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

maxbhp · 22nd April 2008, 15:41

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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.

What ? You and Fiat ! someone water ! water ! water ....phew ! am dead .

v1p3r · 22nd April 2008, 15:41

Well, it's my loss, and I shall bear it with a heavy heart. Thank you for your kind words, finneyp.

spadival · 22nd April 2008, 15:47

Completely OT: v1p3r, what happened to the Baleno? Sold it?

Finneyp, seems like your selfless campaign on behalf of Fiat to get a few converts seems to be working.. LOL.

v1p3r · 22nd April 2008, 15:54

Finney is the greatest.

spadival: no, it's still there. Hopefully it'll remain.

finneyp · 22nd April 2008, 16:05

I am no one, a car enthusiast happen to buy a Fiat car (which was the Best package that time! Maybe now too!), and got smitten by it!

Ajay_J · 22nd April 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by finneyp

I am no one, a car enthusiast happen to buy a Fiat car (which was the Best package that time! Maybe now too!), and got smitten by it!

What kind of enthusiast drives a tank power by a 1.2 ltr engine ? Finney, I would have called you an enthusiast if you were driving GTX 1.6 atleast. Now dont flame on me

for this.

aushdeep · 25th April 2008, 01:30

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

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?

HI I own one and for sure can assure you there are no vibrations or vibrations are not more than any petrol car. I have driven the car now 400 Kms at a stretch that means 800 kms in total and out of that 100 Kms in hills and that too on the steepest roads. Trust me this car is the best in terms of power delivery and refinement. At slopes where we had to reverse the Swift D to the starting point if a car approached downhill since it does not move before 2000RPM but this car took on like a tank with ease. I really am questioning on what conditions will its engine will be stretched or underpowered.

I do not know your perception but surely drive one. The only vibration you feel is while starting and turning it off. Rest it feels responds and drives like petrol. About the Service part have already got the first service done from HIM Motors in Patparganj and overall the experience was fine. Car was delivered to me in three hrs flat, no delays and the service advisor was not surprised and knew the car. Hope it remains the same

madan80 · 25th April 2008, 09:32

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Originally Posted by Ajay_J

What kind of enthusiast drives a tank power by a 1.2 ltr engine ? Finney, I would have called you an enthusiast if you were driving GTX 1.6 atleast. Now dont flame on me

for this.

The 1.2 might not compare to the 1.6 in terms of accleration et al -but at no point does it feel "underpowered" ive taken mine all over the place - highway, hills, inclines, everything - and never was there a hint of "strain" ... So...an enthusiast drives something they love and respect.

One of the questionsmarks (IMHO) on the palio is still the "resale value" It will take a bit of time for that to go up, but its getting there. again, IMHO - the MJD offers a better value for money as opposed to the DDiS.

wanderlustindia · 25th April 2008, 10:09

I stop at a 'tapri' bang opposite to BU Bhandari Motors on Pashan road daily. I have seen the Palio MJD either test-driven or delivery being taken almost everyday. People seem to be really interested in this car. Looks like its putting in decent numbers. Any pointers as to how much Fiat has sold so far, since the launch?

pawan_pullarwar · 25th April 2008, 10:47

I was coming from Mumbai in my 1.2, when I saw two cars (Marina and Getz) were seems like racing on Expressway. I couldnt resist myself and started with them. It was easy to overtake Getz but Marina was giving tough competetion. I had to accelarate my 1.2 150+ KMPH with 3 passanger on board including me, to overtake Indigo Marina. My friend, who owns Baleno was impressed when he saw 150+ KMPH with 1.2 liter engine.

After few KMs I gave up cause I dont want to race on Expressway. But yes, at 150+ KMPH car was still stable and was in under control. Thats the beauty of Palio.

moralfibre · 25th April 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

I had to accelarate my 1.2 150+ KMPH with 3 passanger on board including me, to overtake Indigo Marina. My friend, who owns Baleno was impressed when he saw 150+ KMPH with 1.2 liter engine.

Next time keep watching for a Santro passing you at 170 kmph. It can be distinguished by overinflated tyres and 2 inch wider track. Quite simple, it would be the fastest thing passing you. The timings of the Santro run can be seen on the forum.

Ajay_J · 25th April 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

I was coming from Mumbai in my 1.2, when I saw two cars (Marina and Getz) were seems like racing on Expressway. I couldnt resist myself and started with them. It was easy to overtake Getz but Marina was giving tough competetion. I had to accelarate my 1.2 150+ KMPH with 3 passanger on board including me, to overtake Indigo Marina. My friend, who owns Baleno was impressed when he saw 150+ KMPH with 1.2 liter engine.

After few KMs I gave up cause I dont want to race on Expressway. But yes, at 150+ KMPH car was still stable and was in under control. Thats the beauty of Palio.

Poor GETZ and poor MARINA. Drivers of those unfortunate cars were not aware what they were up against. Pawan, I bet that you did not tell them that you were yet to floor the padel. It was just half pressed

. Had you floored it, it would have teken off and then SU-30 would be asking for shelter.

speedzak · 25th April 2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Next time keep watching for a Santro passing you at 170 kmph. It can be distinguished by overinflated tyres and 2 inch wider track.

Umm umm! 174 kmph to be exact. And you forgot to mention STOCK SIZE tires!

If that can be done by a 1.1ltr, do you think it is difficult with a 1.2ltr?

spadival · 25th April 2008, 16:57

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Next time keep watching for a Santro passing you at 170 kmph. It can be distinguished by overinflated tyres and 2 inch wider track. Quite simple, it would be the fastest thing passing you. The timings of the Santro run can be seen on the forum.

.. No prizes for guessing whose Santro it is !!

maxbhp · 25th April 2008, 17:31

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Originally Posted by spadival

.. No prizes for guessing whose Santro it is !!

Well well , let me take a wild gues. Is it 'Hyundai's' santro?

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%
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22nd April 2008, 15:41	#452
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Well, it's my loss, and I shall bear it with a heavy heart. Thank you for your kind words, finneyp.
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22nd April 2008, 15:47	#453
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Completely OT: v1p3r, what happened to the Baleno? Sold it? Finneyp, seems like your selfless campaign on behalf of Fiat to get a few converts seems to be working.. LOL.
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22nd April 2008, 15:54	#454
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Finney is the greatest. spadival: no, it's still there. Hopefully it'll remain.
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22nd April 2008, 16:05	#455
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	I am no one, a car enthusiast happen to buy a Fiat car (which was the Best package that time! Maybe now too!), and got smitten by it!
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25th April 2008, 10:09	#459
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	I stop at a 'tapri' bang opposite to BU Bhandari Motors on Pashan road daily. I have seen the Palio MJD either test-driven or delivery being taken almost everyday. People seem to be really interested in this car. Looks like its putting in decent numbers. Any pointers as to how much Fiat has sold so far, since the launch?
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25th April 2008, 10:47	#460
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	I was coming from Mumbai in my 1.2, when I saw two cars (Marina and Getz) were seems like racing on Expressway. I couldnt resist myself and started with them. It was easy to overtake Getz but Marina was giving tough competetion. I had to accelarate my 1.2 150+ KMPH with 3 passanger on board including me, to overtake Indigo Marina. My friend, who owns Baleno was impressed when he saw 150+ KMPH with 1.2 liter engine. After few KMs I gave up cause I dont want to race on Expressway. But yes, at 150+ KMPH car was still stable and was in under control. Thats the beauty of Palio.
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