Hey Guys, reviving my Ownership Report after a long time today, being a special day. Today, i have completed 3 Years of Ownership with my Ritzy and the Journey has been Amazing and mostly trouble free. Current ODO stands at 51500 Kms in the 3 Yrs. of Ownership.
Ritzy has been a no nonsense car with no major issues or niggles to complain about. It is truly a very underrated car and has not got the credit that it deserves.
As i love to do long drives, have taken my Ritzy to almost all the Konkan Beaches, Malvan, Goa and numerous Trips to Mahabaleshwar. And never has it dissapointed me.
After driving for 50K Kms, i would say the Positives of Ritz are spacious Front Seats, good seating Position and view of the road, efficient AC, good consistent Mileage of 17 - 18 KMPL in City Runabouts and around 20 - 22 KMPL on Highways. The only Major Negative for me is the High Position of the ABC Pedals. During Long Drives, my Ankle starts to pain due to keeping the foot at such high angle. And there is no Dead Pedal. I have kept a wooden plank below the Floor Mat to negate this a bit.
Modification Done till Date:
- Changed Stock Bridgestone Tyres to Yoko A-Drives 185/70 R14 immediately after taking Delivery.
- Changed to Autoform Art Leather Seat Covers.
- Changed the Stock Headlights to Osram Nightbreakers in stock rating.
- Switched to Mobil Delvac 1 Full Synthetic Oil at 40000 Kms Service. Obviously Maruti did not agree on filling Outside Oil. So, got it changed from a Garage outside.
- At the same time, changed to K&N Replacement Air Filter. To be honest, did not find the difference to be substantial probably because this is a Diesel but the Car has definitely become more free revving and responsive after i cleaned my K&N Air Filter using their Service Kit at 50000 Kms ODO.
- Got Lenso Raiden Alloys in Gunmetal Grey Color at 40000 Kms. It has completely transformed the Car Stance.
Modifications and Changes Planned:
- Will need to change Tyres soon since i have done around 52000 Kms on the Yoko A-Drives. Am deciding between Michelin XM2 and Conti CC5.
- Might go for a 100/90 W Setup since i do a lot of Traveling and find the Headlight Throw inadequate even on Osram Nightbreakers. Or might think about Philips Xtreme Vision in stock rating which Maruti also now sells at their Workshops.
- As expected in Pune City Driving and Kids fiddling around, Car has accumulated some Scratches even though i make it a point to Wash and Apply Wax and Polish every 3-4 Months. Thinking of going for 3M Advanced Paint Sealant but not sure if it would be worth it and remove the Scratches.
- Remap - It's a long shot but you never know...
Paid Servicing Costs:
20000 Kms Service - 7394 /-
30000 Kms Service - 5464 /-
40000 Kms Service - 5440 /-
50000 Kms Service - 7136 /- without Oil, Oil Filter and Air Filter.
Reason being the SA suggested EGR Valve Cleaning since it was not done at 30K Kms which is recommended in the Manual. So, got it done. Also, the Brake Pads were replaced adding to the Cost.
However, Ritzy has had it's fair share of Replacements under Warranty and EWR:
- Clutch Components Replaced and Clutch Overhaul done at 12000 Kms as i had reported some screeching noise from Clutch when moving in 1st Gear and while Reversing.
- Wiper Blade Arms replaced under Warranty as the Blades were streaking.
- LH Front Suspension Strut Assembly replaced under Warranty at 22000 Kms.
- Front Stabilizer Ball Joint Replaced under Warranty at 48000 Kms.
- Water Pump Assembly was replaced under Warranty at 49000 Kms since the Coolant Tank has almost gone Empty and a Leak was observed. Fortunately, i got this checked before leaving for a Vacation and just before EWR was about to expire.
Now that the EWR is expired, hoping that there are no more Failures in store.
At around 45000 Kms, had an Accident due to a Moron driving like a Maniac and caused a huge dent on the RHS such that the Driver Side Door wont open and got jammed.
Fortunately, i had 0 Dep Cover and has to shell out 1400 /- even though the Total Cost of Repairs and Painting crossed 26000 /-.
Just got the Insurance Renewed through Maruti Insurance but went for Comprehensive Insurance this time since NCB was 0 and Premium was a bit high.
Got 2 500 /- Service Vouchers Complimentary and managed to squeeze a Pure Leather Black Steering Wheel Cover as well. Looks and Feels Elegant. Pic posted below.
Post EGR Valve Cleaning and K&N Air Filter Cleaning, the Car has become very responsive and Super fun to Drive. Feels like it has just come out of the Factory.
Co-incidentally, also received my Team BHP Hoodie on my Ritzy's Birthday.
Am really hoping to touch the Major Milestone of 100000 Kms with my Ritzy.
Here are some Clicks of my Ritzy taken today and the Fuel Consumption Chart that i have maintained for the past 10K Kms.
Wishing all the Team BHP'ians a very Happy and Prosperous 2016. Keep Revvin. Cheers...
Request Mods to please edit Title to add 50000 Kms up in 3 Yrs.