Srv = R I P

greenhorn · 9th May 2009, 15:19

damn, if only they had released a 2.0 TDCI SRV .

now THAT could have been a contender

pedrolourenco · 9th May 2009, 15:31

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

damn, if only they had released a 2.0 TDCI SRV .

now THAT could have been a contender

A lot of people would like to say that but honestly if this option was available right now would you pull out your cheque book.

When the SRV was announced, there were many who said "I feel like standing outside the showroom with my chequebook right now to get the first SRV". "It's the best car to buy". Autocar also gave it the Thumbs up (their thumbs are always up for any and every Chevy or Opel). Finally none of the enthuaists turned up to buy the car. There was no talk of a Diesel then. diesel was supposed to be for taxis not sport cars.

Astleviz · 9th May 2009, 17:41

If the SRV was available for 5-5.5L or the TDCi was available for 6-6.5L, I would buy it instantly.

SLK · 9th May 2009, 17:53

So all Optras except Magnum are discontinued? Or there's some catch there?

EDIT: Oh! sorry, I thought Magnum was only Diesel but its both.

viper_711 · 9th May 2009, 18:59

The car had a lousy performance for the sporty image it was trying to portray.

IMHO it was also ahead of its time as a premium hatch offering. Instead of pulling the plug on it GM ought to introduce the 2L TDCI along with added safety features such as ABS and airbags and position it against the Jazz/GP/Polo/I20/Fabia - Of course the price needs to be rationalised a bit!

itwasntme · 9th May 2009, 19:36

Last time I checked with Sundaram, they were offering a discount of 1 lakh + on the SRV! Maybe another 50k and it will get takers. Looks are unparalleled in my opinion albeit a bit on the blingy side. If only they put in the 2.0 lt TCDI!!!!

pgsagar · 9th May 2009, 21:28

It's sad indeed! SRV was a great looker and goer, too, to some extent. We will miss it. But serves the GM right. They own a stake in Fiat and yet they can't power their Sparks, SRVs and UVA's with the multijet engine like Maruti has done and laughed all the way to the bank. Sad indeed!

ram_hyundai · 9th May 2009, 21:31

It was the last ditch effort to get it moving in the form of the supercharger and it simply failed.I think no adv regarding the same came-horendous marketing in any case.But look wise it was a stunner and that spoiler kit was a beauty.The kit was priced too heavily too.Anyways its over and let this beauty be at rest.
ram

theragingbull · 9th May 2009, 22:26

I really loved the looks of this SRV.It was very sporty specially with the spoiler and alloys! Only if GM could price it correctly...the SRV wouldn't have been discontinued!

Rahulkool · 10th May 2009, 11:43

i was also too impressed with the looks of the car, one test drive and it was knocked off from my list ..... it has worst gearbox by far in the cars i have driven so long, engine is ok but gearbox ewwww!!!

GTO · 10th May 2009, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Rusabh, the stock car never had a Super Charger. There was Supercharger kit(i think Rotrex or Rotax or something) available for the car (factory fitted)

Yup, that's the one I am talking about. Even with that supercharger, it was slower to the 100 than an OHC or a Baleno!

quickdraw · 11th May 2009, 06:03

I agree with whats being said here, in every sense its horrendously overpriced. I would have loved to own one like everyone here. Neighbor has one though, guess I should make him a offer soon and I am pretty sure the guy will never buy a chevy again because of the resale he is going to get.

agbenny · 11th May 2009, 10:31

SRV was launched on the same day when I went for an Aveo test drive. My first impression after seeing the vehicle on the red carpet was - Who is going to buy this vehicle for this price? I was right, no one bought that in Coimbatore. :-)

9th May 2009, 15:19	#31
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	damn, if only they had released a 2.0 TDCI SRV . now THAT could have been a contender
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9th May 2009, 17:41	#33
Astleviz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panjim, Goa Posts: 370 Thanked: 174 Times	If the SRV was available for 5-5.5L or the TDCi was available for 6-6.5L, I would buy it instantly.
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9th May 2009, 17:53	#34
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	So all Optras except Magnum are discontinued? Or there's some catch there? EDIT: Oh! sorry, I thought Magnum was only Diesel but its both. Last edited by SLK : 9th May 2009 at 17:56.
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9th May 2009, 18:59	#35
viper_711 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	The car had a lousy performance for the sporty image it was trying to portray. IMHO it was also ahead of its time as a premium hatch offering. Instead of pulling the plug on it GM ought to introduce the 2L TDCI along with added safety features such as ABS and airbags and position it against the Jazz/GP/Polo/I20/Fabia - Of course the price needs to be rationalised a bit!
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9th May 2009, 19:36	#36
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 6,984 Thanked: 12,541 Times View My Garage	Last time I checked with Sundaram, they were offering a discount of 1 lakh + on the SRV! Maybe another 50k and it will get takers. Looks are unparalleled in my opinion albeit a bit on the blingy side. If only they put in the 2.0 lt TCDI!!!!
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9th May 2009, 21:28	#37
pgsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vizag Posts: 2,630 Thanked: 3,568 Times View My Garage	It's sad indeed! SRV was a great looker and goer, too, to some extent. We will miss it. But serves the GM right. They own a stake in Fiat and yet they can't power their Sparks, SRVs and UVA's with the multijet engine like Maruti has done and laughed all the way to the bank. Sad indeed!
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9th May 2009, 21:31	#38
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	It was the last ditch effort to get it moving in the form of the supercharger and it simply failed.I think no adv regarding the same came-horendous marketing in any case.But look wise it was a stunner and that spoiler kit was a beauty.The kit was priced too heavily too.Anyways its over and let this beauty be at rest. ram
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9th May 2009, 22:26	#39
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	I really loved the looks of this SRV.It was very sporty specially with the spoiler and alloys! Only if GM could price it correctly...the SRV wouldn't have been discontinued!
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10th May 2009, 11:43	#40
Rahulkool Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,386 Thanked: 1,416 Times View My Garage	i was also too impressed with the looks of the car, one test drive and it was knocked off from my list ..... it has worst gearbox by far in the cars i have driven so long, engine is ok but gearbox ewwww!!!
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11th May 2009, 06:03	#42
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,286 Thanked: 2,695 Times View My Garage	I agree with whats being said here, in every sense its horrendously overpriced. I would have loved to own one like everyone here. Neighbor has one though, guess I should make him a offer soon and I am pretty sure the guy will never buy a chevy again because of the resale he is going to get.
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11th May 2009, 10:31	#43
agbenny Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN38 Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 276 Times	SRV was launched on the same day when I went for an Aveo test drive. My first impression after seeing the vehicle on the red carpet was - Who is going to buy this vehicle for this price? I was right, no one bought that in Coimbatore. :-)
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