The Fiat Palio stile 1.6 Sport not available any more?

blissfulcarver · 29th December 2009, 22:19

Hi!
Does anybody know if the Fiat Palio stile 1.6 Sport has been completely taken off the market?
I thought this was my last chance to buy this great car because I heard they're gonna stop it some time next year, and so I threw in my advance money for a black palio 1.6 at a dealer's in Bangalore. They took the money and 3 weeks later when I stopped by, they told me I cannot by the 1.6 any more, and "would I like to go for a Palio 1.3 MJD, a 1.1 or a Punto?" !!!

Since I don't like any of those cars, I said, could I have my money back please?
Does anybody know if they have really stopped selling the 1.6 already? If so, it is a damned pity, and I feel cheated. The marketing people at Fiat-India need to go back to school, or leave the job to somebody else. I am so freakin' disappointed!

sdp1975 · 29th December 2009, 22:29

Why don't you wait for the new Palio, it is expected to be launched soon ? I don't know if it will have the 1.6 engine, it might.

blissfulcarver · 29th December 2009, 22:51

Well, I do hope they have the 1.6 on it, then.

Does anybody know for sure?

AirWind · 30th December 2009, 09:59

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Originally Posted by blissfulcarver

Well, I do hope they have the 1.6 on it, then.

Does anybody know for sure?

I doubt if the 1.6 can stay with the BS IV norms coming in effect next yr?

The 1.6 is best bought pre-owned (depreciates like a stink), there is one posted on our classifieds if you are keen...

planet_rocker · 30th December 2009, 10:12

IIRC the dealer will place an order for the 1.6 with the company - they usually donot stock the 1.6s. But if you want one - better hurry up.

Speed Pujari · 30th December 2009, 14:18

Hey a month back one of my friend got his Black Palio 1.6 delivered from Concorde. I spoke to a guy in prerana also, he said its still available but with a 2 months waiting.
The salesguy at concorde was kinda confident that 1.6 will not be stopped and will be made to order since Fiat respect enthusiasts. They have stopped 1.1 though.

MileCruncher · 30th December 2009, 16:54

@ Bliss: Most of the dealers especially the TATA variety are too lazy to sell cars that take an effort. They are most happy with selling what they have and hence I suggest you get in touch with Mangesh Kondalkar at FIAT who will be able to give you the correct upto date info.
FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED
Corporate Park II,
5th Floor, Sion Trombay Road,
Chembur,
Mumbai – 400071.
India.

Tel: +91 - 022- 67293800 The 1.6 engine had already been detuned to 98PS in order to meet the BS-III emission norms and may not see the light of the day under BS-IV. So hurry!

911varun · 30th December 2009, 17:06

I would suggest you to wait till January as the new Palio is coming. Fiat could launch a powerful variant considering the legendary 1.6.

basilmabraham · 30th December 2009, 17:45

If the new Palio is round the corner, better wait for it. Else, there should be many 1.6s in the used car market. If lucky you might end up with a stonker of a car for much less.

theexperthand · 30th December 2009, 17:58

IMHO, wait for the Auto expo, and then, if there is no update from Fiat on 1.6 front, go the pre-owned way - you have nothing to loose - a well maintained 1.6 should not be that tough to find.

beejay · 30th December 2009, 18:02

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Originally Posted by theexperthand

a well maintained 1.6 should not be that tough to find.

There are hardly any well maintained GTX for sale in India. I know this out of experience.

I had one that I sold recently and was very lucky to get an exceptionally well maintained one soon after.

Good GTX's are very hard to come by.

Its very unlikely that the new Palio is showcased at Auto Expo. Maybe the Punto 1.6.

MileCruncher · 30th December 2009, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by beejay

There are hardly any well maintained GTX for sale in India. I know this out of experience.

I had one that I sold recently and was very lucky to get an exceptionally well maintained one soon after.

Good GTX's are very hard to come by.

Its very unlikely that the new Palio is showcased at Auto Expo. Maybe the Punto 1.6.

I agree with Beejay. Nice 1.6 GTX's are hard to comeby. Few of them which are still there with their first owners, will not be parted, 2nd and 3rd owners who know the car's worth will not be selling them.

And a new car any given day is better than a howsoever well maintained vehicle.

So take your choice. If you are really serious ( you seem to be) get hold of FIAT officials and get a specially ordered 1.6 for yourself.

Cheers

blissfulcarver · 30th December 2009, 23:55

Thanks a ton for the replies, guys!! I think I will wait a bit, and if Fiat doesn't do the sensible thing with the new cars, I guess I will go the pre-owned way.

My friend got an excellent GTX last weekend, and I missed a very reasonably priced, almost new, 1.6 stile by a few minutes the other day. I think my ride is out there somewhere, in the factory or in a garage... I'll get it soon!!

sans_80 · 11th April 2010, 01:38

Hi, I know for sure that Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport is now made to order. This said, there are some dealers who claim to be selling 1.6 Sport.

Well, I am still amazed at the fact why Fiat stopped production of this beauty. I am a proud owner of Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport, brought this on Dec 2007. I will personally have this checked with few of my contacts at Concorde and respond back to you.. till then.. you can head to concorde and contact Mr. Sandeep (Diary Circle, Opp Christ College).

Thanks - Santosh Punagin

29th December 2009, 22:19	#1
blissfulcarver Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	The Fiat Palio stile 1.6 Sport not available any more? Hi! Does anybody know if the Fiat Palio stile 1.6 Sport has been completely taken off the market? I thought this was my last chance to buy this great car because I heard they're gonna stop it some time next year, and so I threw in my advance money for a black palio 1.6 at a dealer's in Bangalore. They took the money and 3 weeks later when I stopped by, they told me I cannot by the 1.6 any more, and "would I like to go for a Palio 1.3 MJD, a 1.1 or a Punto?" !!! Since I don't like any of those cars, I said, could I have my money back please? Does anybody know if they have really stopped selling the 1.6 already? If so, it is a damned pity, and I feel cheated. The marketing people at Fiat-India need to go back to school, or leave the job to somebody else. I am so freakin' disappointed!
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29th December 2009, 22:29	#2
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Why don't you wait for the new Palio, it is expected to be launched soon ? I don't know if it will have the 1.6 engine, it might.
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29th December 2009, 22:51	#3
blissfulcarver Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Well, I do hope they have the 1.6 on it, then. Does anybody know for sure?
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30th December 2009, 10:12	#5
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	IIRC the dealer will place an order for the 1.6 with the company - they usually donot stock the 1.6s. But if you want one - better hurry up.
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30th December 2009, 14:18	#6
Speed Pujari BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 429 Thanked: 396 Times View My Garage	Hey a month back one of my friend got his Black Palio 1.6 delivered from Concorde. I spoke to a guy in prerana also, he said its still available but with a 2 months waiting. The salesguy at concorde was kinda confident that 1.6 will not be stopped and will be made to order since Fiat respect enthusiasts. They have stopped 1.1 though.
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30th December 2009, 16:54	#7
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	@ Bliss: Most of the dealers especially the TATA variety are too lazy to sell cars that take an effort. They are most happy with selling what they have and hence I suggest you get in touch with Mangesh Kondalkar at FIAT who will be able to give you the correct upto date info. FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LIMITED Corporate Park II, 5th Floor, Sion Trombay Road, Chembur, Mumbai – 400071. India. Tel: +91 - 022- 67293800 The 1.6 engine had already been detuned to 98PS in order to meet the BS-III emission norms and may not see the light of the day under BS-IV. So hurry!
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30th December 2009, 17:06	#8
911varun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 75 Thanked: 11 Times	I would suggest you to wait till January as the new Palio is coming. Fiat could launch a powerful variant considering the legendary 1.6.
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30th December 2009, 17:45	#9
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	If the new Palio is round the corner, better wait for it. Else, there should be many 1.6s in the used car market. If lucky you might end up with a stonker of a car for much less.
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30th December 2009, 17:58	#10
theexperthand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,633 Thanked: 2,448 Times View My Garage	IMHO, wait for the Auto expo, and then, if there is no update from Fiat on 1.6 front, go the pre-owned way - you have nothing to loose - a well maintained 1.6 should not be that tough to find.
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30th December 2009, 23:55	#13
blissfulcarver Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a ton for the replies, guys!! I think I will wait a bit, and if Fiat doesn't do the sensible thing with the new cars, I guess I will go the pre-owned way. My friend got an excellent GTX last weekend, and I missed a very reasonably priced, almost new, 1.6 stile by a few minutes the other day. I think my ride is out there somewhere, in the factory or in a garage... I'll get it soon!!
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11th April 2010, 01:38	#14
sans_80 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12 Thanked: Once	Check Once again!! Hi, I know for sure that Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport is now made to order. This said, there are some dealers who claim to be selling 1.6 Sport. Well, I am still amazed at the fact why Fiat stopped production of this beauty. I am a proud owner of Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport, brought this on Dec 2007. I will personally have this checked with few of my contacts at Concorde and respond back to you.. till then.. you can head to concorde and contact Mr. Sandeep (Diary Circle, Opp Christ College). Thanks - Santosh Punagin
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