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| ![]() Hi All, We are planning to go for W11 (O) AWD Manual within a month and have few topics that I need your help with. We are upgrading to this HUGE family SUV after driving around in our India's middle class sedan DZire. So, all figures are new and intimidating. For the new XUV 500 (2018), 1. They are charging incidental charges. May I know from new owners if they are aware of it ? I think this is new word jumble for Handling charges. 2. Should I go for Insurance outside M&M or should I go with their insurance plan as well as their Shield Warranty ? 3. We already have few additions (exterior and interior) in mind and want to get it done from factory before delivery or should we get the vanilla version first and then go for the bells and whistles ? 4. I prefer everything stock and don't want to mess around much with customs, but is there anything that you might advice to change post delivery (like tyres, lights etc.) which might help us in long run ? It will help us plan accordingly for finance too. All inputs will be guidance for me since we are stepping into a zone which is new to us. thanks. |
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2. I was quoted about 84k for insurance. When I insisted to take from outside, they immediately brought it down to 42k, which would be similar to getting from outside. So you can negotiate hard or insist on taking own insurance. 3. I now prefer not to tamper with anything. I took the W11 (O) AT FWD for this reason. Would suggest you to go for AT AWD instead of manual. Do take test drives of different versions including AT. You may not get AWD for TD though. Take number of test drives before you decide. All the best. | |
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2. You should find out the insurance cost outside and ask Mahindra to match it. They agreed to this rather easily if you dont disclose your NCB details. I later moved my 50% NCB and got a refund. Take the maximum possible shield extended warranty and RSA. 3. Getting accessories depends on what needs to be connected. For audio, better to choose a reputed audio installer in your city. If its just a bolt on fit from the genuine accessories, dealers would be better. 4. I kept the vehicle stock and 2 years on, dont see any reason I should have opted for something else ![]() Hope this helps | |
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Heard top end versions have longer waiting period especially AWD options. Is this true ? Thanks mtnrajdeep. Quote:
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I got the car in 15 to 20 days after booking. The dealers try to dissuade from booking AWD, or so I have read in previous posts, as the AWD vehicle is made only if there is a booking and if you later cancel the booking, they are left with one and demand is not so high. So they would discourage. | |
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Though we have specific need for AWD due to our upgrade intentions, I guess we can also see if FWD will be suitable if the stock is recent. Last edited by prithm : 23rd August 2018 at 14:13. Reason: spelling | |
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I booked in June and got June manufactured car only as per VIN. Selected color was Mystic Copper which was not in stock with dealer. |
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Overall, very satisfied with the decision to go with AT. | |
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One follow up question though, how is the engine response during quick overtake on highways especially ones with the long trailers which is bound to go for abort and then quick catch up ? I observed hiccup in TUV 300 of my friend and it was not that reassuring like manual since we know what gear ratio will help us move vehicle quickly. | |
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Faced another issue with the GPS. During a recent 3-day trip the map display froze twice. There was no response from the touch screen, and the usual navigation buttons were also missing. Switching off and restarting did not help, and had to rely on Google maps on the iPhone then. After a longish break, eg. for meals etc, the GPS map function came back to normal. | |
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| ![]() My XUV500 W11 AWD AT went for 5000km service today. It was a regular checkup with change of Engine oil, Oil filter & Transmission Oil. Total bill was 2900 odd including taxes. Not sure if it's placebo, but shift from 2nd to 3rd gear doesn't feel as 'strained' as before. Will review after driving a bit more. |
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My W7 AT went for the 5000 kms service last week. I felt the same too post service. The unnecessary rev climb while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear is reduced now. I refrained from posting it here cos I thought it would be just my imagination at work. But it has been 200 kms since the service and the difference is evident. Can someone explain why this might be so? |
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