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Old 5th January 2010, 16:27   #46
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Hope one of them is not me, as I wrote that very sarcastically after seeing a statement 'Fiat is doomed', reason being Manza. That too from a distinguished bhpian.
+1 to that, i think, one should refrain giving these type of comments for a company being doomed, that too without any supporting reason.

May be the sales are down due to the FIAT plant shut for maintenance, hope they will take measures to increase the sales in the New Year and with new variants, lets hope for the best.
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I think no one will go for MANZA who was looking for Linea.
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I have plans to go for punto in coming aug 10 . I really don,t think that FIAT will again go off from Indian market. They have invested hugely in RJ facility. Unfortunately previously they have wrong partners but this Time , they are here to stay . They just need to improve on their Service.

In addition , Manza and punto are both meant for Different Customer segment . Somebody looking at Punto will never go for manza so eating into each others sales is out of question for both.
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People not willing to put their money on linea or punto just because of tata cars which are priced more competitively is not true IMO.

Let me put it in this way - it's not that people are not willing to buy them but just that they are delaying the purchase as of now by speculating better models ( you know now a days a major portion of car buyers do their research on net and the scoops of better models be it backed by proofs or mere speculation affects a lot of them ) .

Proof of this concept :

Well there are couple of my colleagues including me ( the count is 3 now ) waiting for Fiat to announce some better Punto models . If they launch it , we will take it as new years gift! and if they don't we will go ahead and by the 1.3 E+ .

The same thing applies to couple of seniors , who were ready to buy Linea 1.3 VGT E+ but I only informed them about better models which may come in Auto Expo . So they have delayed their purchase.

These reasons alone may have contributed to lower sales of Punto + Linea.
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Manza or Punto

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I think no one will go for MANZA who was looking for Linea.
These cars are for different segment.

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In addition , Manza and punto are both meant for Different Customer segment . Somebody looking at Punto will never go for manza so eating into each others sales is out of question for both.
Yeah that was true till Dec. 25th when Fiat offered upto 30K discount on GP. After the latest price increase by Fiat it will become more difficult for first time car buyers and if that car will be the only car in the family, to decide between GP or Manza!!

For reference here is the On-Road price (Pune) for GP 1.4 E+ and Manza Saffire +

Manza = Rs. 6,57,854
GP = Rs. 6,55,286

Manza is too good to resist!!
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For reference here is the On-Road price (Pune) for GP 1.4 E+ and Manza Saffire +
Manza = Rs. 6,57,854
GP = Rs. 6,55,286

Is that price of Manza for the fully loaded version? If not, then what's the point. Some people will still stick with a fully loaded feature rich beautiful hatchback than buying a bloated sedan.

Personally, I won't change my decision of buying a GP even if some variant of Manza happens to have lower price than the E+ version of GP.

People who don't know which car to buy with 6.5 Lakhs in their hand might buy any car in that range, Manza included. People who wants a GP will buy GP, and believe me there are many people who wants to buy a GP and GP alone. May be you included

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Manza is too good to resist!!
Well, many cars are too good to resist, when it comes to certain distinct aspects the car offers. In Manza's case, price is one aspect, the other being space. Anything else?

For a person who looks at sheer power at an affordable price, Fiests 1.6s is too good to resist. For a person looking for a stylish good looking sedan, Linea is too good to resist. For a person looking for compactness and city drive-ability, i10 is too good to resist.

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I wonder if people using Tata Indica based cars use them for beyond 3 years. I have seen these including those bought by my family members rattling horribly and absolutely falling to pieces where as Unos and Palios are still rattle free and working like a charm. Poor Fiat they are trying to sell cars in a country where people dont look beyond initial cost of ownership when buying cars.

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For reference here is the On-Road price (Pune) for GP 1.4 E+ and Manza Saffire +

Manza = Rs. 6,57,854
GP = Rs. 6,55,286

Manza is too good to resist!!
a friend went to the Tata Fiat showroom yesterday to TD a Punto. He TD'd the Manza as well and then looking at the OTR prices of both, booked the Manza Quadrajet90 Aura.

Main reason: Manza provides all features important to him and most features of Punto. Also this is going to be the only car in the family so better to buy a big car.
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I wonder if people using Tata Indica based cars use them for beyond 3 years. I have seen these including those bought by my family mambers rattling horribley and absolutely falling to pieces whereas Unos and Palios are still rattle free and working like a charm. Poor Fiat they are trying to sell cars in a country where people dont look beyond initial cost of ownership when buying cars.
Tata has grown up from the old Indica (V1) days, and nowadays they offer cars of better quality. So what you said (Not usable after 3 years) does not really apply to their present day cars.

But their cars need more refinement to meet international auto makers' standards that's for sure.
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Is that price of Manza for the fully loaded version? If not, then what's the point. Some people will still stick with a fully loaded feature rich beautiful hatchback than buying a bloated sedan.
Yeah its fully loaded, only things missing as compared to GP E+ are climate control and alloys!!


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Personally, I won't change my decision of buying a GP even if some variant of Manza happens to have lower price than the E+ version of GP.
Friend you own a car and you know your priorities very well. I'm talking about first time car buyers buying their only car.


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People who don't know which car to buy with 6.5 Lakhs in their hand might buy any car in that range, Manza included. People who wants a GP will buy GP, and believe me there are many people who wants to buy a GP and GP alone. May be you included
That's true to some extent.



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Well, many cars are too good to resist, when it comes to certain distinct aspects the car offers. In Manza's case, price is one aspect, the other being space. Anything else?
Now its not only the price!!
= Space
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For a person who looks at sheer power at an affordable price, Fiests 1.6s is too good to resist. For a person looking for a stylish good looking sedan, Linea is too good to resist. For a person looking for compactness and city drive-ability, i10 is too good to resist.
but here we are talking about 2 cars with similar level of equipments in the same showroom and exactly same price range.

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Tata has grown up from the old Indica (V1) days, and nowadays they offer cars of better quality. So what you said (Not usable after 3 years) does not really apply to their present day cars.

But their cars need more refinement to meet international auto makers' standards that's for sure.
I am not even talking about the the earlier gen Tata indicas. My reference is the V2 and later models. Also a car has to be little more than just usable after a few years of ownership. The power window buttons breaking off and the OVRMs falling off and the numerous loud rattles in almost all the Indicas/indigos that I have seen is what made me comment here.
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I am not even talking about the the earlier gen Tata indicas. My reference is the V2 and later models. Also a car has to be little more than just usable after a few years of ownership. The power window buttons breaking off and the OVRMs falling off and the numerous loud rattles in almost all the Indicas/indigos that I have seen is what made me comment here.
Hmm. When I drove a new Indica V2 Turbo Diesel and I immediately felt the lack of refinement on few things. Don't have much idea about how it will survive long term usage. Anyway I like the way how my 4 year old Palio handles way more than that.

Didn't drive Vista or Manza yet so can't comment on these.

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but here we are talking about 2 cars with similar level of equipments in the same showroom and exactly same price range.
Hmm. "in the same showroom" could have its own impact. Otherwise, it's not only GP but few other hatchbacks/sedans too, which are threatened by Manza! But again, if you look at it that way, Manza affects the sale of many cars!

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Old 8th January 2010, 20:41   #58
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There is no doubt that when Punto and Manza are displayed side by side, a cost conscious, VFM customer will any day opt for a sedan rather than paying same money for a hatch which to enthusiasts might look hot. One ought to think why Manza is costing about a lakh+ less than Linea. Cost cutting has to be in materials. Few of my colleagues have two to three years old Indigo cars and they already are beginning to show their age.

I would say Fiat has has taken a good decision by introducing fresh inputs into the existing line up. Best thing is these inputs are being perceived positively by a large chunk of Junta that was watching Fiat's revival with anxiousness. Another positive for these inputs is that they are able to build on a fair sales amount as well as not having to start on a negative base like that was experienced by Palio (fuel guzzler et al).

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Yeah its fully loaded, only things missing as compared to GP E+ are climate control and alloys!!
Friend you own a car and you know your priorities very well. I'm talking about first time car buyers buying their only car.
well punto was my first car and not for a moment did i look at the manza!
only the car i was looking at in the showroom other than the punto was the linea . I went to the showroom to buy a punto and i did buy one, and sure enough there are plenty of people like me who would never ever buy a manza even if it was offered with a 2 lakh discount(with the current looks )
but of course there are plently people who go to the showroom to buy a car @ XXX rs and for them the best bang for buck car at that price is more important!(looks arent!)
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prices in Hyd

Prices of Linea 1.4 Emotion pack (Ex-showroom Hyd):

Upto March'09 : 7 L
Now: 7.47 L

Thats quite a big increase! Hope they are offering better things for that price increase.
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