Swift Diesel - 15000 km update

ravibhat · 17th July 2007, 19:03

Thats nice report, you love your Diesel beauty and its worth since 3000km already within no time.

FE is bit less for so called refined you are the fuel engine but it depends on driving/road conditions etc.. anyway its better than my Petrol cars

Enjoy your ride. All the best

Regards,

Ravi.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 17th July 2007, 19:16

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

My car completes 3 weeks today. And the odo reads 3000 km, so she has been really munching miles(or is it kilometers?)

Your usage justifies your decision to buy diesel. Nice report.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

FE is bit less for so called refined you are the fuel engine but it depends on driving/road conditions etc.. anyway its better than my Petrol cars

Mileage if 18 is less under the conditions he has described?

Jaggu · 17th July 2007, 19:18

good report, awaiting the second part

kuttapan · 18th July 2007, 13:12

About the performance of the car during the trip -

Power is adequate, on highways even with a/c on and full load. The acceleration from 100-120 is brisk and overtaking is a breeze. I probably need to do wheel balancing though, as vibrations started increasing to uncomfortable levels at 140 kph.

The car is not as flimsy as I thought it to be. Though entering into potholes will generate enough acoustics(THUD! THUD! BANG! BANG !) to give you an idea of the number of parts used in construction of the car, once out on good roads, the car is silent again. Steering vibrations at normal speeds are still high, I feel.

ABS works very well. Once you are used to the brake and it's modulation, you can use it with confidence. I had a close call when a Toyota starlet driven by a maniac braked really hard to avoid something, but I could increase pressure at the last moment and avoid hitting him. No screeches, no drama, very predictable.

FE did not change much with different fuels - used HP Turbojet on the onward journey, IBP Xtramile(same as IOC Xtramile is what I am told) on return, IBP normal diesel for a 250 km local trip. FE was same(18) on the highway and 15+ for the local trip where the roads were really bad and too much traffic to boot. Switched to Shell Diesel once I came back to bangalore.
<Inference : It is my driving that has to improve, the car is already delivering the max it can. Once I get over the turbo hangover, maybe I will drive more sedately>

The car did not leak ! I always wanted to test the car in pouring rain, so my wish was granted. No leaks at all then, but yesterday, the car was in open parking lot and I could see some water on the driver floor mat? No idea where it came from. Need to keep a watch on this.

Seats are just ok, ok. Cannot call it comfortable. I managed on my way home, but when coming back, I was shifting and squirming in the seat. Somehow not able to find that perfect driving position either. If I go too close, my foot starts paining from the awkward angles that it is subjected to, and if I go too back, working the clutch becomes a pain.

Engine sound seems to have increased after the trip. Aargh! Sometimes I feel that it is sounding like a refined Indica. ICE comes to the rescue here.

A/c does it's job. In the Kerala heat, the occupants were never uncomfortable, but it cannot really chill the cabin unless running at full blast. No complaints, though.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 16:18

Good update yet again!

Might go to TATA-fiat showroom today for a stile TD. Was considering taking a TD of the Swift DDiS also, while coming back.

No plans to buy anything as of now. Simply TDfying.

blorebuddy · 18th July 2007, 18:34

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

The car did not leak ! I always wanted to test the car in pouring rain, so my wish was granted. No leaks at all then, but yesterday, the car was in open parking lot and I could see some water on the driver floor mat? No idea where it came from. Need to keep a watch on this.

I hear lot of roof noise (rain drops on the metal) when it rains. This is something new because I never heard so much noise in any other cars.

BUSA · 19th July 2007, 01:23

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Originally Posted by blorebuddy

I hear lot of roof noise (rain drops on the metal) when it rains. This is something new because I never heard so much noise in any other cars.

I too noticed this with the Swift, no other car makes so much noise when rain pours.

Thad E Ginathom · 19th July 2007, 04:32

I wonder if they put the same amount of padding in there as they do for markets elsewhere in the world?

speedzak · 19th July 2007, 09:28

I had seen a Swift going thru a sound damping job. Yes, the roof is quiet tinny and it needed lots of padding to be a bit stable to our likes.

Nice report there. Will always keep an eye here.

Our VDI will be delivered today. :cheers:

abhilash_iv · 19th July 2007, 10:30

Hi Zak,
Welcome to the Swift-D club. There a large number of new Swift Diesels found in Kochi now a days. Even saw 2 taxis.
What color is yours?

Regards

Jaggu · 19th July 2007, 10:52

congratz zak, which color are you getting?

ravibhat · 19th July 2007, 11:03

Thats right I too noticed lot of noice when it rains, When I checked with mechanic told me its because the way its designed (may be he means metal sheet and insulation/padding) and quality of material used which make noice. Samething about suspension too really makes lot of noice in bad roads.

Regards,

Ravi.

vickyy22 · 19th July 2007, 11:16

I think we all are treating our Swift Diesel as if it is a two wheeler coz of its average.....My dealer tried to convince me that Swift Diesel is not suitable for u because of less driving...but just after 10 days i completed 1000kms & took appointment for first service.....and he was shocked....i am getting average of 23 on highways & 19 in city(with 100% AC)......

CrAzY dRiVeR · 19th July 2007, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Our VDI will be delivered today. :cheers:

zakji, you never told!

kuttapan · 19th July 2007, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

I too noticed this with the Swift, no other car makes so much noise when rain pours.

Oh ! nobody knows the secret of this? Actually Maruti gives you two skeletons(one of male and one female variety) free with every Swift, and they make out on the roof, everytime it rains. Don't bother, let them have their fun !

17th July 2007, 19:03	#61
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Thats nice report, you love your Diesel beauty and its worth since 3000km already within no time. FE is bit less for so called refined you are the fuel engine but it depends on driving/road conditions etc.. anyway its better than my Petrol cars Enjoy your ride. All the best Regards, Ravi.
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17th July 2007, 19:18	#63
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	good report, awaiting the second part
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18th July 2007, 13:12	#64
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	About the performance of the car during the trip - Power is adequate, on highways even with a/c on and full load. The acceleration from 100-120 is brisk and overtaking is a breeze. I probably need to do wheel balancing though, as vibrations started increasing to uncomfortable levels at 140 kph. The car is not as flimsy as I thought it to be. Though entering into potholes will generate enough acoustics(THUD! THUD! BANG! BANG !) to give you an idea of the number of parts used in construction of the car, once out on good roads, the car is silent again. Steering vibrations at normal speeds are still high, I feel. ABS works very well. Once you are used to the brake and it's modulation, you can use it with confidence. I had a close call when a Toyota starlet driven by a maniac braked really hard to avoid something, but I could increase pressure at the last moment and avoid hitting him. No screeches, no drama, very predictable. FE did not change much with different fuels - used HP Turbojet on the onward journey, IBP Xtramile(same as IOC Xtramile is what I am told) on return, IBP normal diesel for a 250 km local trip. FE was same(18) on the highway and 15+ for the local trip where the roads were really bad and too much traffic to boot. Switched to Shell Diesel once I came back to bangalore. <Inference : It is my driving that has to improve, the car is already delivering the max it can. Once I get over the turbo hangover, maybe I will drive more sedately> The car did not leak ! I always wanted to test the car in pouring rain, so my wish was granted. No leaks at all then, but yesterday, the car was in open parking lot and I could see some water on the driver floor mat? No idea where it came from. Need to keep a watch on this. Seats are just ok, ok. Cannot call it comfortable. I managed on my way home, but when coming back, I was shifting and squirming in the seat. Somehow not able to find that perfect driving position either. If I go too close, my foot starts paining from the awkward angles that it is subjected to, and if I go too back, working the clutch becomes a pain. Engine sound seems to have increased after the trip. Aargh! Sometimes I feel that it is sounding like a refined Indica. ICE comes to the rescue here. A/c does it's job. In the Kerala heat, the occupants were never uncomfortable, but it cannot really chill the cabin unless running at full blast. No complaints, though.
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18th July 2007, 16:18	#65
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,510 Times View My Garage	Good update yet again! Might go to TATA-fiat showroom today for a stile TD. Was considering taking a TD of the Swift DDiS also, while coming back. No plans to buy anything as of now. Simply TDfying.
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19th July 2007, 04:32	#68
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	I wonder if they put the same amount of padding in there as they do for markets elsewhere in the world?
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19th July 2007, 09:28	#69
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	I had seen a Swift going thru a sound damping job. Yes, the roof is quiet tinny and it needed lots of padding to be a bit stable to our likes. Nice report there. Will always keep an eye here. Our VDI will be delivered today. :cheers:
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19th July 2007, 10:30	#70
abhilash_iv BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kochi Posts: 216 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Hi Zak, Welcome to the Swift-D club. There a large number of new Swift Diesels found in Kochi now a days. Even saw 2 taxis. What color is yours? Regards
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19th July 2007, 10:52	#71
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	congratz zak, which color are you getting?
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19th July 2007, 11:03	#72
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Thats right I too noticed lot of noice when it rains, When I checked with mechanic told me its because the way its designed (may be he means metal sheet and insulation/padding) and quality of material used which make noice. Samething about suspension too really makes lot of noice in bad roads. Regards, Ravi.
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19th July 2007, 11:16	#73
vickyy22 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	I think we all are treating our Swift Diesel as if it is a two wheeler coz of its average.....My dealer tried to convince me that Swift Diesel is not suitable for u because of less driving...but just after 10 days i completed 1000kms & took appointment for first service.....and he was shocked....i am getting average of 23 on highways & 19 in city(with 100% AC)......
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