Getz Prime - is it prone to higher number of problems as claimed in JD Power report

prashanthyr · 15th February 2008, 19:19

One of my close friends has a Getz Prime 1.1 GVS. He bought the car from Trident in Oct and has driven around 2k km so far. No problems at all. In fact, he says the mileage is improving with every tankfull. Since the Getz is built to be exported to Europe and it has the proven Santro engine, it should be able to take quite a pounding. i guess the problems stated may be one-off cases

ece2k2 · 17th February 2008, 09:50

guys,

thanks for all the replies. i have now finalized swift diesel (ldi) and the dealer has promised me the delivery of the car within this month, since I am flexible with the color options.

only bad thing is that i have a swift petrol (Silky silver) and now will most probably get the same silver color swift diesel - white carries more waiting time which I cannot afford anyway.

regards,
karthik.

Elito11 · 17th February 2008, 10:14

I own a year old Getz with 10k on Odo and have faced NO problems in terms of reliability or built quality.

Getz as a vehicle was concieved with superior built quality. It was initially aimed at European markets in the premium Hatch segment. Everything in the car feels well built though slightly austere.

Have a look at the 2007 JD power for Asia. Getz was ranked Highest (least number of problems) in its category

J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Toyota Models Rank Highest in Three Taiwan Initial <b style="color:black;background-color:#99ff99">Quality</b> Award Segments

Elito

ece2k2 · 27th February 2008, 07:21

I have finally purchased the Swift LDi and am going to get the delivery of silver one tomorrow. Bad part is that the Swift petrol that I already have is also silver color. So, now I have the Swift LDi-Swift Vxi Silky Silver combo with me

Good part is that I managed to get the car in 2 weeks from the date of booking at Bangalore thro a reference, whereas each and every dealer was quoting more than 2 months wait time. In Coimbatore, Ambal auto is not even willing to take the booking for Swift Diesel (any variant) - talk about the diesel crazy south ...

- SKB.

karanraheja · 27th February 2008, 09:32

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Originally Posted by ece2k2

I have finally purchased the Swift LDi and am going to get the delivery of silver one tomorrow. Bad part is that the Swift petrol that I already have is also silver color. So, now I have the Swift LDi-Swift Vxi Silky Silver combo with me

Good part is that I managed to get the car in 2 weeks from the date of booking at Bangalore thro a reference, whereas each and every dealer was quoting more than 2 months wait time. In Coimbatore, Ambal auto is not even willing to take the booking for Swift Diesel (any variant) - talk about the diesel crazy south ...

- SKB.

Yup I asked for Swift VDI in ambal. they said 5-6 months!!! instead i booked a red vxi..ill be getting it only in april mid!

ece2k2 · 27th February 2008, 11:20

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Yup I asked for Swift VDI in ambal. they said 5-6 months!!! instead i booked a red vxi..ill be getting it only in april mid!

Yeah. I heard that even Petrol swift runs into 3-4 months waiting period at Cbe

15th February 2008, 19:19	#31
prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 546 Thanked: 249 Times	One of my close friends has a Getz Prime 1.1 GVS. He bought the car from Trident in Oct and has driven around 2k km so far. No problems at all. In fact, he says the mileage is improving with every tankfull. Since the Getz is built to be exported to Europe and it has the proven Santro engine, it should be able to take quite a pounding. i guess the problems stated may be one-off cases
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17th February 2008, 09:50	#32
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 349 Times	guys, thanks for all the replies. i have now finalized swift diesel (ldi) and the dealer has promised me the delivery of the car within this month, since I am flexible with the color options. only bad thing is that i have a swift petrol (Silky silver) and now will most probably get the same silver color swift diesel - white carries more waiting time which I cannot afford anyway. regards, karthik.
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17th February 2008, 10:14	#33
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 108 Times	I own a year old Getz with 10k on Odo and have faced NO problems in terms of reliability or built quality. Getz as a vehicle was concieved with superior built quality. It was initially aimed at European markets in the premium Hatch segment. Everything in the car feels well built though slightly austere. Have a look at the 2007 JD power for Asia. Getz was ranked Highest (least number of problems) in its category J.D. Power Asia Pacific Reports: Toyota Models Rank Highest in Three Taiwan Initial <b style="color:black;background-color:#99ff99">Quality</b> Award Segments Elito
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27th February 2008, 07:21	#34
ece2k2 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 524 Thanked: 349 Times	Finalized the Swift LDi I have finally purchased the Swift LDi and am going to get the delivery of silver one tomorrow. Bad part is that the Swift petrol that I already have is also silver color. So, now I have the Swift LDi-Swift Vxi Silky Silver combo with me Good part is that I managed to get the car in 2 weeks from the date of booking at Bangalore thro a reference, whereas each and every dealer was quoting more than 2 months wait time. In Coimbatore, Ambal auto is not even willing to take the booking for Swift Diesel (any variant) - talk about the diesel crazy south ... - SKB.
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