Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review

12th May 2010, 12:49

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Originally Posted by redlaw

Take off the head rests.
Lift the seat bottom and it slides to a vertical position in the legroom area.
Then fold the seat and it becomes flat.

I got the demo from the sales guys

thanks redlaw ,

it should be helpful , i would try it today . had tried hard

modified beat looks superb

, has anyone done any modifications to there beat . kindly post the pics if any .

12th May 2010, 17:27

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Originally Posted by suv100

Here are some pics of my white Beat LT

hi suv100

welcome to the proud beat owner club

wish you a safe driving experience with your white beauty . do post your experiences with your beat

salbin · 12th May 2010, 19:16

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Originally Posted by myavu

OH! may be due to higher taxes in Bangalore.

I will update break-ups and final accessories price by Sunday
Cheers!

Yes..
Isn't it is too much? A price difference of 63K! due to taxes alone

.
Here is the present cost break-up in Bangalore:

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Ultimately Bangaloreans get bad roads and never ending traffic jams after paying huge taxes!

Mafia · 13th May 2010, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by salbin

Yes..
Isn't it is too much? A price difference of 63K! due to taxes alone

.
Here is the present cost break-up in Bangalore:

Ultimately Bangaloreans get bad roads and never ending traffic jams after paying huge taxes!

Karnataka is one of the most taxed states in the country! and New Delhi is one of the most subsidised !! Not a fair comparision! it would be ideal to compare prices to Chennai!

Mafia · 13th May 2010, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Pics courtesy leftlanenews, BP and Co. Caught in the set of Transformers 3.

note the wheel arches are curved on the body in the concept stage. In the production vehicle it is sort of flattened! the curves make the car so much cooler! and of course the the other after market fitments

suv100 · 13th May 2010, 19:12

Can anyone here throw some light on how much fuel efficiency I stand to lose if I upgrade to 185/60/14 with alloys? The manual says not to change the tires but seeing those small shoes really makes me feel sorry for the car.

vprodigy · 13th May 2010, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mafia

Karnataka is one of the most taxed states in the country! and New Delhi is one of the most subsidised !! Not a fair comparision! it would be ideal to compare prices to Chennai!

KA is highly taxed but Delhi is not subsidized at all its just that Delhi is less taxing. The word subsidy is a MYTH, even the fuel that you fill in your car and the kerosene which is used to adulterate it is not subsidized. This world is greedy because its inhabitants are so.

myavu · 13th May 2010, 21:42

Booked a White Beat LT today.

Went to stockyard along with sales consultant and selected the car. We drove it back to SC. Car will be ready by Saturday. Will take delivery on Sunday 16-05-2010 morning.

Got VIN & Engine No.

Here is the final pricing

rjvora_2000 · 14th May 2010, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by salbin

Ultimately Bangaloreans get bad roads and never ending traffic jams after paying huge taxes!

Same thing happens with we Mumbaikars we pay high compare to Thane guy's. Road condition of Mumbai - Well let us not open this topic on this thread.

quadmaniac · 14th May 2010, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

Booked a White Beat LT today.

Went to stockyard along with sales consultant and selected the car. We drove it back to SC. Car will be ready by Saturday. Will take delivery on Sunday 16-05-2010 morning.

Got VIN & Engine No.

Here is the final pricing

Congrats myavu. Please post a detailed thread once you've spent some time with her.

As an aside, I wonder why you were charged 1450 for the body cover! I was charged some 950 or something.

I so wish GM published the prices of spares too. I have a feeling it's all dependent on the showroom here.

myavu · 14th May 2010, 11:01

Thank you very much quadmaniac!

There was two covers. One normal with price 950 and other with price 1450. They where explaining some advantage over the other. I will give you more detail on this by next Monday.

By the by, any news on Beat's black-silver alloy with golden logo on the center. I saw one Green Beat with that in Delhi. It looks terrific. But Metro Chevy don't have any clue on that.

What if I upgrade the tyres to 185/60 R14 with a suitable Alloy. How much FE drop will be there? Will be any speedo error? Will the tyre touch the inner wall while turning?

What all parts are covered under standard and extended warranty?

Cheers!

rjvora_2000 · 14th May 2010, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

What all parts are covered under standard and extended warranty?

I they have stared this very recently as when I got my car this feature was not available with them.

Mafia · 14th May 2010, 12:47

The extended warranty is available on payment! does any one have an idea how much it will be?

myavu · 14th May 2010, 14:26

3 year standard warranty

4th year extended warranty - Rs. 5400/-

5th year extended warranty - Rs. 8400/- (I had gone for it)

But what all parts are covered under warranty?

is it only

a) Engine
b) Gear Box
c) Shocks
d) Wiring

anything more.

Mafia · 14th May 2010, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

3 year standard warranty

4th year extended warranty - Rs. 5400/-

5th year extended warranty - Rs. 8400/- (I had gone for it)

But what all parts are covered under warranty?

is it only

a) Engine
b) Gear Box
c) Shocks
d) Wiring

anything more.

AFAIK it is only the engine! nothing else!

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suv100 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calicut Posts: 132 Thanked: 28 Times	Can anyone here throw some light on how much fuel efficiency I stand to lose if I upgrade to 185/60/14 with alloys? The manual says not to change the tires but seeing those small shoes really makes me feel sorry for the car.
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myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,711 Times	Booked Beat LT - White Booked a White Beat LT today. Went to stockyard along with sales consultant and selected the car. We drove it back to SC. Car will be ready by Saturday. Will take delivery on Sunday 16-05-2010 morning. Got VIN & Engine No. Here is the final pricing Attached Thumbnails Last edited by myavu : 13th May 2010 at 21:44.
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14th May 2010, 11:01	#881
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,711 Times	Thank you very much quadmaniac! There was two covers. One normal with price 950 and other with price 1450. They where explaining some advantage over the other. I will give you more detail on this by next Monday. By the by, any news on Beat's black-silver alloy with golden logo on the center. I saw one Green Beat with that in Delhi. It looks terrific. But Metro Chevy don't have any clue on that. What if I upgrade the tyres to 185/60 R14 with a suitable Alloy. How much FE drop will be there? Will be any speedo error? Will the tyre touch the inner wall while turning? What all parts are covered under standard and extended warranty? Cheers! Last edited by myavu : 14th May 2010 at 11:02.
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14th May 2010, 12:47	#883
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 962 Thanked: 900 Times	The extended warranty is available on payment! does any one have an idea how much it will be?
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14th May 2010, 14:26	#884
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,711 Times	Extended Warranty! 3 year standard warranty 4th year extended warranty - Rs. 5400/- 5th year extended warranty - Rs. 8400/- (I had gone for it) But what all parts are covered under warranty? is it only a) Engine b) Gear Box c) Shocks d) Wiring anything more.
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