Optra Magnum OR Cedia Sports

shuvd · 9th April 2008, 16:38

Congratulations Maven! A red Cedia looks SWEET! Looks like I was wrong in what I said about the Magnum's GC issues. Sorry!

maven · 9th April 2008, 17:57

@ROC: will check out if budget permits the Yokos

@Redfire: nice one

but seriously he said the whole thing "all wheel drive" and no abbrev.

@ Visu: yes

i also noticed the low turning radius

@Shuvd: no sweat. i must also mention that i was quite inspired by your thread on the mods that you have done on your octy

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that's a hidden reason on turning towards the Cedia (the possibilities of modding a cedia are promising)

kewlferrari · 10th April 2008, 12:51

Hey Maven, congrats on your decision. So what's the ex:showroom price of Cedia Sports. Any discounts or freebies being offered by the dealer? What's the final OTR price?

maven · 10th April 2008, 12:58

@Kewl:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kewlferrari

Hey Maven, congrats on your decision. So what's the ex:showroom price of Cedia Sports. Any discounts or freebies being offered by the dealer? What's the final OTR price?

i havent got a formal quote as yet but the dealer had agreed for free insurance and some 10k odd discount. will try and negotiate free/discounted extended warranty.
will post once the details and amounts are agreed upon.

mjothi · 10th April 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by mav2000

hi,

Just go for the cedia with your eyes closed. here in bangalore the gm service is really bad to start with, so that kind of rules them out stright away. but the way i look at it, if your other car is a fiat gtx, then you will love the cedia. power and performance is great, but what really sets it apart is the handling and suspension, absolutly super.

Can you let me know the A.S.S of Mitsu cars in Bangalore? Is it Lathangi or Southern is good? Please let me know/

reignofchaos · 10th April 2008, 23:57

Lathangi is significantly better. Southern (India Garage) are a bunch of monkeys.

sudarshansarma · 13th April 2008, 14:52

The Magnum ROCKS..its cheap to Run(diesel), Cheap to Own(3 year maintenance free) and it has an orgasmic amount of torque!!! The car never stops accelerating in any gear, and i've touched an indicated 200 on the Speedo, but then the limiter came into play!..stretch a little and go for the LT..its got all the goodies.

pawan_pullarwar · 13th April 2008, 16:13

Cedia Sport is a good choice. I like white Cedia.
Well there is a thread, search for "oil sump", this is an issue with with Magnum, someone reported in tbhp. One of my friend even changed his mind after reading about oil sump issue with Magnum, he is looking for some good diesel sedan car, but he dont want to go for Octi, he heard Octavia is heavy in pocket when it comes to maitainanace.

Chat · 13th April 2008, 17:44

Wise decision Maven. Cedia is a great car to own. Join the growing Cedia club.

mav2000 · 14th April 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Lathangi is significantly better. Southern (India Garage) are a bunch of monkeys.

Hi do Lathangi have a pick up and drop service?

Flying Bong · 14th April 2008, 21:50

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Stock tyres are noisy and hard. You are better off with michelins or yokos.

tyre upgrade is a good idea, am myself using Yoko S-Drive on my Cedia which offers good handling, reasonably low noise levels and adequate ride quality...

reignofchaos · 14th April 2008, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav2000

Hi do Lathangi have a pick up and drop service?

They do... but don't count on it all the time.

mav2000 · 14th April 2008, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

They do... but don't count on it all the time.

Hi also, if I have bought my car at southern can i still do the free services at Lathangi? And where exactly is Lathangi located? Thanks dude.

reignofchaos · 14th April 2008, 23:54

^^Yup you can get it serviced anywhere. Lathangi is bang opposite the IIMB gate on Banerghatta road.

maven · 15th April 2008, 00:45

@Chat: Thanks. i wud be booking the car first week May. Excel motors tells me they would take about 5 days to get the red sports. i found white too graceful and wanted some agression going.

@Pawan: yes in my case also the oil sump was one of the reasons why i gave up on magnum

@Flying & ROC: how about the Apollo Accelere's 205/60's? i want the initial set of tyres to last and dont want to go for performance tyres to start with.

Another question to the group: about the headlights most people mention its not adequate for highway driving. should i go for the Philips 90/100's or clamp on Hella's FF50's?

9th April 2008, 16:38	#31
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Maven! A red Cedia looks SWEET! Looks like I was wrong in what I said about the Magnum's GC issues. Sorry!
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9th April 2008, 17:57	#32
maven BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 264 Thanked: 156 Times	@ROC: will check out if budget permits the Yokos @Redfire: nice one but seriously he said the whole thing "all wheel drive" and no abbrev. @ Visu: yes i also noticed the low turning radius @Shuvd: no sweat. i must also mention that i was quite inspired by your thread on the mods that you have done on your octy . that's a hidden reason on turning towards the Cedia (the possibilities of modding a cedia are promising)
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10th April 2008, 12:51	#33
kewlferrari BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 173 Thanked: 25 Times	Hey Maven, congrats on your decision. So what's the ex:showroom price of Cedia Sports. Any discounts or freebies being offered by the dealer? What's the final OTR price?
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10th April 2008, 23:57	#36
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	Lathangi is significantly better. Southern (India Garage) are a bunch of monkeys.
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13th April 2008, 14:52	#37
sudarshansarma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 101 Thanked: Once	The Magnum ROCKS..its cheap to Run(diesel), Cheap to Own(3 year maintenance free) and it has an orgasmic amount of torque!!! The car never stops accelerating in any gear, and i've touched an indicated 200 on the Speedo, but then the limiter came into play!..stretch a little and go for the LT..its got all the goodies.
	() Thanks

13th April 2008, 16:13	#38
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 130 Times	Cedia Sport is a good choice. I like white Cedia. Well there is a thread, search for "oil sump", this is an issue with with Magnum, someone reported in tbhp. One of my friend even changed his mind after reading about oil sump issue with Magnum, he is looking for some good diesel sedan car, but he dont want to go for Octi, he heard Octavia is heavy in pocket when it comes to maitainanace.
	() Thanks

13th April 2008, 17:44	#39
Chat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore / Manila Posts: 121 Thanked: 2 Times	Wise decision Maven. Cedia is a great car to own. Join the growing Cedia club.
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14th April 2008, 23:54	#44
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	^^Yup you can get it serviced anywhere. Lathangi is bang opposite the IIMB gate on Banerghatta road.
	() Thanks

15th April 2008, 00:45	#45
maven BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 264 Thanked: 156 Times	@Chat: Thanks. i wud be booking the car first week May. Excel motors tells me they would take about 5 days to get the red sports. i found white too graceful and wanted some agression going. @Pawan: yes in my case also the oil sump was one of the reasons why i gave up on magnum @Flying & ROC: how about the Apollo Accelere's 205/60's? i want the initial set of tyres to last and dont want to go for performance tyres to start with. Another question to the group: about the headlights most people mention its not adequate for highway driving. should i go for the Philips 90/100's or clamp on Hella's FF50's?
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