And the winner is.. the Linea!!

ihrishi · 17th July 2009, 13:30

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Originally Posted by narayan

congrats on the Linea.
on the Punto - what is the difference between "good build quality " and " poor fit and finish" ?

Build quality means that the car will remain rattle free for a longer time.
Poor fit and finish means the quality of plastics, and the way things are put together.

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Originally Posted by narayan

how come the Linea has better rear leg room than Punto ? is it due to the seat dimensions or the wheel base is different ?

Not sure, but there seems to be a significant difference. (Rear leg room was vetted by family

Pragmites · 17th July 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar

There is only a marginal diff. in the price of both the variants.
you can better go for Emotion.
BTW what color have u selected.

The price difference is no longer so marginal. There is a cash discount of 21K on the dynamic pack, while the price of emotion has been increased by 10K and no discounts. So the net difference is over 50K. And 70K with the dynamic + free stereo.

ihrishi · 17th July 2009, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Pragmites

There is a 21K cash discount on Dynamic Pack while the price of Emotion has been increased by 10K ( no discounts). So the difference is about 51K. Compared to Dynamic, difference is 70K + free stereo

Plus, the 21K discount is till 25th only. Also, the discount is on Dynamic Pack. Nothing on Emotion. So, i will have to go for the Dynamic Pack Diesel only.

PS: Just test drove it again during lunch time. Its regal. I likes it...

ihrishi · 21st July 2009, 13:18

So, here's the update.

Booked the Fiat Linea Dynamic Pack, Diesel, Red a few minutes back.
Whew. Loads of signing done.

A 15 day, excruciating wait starts.

VahanPujari · 21st July 2009, 13:56

congrats ihrishi

Certain things in life are worth waiting for

singh_dfi · 21st July 2009, 14:10

Congrats ihrishi. Good choice.

aks_karthik · 21st July 2009, 14:16

Congrats ihrishi,

you booked a wonderful machine.
Enjoy the ride.
Add some snaps of the interiors once you get delivered your car.

ihrishi · 21st July 2009, 17:09

Thank you all. Will update with the pics soon.

loving_alaap · 22nd July 2009, 00:20

wise choice. If you have a budget, and such discount is there, Dytnamic is the way to go. Even active is a good choice compare to other cars in the same price range.

nishant_kingpin · 22nd July 2009, 01:30

Congrats hrishi. Boy will we like to see the pics of the Palio and Linea in your garage.

ihrishi · 22nd July 2009, 16:42

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Originally Posted by nishant_kingpin

Congrats hrishi. Boy will we like to see the pics of the Palio and Linea in your garage.

Well, the palio is currently up for sale. Hopefully, it will be around for the photo-shoot.

pulsar56 · 22nd July 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by ihrishi

So, here's the update.

Booked the Fiat Linea Dynamic Pack, Diesel, Red a few minutes back.
Whew. Loads of signing done.

Congrats on the booking.
Do remember to take a copy of the PDI checklist from T-BHP before the delivery.

We will wait 15 days for the pictures before we start pressurizing you!

ihrishi · 23rd July 2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by pulsar56

Congrats on the booking.
Do remember to take a copy of the PDI checklist from T-BHP before the delivery.

We will wait 15 days for the pictures before we start pressurizing you!

Thanks...
The PDI checklist is already printed and ready.
Have been bugging the agent for a quicker delivery,...

geeash · 25th July 2009, 17:52

Welcome aboard the team-bhp linea ship. ahoy!. consider moving this thread into initial ownership and testdrive thread so that you can continue your report

ihrishi · 6th August 2009, 16:09

Got a word from the showroom. The car has arrived at the warehouse. Tentative delivery date is next wednesday.

Woooohoooo.....

One quick question. Has anyone tried to retro fit the driver armrest onto a Dynamic version? I found it very addictive, during the TD's....

Cheers,
Hrishi

21st July 2009, 13:18	#19
ihrishi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 256 Thanked: 1,225 Times	Booked it... So, here's the update. Booked the Fiat Linea Dynamic Pack, Diesel, Red a few minutes back. Whew. Loads of signing done. A 15 day, excruciating wait starts.
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VahanPujari BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,308 Thanked: 8 Times	congrats ihrishi Certain things in life are worth waiting for
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singh_dfi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats ihrishi. Good choice.
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21st July 2009, 14:16	#22
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Congrats ihrishi, you booked a wonderful machine. Enjoy the ride. Add some snaps of the interiors once you get delivered your car.
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21st July 2009, 17:09	#23
ihrishi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 256 Thanked: 1,225 Times	Thank you all. Will update with the pics soon.
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22nd July 2009, 00:20	#24
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	wise choice. If you have a budget, and such discount is there, Dytnamic is the way to go. Even active is a good choice compare to other cars in the same price range.
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22nd July 2009, 01:30	#25
nishant_kingpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Times	Congrats hrishi. Boy will we like to see the pics of the Palio and Linea in your garage.
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25th July 2009, 17:52	#29
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 145 Times	Welcome aboard the team-bhp linea ship. ahoy!. consider moving this thread into initial ownership and testdrive thread so that you can continue your report
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6th August 2009, 16:09	#30
ihrishi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 256 Thanked: 1,225 Times	Got a word from the showroom. The car has arrived at the warehouse. Tentative delivery date is next wednesday. Woooohoooo..... One quick question. Has anyone tried to retro fit the driver armrest onto a Dynamic version? I found it very addictive, during the TD's.... Cheers, Hrishi
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