Fiesta TDCi EDIT: Bought Chevy Aveo

ravibhat · 30th June 2007, 22:02

FE of 2 make difference in long run, but If you need ABS and if its available only in LT then you have to go with LT but alloys, rear spoiler etc accessories you can find better than whats offered with stock car, so in that way its better to buy LS and add good accessories of your choice.

However If you are not bothered much about FE go with LT which will be like fully loaded car.

Regards,

Ravi.

kamy450 · 30th June 2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by nirmalts

Hello again,

I am booking Aveo on Monday. Got very good offers both on 1.4 LS and 1.6 LT (slightly better offer on LT).

The engine performance of 1.6 doesnt seem to stand out compared to 1.4. But the extra goodies that come on 1.6 pulls me more towards it. The FE of 1.6 is really a worrying factor for me. Is FE of 1.6 really bad compared to 1.4? I am seeing figures like 10kmpl for LT and 13kmpl for LS. Will the extra 2kms make a big difference in a long term?

Would it be wise going for 1.4 LS and upgrading it later (with alloys, spoiler etc). What I would lose here would be slightly improved interiors, company fitted keyless entry/boot opener, integrated stereo and electric/heater rear view mirror?

Please help me reach a conclusion here.

Nirmal

Nirmal Since your usage is in city i would recommend you 1.4 LS

LS is also well equiped keyless and alloy u can get from outside.

As far as Music system is concerned its not that good also. Its a OK system if you are music Buff. FE makes a diff no doubt.

However if u need more power then 1.6 is not bad option.

nirmalts · 1st July 2007, 13:21

Hello all,

Thank you so much for your support. I have decided to go for 1.4 LS. Since I drive mostly in city I dont think I need a 1.6 engine. Other goodies like Alloy and spoiler in LT I would add on later. I started a new thread to discuss on the accessories for 1.4 LS.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...eo-1-4-ls.html

Please let me know your comments on this

Thanks again,

Nirmal

Thanks again,

Nirmal

nirmalts · 18th July 2007, 07:28

Hello all,

A big thanks to all bhpians who helped me finalise my car. Took the delivery of Aveo 1.4LS last Friday from Garuda, Bangalore. It is really a wonderful feeling to be in my first sedan. Aveo 1.4 LS is a real VFM car.

GM has reworked the gearshift, AC and interiors .

The gearshift has really improved now (cannot match Fiesta though).
AC is too good. Did not go above 1 yet.
The dash looks really sporty with the new dials.
Also the back seat has a centre armrest.

I specifically asked for a June 2007 model and got it.

The dash reflection on front shield is not at all a problem. You never realise it unless you think there is a problem
Also there is enough leg space for driver. Did not face the problem of knee hitting dash as some people reported (maybe because I am only 5'8'')

The pickup is defintely less in lower RPMS (mostly in 3rd gear). But after 2000 rpm there is no problem. I would not classify this as a driver's car. But a good family car for city driving

Accessories added were:

Chrome handles
Chrome trunk lid
GM Keyless entry (base model)
Car cover
Biege rubber mats

Got a cash discount for Kenwood 4029 stock HU from the dealer. Bought a new Alpine CDE 9881 from Sachin's Autoshop, Koramangala. Will add an amp and sub later. The stock speakers seem pretty fine.

Will post a detailed review soon. Thanks once again all you guys.

Regards,
Nirmal

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 10:29

CONGRATS!

Nice colour and nice buy.

kuttapan · 18th July 2007, 11:49

Congrats Nirmal. Aveo sales seem to be picking up, I can see a lot more of them now on roads and in parking lots.

metropolis · 18th July 2007, 11:57

Fiesta is far better then the Aveo. Go for the Ford

msdivy · 18th July 2007, 12:00

Congrats !! Enjoy the drives !

hormaz · 18th July 2007, 13:27

Good color choice, enjoy and congrats

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by metropolis

Fiesta is far better then the Aveo. Go for the Ford

See three posts above- he bought the Aveo.

finneyp · 18th July 2007, 16:19

Nirmal, Congrats on your new Aveo!
Aveo is a nice & VFM Car!

Enjoy the drive!

shuvd · 18th July 2007, 17:34

Congratulations Nirmal. That is one nice looking Aveo. enjoy yourself and take care of your ride!

speedemon · 18th July 2007, 20:49

Congratulations Nirmal for Aveo, its a good car for city.
I drove my cousins March 2007 model and it has a really smooth gear shift and AC is really good too, but its a bit lazy in pickup when you compare it with others cars in its segment.

Congrats and enjoy your ride.....

ravibhat · 19th July 2007, 14:48

Congrats on Aveo, Its really good family car, good pricing and good features. Nice color and accessories.

Regards,

Ravi.

Eddy · 19th July 2007, 15:06

Congrats nirmal. On a good car and the best color (for an Aveo)

30th June 2007, 22:02	#31
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	FE of 2 make difference in long run, but If you need ABS and if its available only in LT then you have to go with LT but alloys, rear spoiler etc accessories you can find better than whats offered with stock car, so in that way its better to buy LS and add good accessories of your choice. However If you are not bothered much about FE go with LT which will be like fully loaded car. Regards, Ravi.
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1st July 2007, 13:21	#33
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Hello all, Thank you so much for your support. I have decided to go for 1.4 LS. Since I drive mostly in city I dont think I need a 1.6 engine. Other goodies like Alloy and spoiler in LT I would add on later. I started a new thread to discuss on the accessories for 1.4 LS. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...eo-1-4-ls.html Please let me know your comments on this Thanks again, Nirmal Thanks again, Nirmal
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18th July 2007, 07:28	#34
nirmalts BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germ Posts: 252 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Finally bought Aveo 1.4 LS Hello all, A big thanks to all bhpians who helped me finalise my car. Took the delivery of Aveo 1.4LS last Friday from Garuda, Bangalore. It is really a wonderful feeling to be in my first sedan. Aveo 1.4 LS is a real VFM car. GM has reworked the gearshift, AC and interiors . The gearshift has really improved now (cannot match Fiesta though). AC is too good. Did not go above 1 yet. The dash looks really sporty with the new dials. Also the back seat has a centre armrest. I specifically asked for a June 2007 model and got it. The dash reflection on front shield is not at all a problem. You never realise it unless you think there is a problem Also there is enough leg space for driver. Did not face the problem of knee hitting dash as some people reported (maybe because I am only 5'8'') The pickup is defintely less in lower RPMS (mostly in 3rd gear). But after 2000 rpm there is no problem. I would not classify this as a driver's car. But a good family car for city driving Accessories added were: Chrome handles Chrome trunk lid GM Keyless entry (base model) Car cover Biege rubber mats Got a cash discount for Kenwood 4029 stock HU from the dealer. Bought a new Alpine CDE 9881 from Sachin's Autoshop, Koramangala. Will add an amp and sub later. The stock speakers seem pretty fine. Will post a detailed review soon. Thanks once again all you guys. Regards, Nirmal
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18th July 2007, 10:29	#35
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,491 Times View My Garage	CONGRATS! Nice colour and nice buy.
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18th July 2007, 11:49	#36
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Congrats Nirmal. Aveo sales seem to be picking up, I can see a lot more of them now on roads and in parking lots.
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18th July 2007, 11:57	#37
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 52 Times	Fiesta is far better then the Aveo. Go for the Ford
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18th July 2007, 12:00	#38
msdivy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,815 Thanked: 2,826 Times	Congrats !! Enjoy the drives !
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18th July 2007, 13:27	#39
hormaz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 103 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Good color choice, enjoy and congrats
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18th July 2007, 16:19	#41
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Nirmal, Congrats on your new Aveo! Aveo is a nice & VFM Car! Enjoy the drive!
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18th July 2007, 17:34	#42
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Nirmal. That is one nice looking Aveo. enjoy yourself and take care of your ride!
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18th July 2007, 20:49	#43
speedemon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 42 Thanked: 3 Times	Congratulations Nirmal for Aveo, its a good car for city. I drove my cousins March 2007 model and it has a really smooth gear shift and AC is really good too, but its a bit lazy in pickup when you compare it with others cars in its segment. Congrats and enjoy your ride.....
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19th July 2007, 14:48	#44
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Congrats on Aveo, Its really good family car, good pricing and good features. Nice color and accessories. Regards, Ravi.
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19th July 2007, 15:06	#45
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Congrats nirmal. On a good car and the best color (for an Aveo)
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