White Rocket - Verna CRDi Base w/o ABS - Update - Sold after 1 lakh + Kms

vkochar · 11th June 2008, 00:46

I do not know if it's a wierd name but I thought it sounded cool. Someone actually here mentioned the Verna as a ' Rocket ' in one of the threads here, so I thought why not name it the ' White Rocket '

But trust me, it actually is !!

Well, after months of pondering over the decision of what car to buy, I settled on the Verna Diesel. What with Petrol prices shooting up, I thought it is time to move on ( I am becoming a miser )

The heart was set on the Civic initially and then the Laura, but pocket could afford the Verna only. I opted for the Base Model as I hated the ICE in the top end variant. ABS was not available till at least 3 weeks and I had to pick the car up fast as I sold my Santro off plus the more I delayed, the more tempted I was getting for bigger cars.

The entire discussion on the Verna is here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sedans...-opinions.html

I am sorry for starting this thread late friends !! BUt I have been really busy with my clients from UK, Just got back from Delhi 2 hours back and am busy for the next 4 days. Will have time now only on Sunday.

The car has done 310 kms till today and will do another 500 by the end of this week. Till now the car is AWESOME to drive and I am not exaggerating. It's pick up is mind blowing and after 2k rpm mark, it simply zooms. It's addictive in a way.

I filled up 38 litres of Diesel after picking her up ( I do not know how the dealer gave me 7 litres in the tank !! ). Its nearing the half way mark. I think it is giving me a combined mileage of more than 16 kpl !! ( with 100% AC ). WOW !!! I am speechless.

The AC is super effective.

Here are a few photos I took at the Dealer. Enjoy !!

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White Rocket - Verna CRDi Base w/o ABS - Update - Sold after 1 lakh + Kms-dsc02484.jpg

That's it for now. I have loads of meetings and work tommorrow. Hope to give you a full blown review by the end of this week. More photos will follow.

aZa · 11th June 2008, 00:51

Congratulations vkochar, vernas are definatly rockets !! I think your first aftermarket fitment should be some nice alloys since the car doesn't have wheels caps

vkochar · 11th June 2008, 00:54

Thanks aZa - I know but I am royally broke right now

Yes, I will get it in a month or two. And some really mean ICE.

Veelubai · 11th June 2008, 00:55

Nice car and color.Pls get rid of that steering cover and get a beige one.Getssome nice wheels and the car will be a looker.

vkochar · 11th June 2008, 00:58

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Originally Posted by Veelubai

Nice car and color.Pls get rid of that steering cover and get a beige one.

Thanks, I know it is quite sad looking !! Was a freebie from the Dealer, so I thought why throw it, I am going to get a Leather Hand Stitched cover on the steering. I am in the Leather Business after all

Also possibly Leather Suede seats.

sirajbose · 11th June 2008, 02:25

Congratulations!

Excellent choice of car and the color as well. White looks really sporty... I almost went in for the same color, however decided against it as its difficult to maintain.

In my opinion I really feel you should have waited for the ABS version. A few more weeks would have given you a little bit more peace of mind. I too have sold off my Santro in anticipation of my new car... which is now just getting delayed... so I understand the situation you were in.

Enjoy the new car and do let us know how she is doing...

Cheers!

jeetu4444 · 11th June 2008, 05:24

congrats bro nice colour.

Maverick_x1 · 11th June 2008, 07:52

Excellent Choice Buddy! Welcome to the Verna Gang/Clan!!!

Err! Should have asked before, Have you upgraded the rubber bro? the Tyres are the next loudest thing on the car; Definitely need to go for a different set!
cheers:

Zodak · 11th June 2008, 08:21

Congrats vkochar cheers:,verna is one hell of a car to drive.But then how would you 'survive' so many Kms without ICE?

kpzen · 11th June 2008, 08:57

Haha White rocket !!!

Congratulations Varun !

musicmanaman · 11th June 2008, 09:01

Looks fantastic in white, enjoy the ride!!!!!

ashthedivx · 11th June 2008, 09:23

Congrates vKocher, White surely looks hot on Verna. Nice name other wise..... White rocket, usually white is associated with elephant i.e. white elephant

dadu · 11th June 2008, 09:54

Congrats vkochar, enjoy the ride.

hellstar · 11th June 2008, 10:52

Congrats vkochar, on your new ride and yes, i can uderstand your sitaution about being too broke to think about ICE now but i think the priority in this case should be for the tyres over the ICE simpy because of the absence of ABS you would need every bit of stopping power that you can get .

Your choice of car is sterling and wish you a very long and satisfactory "relationship" with your white rocket !

deepakhon · 11th June 2008, 10:52

Congrats on your car vkochar. As you know, I too am looking for a diesel car in another 2-3 months and I will be watching your review with interest. Please keep us updated.

11th June 2008, 00:46	#1
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	White Rocket - Verna CRDi Base w/o ABS - Update - Sold after 1 lakh + Kms I do not know if it's a wierd name but I thought it sounded cool. Someone actually here mentioned the Verna as a ' Rocket ' in one of the threads here, so I thought why not name it the ' White Rocket ' But trust me, it actually is !! Well, after months of pondering over the decision of what car to buy, I settled on the Verna Diesel. What with Petrol prices shooting up, I thought it is time to move on ( I am becoming a miser ) The heart was set on the Civic initially and then the Laura, but pocket could afford the Verna only. I opted for the Base Model as I hated the ICE in the top end variant. ABS was not available till at least 3 weeks and I had to pick the car up fast as I sold my Santro off plus the more I delayed, the more tempted I was getting for bigger cars. The entire discussion on the Verna is here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sedans...-opinions.html I am sorry for starting this thread late friends !! BUt I have been really busy with my clients from UK, Just got back from Delhi 2 hours back and am busy for the next 4 days. Will have time now only on Sunday. The car has done 310 kms till today and will do another 500 by the end of this week. Till now the car is AWESOME to drive and I am not exaggerating. It's pick up is mind blowing and after 2k rpm mark, it simply zooms. It's addictive in a way. I filled up 38 litres of Diesel after picking her up ( I do not know how the dealer gave me 7 litres in the tank !! ). Its nearing the half way mark. I think it is giving me a combined mileage of more than 16 kpl !! ( with 100% AC ). WOW !!! I am speechless. The AC is super effective. Here are a few photos I took at the Dealer. Enjoy !! That's it for now. I have loads of meetings and work tommorrow. Hope to give you a full blown review by the end of this week. More photos will follow. Last edited by vkochar : 11th June 2008 at 00:47.
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11th June 2008, 00:51	#2
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Congratulations vkochar, vernas are definatly rockets !! I think your first aftermarket fitment should be some nice alloys since the car doesn't have wheels caps
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11th June 2008, 00:54	#3
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Thanks aZa - I know but I am royally broke right now Yes, I will get it in a month or two. And some really mean ICE.
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11th June 2008, 00:55	#4
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Nice car and color.Pls get rid of that steering cover and get a beige one.Getssome nice wheels and the car will be a looker.
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11th June 2008, 02:25	#6
sirajbose BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: Once	Congratulations! Congratulations! Excellent choice of car and the color as well. White looks really sporty... I almost went in for the same color, however decided against it as its difficult to maintain. In my opinion I really feel you should have waited for the ABS version. A few more weeks would have given you a little bit more peace of mind. I too have sold off my Santro in anticipation of my new car... which is now just getting delayed... so I understand the situation you were in. Enjoy the new car and do let us know how she is doing... Cheers!
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11th June 2008, 05:24	#7
jeetu4444 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 305 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	congrats bro nice colour.
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11th June 2008, 07:52	#8
Maverick_x1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 88 Thanked: 20 Times	Excellent Choice Buddy! Welcome to the Verna Gang/Clan!!! Err! Should have asked before, Have you upgraded the rubber bro? the Tyres are the next loudest thing on the car; Definitely need to go for a different set! cheers: Last edited by Zappo : 12th June 2008 at 10:55. Reason: Please post at one go. Use edit button if you forgot something. Posts merged.
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11th June 2008, 08:21	#9
Zodak BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 87 Thanked: 71 Times	Congrats vkochar cheers:,verna is one hell of a car to drive.But then how would you 'survive' so many Kms without ICE?
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11th June 2008, 08:57	#10
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Haha White rocket !!! Congratulations Varun !
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11th June 2008, 09:01	#11
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Looks fantastic in white, enjoy the ride!!!!!
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11th June 2008, 09:23	#12
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Congrates vKocher, White surely looks hot on Verna. Nice name other wise..... White rocket, usually white is associated with elephant i.e. white elephant
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11th June 2008, 09:54	#13
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	Congrats vkochar, enjoy the ride.
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11th June 2008, 10:52	#14
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	Congrats vkochar, on your new ride and yes, i can uderstand your sitaution about being too broke to think about ICE now but i think the priority in this case should be for the tyres over the ICE simpy because of the absence of ABS you would need every bit of stopping power that you can get . Your choice of car is sterling and wish you a very long and satisfactory "relationship" with your white rocket ! Last edited by hellstar : 11th June 2008 at 10:52. Reason: typossss
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11th June 2008, 10:52	#15
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Congrats on your car vkochar. As you know, I too am looking for a diesel car in another 2-3 months and I will be watching your review with interest. Please keep us updated.
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