My Black Mamba - VW Vento TDi - *UPDATE* 50,000 kms Yea Yea. I know I know. Its Raining VW Ventos at Team-Bhp.
I also got wet in the rain!
There are lots of nice nice ownership reports.
However mine would be short and crisp.
And this would be my first ownership report - though I had other cars, read a lot of ownership reports, dint have the courage to write a good one!
Hence the first attempt. gulp!
As I didn’t have the Driving experience of the car in my earlier post, I’m re-posting everything.
Here it goes the initial ownership report:
Model: VW Vento
Variant : Trendline
Engine : 1.6 L Diesel Alternatives Considered: Skoda Laura Classic TSI (my dream)
Mitsubishi Cedia Sports
Honda City Strong Contender: Fiat Linea T-jet
After the alternatives didn’t work out for me , I finally zeroed down to t-jet and Vento.
T-jet had an immense turbo boost and the drive was jaw dropping.
Vento was good, but initial acceleration was not as good as petrol (obvious). I was backing out for its waiting period. Complete booking and delivery from the dealership experience: The dealer called up and said there is a black vento readily available (as someone had cancelled it).
I immediately booked it and the process began. There were no discounts or no add-ons given on the TDI version.
The petrol had lot of add-ons and options.
I had asked them to give me the IPL package (accessories) but was denied upfront.
Reason being " sir, diesel gaadi ka demand jyada hai, isliye no discounts or accessories”
But anyways, I had different plans of fitting accessories.
There was some delay in payments from my end, so it took around 3 weeks and finally I got the car! You may be chasing your dream car, but whenever you buy a car which you can afford from your hard earned money puts a smile on your face.
I don't know about others, but I feel that way! Driving experience:
- 1600 kms so far within a matter of 2 weeks.
- The car is a gem in while cornering, It corners very smoothly in ghats section (Tried it on a small ghat). It is very much steady.
- I feel the car has a soft suspension, its bit rough on high-speeds (anyone can confirm ?)
- Mileage hovers around 16 to 18 kmpl in city traffic. I’m yet to take it to highway.
- Maximum I've taken it to 120 kmph and the car feels planted. Don't have any idea about > 120kmph.
- The turbo kicks in mostly after 2000 rpm ( anyone confirm ?) and i love the turbo spool. I can imagine how awesome it would be in chevy cruze.
- The aircon effect is pretty nice and there is negligible power drop with the air-con swtiched on. The rear ac vent is also a boon.
- The interior space is good for average Indians (I'm 5' 8" and I sit comfortably).
- Yes ingress/egress is a bit trouble.
- The high-speed braking is okay. I need to check for changing the rear drums to discs.
- Headlights need a Change. They are not powerful. I would be going for HID or projector lights. Likings: - The steering is very much responsive.
- The quiet interior once the windows are up.
- The diesel engine and the turbo spool.
- Sturdy builds. Plain yet excellent contours. I'm loving the european design. It grows on you.
- Feels great while driving and the drive is smooth.
- I love the interior cabin lights. It’s well-lit.
- The tail lamp design Dislikes - Single reverse light (gives an impression like the other one is fused)
- Diesel Engine noise its bit higher than the swifts and skodas ( I Don’t know whether it’s just my car)
- The clutch is very stiff (mentioned in other thread - seems it grows on you)
- Horn beep while locking/unlocking the doors. Queries - I do not know how to check the mileage in the MFD, tried it, but could not find it (I guess it’s absent in trendline). Vento owners please confirm? Current Installations/upgrade: Wheels: Lenso Radien 15 " Rims (black with red lip)
Continental 195/55/R15 Audio: Infinity Reference component systems (REF6020CS) - 2 sets
Kenwood Dual-Din HU DPX-MP5110US
Wiring Kits Film Garware tints with 55% heat rejection. Future Additions: - Black/Tan upholstery
- HID / Projector Lights
- Helix Bass tube (Shift from my figo)
- Sony Amp (Shift from my figo)
- Windshield tinting
- Smoked head and tail lights
- Webasto sun-roof
- I have a set of DRLs (got it from Bangkok). I may fit it in place of the fog-lamps.
Suggestions are welcome
Here are some pics:
Last edited by mikon : 12th April 2011 at 11:53.
Reason: ownership Report added
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