Fiat Punto 1.3L MJD. EDIT: 82000 km completed!

nkrishnap · 5th November 2009, 09:38

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Originally Posted by ms001

they have a single design of 98 PCD 14 inch alloys also at the showroom the brand is NEO 23K for a set of 5

Do you have pic of this? If you have, please upload the same. I was not aware of the 98 PCD alloys from NEO

ms001 · 5th November 2009, 09:47

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Originally Posted by FanaticOnWheels

Great pics! Enjoy the ride buddy

. She is a great car to drive, I need not reiterate that here.

PS - Does the Punto use Veglia Borletti Speedos or are they different?

thanks buddy, the speedos seem usual to be, don't know details

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Originally Posted by nkrishnap

Do you have pic of this? If you have, please upload the same. I was not aware of the 98 PCD alloys from NEO

don't have the picture it was 1 single piece in 14 inch . 5 spoke not too attractive.If you can go to prerana motors lal bagh , they have it in stock and it is installed on a demo car as well.

motor spirit · 6th November 2009, 14:54

Hi ms001.I would like to congratulate on your Punto purchase.Im also lookin out for a Punto Buy & surely a multijet . & my budget would be for an active or a dynamic
Jus wanted to know the on road price of your car & also as you were trying to get your ovrm's painted . Did you get it done .
Its also nice to see that fiat offers black B pillars in active-D ,which is missing in Active-P
Any plans of fitting stock front fog lamps

ms001 · 6th November 2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by motor spirit

Hi ms001.I would like to congratulate on your Punto purchase.Im also lookin out for a Punto Buy & surely a multijet . & my budget would be for an active or a dynamic
Jus wanted to know the on road price of your car & also as you were trying to get your ovrm's painted . Did you get it done .
Its also nice to see that fiat offers black B pillars in active-D ,which is missing in Active-P
Any plans of fitting stock front fog lamps

thanks, the price when i got the car was 5.7 Lakh on road, i think there are many offers on right now.Its better to check with the dealer.

I have not yet got the OVRM's painted planning to get it done at the time of service.

The blacking of the B pillars was done my me after getting the car, it does not come with the active model.

If you need any help with dealer (prerana motors sarjapur road) please let me know.

ms001 · 9th November 2009, 21:54

Can someone suggest the right upgrade for the stock headlamp bulbs, i'am looking for brighter headlamps for highway drives.the stock bulbs don''t seem bright enough to me.

Ferrari1976 · 9th November 2009, 22:16

ms001 · 10th November 2009, 10:05

^^thanks
how much do they cost ? is the light totally white or whitish tinge?

vigneshram · 10th November 2009, 11:35

Ms bhai,
i am using Philips Xtreme Power now.Its really good.cost 800 bucks a pair.

ms001 · 10th November 2009, 14:31

^^ What is the wattage / power rating?
does it fit in the OEM holder / wiring or any changes need to be done

ms001 · 8th December 2009, 20:58

Just got back my car after the first free service.Gave the car to Prerana motors service centre on hosur road at 9 am , car delivered back to my office at 6:30pm.

All reported issues were addressed , all in all i am more than happy with TATA/FIAT A.S.S.

Millage in bangalore city b2b traffic with 50% A.C. is 15 kmpl .

EDIT : disparately looking for Punto/Linea 15" Alloys

ms001 · 28th February 2010, 13:23

Time to upate the thread with some observations/experiences

I have completed 8000 KMs on my beloved Punto MJD .Here are some updates.

The engine has become super smooth noise and vibrations have reduced to a great extent.
And it has become much more responsive.

The car is an absolute joy to drive on the highways or the city with the perfectly weighted steering that provides adequete feedback.

I feel the suspension setup is the best among all cars in this range.

Another observation is the number of turns of the steering that need to be made to U turn the car on open ground is far less as compared to i-10/swift.Not that the turning radius is less but the turning of the steering is far less for same amount of turn which is good.

Millage :
City : 15-16 kmpl Ac on all the time (moderately spirited driving)
Highway : 20-21 kmpl AC on all the time ( spirited driving)

Problem :
The beading on the rear doors had started to rust on the inside.
Contacted the service advisor about the same on the phone . the part was ordred and delivered in 2 days.
I got a call from the servide centre and the part was replaced free of cost no questions asked,
there was no rusting on the chassis or door only the beading was faulty.

All in all i am another satisfied FIAT customer, they have not given me any reason to complain so far.

The serivce level is at par or even better than most companies.

Had a small meet with Fiat a QA person last week according to him Linea T-jet and Punto sport are coming in 1-2 months testing is already done.

Mods : please edit the title to "Fiat Punto MJD - Active : 8000 km update : Another satisfied Fiat customer."

Here are some snaps of the car.

sdp1975 · 28th February 2010, 13:28

Looks like the rear beading rusting is becoming a common problem. Anyways good to know of the improved service levels.

Manu, where's the second pic taken with the 3 fiats and the Santro. Looks kind of familiar to me.

ms001 · 28th February 2010, 14:03

The 3 puntos picture is taken on the way to krishangiri higway where ccd and 1 more resturant is located next to a petrol bunk.The 3 puntos at the same place happened as a coincidence there were 2 more which are not in the picture.Whenever i head to the highway i always spot many punto's.

motor spirit · 2nd March 2010, 22:44

nice pic's ms.
happy to see a satisfied fiat customr

ms001 · 5th March 2010, 21:29

thanks motor spirit .

6th November 2009, 14:54	#63
motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	Hi ms001.I would like to congratulate on your Punto purchase.Im also lookin out for a Punto Buy & surely a multijet . & my budget would be for an active or a dynamic Jus wanted to know the on road price of your car & also as you were trying to get your ovrm's painted . Did you get it done . Its also nice to see that fiat offers black B pillars in active-D ,which is missing in Active-P Any plans of fitting stock front fog lamps
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9th November 2009, 21:54	#65
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	head lamp Can someone suggest the right upgrade for the stock headlamp bulbs, i'am looking for brighter headlamps for highway drives.the stock bulbs don''t seem bright enough to me.
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9th November 2009, 22:16	#66
Ferrari1976 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 213 Thanked: 65 Times	^ Osram NightBreakers. I have got them on my Linea and the result is fabulous. Check this out: OSRAM\|Consumer\|Automotive Lighting\|Products\|Headlights\|NIGHT BREAKER\|index
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10th November 2009, 10:05	#67
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	^^thanks how much do they cost ? is the light totally white or whitish tinge?
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10th November 2009, 11:35	#68
vigneshram BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stuttgart,DE Posts: 356 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Ms bhai, i am using Philips Xtreme Power now.Its really good.cost 800 bucks a pair.
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10th November 2009, 14:31	#69
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	^^ What is the wattage / power rating? does it fit in the OEM holder / wiring or any changes need to be done
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8th December 2009, 20:58	#70
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	3000 Kms update, first service done Just got back my car after the first free service.Gave the car to Prerana motors service centre on hosur road at 9 am , car delivered back to my office at 6:30pm. All reported issues were addressed , all in all i am more than happy with TATA/FIAT A.S.S. Millage in bangalore city b2b traffic with 50% A.C. is 15 kmpl . EDIT : disparately looking for Punto/Linea 15" Alloys Last edited by ms001 : 8th December 2009 at 21:05.
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28th February 2010, 13:23	#71
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	Fiat Punto MJD - Active : 8000 km update : Another satisfied Fiat customer Time to upate the thread with some observations/experiences I have completed 8000 KMs on my beloved Punto MJD .Here are some updates. The engine has become super smooth noise and vibrations have reduced to a great extent. And it has become much more responsive. The car is an absolute joy to drive on the highways or the city with the perfectly weighted steering that provides adequete feedback. I feel the suspension setup is the best among all cars in this range. Another observation is the number of turns of the steering that need to be made to U turn the car on open ground is far less as compared to i-10/swift.Not that the turning radius is less but the turning of the steering is far less for same amount of turn which is good. Millage : City : 15-16 kmpl Ac on all the time (moderately spirited driving) Highway : 20-21 kmpl AC on all the time ( spirited driving) Problem : The beading on the rear doors had started to rust on the inside. Contacted the service advisor about the same on the phone . the part was ordred and delivered in 2 days. I got a call from the servide centre and the part was replaced free of cost no questions asked, there was no rusting on the chassis or door only the beading was faulty. All in all i am another satisfied FIAT customer, they have not given me any reason to complain so far. The serivce level is at par or even better than most companies. Had a small meet with Fiat a QA person last week according to him Linea T-jet and Punto sport are coming in 1-2 months testing is already done. Mods : please edit the title to "Fiat Punto MJD - Active : 8000 km update : Another satisfied Fiat customer." Here are some snaps of the car. Attached Thumbnails
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28th February 2010, 13:28	#72
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Looks like the rear beading rusting is becoming a common problem. Anyways good to know of the improved service levels. Manu, where's the second pic taken with the 3 fiats and the Santro. Looks kind of familiar to me.
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28th February 2010, 14:03	#73
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	The 3 puntos picture is taken on the way to krishangiri higway where ccd and 1 more resturant is located next to a petrol bunk.The 3 puntos at the same place happened as a coincidence there were 2 more which are not in the picture.Whenever i head to the highway i always spot many punto's.
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2nd March 2010, 22:44	#74
motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	nice pic's ms. happy to see a satisfied fiat customr
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5th March 2010, 21:29	#75
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	thanks motor spirit .
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