Palio Stile Multijet Vs. Swift DDiS Vs. PalioStile1.6 Vs. Indica DiCOR Vs. Getz CRDi

prabuddhadg · 19th April 2008, 13:29

I don't really know. But the set up functions so nicely, I feel unsure whether a change in radius will require them to go back to the drawing board and end up with something that does not feel as right in terms of feedback.

markiv · 19th April 2008, 13:45

I had a Palio 1.6 Sports since Oct'06. Recently it got totalled in an accident. Looking back on the whole period, I have to say that it was no doubt a great car to drive, solid build quality and excellent ride/handling, great VFM, basically everything you would want in a hot hatch!!

Yes the fuel economy wasnt great but thats expected for a 1.6ltr/100bhp machine.

Anyway, whats maddening is the pathetic after sales support for Fiat. Even in the capital of the nation, there are only a handful of capable Tata-Fiat workshops. I could only find 2 anyway! (Nawab motors, Noida & Vivek Automobiles, Mathura road)

To say that servicing/repairs for Palio was a pain is a gross understatement.

Its a fact that Maruti beats everyone hands down on the after sales front, closely followed by Hyundai. For this reason alone and after my experience with Palio ownership, I have voted for Swift DDIS which has a peppy engine coupled with diesel economy. Might be my next car!

extreme_torque · 19th April 2008, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by markiv

I had a Palio 1.6 Sports since Oct'06. Recently it got totalled in an accident. Looking back on the whole period, I have to say that it was no doubt a great car to drive, solid build quality and excellent ride/handling, great VFM, basically everything you would want in a hot hatch!!

Yes the fuel economy wasnt great but thats expected for a 1.6ltr/100bhp machine.

Anyway, whats maddening is the pathetic after sales support for Fiat. Even in the capital of the nation, there are only a handful of capable Tata-Fiat workshops. I could only find 2 anyway! (Nawab motors, Noida & Vivek Automobiles, Mathura road)

To say that servicing/repairs for Palio was a pain is a gross understatement.

Its a fact that Maruti beats everyone hands down on the after sales front, closely followed by Hyundai. For this reason alone and after my experience with Palio ownership, I have voted for Swift DDIS which has a peppy engine coupled with diesel economy. Might be my next car!

Hey Vikram... What happened to your car?

adityakavoor · 19th April 2008, 23:59

MJD paper ad came with a new catch phrase.

If you feel a vibration, Its probably your cellphone

devarshi84 · 20th April 2008, 16:53

they should have worked on the car before working on that ad. While noise levels are negligibe the vibrations are really on a higher level. Or is this the new mobile phone fiat was talking about last year?

Ajay_J · 21st April 2008, 12:17

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

they should have worked on the car before working on that ad.

Exactly my thoughts when I first saw the AD.

v1p3r · 21st April 2008, 17:39

Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift!!!

I'm loving it. The handling, the tightness, the mileage, the amazing ability to oversteer (I hope those aren't famous last words!).

s0uljah · 21st April 2008, 17:42

You should have got the Getz CRDI da.

v1p3r · 21st April 2008, 17:44

I wanted to be like you, sa1nik. You are so cool.

iraghava · 21st April 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I wanted to be like you, sa1nik. You are so cool.

So you too have the unihorn on your head like him?

s0uljah · 21st April 2008, 19:32

He tried imitating so I switched to multi-horns... but on a serious note he got the DDiS cos Rahul got one

iraghava · 21st April 2008, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

He tried imitating so I switched to multi-horns... but on a serious note he got the DDiS cos Rahul got one

Of course!! They are bum-chums after all!

speedzak · 21st April 2008, 21:44

But Rahul doesn't have OZs yet. Or will it be gifted soon to him by his dearest friend?

Congrats on your latest possession! C3PO.

v1p3r · 22nd April 2008, 15:26

Actually I wanted to be a bit like finneyp, but they didn't have the MJD available. So atleast I got a Fiat engine.

finneyp · 22nd April 2008, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Actually I wanted to be a bit like finneyp, but they didn't have the MJD available. So atleast I got a Fiat engine.

I guess you bought your Swift D recently, had you waited a while, you would have been a proud owner of Palio MJD!

Nevertheless, Congrats on your new car with a Fiat engine!

View Poll Results: What do you prefer
Maruti Swift 1.3 DDis	159	29.23%
Fiat Palio 1.3 JTD	192	35.29%
Hyundai Getz 1.5Crdi	91	16.73%
Tata Indica Dicor	30	5.51%
Palio Stile 1.6	72	13.24%
Voters: 544. You may not vote on this poll

19th April 2008, 13:29	#436
prabuddhadg BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 812 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	I don't really know. But the set up functions so nicely, I feel unsure whether a change in radius will require them to go back to the drawing board and end up with something that does not feel as right in terms of feedback.
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19th April 2008, 13:45	#437
markiv BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 183 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I had a Palio 1.6 Sports since Oct'06. Recently it got totalled in an accident. Looking back on the whole period, I have to say that it was no doubt a great car to drive, solid build quality and excellent ride/handling, great VFM, basically everything you would want in a hot hatch!! Yes the fuel economy wasnt great but thats expected for a 1.6ltr/100bhp machine. Anyway, whats maddening is the pathetic after sales support for Fiat. Even in the capital of the nation, there are only a handful of capable Tata-Fiat workshops. I could only find 2 anyway! (Nawab motors, Noida & Vivek Automobiles, Mathura road) To say that servicing/repairs for Palio was a pain is a gross understatement. Its a fact that Maruti beats everyone hands down on the after sales front, closely followed by Hyundai. For this reason alone and after my experience with Palio ownership, I have voted for Swift DDIS which has a peppy engine coupled with diesel economy. Might be my next car!
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19th April 2008, 23:59	#439
adityakavoor BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	MJD paper ad came with a new catch phrase. If you feel a vibration, Its probably your cellphone
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20th April 2008, 16:53	#440
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	they should have worked on the car before working on that ad. While noise levels are negligibe the vibrations are really on a higher level. Or is this the new mobile phone fiat was talking about last year?
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21st April 2008, 17:39	#442
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift Swift!!! I'm loving it. The handling, the tightness, the mileage, the amazing ability to oversteer (I hope those aren't famous last words!).
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21st April 2008, 17:42	#443
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	You should have got the Getz CRDI da.
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21st April 2008, 17:44	#444
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I wanted to be like you, sa1nik. You are so cool.
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21st April 2008, 19:32	#446
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	He tried imitating so I switched to multi-horns... but on a serious note he got the DDiS cos Rahul got one
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21st April 2008, 21:44	#448
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	But Rahul doesn't have OZs yet. Or will it be gifted soon to him by his dearest friend? Congrats on your latest possession! C3PO.
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22nd April 2008, 15:26	#449
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Actually I wanted to be a bit like finneyp, but they didn't have the MJD available. So atleast I got a Fiat engine.
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