Palio Stile at Reduced Prices in Bangalore

k_ajay · 16th October 2008, 17:23

Guys guys,

Before unwanted rumours starts spreading like a Palio phase off and such, let me add..

The pricing discounts are for 'Diwali'. I saw this ad on paper yesterday while in my office [not Wednesday's paper though].. It was clearly mentioned 'Special Festive Prices'

But, I don't know if the reduction in prices will stay beyond Diwali or will be withdrawn. That wasn't mentioned in the Ad.

I am posting 2 snaps of the ad i took, but the pictures are extremely poor quality. Please excuse... [i have the worst 2 megapixel cam ever manufactured]

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iceman7 · 16th October 2008, 17:58

while this sounds too tempting, i have this horrible feeling that this is just to clear out the existing stock and phase out the Palio (which seems as a sensible move, given the Vista has arrived) and make way for the GP.

Lets wait and watch.

madhokritesh · 16th October 2008, 18:29

Just called up Shaman Fiat here in Mumbai and they cleanly refused abt the discount on the Multijet, they say the discount is just for the Petrol. Can someone plz confirm this?

yzfrj · 16th October 2008, 18:41

That make me feel much better, because if prices are down across the range means my Black puppy (read Swift VDi - Black) was a mistake ?

Na... hit 2k rpm Zooooom...!
My 4.5yr old nephew, does't want to go for a ride on my Zen with a FFE, he wants to go for a ride on the Swift which goes Zooooom...!

Yup that is what he said.
He also said petrol cars are slow and diesel cars are faster.

But with the inflation and the rise in steel prices how does fiat offer a price cut ?
Better for new buyers anyways...

Iswear · 16th October 2008, 18:45

This is just mind-blowing information dude.

But still, I wonder what is the on-road price in Bangalore? Damn BLR govt. The LTT is exorbitantly high

anup7649 · 16th October 2008, 18:54

Its a very nice move. I guess they want to bring inthe Punto at the 5lac sub category and then the Linea at the 7/8lac catergory. Thus they want to be in 3 different categories.
Wat say if they are as below:
Palio : 3lac small hatch segment
Punto : 5lac premium hatch segment
Linea : 8lac Sedan segment

This does not really look smelly for me atleast. Do you guys think the same?

hrag · 16th October 2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

the prices dont seem to be updated at the site

The print advertisements that I have seen clearly indicate that these are dealer offers. A good time to pick up a Palio if one was eyeing it.

Sudipto-S-Team · 16th October 2008, 19:30

This is not the first time Fiat has slashed prices. I remember they did it with Uno and almost instantly the Fiat management became extremely unpopular with bankers, second hand car dealers and existing customers back then.
When a car company slashes price it ruins prices in the second hand market and affects every stakeholder. Finance companies' calculations go completely haywire, the value in the hands of existing owners crashes etc.

sudipt123 · 17th October 2008, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by madhokritesh

Just called up Shaman Fiat here in Mumbai and they cleanly refused abt the discount on the Multijet, they say the discount is just for the Petrol. Can someone plz confirm this?

Just spoke to Fortune Thane, they are giving 20K discount on the Multijet, you can contact Mr. Sagar.

s0uljah · 17th October 2008, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudipto-S-Team

When a car company slashes price it ruins prices in the second hand market and affects every stakeholder. Finance companies' calculations go completely haywire, the value in the hands of existing owners crashes etc.

For sure dada, at these price the second hand market is going to take a beating. I dont want to say anything more as I might incur the wrath of the 'F' gods and have a Ferrari run me over

rudrah · 17th October 2008, 10:47

Mumbai Guyz,

I think this offer is not with Shaman.

Check the link for the Festive offer.

Ad - Untitled Ad

Palio Stile 1.6 Sports : Rs 3.99L

Palio 1.3 MJD: Rs 4.20L
Palio Stile 1.1: Rs 3.01L

All the prices are w/o Octroi

The offer is only till October 25th!

Its a best buy for Fiat lovers, cant beleive the 1.6 engine with 100 horses is available at 4Lacs!!! The only hatchback offerring a 1.6 in such prices!!

I had booked mine at 4.48L ex-showroom!

Cheers~

hrag · 17th October 2008, 10:51

Folks, these are dealer offers - why drag the company into this?

Sudipto-S-Team · 17th October 2008, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrag

Folks, these are dealer offers - why drag the company into this?

You think the company is unaware of this and the dealers are paying from their pocket or love us?

vasudeva · 17th October 2008, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrag

Folks, these are dealer offers - why drag the company into this?

Of course, dealers cannot make this offer without the company knowing or approving.

lejhoom · 17th October 2008, 12:23

Hi,
Yesterday I enquired with Concorde at Khairatabad, Hyderabad, from where I took my Palio SDX. I was told that they are offering 10K discount now on Palio MJD. At the same time, they claim that they are able to sell about 15 units a month. You don't see that many Palios on the road here Hyderabad.

16th October 2008, 17:23	#16
k_ajay Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 1,138 Times View My Garage	Guys guys, Before unwanted rumours starts spreading like a Palio phase off and such, let me add.. The pricing discounts are for 'Diwali'. I saw this ad on paper yesterday while in my office [not Wednesday's paper though].. It was clearly mentioned 'Special Festive Prices' But, I don't know if the reduction in prices will stay beyond Diwali or will be withdrawn. That wasn't mentioned in the Ad. I am posting 2 snaps of the ad i took, but the pictures are extremely poor quality. Please excuse... [i have the worst 2 megapixel cam ever manufactured]
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16th October 2008, 17:58	#17
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	while this sounds too tempting, i have this horrible feeling that this is just to clear out the existing stock and phase out the Palio (which seems as a sensible move, given the Vista has arrived) and make way for the GP. Lets wait and watch.
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16th October 2008, 18:29	#18
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	Just called up Shaman Fiat here in Mumbai and they cleanly refused abt the discount on the Multijet, they say the discount is just for the Petrol. Can someone plz confirm this?
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16th October 2008, 18:41	#19
yzfrj BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: who cares Posts: 787 Thanked: 142 Times	That make me feel much better, because if prices are down across the range means my Black puppy (read Swift VDi - Black) was a mistake ? Na... hit 2k rpm Zooooom...! My 4.5yr old nephew, does't want to go for a ride on my Zen with a FFE, he wants to go for a ride on the Swift which goes Zooooom...! Yup that is what he said. He also said petrol cars are slow and diesel cars are faster. But with the inflation and the rise in steel prices how does fiat offer a price cut ? Better for new buyers anyways...
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16th October 2008, 18:45	#20
Iswear BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	This is just mind-blowing information dude. But still, I wonder what is the on-road price in Bangalore? Damn BLR govt. The LTT is exorbitantly high
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16th October 2008, 18:54	#21
anup7649 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Its a very nice move. I guess they want to bring inthe Punto at the 5lac sub category and then the Linea at the 7/8lac catergory. Thus they want to be in 3 different categories. Wat say if they are as below: Palio : 3lac small hatch segment Punto : 5lac premium hatch segment Linea : 8lac Sedan segment This does not really look smelly for me atleast. Do you guys think the same?
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16th October 2008, 19:30	#23
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	This is not the first time Fiat has slashed prices. I remember they did it with Uno and almost instantly the Fiat management became extremely unpopular with bankers, second hand car dealers and existing customers back then. When a car company slashes price it ruins prices in the second hand market and affects every stakeholder. Finance companies' calculations go completely haywire, the value in the hands of existing owners crashes etc.
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17th October 2008, 10:47	#26
rudrah BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 644 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	Super offers for Fiat fans! Mumbai Guyz, I think this offer is not with Shaman. Check the link for the Festive offer. Ad - Untitled Ad Palio Stile 1.6 Sports : Rs 3.99L Palio 1.3 MJD: Rs 4.20L Palio Stile 1.1: Rs 3.01L All the prices are w/o Octroi The offer is only till October 25th! Its a best buy for Fiat lovers, cant beleive the 1.6 engine with 100 horses is available at 4Lacs!!! The only hatchback offerring a 1.6 in such prices!! I had booked mine at 4.48L ex-showroom! Cheers~
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17th October 2008, 10:51	#27
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Folks, these are dealer offers - why drag the company into this?
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17th October 2008, 12:23	#30
lejhoom BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 187 Times	Hi, Yesterday I enquired with Concorde at Khairatabad, Hyderabad, from where I took my Palio SDX. I was told that they are offering 10K discount now on Palio MJD. At the same time, they claim that they are able to sell about 15 units a month. You don't see that many Palios on the road here Hyderabad.
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