[abhi_tjet]

Originally Posted by harshithkashyap

Fiat introduced the Auto Headlamps and Rain sensing wipers from your model. The USB slot also only charges the phone instead of music playback.

Thanks for the compliments Harshith and welcome to Team-BHP
Auto Headlamp and wipers were introduced from 2012 manufactured Lineas.

Regarding USB port, it’s supposed to play music from USB drives. Please check if it’s able to play music from phone hard drive or usb drive. If yes, most probably it should play music from apps as well. Since it’s a Microsoft based system, it might be a bit finicky about phone’s OS or model.

On ownership front, did a drive to Varandha ghat this weekend and marked the 62k kms officially on the odometer.





Nira-Deoghar Dam

[mikeautherton]

Very nice post and a beautifully maintained Linea Tjet by @abhi_tjet. The Locations between Mumbai and Pune as background adds to its beauty.

Went through this thread and was happy to see lot of similiarities in the ownerships and the connect of the owners to their Fiat cars.

Myself was attracted towards the Linea T-Jet during 2018 when I was looking for my first car. But for some prudence after long years in studies and the perception that a small hatch is better for a first car and for better manoeuvering and for parking troubles in city meant I had settled for the smaller sibling Fiat Punto Evo 1.3 Multijet Emotion. There were good discounts on Fiat cars then and mine has come with over a lakh in discount. Overall purchase experience was good. An equivalent topend diesel hatch will cost over 10 Lakhs now.

Late in 2018 when the Punto/Urban Cross buying process was goining on, the news of Fiat's plans to exit were trickling in. There was more coverage on the exit one day before my car delivery. Nevertheless went ahead with the purchase.

Now nearly after 3 years of ownership and only 11K on Odo thanks to the Covid and Lockdowns, It still feels a great purchase for someone who just keeps thinking on Cars. Little ownership summary: While it is sluggish due to higher weight and not so great gear shifts, you just love it for the Highway rides with its handling and stability. Some minor scratches and dents thanks to the Auto/Ace drivers (one within 24 hrs of purchase) had to be taken care. Had one issue with the Parking Brake not engaging which was replaced under warranty. It also looks to age well. From the pictures posted by others I am confident it can be maintained for 10 years subject to availability of spares and parts. Its definately a good car for its price. Has the required features and comfort. Sad to see Fiat stop sales in India (But Fiat why.....). Hoped to see Argo and Tipo......


The problem now is the Dealership from which I purchased and serviced my Punto well (AV Motors) has shutshop recently.They were good bunch of people and will miss them. Now as a result Hyderabad now has only one dealership and service station for Fiat/Jeep. Any pointers from Hyderbad Fiat owners on how the service experience is now will help.


But with Ford with comparitively higher sales also exiting, Indian market seems to be difficult for most manufacturers.

Some images during initial days






Tear drop shape from the top. That design language goes with the other parts like Rear View Mirrors, Head lamps, Door Handles as was more prominent in the earlier Grande Punto.

[Waspune]

Great thread there @Abhi_tjet! Your Linea is very well maintained and that blue colour simply looks gorgeous on the pre-facelift Linea. T-jet was a special engine then and even in today’s time where there are mostly smaller turbo petrols available at similar price points. You have very well pointed out the likes and dislikes in the car.
I drive a Punto Evo Sports 90 hp with current ODO approaching 80k kms. that I bought in 2015. It still drives well and I also have no plans of upgrading. It has been remapped and is fitted with a Bonalume short shifter to make the gear shifting slightly faster. Even I get my Punto serviced from Wings Auto.
Attaching a couple of pics of my beauty:


This one is an older pic when I had the Eibach springs installed.

Happy driving!
Rahul

[abhi_tjet]

My marathon drive to Punjab helped me achieve this -


So, did an early morning 100km return drive to Sadqi(near Fazilka, Punjab), the nearest Indo-Pak border from my place to celebrate the 64k milestone. (Picture not clicked by me.)


The chilly morning weather. Beautiful and well maintained empty roads


About 50m from border.


Barbed wires all around. Clicked this from a distance. Didn’t took any pictures of the actual border due to obvious security constraints.

[abhi_tjet]

Did a road trip to Kashmir And Himachal. I will try to compose a travelogue and update.
This was an impromptu trip with hardly couple of days to plan.

Meanwhile, few clicks (of Tjet).

Mughal road near Pir ki gali.


The minimum temperature observed..


The effect on car.


After 10-15 mts of efforts


Different venue, same story


Somewhere towards Baltal after crossing Sonamarg


latest milestone

[abhi_tjet]

Got the yearly service done a bit early this year since car has ran 12500 kms already.

Bill came out to be ₹9400. Rear brake pad is on its last leg. Part is ordered and will be replaced soon.

Silencer developed a crack and exhaust was sounding like a free flow one. Got it replaced and it’s smooth again.

Recent odo shot after the end of marathon drive of almost 6k kms.

[abhi_tjet]

Rear Brake Pad replaced

Got the brake pads(rear) replaced. Expense INR 6800.

The new ones from Gabriel


Old vs New


Did I see a Renault logo!


All the planned service items are done and car is ready for next 15K kms. Yearly detailing is due though.
I have planned a trip to Trimbakeshwar/Shirdi for the new year weekend to start the year with a positive note .

[abhi_tjet]

8 years completed

The beauty crossed 69k yesterday.


Clocked around 14k kms this year. My one of the highest yearly running of Linea ownership. More than 10k kms are covered on highways during various trips.

Car is chugging along nicely. Tires have been used for around 40k kms in last 4 plus years.

Yearly detailing is pending to remove the minor blemishes it has picked over the year.

A pic from the latest trip.

[KPR]

Originally Posted by abhi_tjet

latest milestone
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A very nice looking, classy speedometer. FCA should've given this to Punto as well. (Compared to LEDs, fully digital what not of 2021 cars!)

[harshithkashyap]

Originally Posted by abhi_tjet

8 years completed

Congratulations on your 8 year ownership!

Car is chugging along nicely. Tires have been used for around 40k kms in last 4 plus years.

I'm at 75K on the Odo with Michelin Primacy 3ST and looking for tyre replacement soon. Are you planning to replace them with the same given the import ban and a lower availability of these?

[abhi_tjet]

Originally Posted by harshithkashyap

Congratulations on your 8 year ownership!Are you planning to replace them with the same given the import ban and a lower availability of these?

Thanks Harshith. I will need tyres most probably in 2023 and yes my first preference will be Michelin. I hope availability issues will definitely be sorted by then.

[abhi_tjet]

70k Update
Did a couple of highway trips which helped Linea cross 70k milestone. Current odometer reading is 70500.

The milestone


At a Shell close to my place


Ellora caves parking

[abhi_tjet]

Did a GJ road trip recently. Tjet performed beautifully with full load. Sharing some random clicks from the trip.

Chilly morning in Dwarka


Sunset at Dwarka


Dwarka beach lighthouse


Enroute Beytdwarka


Mahadev at Naageshwar Jyotirling


Blue Flag certified Shivrajpur beach


Sighting King


Somnath temple


Blue Flag certified Ghoghla Beach

[abhi_tjet]

100 months of ownership

Tjet is chugging along nicely. Odo is at around 743** kms. There were some trips planned but didn’t materialised due to the severe heat.

Front right suspension makes some noise when taking hard corner towards left. As per diagnosis, it’s on last leg and need to be replaced. It costs around ₹3k. Need to get this done soon. Apart from it, all good.

Tjet still runs like a dream and comes handy in all requirements.

[abhi_tjet]

This major milestone appeared last week on odometer.


So, thought of doing a road trip to celebrate.


Accordingly, did a 1500kms road trip to Ujjain/Omkareshwar. Tjet performed splendidly and kept us cool in the consistent 40 degree C plus temperatures.