Chevrolet Optra 1.8

ported_head · 11th July 2004, 13:10

hey rudra i missed your review earlier, but very insightful one nonetheless. as long as you found a car that serves the purpose you wanted it to, all is well. very well written too. now awaiting your Amby review and the 800.

Rtech · 12th July 2004, 16:31

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Quote[/b] (jesal @ July 11 2004,01:40)]optra lover will be upset for sure

http://img22.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img22&image=OptraB1.jpg

all I can say is.....OUCH!!! Thats gotta hurt!

Hope the occupants are ok.

Rt

amit · 14th August 2004, 17:11

Hey Rudra....Great Review! u covered almost all aspects of the car! maybe u can update us on the service ur getting from ur dealer at a later date.

WOW!! that's some bang up!!!!! How the hell did the guy manage to crush a heavy safe car like the optra like that!!! I guess they will have to scrap that optra. Don't think it can be repaired!

aadix · 14th August 2004, 18:53

all i can say is wow!!!!!!!!
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any idea when the optra is being launched in a diesel version?

would sure like to pick that one rather than a skoda

dipen · 16th August 2004, 00:28

Hey guys , check the new Optra model DE, called the Design EDition
the following changes are made

1. new grille
2. 15 inch 12 spoke alloys (honestly welcome this move)
3. a roof mountable DVD player with cordless headphones

check www.chevrolet.co.in for more detailed pics
Rudra , are u listening ?

aadix · 16th August 2004, 00:36

didnt find anything abt it on the official site

but there is a pic and details on the bs motoring site::: details abt the optra design edition

believe only 150 cars r being made

dipen · 16th August 2004, 00:42

AAdix,
just log on to www.chevrolet.co.in
Another window will pop up , which is the window for the new Optra DE
if u do not get the popup , change yr browser setting to allow pop-up windows

v12 · 16th August 2004, 00:49

its basically the Chinese Optra. The Optra sold in China and Canada also i guess come with that grille.

RJK · 16th August 2004, 01:21

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (v12 @ Aug. 15 2004,23:19)]its basically the Chinese Optra.

Sold as the Buick Excel in China I think?

Rudra Sen · 19th August 2004, 14:17

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (dipen @ Aug. 15 2004,22:58)]Rudra , are u listening ?

Hey Dipen.
Yes I'm listening. Like the alloy. I need to sell my 14 inches to get them. Over and above the tyre cost.
Seen this car in KL. I prefer the old grill though.

Jaggu · 19th August 2004, 14:42

amazing car and will whip butts of quite a few at high speeds and bloody silent inside.. and Rudra u have an excellent sound system, can u post the details of the config..

Rudra Sen · 19th August 2004, 19:48

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Quote[/b] (Jaggu @ Aug. 19 2004,13:12)]and Rudra u have an excellent sound system, can u post the details of the config..

Blaupunkt 120 watt speakers (4 nos on doors), Blaupunkt tweeters, 4 channel Blaupunkt amp and Blaupunkt subwoofer.

No good for new type musics. Fader control is in "0" position to avoid unwanted boomy bass. Bass level +1. Fantastic for jazz and world music.

Jaggu · 20th August 2004, 18:36

yup i give 9/10 for the regular listeners taste (not waking up the neighbhours kinds)

dipen · 21st August 2004, 14:04

why the hell do they call the new Optra as Optra DE,it not a new design , as this design already exists in other countries.

if they made some real cosmetic changes only for the indian market or a new design has come up in other countries, then only should they be calling it a new DESIGN Edition.

why do they fool the ppl , why not rather call it a simple limited edition!!

Rudra Sen · 21st August 2004, 16:10

Dipen, you're 100% right. But It's the easy way out to pull some 'murga' customers to showroom. Anything comes here as limited edition means cosmetic add on only.

11th July 2004, 13:10	#16
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	hey rudra i missed your review earlier, but very insightful one nonetheless. as long as you found a car that serves the purpose you wanted it to, all is well. very well written too. now awaiting your Amby review and the 800.
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14th August 2004, 17:11	#18
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Hey Rudra....Great Review! u covered almost all aspects of the car! maybe u can update us on the service ur getting from ur dealer at a later date. WOW!! that's some bang up!!!!! How the hell did the guy manage to crush a heavy safe car like the optra like that!!! I guess they will have to scrap that optra. Don't think it can be repaired!
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14th August 2004, 18:53	#19
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	all i can say is wow!!!!!!!! \ any idea when the optra is being launched in a diesel version? would sure like to pick that one rather than a skoda
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16th August 2004, 00:28	#20
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 730 Times	Hey guys , check the new Optra model DE, called the Design EDition the following changes are made 1. new grille 2. 15 inch 12 spoke alloys (honestly welcome this move) 3. a roof mountable DVD player with cordless headphones check www.chevrolet.co.in for more detailed pics Rudra , are u listening ?
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16th August 2004, 00:36	#21
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	didnt find anything abt it on the official site but there is a pic and details on the bs motoring site::: details abt the optra design edition believe only 150 cars r being made
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16th August 2004, 00:42	#22
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 730 Times	AAdix, just log on to www.chevrolet.co.in Another window will pop up , which is the window for the new Optra DE if u do not get the popup , change yr browser setting to allow pop-up windows
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16th August 2004, 00:49	#23
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	its basically the Chinese Optra. The Optra sold in China and Canada also i guess come with that grille.
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19th August 2004, 14:42	#26
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	amazing car and will whip butts of quite a few at high speeds and bloody silent inside.. and Rudra u have an excellent sound system, can u post the details of the config..
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20th August 2004, 18:36	#28
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	yup i give 9/10 for the regular listeners taste (not waking up the neighbhours kinds)
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21st August 2004, 14:04	#29
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 730 Times	why the hell do they call the new Optra as Optra DE,it not a new design , as this design already exists in other countries. if they made some real cosmetic changes only for the indian market or a new design has come up in other countries, then only should they be calling it a new DESIGN Edition. why do they fool the ppl , why not rather call it a simple limited edition!!
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21st August 2004, 16:10	#30
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Dipen, you're 100% right. But It's the easy way out to pull some 'murga' customers to showroom. Anything comes here as limited edition means cosmetic add on only.
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