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17th April 2009, 20:20
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17th April 2009, 21:01
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17th April 2009, 21:34
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Thank you very much for your view. At first when i brought the Grande for a test drive home, dad liked it but said it was too huge, and decided that he will stick on to the sumo victa IDI turbo. So i told the sales man from the dealer to get me a Quotation so i can get it approved by my dad and the bank manager. When my dad saw the quote for the Victa ,he changed his mind. So i am really confused. He says the Grande is far better value for the money we will be paying. We will be retaining our old Sumo as well. So i guess it better we buy the Grande.  Thanks Gowda! Quote:
During my test drive i could notice the big difference the way the Grande rides,handles and the drivers seating,etc from the Victa. I have made up my mind for the grande as well. Dad was in double minds, Now i guess that is resolved. How much more discount should I ask. It seems that the taxi people will get benefits upto 55k, but its not for private buyers. We have asked for the jump seats at the back to accomodate more luggage. We dont want to make the UV look ugly with luggage carriers on top.I think the safari alloys will look Good on the Grande and will have more of an authentic look than the after market alloys. I hope the RTO guys dont make a fuss over this issue.We are sticking with the tires from the company only and specified bridgestone over the JKs. Please do guide me Thanks  Last edited by v12 : 18th April 2009 at 00:52. | ||
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17th April 2009, 23:24
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Bridgestone is better tyres and the alloys will look good and there will be NO problem with the RTO guys. Just enjoy your ownership and share your pictures of your New Grande after you get the delivery. | ||
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17th April 2009, 23:43
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Our family had a round table discussion on this topic over dinner. Members included my dad ,mom,sis,wifey and myself. Came to a conclusion and all agreed for the Grande. We decided the color as well. It would be marine blue. so as soon as the bank gives a green signal,hopefully tomorrow, we will book it. Sure will update the team with the experiences with the dealer, will post pictures, etc. Gowda sir i like the crash guard ,bumper railing(hope i got the name right technically) on your safari. How much did that cost you? | |
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18th April 2009, 10:10
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Coming to the Crash Guard you can go for the Carryboy, but my suggestion Sumo Grande looks great without those extra accessories. | |
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18th April 2009, 11:36
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18th April 2009, 11:54
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Also clearly mention before the booking the small things you expect as complementary - like floor-mats & mud-flaps, and get them to mention it on the booking receipt. Other-wise they will charge you for them at the time of delivery. Cheers. | |
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18th April 2009, 15:46
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I am not very sure of the Victa coming with the Dicor 2.2. If so it would be the best choice. Anyways we have already asked them to go ahead with the booking and the dealers have already ordered from TATA and the delivery date is on 29th this month. Regarding the IDI you are right about the availability. Here in Kerala they have stopped selling the IDI turbo. But In tamil Nadu it really sells well. But there are cases like were we can order it and will have to come from the company. The DI caters to the Taxi segment and sells well here. Quote:
What i really meant was the bull bar(crash guard). I thought of fixing Hellas on them, will look neat with the kind of one you have on your safari. Quote:
the discount they offered us was 22k, I have asked them to put alloys for that amount. and they have promised us other freebies, but havent taken in writing. On monday i will give them a photocopy of the DD taken in their name for the Grande. Then i will ask them to write down all the freebies they are going to provide when i take delivery of the vehicle. The color we ordered was marine blue and they didnt have this in stock and we have also asked then to give our vehicle with the side facing rear seats(jump seats) so it has to come from the company. and we are very particular about the 2009 manufacture and nothing before march.and they have agreed as well. they had few grandes in stock which were 2008 and were willing to give a discount of 55k plus if taking for taxi purpuse they will give an additional discount of 48k. Anyways 2008 model is not our choice. The best part is I have my cousin working as a engineer with TATA motors and he will keep track of our vehicle in transit.  Last edited by Rehaan : 19th April 2009 at 12:02. Reason: Posts merged. Please use the MULTIQUOTE button instead of making multiple consecutive posts in the same thread. Thanks. | |||
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18th April 2009, 22:36
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20th April 2009, 18:16
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