Bolero SLX DI turbo or VLX Crde? EDIT : Booked Scorpio!

akshay4587 · 3rd May 2010, 07:33

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

wow, thats good news akshay, you didn't go for any test drive at Goyal motors? When is the Storm forecasted?

Spike

I went there on saturday.
and as expected,there was no Bolero VLX

they had 4 SLX's but they were going through PDI,so again No TD.
i did TD of a Scorpio and came back.
Got a Call from Swami Automobiles Chandigarh,and they might have a VLX within a day or two.
if it is in white,we may pick it up

manikjeet · 3rd May 2010, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

I went there on saturday.
and as expected,there was no Bolero VLX

they had 4 SLX's but they were going through PDI,so again No TD.
i did TD of a Scorpio and came back.
Got a Call from Swami Automobiles Chandigarh,and they might have a VLX within a day or two.
if it is in white,we may pick it up

kya bat hai bhai last meet you were letting about how wonderful your bolero is and now buying one more

congrats

and the stickers are easily removable you have to use a hair dryer

n.devdath · 3rd May 2010, 10:10

I completely agree to what Vinod has said. If you can, and are willing to, please take a look at the other alternatives like the Xylo, which, while being modern are more comfortable and a more complete vehicle.

Just my 25 naya paisa of thought.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 3rd May 2010, 12:21

Good news for Bolero Fans:- I saw a storm running around with 245/75/R16 alloy wheels, looks good with 16" wheels. May be it is on the cards. Don't ask me what the axle ratios were..

Spike

Ashley Nair · 3rd May 2010, 19:58

Dear Spike,
So finally the Storm 4x4 is being tested?Will it be launched before or after or along with Thar?

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 3rd May 2010, 20:13

i have never mentioned it is the 4x4 version, storm 4x4 will take time.

Spike

josepeter · 3rd May 2010, 21:23

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

We have almost decided that its going to be a VLX Crde

that is without a TD.
when it comes is another story,it can be as soon as next week,or may be later.

i just hope that those storm stickers are easily removable-any insights in this,has anyone tried removing them?

Good going! Crde Bolero would literally be a STORM! The stickers were removed from my SLE on day1; they peel off easily. "Storm" sticker shouldn't be any different.

akshay4587 · 4th May 2010, 09:15

Another bummer
Went to check out the Crde yesterday,i reached there at 4Pm and it was already sold(No wonder its the best selling (S)UV)
Now the sales man comes and i see that this VLX is kitted with Chrome grill and bits all round(Which i hate).
and bells and whistles like a Reverse guiding system with a Screen and Bluetooth with a Mic and it was USB compatible too,and a few more accessories.
I asked why this?
And got an answer,"Sir,this is a part of a Deal.you have to buy Accessories worth 20K,it is compulsory"
I was Like

Another Observation.
As of now Bolero SLX and VLX are coming with Kenwood MP343 Head unit.
and a Flip type key like i20 and Skoda(quality of the Bolero's key is pathetic).

@N devdath,we donot need a people mover,90% of the time,the vehicle would be driven by just my Dad,and he kinda Likes the bolero.
if we wanted a people mover,we would have got Innova.

MileCruncher · 4th May 2010, 09:35

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

Another bummer
Went to check out the Crde yesterday,i reached there at 4Pm and it was already sold(No wonder its the best selling (S)UV)
Now the sales man comes and i see that this VLX is kitted with Chrome grill and bits all round(Which i hate).
and bells and whistles like a Reverse guiding system with a Screen and Bluetooth with a Mic and it was USB compatible too,and a few more accessories.
I asked why this?
And got an answer,"Sir,this is a part of a Deal.you have to buy Accessories worth 20K,it is compulsory"
I was Like

Another Observation.
As of now Bolero SLX and VLX are coming with Kenwood MP343 Head unit.
and a Flip type key like i20 and Skoda(quality of the Bolero's key is pathetic).

The Kenwood HU on the Bolero is really pathetic. So don't even think twice before changing. The speakers are good though. I changed the HU to another Kenwood in the first week itself.

Oh about the key, the less said the better.

n.devdath · 4th May 2010, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

@N devdath,we donot need a people mover,90% of the time,the vehicle would be driven by just my Dad,and he kinda Likes the bolero.If we wanted a people mover,we would have got Innova.

Hey, sorry if I sound like I m coming in your way of deciding your car, but frankly, if you do not need a people mover, go for a used Scorpio if you cannot afford a new one.
I have spent most of my life in areas where the CL550, the Marshal and the Bolero were the most often and frequently used means of personal, public and VIP transport.
In my opinion, though your dad is an elder and knows more than I do, he will very soon get bored of the Bolero once he owns it, unless, there are some very compelling reasons.
In fact, you could very well rent a Bolero taxi, say for a week and use it to feel it.

Just my 25 naya paisa of thought.

akshay4587 · 4th May 2010, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by n.devdath

Hey, sorry if I sound like I m coming in your way of deciding your car, but frankly, if you do not need a people mover, go for a used Scorpio if you cannot afford a new one.
I have spent most of my life in areas where the CL550, the Marshal and the Bolero were the most often and frequently used means of personal, public and VIP transport.
In my opinion, though your dad is an elder and knows more than I do, he will very soon get bored of the Bolero once he owns it, unless, there are some very compelling reasons.
In fact, you could very well rent a Bolero taxi, say for a week and use it to feel it.

Just my 25 naya paisa of thought.

We already have a Bolero

,A GLX,read the title of this thread and you may get the answer or check my Garage.

Cyrus43 · 6th May 2010, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Good news for Bolero Fans:- I saw a storm running around with 245/75/R16 alloy wheels, looks good with 16" wheels. May be it is on the cards. Don't ask me what the axle ratios were..

Spike

Was it brown? Can I please have pictures of it now, im getting impatient!!

akshay4587 · 6th May 2010, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Was it brown? Can I please have pictures of it now, im getting impatient!!

You are lucky
only if i could have one VLX like that for me

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 6th May 2010, 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Was it brown? Can I please have pictures of it now, im getting impatient!!

No, the brown one you are talking will come with 16" Tubeless tires on Black steel wheel rims. BTW, Cyrus do you like Brown?

Spike

MileCruncher · 6th May 2010, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

No, the brown one you are talking will come with 16" Tubeless tires on Black steel wheel rims. BTW, Cyrus do you like Brown?

Spike

Why can't that be made standard across the board. Atleast the Tubeless bit as both Tubeless and Tubetype cost the same.

3rd May 2010, 10:10	#18
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,811 Times	Look at other options I completely agree to what Vinod has said. If you can, and are willing to, please take a look at the other alternatives like the Xylo, which, while being modern are more comfortable and a more complete vehicle. Just my 25 naya paisa of thought.
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3rd May 2010, 12:21	#19
SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	Good news for Bolero Fans:- I saw a storm running around with 245/75/R16 alloy wheels, looks good with 16" wheels. May be it is on the cards. Don't ask me what the axle ratios were.. Spike
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Ashley Nair BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alappuzha Posts: 314 Thanked: 226 Times	Dear Spike, So finally the Storm 4x4 is being tested?Will it be launched before or after or along with Thar?
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SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	i have never mentioned it is the 4x4 version, storm 4x4 will take time. Spike
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4th May 2010, 09:15	#23
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	Another bummer Went to check out the Crde yesterday,i reached there at 4Pm and it was already sold(No wonder its the best selling (S)UV) Now the sales man comes and i see that this VLX is kitted with Chrome grill and bits all round(Which i hate). and bells and whistles like a Reverse guiding system with a Screen and Bluetooth with a Mic and it was USB compatible too,and a few more accessories. I asked why this? And got an answer,"Sir,this is a part of a Deal.you have to buy Accessories worth 20K,it is compulsory" I was Like Another Observation. As of now Bolero SLX and VLX are coming with Kenwood MP343 Head unit. and a Flip type key like i20 and Skoda(quality of the Bolero's key is pathetic). @N devdath,we donot need a people mover,90% of the time,the vehicle would be driven by just my Dad,and he kinda Likes the bolero. if we wanted a people mover,we would have got Innova. Last edited by akshay4587 : 4th May 2010 at 09:29.
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