.6.

This was the easy part , now began the wild goose chase, I just couldnt find a good specimen, some were rusted , some were just junk metal,though i likes a red GTX SP but the owner was asking a bomb and i was shorty on cash. But i held on till i found this piece of yellow beauty, love at first sight, reaching their was bit eventful , mumbaikars must be knowning long taxi ride from Bandra to Vashi ( thought i would catch a train from Kurla , but sundays are mega blocks), scorching heat, just on one piece of bread since morning I managed to get to their, and ohh yes it was worth it.
With me were two gentlemen from Veri car ( Jayesh & Kartik) great guys they were really of great help, I took their help to check our few cars ( I would post a seperate reviwe of Vericar , with their report cards.

Once I drove it for 2 minutes I knew what wanted, i was just too good, but being a typical middle-class guy I tried my best to negotiate but I just gave in to what the owner wanted, and here we go we have a Deal !!!

Now about the beast , it stands tall on 4 brand new Micheline's, drinks Mobile 1 , has done about 70k and was born some where Nov-03, descent interiors ( but no head unit) , every thing else was just perfect ( Though their are some kinda cracking of colour on the body line- would need all your help to redo that) !

Am just waiting , 2 more days and i post pictures and a more elaborate experience.

JVH · 15th June 2009, 16:15

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

Amit's S10 is /was on for sale - is it the same car?

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Originally Posted by karizma_devil

Now about the beast , it stands tall on 4 brand new Micheline's, drinks Mobile 1 , has done about 70k and was born some where Nov-03, descent interiors ( but no head unit) , every thing else was just perfect ( Though their are some kinda cracking of colour on the body line- would need all your help to redo that) !

My guess is that it is Amit's car. AFAIK, his car is on Michelins, mobil1 and has crossed 70K

rudrah · 15th June 2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by karizma_devil

But i held on till i found this piece of yellow beauty, love at first sight, reaching their was bit eventful , mumbaikars must be knowning long taxi ride from Bandra to Vashi ( thought i would catch a train from Kurla , but sundays are mega blocks), scorching heat, just on one piece of bread since morning I managed to get to their, and ohh yes it was worth it.

Now about the beast , it stands tall on 4 brand new Micheline's, drinks Mobile 1 , has done about 70k and was born some where Nov-03, descent interiors ( but no head unit) , every thing else was just perfect ( Though their are some kinda cracking of colour on the body line- would need all your help to redo that) !

Wild guess, is that Amit's Palio S10 you talking about?

planet_rocker · 16th June 2009, 11:09

oh come on KDevil! it is a great car for sure especially when it is maintained so well

@ JVH & Rudra -

Amit's car is not there in the classified section ... (smiles again)

MileCruncher · 16th June 2009, 14:07

Congrats KDevil on acquisition of a S10.

I'm sure you'll enjoy owning the beast

karizma_devil · 17th June 2009, 20:39

Got the car guys ... great drive from vashi to thane .. car at Tata-fiat workshop for some minor repairs ,wash , polishing .. would post pictures soon.

Mods please edit the thread name : bought S 10

gaddiwale · 17th June 2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by karizma_devil

Got the car guys ... great drive from vashi to thane .. car at Tata-fiat workshop for some minor repairs ,wash , polishing .. would post pictures soon.

Mods please edit the thread name : bought S 10

Congrats man. Keen to see your new and desired possession.

ravikn · 18th June 2009, 15:17

Congrats dude, an excellent car to buy. Enjoy your drive

karizma_devil · 24th June 2009, 10:22

Thanks a lot all you guys ... am very happy with my yellow machine !

I owe you all ..

Mods if it is possible to shift this to initial-ownership thread else you can close this thread

Cheers !

15th June 2009, 16:04	#61
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	well just to breif ... it all started after i drove a few zens and Palio GTx's, though the GTX's were pretty abused, once i floored the gas pedal, it just took off..you know "it packed a 100 kg punch " wow , i felt what ever be it , bad fiat/tata A.S.S poor mileage , bad reviews am goin to have one for these "pocket tanks". Well no offence to Zen lovers ( its great in its own league) , but these 1.6 beasts were just from another planet , honestly Zen's felt like vegetables, i had a wicked grin on my face every time i drove a 1.6. This was the easy part , now began the wild goose chase, I just couldnt find a good specimen, some were rusted , some were just junk metal,though i likes a red GTX SP but the owner was asking a bomb and i was shorty on cash. But i held on till i found this piece of yellow beauty, love at first sight, reaching their was bit eventful , mumbaikars must be knowning long taxi ride from Bandra to Vashi ( thought i would catch a train from Kurla , but sundays are mega blocks), scorching heat, just on one piece of bread since morning I managed to get to their, and ohh yes it was worth it. With me were two gentlemen from Veri car ( Jayesh & Kartik) great guys they were really of great help, I took their help to check our few cars ( I would post a seperate reviwe of Vericar , with their report cards. Once I drove it for 2 minutes I knew what wanted, i was just too good, but being a typical middle-class guy I tried my best to negotiate but I just gave in to what the owner wanted, and here we go we have a Deal !!! Now about the beast , it stands tall on 4 brand new Micheline's, drinks Mobile 1 , has done about 70k and was born some where Nov-03, descent interiors ( but no head unit) , every thing else was just perfect ( Though their are some kinda cracking of colour on the body line- would need all your help to redo that) ! Am just waiting , 2 more days and i post pictures and a more elaborate experience. Last edited by karizma_devil : 15th June 2009 at 16:09.
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16th June 2009, 11:09	#64
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	oh come on KDevil! it is a great car for sure especially when it is maintained so well @ JVH & Rudra - Amit's car is not there in the classified section ... (smiles again)
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16th June 2009, 14:07	#65
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Congrats KDevil on acquisition of a S10. I'm sure you'll enjoy owning the beast
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17th June 2009, 20:39	#66
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Got the car guys ... great drive from vashi to thane .. car at Tata-fiat workshop for some minor repairs ,wash , polishing .. would post pictures soon. Mods please edit the thread name : bought S 10
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18th June 2009, 15:17	#68
ravikn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 344 Thanked: 25 Times	Congrats dude, an excellent car to buy. Enjoy your drive
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24th June 2009, 10:22	#69
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Thanks a lot all you guys ... am very happy with my yellow machine ! I owe you all .. Mods if it is possible to shift this to initial-ownership thread else you can close this thread Cheers !
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