VW POLO Sedan - "Vento". (Indian Spy Pics added to Pg 1 & Update: Page 19! LAUNCHED)

METISWHG · 28th July 2010, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Visaster

Is this vento gonna be launched anytime in the near future. Lot has been said and dreamnt on this car being the best ever and stuff. Iam sure its going to be a disappointment for many. VW, pls launch the car and put a rest to all the false speculation. I am pretty sure *** is gonna be a a ride to hell. I got this friend who had an accident where in the back bumper of his 1 week old car needed replacement. Guesss what? i took the company 6weeks to get a replacement bumber for the PUNTO. May be with time and increased no. of VW cars service might improve. We just gotta wait and see. But let them first launch the dream car.

why kill the poor guys even before they have launched the car? All this excitement is based on high expectations from a VW.
About A** we better ask the POLO owners. They didn't pay attention to sales itself in first place(with Polo)...so i wud not actually expect much from ***.
just one small thing here : Punto is a Fiat Vehicle...not VW

Sahil · 28th July 2010, 17:28

A friend informed that bookings for the Vento have started in Mumbai? Dealer claims delivery by Sept 1st week.

sureshaddagalla · 28th July 2010, 17:28

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Originally Posted by sidindica

something like this?

I think so. As mentioned in the link, I'm still trying to check the source of this information.

m_upreti · 28th July 2010, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Sahil

A friend informed that bookings for the Vento have started in Mumbai? Dealer claims delivery by Sept 1st week.

Without even announcing the price ? Any idea on the dealership (only 3 in Mumbai), last time I spoke to all 3 they said bookings start in Aug 3rd Week after the price launch, deiveries in Oct.

Thad E Ginathom · 28th July 2010, 18:15

We wait, anxiously, to know what VW's A-S-S is going to be like...

It is, indeed, the big worry factor. So far, their whole act of production to meet demand and their attitude of whenever on delivery dates is not encouraging.

MaserQ · 28th July 2010, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

We wait, anxiously, to know what VW's A-S-S is going to be like...

VW should learn from the mistakes that Skoda have made in India. Let us hope that VW's A-S-S will be robust and have the much needed feel good factor.

acidkill · 28th July 2010, 20:02

Will advise fellow Bhpians to exercise some restraint and wait for GTOs reviews as well as the formal ACI review before booking the car.

As a well wisher, i dont want you guys buying the car just because it is so hyped. Neither would like you to make crystal ball predictions (whether negative or positive) on how the car will be.

m_upreti · 29th July 2010, 12:23

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Originally Posted by acidkill

Will advise fellow Bhpians to exercise some restraint and wait for GTOs reviews as well as the formal ACI review before booking the car.

As a well wisher, i dont want you guys buying the car just because it is so hyped. Neither would like you to make crystal ball predictions (whether negative or positive) on how the car will be.

I think this advise should be taken seriously

, GTO any news on the invite from VW for a TD.

srikant · 30th July 2010, 05:58

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Originally Posted by MaserQ

VW should learn from the mistakes that Skoda have made in India. Let us hope that VW's A-S-S will be robust and have the much needed feel good factor.

Hey Maser, long time dude. How are you? Well i am in VW Bangalore now, so i know VW is into a real strong workout, so that A-S-S is completely robust. More over, the car comes with a service interval of 15000 kms or 1 year, which ever is early. So there wont be frequent visits to he service station.

pamishra · 30th July 2010, 07:25

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Originally Posted by srikant

Hey Maser, long time dude. How are you? Well i am in VW Bangalore now, so i know VW is into a real strong workout, so that A-S-S is completely robust. More over, the car comes with a service interval of 15000 kms or 1 year, which ever is early. So there wont be frequent visits to he service station.

Do you mean that for Polo/Vento also the servicing is at 15000kms/1year? Thats awesome!!

sureshaddagalla · 30th July 2010, 09:44

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Originally Posted by srikant

i know VW is into a real strong workout, so that A-S-S is completely robust.

That sounds too good to believe. Do you know any specific plans that VW has with respect to A.S.S which can be shared here?

Thanks

m_upreti · 30th July 2010, 11:09

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Originally Posted by srikant

Hey Maser, long time dude. How are you? Well i am in VW Bangalore now, so i know VW is into a real strong workout, so that A-S-S is completely robust. More over, the car comes with a service interval of 15000 kms or 1 year, which ever is early. So there wont be frequent visits to he service station.

Thanks srikant for boosting the morale, keep us updated on the Booking start dates. SI of 15 K Kms / 1 Year is excellent.

srikant · 31st July 2010, 22:38

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Originally Posted by pamishra

Do you mean that for Polo/Vento also the servicing is at 15000kms/1year? Thats awesome!!

Yes, its the same for Polo/Vento.

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Originally Posted by sureshaddagalla

That sounds too good to believe. Do you know any specific plans that VW has with respect to A.S.S which can be shared here?

Thanks

Sorry, i dont think i can share it yet on a public forum. But i shall definitely keep you guys updated with official news.

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Originally Posted by m_upreti

Thanks srikant for boosting the morale, keep us updated on the Booking start dates. SI of 15 K Kms / 1 Year is excellent.

Booking has already started for Vento and Polo 1.6 petrol.

Thad E Ginathom · 31st July 2010, 23:46

I'm sure it's too indiscreet to ask if VW has learnt its lesson from the Skoda problems?

But hey, if you don't ask!

Have to say that quoting delivery as whenever is not at all promising.

Here's something I thought of tonight (been driving in the rain last few days) --- it's a saloon (ok, some people call that a "sedan"

), so no rear was-wipe, right? I hate that!

Parm · 1st August 2010, 00:11

i wonder what oil vw will use/recommend for a 15000km service interval?

im sure at the moment the cars of polo and vento segment dont go for a 15000km service interval!

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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,605 Times	A friend informed that bookings for the Vento have started in Mumbai? Dealer claims delivery by Sept 1st week.
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,988 Thanked: 26,372 Times	We wait, anxiously, to know what VW's A-S-S is going to be like... It is, indeed, the big worry factor. So far, their whole act of production to meet demand and their attitude of whenever on delivery dates is not encouraging.
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acidkill BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 420 Thanked: 137 Times	Will advise fellow Bhpians to exercise some restraint and wait for GTOs reviews as well as the formal ACI review before booking the car. As a well wisher, i dont want you guys buying the car just because it is so hyped. Neither would like you to make crystal ball predictions (whether negative or positive) on how the car will be.
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,988 Thanked: 26,372 Times	I'm sure it's too indiscreet to ask if VW has learnt its lesson from the Skoda problems? But hey, if you don't ask! Have to say that quoting delivery as whenever is not at all promising. Here's something I thought of tonight (been driving in the rain last few days) --- it's a saloon (ok, some people call that a "sedan" ), so no rear was-wipe, right? I hate that! Last edited by Thad E Ginathom : 31st July 2010 at 23:48.
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Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	i wonder what oil vw will use/recommend for a 15000km service interval? im sure at the moment the cars of polo and vento segment dont go for a 15000km service interval!
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