[ByDesign]

Originally Posted by funkykar

Wow! Thats a steal buddy. I hope the Palio really happens for you. Yes, in my opinion too, the car should get registered since its an older one. A 2010 might have got you a hell lot of trouble registering.

Thanks macha, got my fingers crossed.

[manikjeet]

hey buddy how are you getting a SDE i inquired with fiat and they said that they don't have any SDE and its all sold out
please check again is it a SDE

[tortoiseNhare]

Originally Posted by ByDesign

Ok, so I'm probably going to be laughed at after all this discussion and dilemma! I finally booked my car! I've filled in the forms, handed in my documents and paid the booking amount. The car is...FIAT PALIO 1.3 MJD SDE!!!
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Congrats ByDesign! The thread all throughout read like a Hitchcockian thriller. The suspense had been unbearable! Very entertaining nevertheless.

[ByDesign]

Originally Posted by manikjeet

hey buddy how are you getting a SDE i inquired with fiat and they said that they don't have any SDE and its all sold out
please check again is it a SDE

Yes, it is the SDE. Front power windows, central locking, fog lamps and AC. Please check for photos in page 2 of this thread. The fog lamps and power windows are clearly visible.

Originally Posted by tortoiseNhare

Congrats ByDesign! The thread all throughout read like a Hitchcockian thriller. The suspense had been unbearable! Very entertaining nevertheless.

Thanks tortoiseNhare! Still won't call this complete until I hear from the showroom that it's been registered!

[funkykar]

ByDesign, where does your dilemma stand now? Have you booked the SDE? I hope all there are no hassles with registrering a BS3 and you got your loan thing fine.

[ByDesign]

Originally Posted by funkykar

ByDesign, where does your dilemma stand now? Have you booked the SDE? I hope all there are no hassles with registrering a BS3 and you got your loan thing fine.

Just waiting for the registration to come through successfully. I'm doing a 100% down payment. No loan. I'll consider the dilemma done with once I get the registration confirmed! I've got a basic accessories kit thrown in as well, gear cover, floor mats, etc. etc. Will keep you updated

[deehunk]

[quote=ByDesign;2006359]Yes, it is the SDE. Front power windows, central locking, fog lamps and AC. Please check for photos in page 2 of this thread. The fog lamps and power windows are clearly visible.



The interior pictures are of Indica Vista and not a Palio because

1. Palio does not have a central console
2. Palio does not carry Tata logo on the steering wheel.

[ByDesign]

[quote=deehunk;2009851]

Originally Posted by ByDesign

Yes, it is the SDE. Front power windows, central locking, fog lamps and AC. Please check for photos in page 2 of this thread. The fog lamps and power windows are clearly visible.



The interior pictures are of Indica Vista and not a Palio because

1. Palio does not have a central console
2. Palio does not carry Tata logo on the steering wheel.

Superb deduction Watson. If you had any idea what this thread was about, you wouldn't have posted that. Long long ago, once upon a time, I couldn't decide between the Palio, the vista limited edition, and the punto. I went for a test drive of all three, and posted pictures of the Palio and the Vista. The pics are posted in one post together. Look again, there's palio pics in there too.

[ByDesign]

My PDI has been fixed for this evening. I'll be going equipped with the T-BHP PDI checklist and hopefully everything will go ok. Then comes final payment, and delivery to follow!

[ch.nathan]

Ooh lalala.. Wonderful news. Great to see your affection towards Palio and your determination.

Now, uncross your fingers and do an extensive PDI - since the car was standstill for a quite sometime.
Are you taking someone else with you? Preferably a TBHP member around?

[ByDesign]

Originally Posted by ch.nathan

Ooh lalala.. Wonderful news. Great to see your affection towards Palio and your determination.

Now, uncross your fingers and do an extensive PDI - since the car was standstill for a quite sometime.
Are you taking someone else with you? Preferably a TBHP member around?

Just my driver :( I don't know any T-BHP member to ask like that. I'll manage this myself I think.

[ch.nathan]

Originally Posted by ByDesign

Just my driver :( I don't know any T-BHP member to ask like that. I'll manage this myself I think.

Ok. Wish you all the best.

And do update ASAP. I am glued to this thread as it is nearing the Climax.

[ByDesign]

Originally Posted by ch.nathan

Ok. Wish you all the best.

And do update ASAP. I am glued to this thread as it is nearing the Climax.

Updating ASAP as sir requested!

Full amount paid, I checked the car top to bottom, found a few minor problems (will attach photos later). Small scratch on the bumper, and extremely small misalignment on one side of the bumper. Both will be fixed. Registration will be done in the morning tomorrow.

Apparently, the registration amount is not based on the new reduced ex showroom price of the palio (i.e. dhamaka offer) but on the old ex showroom price. So instead of 19k as quoted initially, I'm being asked to produce 22k. But then again I'm not crying for 3k more. Delivery has been scheduled asap. I asked for sunday, but they said monday or maybe tuesday. Getting closer and closer to D-day people!!

[ch.nathan]

Good! Am not sure if you have mentioned - how is the gearshift?
I am specific because some of the Palio Stiles made in 2008 had problems with the clutch rod - including my SDX!!

[manikjeet]

congratulations
can't wait for you to you to upload the pics