Does Maruti Swift really deserve this much HYPE ?

vipul_singh · 28th September 2005, 23:10

Slightly off from the current discussion, but I saw a red Swift in NOIDA recently with big in-yer-face crome wheels and Eagles F1s. The wheels were standing slightly proud of the wheelarches. It is in this trim that the intent of the designer shines through. But Indian manufacturers, driven by market realities no doubt, rob their cars of character in an attempt to cut costs. I was never an admirer of the Swift's butt, which I thought was the car's weakest point, but with the right wheels, that ceases to be a weak point. The transformation is even more dramatic than on a Baleno, which is saying somethng. Highly recommended to all Swift owners who are less than happy with the way their car looks.

raajks · 29th September 2005, 08:02

Swift has a steering that lacks precision. Not a car where I would put my money

BUSA · 30th September 2005, 19:15

Swift manages a top whack of 174kmph! Thats more then a NHC.

Swifts advert is quite apt for India You're the Fool

ajmat · 30th September 2005, 19:50

One for sale on Ebay.in - "lack of space forces sale"

abhibh · 1st October 2005, 12:24

Actually Swift is a nice car. Just sit in a Esteem and then in a Swift you will feel yourself safer...
And it is becomign a hit in India right now. I agree it aint got lugage space. But car sure gets 4 safety rankings...

Likewise For Ikon is a hit but it lacks safety whereas Opel Corsa is much more safer car but it aint got sales and popullarity coz most of the people go on looks.

So in my opinion swift is a good car if u dont see the looks of the car.

adya33 · 1st October 2005, 14:10

on funny thing about Swift I have observed is that

people either love it or hate it
there are very less no of poeple who neither like it nor hate it

typeOnegative · 1st October 2005, 14:18

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Originally Posted by adya33

there are very less no of poeple who neither like it nor hate it

You have to put me in that class.

Just like I do not like or hate the Getz.

adya33 · 1st October 2005, 14:23

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

You have to put me in that class.

Just like I do not like or hate the Getz.

you are the first one in that category i have met

typeOnegative · 1st October 2005, 14:35

Both are good cars in their own way. Maybe that is just the way I feel.

spadival · 1st October 2005, 17:15

Maybe.. But the Getz will soon be known as a "ladies" or a "teenie (or tennis :P) boopers" car, now that Sania Mirza will be endorsing it !!

Steeroid · 1st October 2005, 17:30

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Originally Posted by adya33

you are the first one in that category i have met

Here's the second one - I feel the same about the Getz.

PS: Thought it would look a whole lot better with Sania Mirza inside...

typeOnegative · 1st October 2005, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Thought it would look a whole lot better with Sania Mirza inside...

A true teeny bopper car then ...

I don't know how apt Sania will be for the Getz. Santro maybe ... Preity Zinta in a Getz. Now that will be yummy.

abhibh · 1st October 2005, 21:38

I think Hyundai ppl should start sellign getz with this freebie listed below.. then getz will beat "You are the fuel" Swift.

"With every getz you get the oppurtunity to date Sania Mirza and play tennis with her

"

msprabhakar · 2nd October 2005, 13:41

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Originally Posted by imjimmy

Do you think it would help if i use a 91 or 93 Octane (Euro III) fuel for the Baleno in particular instead of the 87 Oct (Euro II fuel)..

Interstingly i read in one of the threads here that if you use a 87 Octane( Euro II) fuel in a Euro III car - it might damage the catalytic convertor or something in the engine in the long run.

For an excellent treatise on this subject, visit: Automotive Gasoline FAQ: http://www.turborick.com/gsxr1127/gasoline.html

BUSA · 5th October 2005, 14:22

All swift owners just check the spare wheel! I heard its of a different width then all the other 4!? Is it true

28th September 2005, 23:10	#136
vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	Slightly off from the current discussion, but I saw a red Swift in NOIDA recently with big in-yer-face crome wheels and Eagles F1s. The wheels were standing slightly proud of the wheelarches. It is in this trim that the intent of the designer shines through. But Indian manufacturers, driven by market realities no doubt, rob their cars of character in an attempt to cut costs. I was never an admirer of the Swift's butt, which I thought was the car's weakest point, but with the right wheels, that ceases to be a weak point. The transformation is even more dramatic than on a Baleno, which is saying somethng. Highly recommended to all Swift owners who are less than happy with the way their car looks.
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29th September 2005, 08:02	#137
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Swift has a steering that lacks precision. Not a car where I would put my money
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30th September 2005, 19:15	#138
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Swift manages a top whack of 174kmph! Thats more then a NHC. Swifts advert is quite apt for India You're the Fool Last edited by BUSA : 30th September 2005 at 19:16.
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30th September 2005, 19:50	#139
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	One for sale on Ebay.in - "lack of space forces sale"
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1st October 2005, 12:24	#140
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Actually Swift is a nice car. Just sit in a Esteem and then in a Swift you will feel yourself safer... And it is becomign a hit in India right now. I agree it aint got lugage space. But car sure gets 4 safety rankings... Likewise For Ikon is a hit but it lacks safety whereas Opel Corsa is much more safer car but it aint got sales and popullarity coz most of the people go on looks. So in my opinion swift is a good car if u dont see the looks of the car.
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1st October 2005, 14:10	#141
adya33 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,839 Thanked: 183 Times	on funny thing about Swift I have observed is that people either love it or hate it there are very less no of poeple who neither like it nor hate it
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1st October 2005, 14:35	#144
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Both are good cars in their own way. Maybe that is just the way I feel.
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1st October 2005, 17:15	#145
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Maybe.. But the Getz will soon be known as a "ladies" or a "teenie (or tennis :P) boopers" car, now that Sania Mirza will be endorsing it !!
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1st October 2005, 21:38	#148
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	I think Hyundai ppl should start sellign getz with this freebie listed below.. then getz will beat "You are the fuel" Swift. "With every getz you get the oppurtunity to date Sania Mirza and play tennis with her "
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5th October 2005, 14:22	#150
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	All swift owners just check the spare wheel! I heard its of a different width then all the other 4!? Is it true
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