Pics : Optra CDX (Diesel) spotted..EDIT now Launched. Pg. 5

windsurfer · 12th June 2007, 11:58

Did you drove it in stop and go traffic? Just wanted to how easy/hard to drive her in those conditions (ofcourse with A/C on).

cooldude1988765 · 12th June 2007, 16:45

Congrats rodeo :-)
how much did you get it for and what discount or free accessories did he give you ? How was the dealer and the car buying experience ?

Dhar's · 12th June 2007, 17:20

Congrats Rodeo on your new car

Rodeo · 12th June 2007, 18:42

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Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

Congrats rodeo :-)
how much did you get it for and what discount or free accessories did he give you ? How was the dealer and the car buying experience ?

Kun was giving me freebies worth 5k but Orange did not give me any thing. But cost of the car was 4k less in Orange (surprising). I got platinum metallic color. Dealer was very helpful but they took long time for entire process... I think they took close to 2 hrs for entire process.

Now i need to upgrade my speakers... Please can someone suggest me. I was planning to go for component crossover from JBL. I have got Pioneer 4 channel amp (6200). I also have a 1000 watt woofer. I will be upgrading the main unit after a month or so.

cooldude1988765 · 12th June 2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodeo

Kun was giving me freebies worth 5k but Orange did not give me any thing. But cost of the car was 4k less in Orange (surprising). I got platinum metallic color. Dealer was very helpful but they took long time for entire process... I think they took close to 2 hrs for entire process.

Now i need to upgrade my speakers... Please can someone suggest me. I was planning to go for component crossover from JBL. I have got Pioneer 4 channel amp (6200). I also have a 1000 watt woofer. I will be upgrading the main unit after a month or so.

So end of the day you spent 1k more to get your car 3-4 days earlier, not bad IMO

Why dont you post in the ICE section ???

Congrats once again.
Take it easy during the run in period !!!

Rodeo · 12th June 2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

So end of the day you spent 1k more to get your car 3-4 days earlier, not bad IMO

Why dont you post in the ICE section ???

Congrats once again.
Take it easy during the run in period !!!

Thanks to you once again to give info on color availbility... Will go easy on it.

cooldude1988765 · 12th June 2007, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodeo

Thanks to you once again to give info on color availbility.

No Problemo .......................

sanrys · 12th June 2007, 19:00

Congrats Rodeo for a fantastic car. I love its 5 MPH bumpper.

aseem · 15th June 2007, 01:56

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Interesting comparison with international spec...I think this is the first a car is been launched here in India without being detuned at all...
That torque figure is quite intimidating..Imagine what will happen if Pete's plonks its box in this...

There's no ad of the magnum in TOI delhi....!

OT.... not really the first. The Swift DDIS launched in India with Fiat engine is actually overtuned to 75 hp as opposed to the 70 hp the engine is tuned for in the rest of the world.

HSV · 28th July 2007, 17:31

Guess what! Chevy plans to launch the Optra Magnum Diesel with an automatic transmission featuring a 5 speed Auto.

Betcha it'll be cheaper and faster than the Skoda Octavia!

Source:
Chevrolet's Optra Magnum diesel at Straight Frm The Heart

karthi [SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff]Jul 24th, 2007 at 9:34 pm[/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=2] [/SIZE]
It’s automatic transmission for optra magnum:
General Motors is planning to introduce an automatic version of the chevrolet optra magnum. Chevrolet optra magnum may get a five speed auto box to take on Skoda octavia automatic
source:autocar india

dipen · 28th July 2007, 23:29

Is the Octy Diesel Auto doing well in the first place that Chevy are thinking of a Auto tranny for the Magnum ?

HSV · 29th July 2007, 00:16

Frankly I doubt it'll cost em much to fix an auto tranny into the magnum, since they already have an auto gear box in the petrol optra. So why not - that way they'll have a square shot at fully dethroning the Octavia (if possible)!

IronWolf · 7th August 2007, 15:32

Congrads Rodeo, we need pics and a detailed (New) User Review.

fx45 · 7th August 2007, 22:44

frankly speaking

after almost a month of launch.. i saw the first one on the road 2day..

i am seeing more teana's on the roads in mumbai than this one.

sudarshansarma · 27th August 2007, 22:21

As usual chevy goofed up the supply and made more base models than the LS. There are 350 LT's(top ends) in waiting in Mumbai alone..got a friend who works at GM. Once this backlog is cleared i'm sure we will see more..and why not? its a stonking car..!! thinking of getting one myself!

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windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	Did you drove it in stop and go traffic? Just wanted to how easy/hard to drive her in those conditions (ofcourse with A/C on). Last edited by windsurfer : 12th June 2007 at 12:16.
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12th June 2007, 16:45	#137
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 136 Times	Congrats rodeo :-) how much did you get it for and what discount or free accessories did he give you ? How was the dealer and the car buying experience ?
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sanrys Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Rodeo for a fantastic car. I love its 5 MPH bumpper.
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28th July 2007, 17:31	#145
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327 Thanked: 0 Times	Guess what! Chevy plans to launch the Optra Magnum Diesel with an automatic transmission featuring a 5 speed Auto. Betcha it'll be cheaper and faster than the Skoda Octavia! Source: Chevrolet's Optra Magnum diesel at Straight Frm The Heart karthi [SIZE=2][COLOR=#0000ff]Jul 24th, 2007 at 9:34 pm[/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=2] [/SIZE] It’s automatic transmission for optra magnum: General Motors is planning to introduce an automatic version of the chevrolet optra magnum. Chevrolet optra magnum may get a five speed auto box to take on Skoda octavia automatic source:autocar india
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28th July 2007, 23:29	#146
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,067 Thanked: 371 Times	Is the Octy Diesel Auto doing well in the first place that Chevy are thinking of a Auto tranny for the Magnum ?
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29th July 2007, 00:16	#147
HSV BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 327 Thanked: 0 Times	Frankly I doubt it'll cost em much to fix an auto tranny into the magnum, since they already have an auto gear box in the petrol optra. So why not - that way they'll have a square shot at fully dethroning the Octavia (if possible)!
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IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Congrads Rodeo, we need pics and a detailed (New) User Review.
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fx45 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 364 Times	frankly speaking after almost a month of launch.. i saw the first one on the road 2day.. i am seeing more teana's on the roads in mumbai than this one.
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27th August 2007, 22:21	#150
sudarshansarma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 101 Thanked: Once	As usual chevy goofed up the supply and made more base models than the LS. There are 350 LT's(top ends) in waiting in Mumbai alone..got a friend who works at GM. Once this backlog is cleared i'm sure we will see more..and why not? its a stonking car..!! thinking of getting one myself!
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