Bangalore Maruti Dealers and VDI waiting period.

Ajaybiz · 20th June 2007, 11:24

Last week booked Swift Diesel with Bimal Autos and waiting period they said is 4-5 months so is it ok or simply they or Maruti is creating virtual hipes from Swift?
Also enquired with other dealers and 2 of them said 6 months rest 3-4 months.Pratham motors are very close to my Flat but heard lots of horriable stories about them so choosen Bimal, needs some inputs about delivery period.

kuttapan · 20th June 2007, 14:36

What horrible stories have you heard? I would like to know, as I have booked with them.

ravi@64bhp · 20th June 2007, 15:19

I think the waiting period is not any hype. Last week I have seen a public letter from Maruti on TOI, apoligizing for the long waiting peiod for Swift Vdi and Sx4. They were unable to cope up with the overwhelmed reponse the Swift Vdi got and it seems they are going to increase the production and would decrease the booking period soon.

Hope the booking period reduces soon.

Ajaybiz · 20th June 2007, 15:41

Kuttapan check this thread.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...bangalore.html

kartikkumar · 21st June 2007, 02:59

The waiting period is for real. Demand far outstrips supply and production at the new MUL plant is still picking up. So your dealer is not lying to you, although you might get your car a little sooner that 5 months. Wait for it dude....you won't be disappointed.

Cheers!

kuttapan · 21st June 2007, 12:39

LDi variant is available in less than 2 months is what I was told(1 month if you haggle with them), but Vdi waiting time is anybody's guess.

WhiteKnight · 21st June 2007, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Ajaybiz

Pratham motors are very close to my Flat but heard lots of horriable stories about them so choosen Bimal,

Well...don't wish to scare you, There are horror stories about Bimal too.. Please see this and this

So far we haven't heard any horror stories about Mandovi Motors.

Ajaybiz · 21st June 2007, 19:24

Oops thanks buddy but anyways i have paid them 50k as a booking amount so let me get the car then servicing i can get it done by any dealers in Bangalore.

philjo · 26th June 2007, 19:08

In Bangalore which dealer will have the least waiting period for VDI? I am planning to book one ASAP. Also what is your comments about Mandovi motors?

rjstyles69 · 26th June 2007, 21:08

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Originally Posted by philjo

Also what is your comments about Mandovi motors?

Read here : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...pervisors.html

Well thats about the servicing part of the story, have no clue about the sales.Good luck.

GeekSrik · 26th June 2007, 21:11

dunno why i havent seen this thread earlier, ajay, if possible go with rns and be prepared to wait for 2-3 months realistically. since maruti is setting up one more plant to also produce swifts and sx4, capacity must increase. its not a hype. its a real demand problem, not a supply problem if you understand what i mean. supply lets say is always 3k units, first month demand = 3k, second month after launch demand = 9k, then the demand is more supply is same!

i got mine in two months, so i dont see any reasons why yours cant come in two months. talk to sharath there, in bimal, tell him you have been referred by me (just try that excuse!) and keep in touch with him. one thing, lets say you have booked a white colour and then settle for any other colour that he says is available, then its possible that you can take delivery sooner. if you stick to your colour choice, its very difficult and wait is inevitable. whatever be the case, forget your car for 2 months atleast!

and never ever pay more than 50k, and never ever process your loan till your car comes to yard.

mclaren1885 · 26th June 2007, 21:25

Waiting period at RNS for a diesel swift has now shot upto 6 months. The waiting periods is not hype. Production numbers are peanuts compared to booking numbers. Besides Maruti now is alloting every dealer about 15-20 cars max per month.

Besides, there might be situations when someone else might reject their booking and if you have the right rapport with the dealer they might offer the delivery to you. My aunt got the delivery of her Ldi in 3 days flat and memo got the first SX4 from RNS in 2 days flat. I was also offered another Vdi since someone had rejected their booking. Was promised delivery in 2 days flat too but my parents decided not to make a purchase until the year ending. This was roughly 2 months back.

raghutk · 26th June 2007, 23:04

Hi I am very new to this. To-day I was happen to visit the Sagar automobiles and he said minimum of 60days waiting for the Swift vxi(petrol). Do u guys recommend me to wait or shall I chose another car. I request help in this regard to choose between Getz1.1, palio and indica turbo.
Please help!!!

philjo · 1st July 2007, 20:03

Thanks Guys. I have booked for Swift VDi with ABS (Artic white) at RNS motors Hosur Road which is near by to my residance. I have verified this with multiple dealers like Sagar, Mandovi, Bimal & Pratham and all of them have the same waiting period of 5-6 months. Only in Sagar they told it is 6 months after the full payment. In RNS they told it is 5-6 months but you will get it earlier.

s0uljah · 6th July 2007, 18:51

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Originally Posted by philjo

Thanks Guys. I have booked for Swift VDi with ABS (Artic white) In RNS they told it is 5-6 months but you will get it earlier.

Like Mclaren has pointed out, dealers are alloted between 15-20 cars a month.

Luck will play a huge part in getting an early allotment.

If im not mistaken, ARCTIC WHITE / SILKY SILVER & RED continue to remain hot favourites through the entire country and not just a particular region.

Another mumbai member who booked a Vdi ABS has been promised delivery in 2 months.

Hamara number kab ayega ?

20th June 2007, 11:24	#1
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Bangalore Maruti Dealers and VDI waiting period. Last week booked Swift Diesel with Bimal Autos and waiting period they said is 4-5 months so is it ok or simply they or Maruti is creating virtual hipes from Swift? Also enquired with other dealers and 2 of them said 6 months rest 3-4 months.Pratham motors are very close to my Flat but heard lots of horriable stories about them so choosen Bimal, needs some inputs about delivery period.
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20th June 2007, 14:36	#2
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	What horrible stories have you heard? I would like to know, as I have booked with them.
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20th June 2007, 15:19	#3
ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 10 Times	I think the waiting period is not any hype. Last week I have seen a public letter from Maruti on TOI, apoligizing for the long waiting peiod for Swift Vdi and Sx4. They were unable to cope up with the overwhelmed reponse the Swift Vdi got and it seems they are going to increase the production and would decrease the booking period soon. Hope the booking period reduces soon.
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20th June 2007, 15:41	#4
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Kuttapan check this thread. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...bangalore.html
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21st June 2007, 02:59	#5
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	The waiting period is for real. Demand far outstrips supply and production at the new MUL plant is still picking up. So your dealer is not lying to you, although you might get your car a little sooner that 5 months. Wait for it dude....you won't be disappointed. Cheers!
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21st June 2007, 12:39	#6
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	LDi variant is available in less than 2 months is what I was told(1 month if you haggle with them), but Vdi waiting time is anybody's guess.
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21st June 2007, 19:24	#8
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Oops thanks buddy but anyways i have paid them 50k as a booking amount so let me get the car then servicing i can get it done by any dealers in Bangalore.
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26th June 2007, 19:08	#9
philjo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	In Bangalore which dealer will have the least waiting period for VDI? I am planning to book one ASAP. Also what is your comments about Mandovi motors?
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26th June 2007, 21:11	#11
GeekSrik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,281 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	dunno why i havent seen this thread earlier, ajay, if possible go with rns and be prepared to wait for 2-3 months realistically. since maruti is setting up one more plant to also produce swifts and sx4, capacity must increase. its not a hype. its a real demand problem, not a supply problem if you understand what i mean. supply lets say is always 3k units, first month demand = 3k, second month after launch demand = 9k, then the demand is more supply is same! i got mine in two months, so i dont see any reasons why yours cant come in two months. talk to sharath there, in bimal, tell him you have been referred by me (just try that excuse!) and keep in touch with him. one thing, lets say you have booked a white colour and then settle for any other colour that he says is available, then its possible that you can take delivery sooner. if you stick to your colour choice, its very difficult and wait is inevitable. whatever be the case, forget your car for 2 months atleast! and never ever pay more than 50k, and never ever process your loan till your car comes to yard. Last edited by GeekSrik : 26th June 2007 at 21:14.
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26th June 2007, 21:25	#12
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Waiting period at RNS for a diesel swift has now shot upto 6 months. The waiting periods is not hype. Production numbers are peanuts compared to booking numbers. Besides Maruti now is alloting every dealer about 15-20 cars max per month. Besides, there might be situations when someone else might reject their booking and if you have the right rapport with the dealer they might offer the delivery to you. My aunt got the delivery of her Ldi in 3 days flat and memo got the first SX4 from RNS in 2 days flat. I was also offered another Vdi since someone had rejected their booking. Was promised delivery in 2 days flat too but my parents decided not to make a purchase until the year ending. This was roughly 2 months back. Last edited by mclaren1885 : 26th June 2007 at 21:28.
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26th June 2007, 23:04	#13
raghutk BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 89 Thanked: 45 Times	Hi I am very new to this. To-day I was happen to visit the Sagar automobiles and he said minimum of 60days waiting for the Swift vxi(petrol). Do u guys recommend me to wait or shall I chose another car. I request help in this regard to choose between Getz1.1, palio and indica turbo. Please help!!!
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1st July 2007, 20:03	#14
philjo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 36 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks Guys. I have booked for Swift VDi with ABS (Artic white) at RNS motors Hosur Road which is near by to my residance. I have verified this with multiple dealers like Sagar, Mandovi, Bimal & Pratham and all of them have the same waiting period of 5-6 months. Only in Sagar they told it is 6 months after the full payment. In RNS they told it is 5-6 months but you will get it earlier.
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