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ap9dm · 15th May 2006, 00:58

I only have a slight concern with going for this car. Its the turning radius - 5.1 m. Can members please enlighten, if such a big turning radius could be an issues. Thanks

devarshi84 · 15th May 2006, 04:42

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Originally Posted by ap9dm

I only have a slight concern with going for this car. Its the turning radius - 5.1 m. Can members please enlighten, if such a big turning radius could be an issues. Thanks

Toyota Corolla has the same turning radius. I dont see the owners complaining.

goldie_malhotra · 15th May 2006, 09:23

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Toyota Corolla has the same turning radius. I dont see the owners complaining.

The Corolla is at least a couple of classes above the Palio, and 5.1m is a small turning radius for its size.

For a hatch, 5.1m is quite large. Even for a mid-size sedan. And yes, owners do complain about its turning radius.

ap9dm · 15th May 2006, 10:05

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Originally Posted by goldie_malhotra

The Corolla is at least a couple of classes above the Palio, and 5.1m is a small turning radius for its size.

For a hatch, 5.1m is quite large. Even for a mid-size sedan. And yes, owners do complain about its turning radius.

Yea,
but then I was talking about Adventure here

devarshi84 · 15th May 2006, 13:08

Goldie, looks like ap9dm has asnwered your query.

Ap9dm:- Did u give a look to the adventure sports? its better than the normal adventure or so I heard.

ap9dm · 15th May 2006, 14:46

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Goldie, looks like ap9dm has asnwered your query.

Ap9dm:- Did u give a look to the adventure sports? its better than the normal adventure or so I heard.

Hi,
I have no idea about the normal adventure. As for Adventure Sports, it rocks.
The exterior accessories are pretty cool. But the quality of interiors is not so good (which can probably be taken care of later).

There is no SUV better looking than this under 10 lakh.

supremeBaleno · 15th May 2006, 14:50

SUV ? Does Fiat have an SUV also in India ? I thought Adventure was a station wagon.

satish_appasani · 15th May 2006, 14:56

Palio Weekended was the station wagon. Adventure has more ground clearance, beefier suspension and looks of an off-roader.

mahadev_kc · 15th May 2006, 14:59

It is called as an psuedo SUV as many mags are called.
But at the current price, it is a steal. If I'd had more money, surely got that.

Looks are awesome in black.

Gudda,
Palio 1.6 Sports | Canary Yellow | 1500 kms | 17.5 kmpl (highway + AC)

prkothan · 15th May 2006, 16:01

We call the Adventure as BEAST. Its a sweety beast. You cannot better car at that rate. Go for it.

I own 2002 model Palio, absloutely no problem and still drive like a brand new vehicle.

ap9dm · 15th May 2006, 19:09

I am getting a better deal from the Tata-Fiat showroom, compared to Fiat Showroom, owing to the fact that financing through Fiat is at 14% (much more than 10.75% getting through ICICI), while through tata-fiat is at 11% interest. If I go for financing through dealer I get 3.5% discount.

Is it possible to buy the Fiat Adventure through Tata-fiat dealer and get serviced through Fiat dealer. If possible, is it advisable.

Thanks

typeOnegative · 15th May 2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by ap9dm

Is it possible to buy the Fiat Adventure through Tata-fiat dealer and get serviced through Fiat dealer. If possible, is it advisable.

Just check and see if the rates you are getting are the best you can get. I am aware that rates of interest have gone up and so it might be a changed scenario.

Regarding the service, there should be absolutely no problem. Get the free service done from the dealer you are buying from. Get subsequent services from any other dealer if you may. My first service was from Anuroop (the guys who sold me the vehicle). The subsequent services were from Shaman. Have not faced a problem ... Service is a source of revenue / future revenue for a dealer, so I think everyone will be ready to service your car. The first three services are free and hence the dealer selling you the car might be more happy. Just some psychology that's all.

nitinhegde · 16th May 2006, 11:30

I think you can get it serviced from any dealer workshop...only that ask the sales guy - not to put his dealer stamp on the Free service coupons....Legally,the service guys cannot refuse to service your vehicle but sometimes they are reluctant to do free servicing for a vehicle bought from other dealers....

lamborghini · 16th May 2006, 23:22

Congratu;ations on your decision. Do post some pictures once you get the car.
Just wanted to correct one point -
The Adventure's FE will be 0.5kmpl less then that of the Palio 1.6 and not 1-2 kmpl.
As for the servicing,
We bought our lancer from Metro but get it serviced from Fortpoint and there has been no problems with it so far.

devarshi84 · 17th May 2006, 00:28

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

Congratu;ations on your decision. Do post some pictures once you get the car.
Just wanted to correct one point -
The Adventure's FE will be 0.5kmpl less then that of the Palio 1.6 and not 1-2 kmpl.
As for the servicing,
We bought our lancer from Metro but get it serviced from Fortpoint and there has been no problems with it so far.

hey Lamborghini, do you also own a fiat Adventure? nice to know.

Is Fortpoint also a service centre for Fiat?

15th May 2006, 00:58	#76
ap9dm BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	I only have a slight concern with going for this car. Its the turning radius - 5.1 m. Can members please enlighten, if such a big turning radius could be an issues. Thanks
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15th May 2006, 13:08	#80
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Goldie, looks like ap9dm has asnwered your query. Ap9dm:- Did u give a look to the adventure sports? its better than the normal adventure or so I heard.
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15th May 2006, 14:50	#82
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,678 Thanked: 2,913 Times View My Garage	SUV ? Does Fiat have an SUV also in India ? I thought Adventure was a station wagon.
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15th May 2006, 14:56	#83
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Palio Weekended was the station wagon. Adventure has more ground clearance, beefier suspension and looks of an off-roader.
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15th May 2006, 14:59	#84
mahadev_kc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 328 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	It is called as an psuedo SUV as many mags are called. But at the current price, it is a steal. If I'd had more money, surely got that. Looks are awesome in black. Gudda, Palio 1.6 Sports \| Canary Yellow \| 1500 kms \| 17.5 kmpl (highway + AC)
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15th May 2006, 16:01	#85
prkothan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 180 Thanked: 39 Times	We call the Adventure as BEAST. Its a sweety beast. You cannot better car at that rate. Go for it. I own 2002 model Palio, absloutely no problem and still drive like a brand new vehicle.
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15th May 2006, 19:09	#86
ap9dm BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	I am getting a better deal from the Tata-Fiat showroom, compared to Fiat Showroom, owing to the fact that financing through Fiat is at 14% (much more than 10.75% getting through ICICI), while through tata-fiat is at 11% interest. If I go for financing through dealer I get 3.5% discount. Is it possible to buy the Fiat Adventure through Tata-fiat dealer and get serviced through Fiat dealer. If possible, is it advisable. Thanks
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16th May 2006, 11:30	#88
nitinhegde BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ~ Posts: 242 Thanked: 91 Times	I think you can get it serviced from any dealer workshop...only that ask the sales guy - not to put his dealer stamp on the Free service coupons....Legally,the service guys cannot refuse to service your vehicle but sometimes they are reluctant to do free servicing for a vehicle bought from other dealers....
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16th May 2006, 23:22	#89
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,166 Thanked: 5,937 Times View My Garage	Congratu;ations on your decision. Do post some pictures once you get the car. Just wanted to correct one point - The Adventure's FE will be 0.5kmpl less then that of the Palio 1.6 and not 1-2 kmpl. As for the servicing, We bought our lancer from Metro but get it serviced from Fortpoint and there has been no problems with it so far.
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