Finally here comes my Aveo 1.4 LS Limited edition EDIT: 52000 KMs Update

mdmahesh · 23rd May 2008, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

Mahesh, the list of GM approved accessories have 3M film for 2900/-
Check out with dealer if he can offer that.

Thanks for the suggestion , I will check with the dealer

gsurya · 23rd May 2008, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

Mahesh, the list of GM approved accessories have 3M film for 2900/-
Check out with dealer if he can offer that.

Really? Where did you see that - for Aveo? I checked the list today and it shows as 4500/-

Am I better getting it done "outside"?

nirmalts · 23rd May 2008, 20:19

Seeing many Aveos on road these days in Bangalore. Vijai motor says Kingfisher booked 50 blazing red Aveos from them as the color matched the corporate color. Saw two of them already on road in last 1 week.

mjothi · 23rd May 2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nirmalts

Seeing many Aveos on road these days in Bangalore. Vijai motor says Kingfisher booked 50 blazing red Aveos from them as the color matched the corporate color. Saw two of them already on road in last 1 week.

Air Deccan already has 2 Aveo Base version Blazing Red. I use to see if most of the time in between the HAL airport & Bagmane Tech park.
So, now Kingfisher too. Great news!!!

gsurya · 24th May 2008, 06:15

Aveo 1.4 LS LE from National Garage, Andheri, Mumbai:

Started looking at the Aveo and UVA over an year back
Tried to sign up for test drives several times but they never used to call us back even though we live a couple of kms down the road
Finally the test drives did happen nearly a month after we first contacted them - already we had lost a bit of interest in them having to chase them around
But the sales guy giving the test drive Ganesh was smooth and cordial
Wife rejected the UVA due to smaller boot space
We both rejected the Aveo due to the "leg hitting dashboard" problem back then
The new Aveo this was resolved in the new Aveo since Dec 2007
Nice lady called Sonia there who's the sales manager - is direct, straightforward

hsejars · 24th May 2008, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjothi

Air Deccan already has 2 Aveo Base version Blazing Red. I use to see if most of the time in between the HAL airport & Bagmane Tech park.
So, now Kingfisher too. Great news!!!

After all both are Mallya's (the airline I mean)

gsurya · 24th May 2008, 11:35

Hit the enter button on the previous post too early, so updated:

Started looking at the Aveo and UVA over an year back
Tried to sign up for test drives several times with National Garage Andheri but they never used to call us back even though we live a couple of kms down the road
Finally the test drives did happen nearly a month after we first contacted them - already we had lost a bit of interest in them having to chase them around
But the sales guy giving the test drive Ganesh was smooth and cordial
Wife rejected the UVA due to smaller boot space
We both rejected the Aveo due to the "leg hitting dashboard" problem back then
On the new Aveo this was resolved in the new Aveo since Dec 2007
Read up in Feb 2008 that the Aveo had been upgraded
Again chased National Garage Andheri for test drives to no avail
Contacted Ashtavinayak who gave test drive in April 2008, this time promptly, very knowledgeable and courteous
They gave us very good pricing including discounts up front
Went back to National Garage Andheri - mainly because they live down the road and we would rely on them for service and emergencies
Chose the Aveo 1.4 LS LE Ivory Gold
Negotiated with the same price as that given by Asthtavinayak - Rs. 22000 discount, Rs. 7.38 lakhs OTR including 3 year warranty/maintenance plan
Paid first installment of Rs. 1 lakh on 13th May
Gave remaining cheque on 21st - at their request since car was allocated
Car arrived at showroom yesterday - 23rd May, went there - they say cannot deliver since cheque was not cleared even though I gave proof of clearance from my bank!
Next they promised Sunday - 25th delivery with TC since we dont buy new things on Saturday
This morning again got a call saying Sunday is not possible, but will be done Monday with license plate
Will go to do the PDI today

Hopefully the rest of the experience is more "smooth" :| at least as smooth as the car itself!

mjothi · 24th May 2008, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by hsejars

After all both are Mallya's (the airline I mean)

Hey... I hope Captain is not seeing this message

Poor guy struggled a lot to get in to where the aviation industry is now...

gsurya · 24th May 2008, 19:07

Did a PDI of the car today - still on TC - basic observations:

Car had been driven from the National Garage Panvel yard to the Andheri showroom and had 85 kms on the ODO
Rear door had problems getting shut - this he will fix
Checked the engine - manufacturing date is mentioned as F8 - assumed to be either first quarter 2008 or February 2008

The TBHP checklist says should be less than 50 kms - Panvel yard to Andheri is about 55 kms. Is this a done thing and is 89 kms objectionable?

gsurya · 24th May 2008, 19:45

Here is the car as seen at the dealership - still missing the accessories - looks fabulous.

Img5 007 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Img5 008 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Img5 011 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Img5 014 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

ethanhunt123 · 24th May 2008, 20:23

Hey gsurya, you can upload the pics directly on TBHP i guess.

mjothi · 24th May 2008, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsurya

Did a PDI of the car today - still on TC - basic observations:

Car had been driven from the National Garage Panvel yard to the Andheri showroom and had 85 kms on the ODO
Rear door had problems getting shut - this he will fix
Checked the engine - manufacturing date is mentioned as F8 - assumed to be either first quarter 2008 or February 2008

The TBHP checklist says should be less than 50 kms - Panvel yard to Andheri is about 55 kms. Is this a done thing and is 89 kms objectionable?

Seems this is a genuine problem. I had same thing. But was little ok after the first service. Still not as good as the front doors.

nice pitcures. I liked the pic of the headlamps. Cool... Please do post once the accessories are done.

gsurya · 24th May 2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethanhunt123

Hey gsurya, you can upload the pics directly on TBHP i guess.

I am still not authorized to create a "garage"... so just using my flickr site

Abhijat · 24th May 2008, 22:50

Hi
congratulations for your new wheels.
The pictures look really nice specially the interiors (plush). I will be going for a test drive of this car tomorrow.
The information you have posted is proving really helpful for me on deciding my new car (i read you other article as well)

mjothi · 25th May 2008, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsurya

I am still not authorized to create a "garage"... so just using my flickr site

You can upload picutres directly in the messages. Check this thread
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/announ...tml#post784935

23rd May 2008, 20:19	#63
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Seeing many Aveos on road these days in Bangalore. Vijai motor says Kingfisher booked 50 blazing red Aveos from them as the color matched the corporate color. Saw two of them already on road in last 1 week.
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24th May 2008, 06:15	#65
gsurya BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 781 Thanked: 694 Times	Buying experience so far Aveo 1.4 LS LE from National Garage, Andheri, Mumbai: Started looking at the Aveo and UVA over an year back Tried to sign up for test drives several times but they never used to call us back even though we live a couple of kms down the road Finally the test drives did happen nearly a month after we first contacted them - already we had lost a bit of interest in them having to chase them around But the sales guy giving the test drive Ganesh was smooth and cordial Wife rejected the UVA due to smaller boot space We both rejected the Aveo due to the "leg hitting dashboard" problem back then The new Aveo this was resolved in the new Aveo since Dec 2007 Nice lady called Sonia there who's the sales manager - is direct, straightforward
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24th May 2008, 11:35	#67
gsurya BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 781 Thanked: 694 Times	Buying experience so far Hit the enter button on the previous post too early, so updated: Started looking at the Aveo and UVA over an year back Tried to sign up for test drives several times with National Garage Andheri but they never used to call us back even though we live a couple of kms down the road Finally the test drives did happen nearly a month after we first contacted them - already we had lost a bit of interest in them having to chase them around But the sales guy giving the test drive Ganesh was smooth and cordial Wife rejected the UVA due to smaller boot space We both rejected the Aveo due to the "leg hitting dashboard" problem back then On the new Aveo this was resolved in the new Aveo since Dec 2007 Read up in Feb 2008 that the Aveo had been upgraded Again chased National Garage Andheri for test drives to no avail Contacted Ashtavinayak who gave test drive in April 2008, this time promptly, very knowledgeable and courteous They gave us very good pricing including discounts up front Went back to National Garage Andheri - mainly because they live down the road and we would rely on them for service and emergencies Chose the Aveo 1.4 LS LE Ivory Gold Negotiated with the same price as that given by Asthtavinayak - Rs. 22000 discount, Rs. 7.38 lakhs OTR including 3 year warranty/maintenance plan Paid first installment of Rs. 1 lakh on 13th May Gave remaining cheque on 21st - at their request since car was allocated Car arrived at showroom yesterday - 23rd May, went there - they say cannot deliver since cheque was not cleared even though I gave proof of clearance from my bank! Next they promised Sunday - 25th delivery with TC since we dont buy new things on Saturday This morning again got a call saying Sunday is not possible, but will be done Monday with license plate Will go to do the PDI today Hopefully the rest of the experience is more "smooth" :\| at least as smooth as the car itself!
	() Thanks

24th May 2008, 19:07	#69
gsurya BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 781 Thanked: 694 Times	First look Did a PDI of the car today - still on TC - basic observations: Car had been driven from the National Garage Panvel yard to the Andheri showroom and had 85 kms on the ODO Rear door had problems getting shut - this he will fix Checked the engine - manufacturing date is mentioned as F8 - assumed to be either first quarter 2008 or February 2008 The TBHP checklist says should be less than 50 kms - Panvel yard to Andheri is about 55 kms. Is this a done thing and is 89 kms objectionable?
	() Thanks

24th May 2008, 19:45	#70
gsurya BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 781 Thanked: 694 Times	First look Here is the car as seen at the dealership - still missing the accessories - looks fabulous. Img5 007 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Img5 008 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Img5 011 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Img5 014 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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24th May 2008, 20:23	#71
ethanhunt123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,384 Thanked: 1,034 Times View My Garage	Hey gsurya, you can upload the pics directly on TBHP i guess.
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24th May 2008, 22:50	#74
Abhijat BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: ACT Posts: 58 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi congratulations for your new wheels. The pictures look really nice specially the interiors (plush). I will be going for a test drive of this car tomorrow. The information you have posted is proving really helpful for me on deciding my new car (i read you other article as well)
	() Thanks