Logan 1.4 1500km report EDIT: now 40,000 kms

ashutoshb · 5th April 2010, 21:07

I am done with aftermarket stuff! My personal experience tells me, they are a headache and I shall avoid them!

I have removed the CAI, the mufflers and next in line is the rest of the FFE.

Want to live with peace of mind now.

Sush · 8th April 2010, 11:53

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

Man I was so regretting buying this car today! Now, I just want to sell this car, as soon as my loan is over.

Ashutosh,
I also get my car serviced from the same place and my experience so far has been pretty good. They are not as organized as Maruti and Hyundai. However, I have made a couple of friends there and get prompt attention. So far parts have not been a problem. On rough roads, I could hear some noise coming from the doors and so they replaced some kit in all the doors and the noise is gone. It was done free of cost under warranty.
Which car are you planning to buy next?

ashutoshb · 8th April 2010, 20:19

I've been going to the same dealer since the past three years. But off late the service was getting worse. And this time my fuse just blew. Bhasin is way much better than them.

Loan ends next year, waiting to see how VW prices the Polo Sedan.

Sush · 9th April 2010, 13:32

One gripe that I have is that they make the car dirty. These beige interiors are really difficult to maintain. However, till now I have no regrets about buying this car.
I work for a Software consultancy firm. Some one in our office has a black logan and I was wondering if it's you :-)

ashutoshb · 9th April 2010, 18:02

hehe.. can't be me. i don't work in a software company!

where's your office at. i work in 16A.

ZBlue · 14th April 2010, 23:08

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

I've been going to the same dealer since the past three years. But off late the service was getting worse. And this time my fuse just blew. Bhasin is way much better than them.

Loan ends next year, waiting to see how VW prices the Polo Sedan.

I get mine serviced at Sterling Motors Gurgaon and have had a pretty pleasant experience with them for all 4 services. Sad to hear your experience though... with the car not exactly being a segment leader maybe the bad A.S.S. is just a natural fallout.. wonder what it's like at other service centres..

ashutoshb · 15th April 2010, 08:23

Hey Zblue.. long time! How have you been?

Although I agree with you that the sales might have a role here, but my view is that Logans have always seen stepmotherly treatment at Mahindra service centres. I mean, its been three years since its launch and one would still find service managers not knowing where the hood release lever is! I find it obvious because a majority of their clientele is scorpios and boleros. And with Logans selling in such small numbers a change is highly unlikely.

My wish is that Renault takes over MRPL, and that includes aftersales too. I don't mind traveling another ten kilometres if i am getting better service.

Sush · 16th April 2010, 15:18

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

hehe.. can't be me. i don't work in a software company!

where's your office at. i work in 16A.

I work in sector-59 and live in 19A. I think I saw your car (I recognized the rear lights) on the road dividing sector 20 and 26. It was parked near a chaat waalah.

Sush · 21st April 2010, 13:17

Ashutosh,
What tyre pressure do you maintain in your car?

ashutoshb · 21st April 2010, 16:14

When I had the S.drives (size 205/55 R15) it used to be 27-28. Have just switched to Continental CPC2s (size 195/60 R15), now its 30.

ashutoshb · 13th July 2010, 18:43

After three years and hundreds of big and small dents and scratches later.. I am still in love!

She is due for a denting-painting job. But, I am waiting to see how the new Logan's nose would be, might as well shift to that.

She has reached 49k on the odo.. will post a lengthy 50k review. There is nothing much to complain though, except the Mahindra aftersales.

Some pics I clicked today:

Eddy · 13th July 2010, 18:46

Due for a denting painting job ??

She looks fabulous, unless of course its a PS job

benbsb29 · 13th July 2010, 23:40

Ashutosh, except for some scrapes on the bumper, i didnt see any other dings and dents.
The after market taillamps have greatly enhanced the looks at the rear.

ashutoshb · 13th July 2010, 23:58

No PS job here!

There are some dings and too many scratches that these pics won't show. Will get them sorted out soon.

@benbsb: I'll agree with you on the tail lamps. These taiwanese aftermarket ones look more expensive and so better than the stock ones!

Mpower · 14th July 2010, 01:39

Just noticed some additional linkages on one of the wipers. Can we get a closeup and what it is for?

5th April 2010, 21:07	#166
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	I am done with aftermarket stuff! My personal experience tells me, they are a headache and I shall avoid them! I have removed the CAI, the mufflers and next in line is the rest of the FFE. Want to live with peace of mind now.
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8th April 2010, 20:19	#168
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	I've been going to the same dealer since the past three years. But off late the service was getting worse. And this time my fuse just blew. Bhasin is way much better than them. Loan ends next year, waiting to see how VW prices the Polo Sedan.
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9th April 2010, 13:32	#169
Sush BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Noida, New York Posts: 308 Thanked: 2 Times	One gripe that I have is that they make the car dirty. These beige interiors are really difficult to maintain. However, till now I have no regrets about buying this car. I work for a Software consultancy firm. Some one in our office has a black logan and I was wondering if it's you :-)
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9th April 2010, 18:02	#170
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	hehe.. can't be me. i don't work in a software company! where's your office at. i work in 16A.
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15th April 2010, 08:23	#172
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	Hey Zblue.. long time! How have you been? Although I agree with you that the sales might have a role here, but my view is that Logans have always seen stepmotherly treatment at Mahindra service centres. I mean, its been three years since its launch and one would still find service managers not knowing where the hood release lever is! I find it obvious because a majority of their clientele is scorpios and boleros. And with Logans selling in such small numbers a change is highly unlikely. My wish is that Renault takes over MRPL, and that includes aftersales too. I don't mind traveling another ten kilometres if i am getting better service.
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21st April 2010, 13:17	#174
Sush BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Noida, New York Posts: 308 Thanked: 2 Times	Ashutosh, What tyre pressure do you maintain in your car?
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21st April 2010, 16:14	#175
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	When I had the S.drives (size 205/55 R15) it used to be 27-28. Have just switched to Continental CPC2s (size 195/60 R15), now its 30.
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13th July 2010, 18:43	#176
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	After three years and hundreds of big and small dents and scratches later.. I am still in love! She is due for a denting-painting job. But, I am waiting to see how the new Logan's nose would be, might as well shift to that. She has reached 49k on the odo.. will post a lengthy 50k review. There is nothing much to complain though, except the Mahindra aftersales. Some pics I clicked today: Attached Thumbnails
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13th July 2010, 18:46	#177
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,309 Times	Due for a denting painting job ?? She looks fabulous, unless of course its a PS job
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13th July 2010, 23:40	#178
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,234 Times View My Garage	Ashutosh, except for some scrapes on the bumper, i didnt see any other dings and dents. The after market taillamps have greatly enhanced the looks at the rear.
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13th July 2010, 23:58	#179
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,760 Thanked: 4,291 Times View My Garage	No PS job here! There are some dings and too many scratches that these pics won't show. Will get them sorted out soon. @benbsb: I'll agree with you on the tail lamps. These taiwanese aftermarket ones look more expensive and so better than the stock ones! Last edited by ashutoshb : 14th July 2010 at 00:00.
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14th July 2010, 01:39	#180
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Just noticed some additional linkages on one of the wipers. Can we get a closeup and what it is for?
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