Fiat Petra Test-Drive report

aadix · 17th August 2004, 01:40

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Quote[/b] (GTO @ July 12 2004,13:07)]I alongwith my parents was out the last weekend for a well-deserved holiday. One thing that both of them love is to come along with me for test-drives...literally savouring the moment as I high-revv the latest products on offer from Indian car manufacturers.

you are one hell of a lucky guy to have parents like that!!!!

hey gto, was this the goa trip???

did you see some nice bikes there? any pics?

GTO · 17th August 2004, 12:25

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]hey gto, was this the goa trip???

Nope Aadix. It was a trip to Nasik.

GTO

P.S. Guess whats coming this friday for a test? The Accord!!

dipen · 24th August 2004, 13:52

Fiat has launched the diesel variant of Petra, 1.9 litre 63 hp , at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.6 lakh for the basic model and Rs 6 lakh for the high-end version in Mumbai.

sriny_blr · 24th August 2004, 18:11

check this out...
http://drive.blogs.com/driveblog/fiat_india/index.html

aadix · 24th August 2004, 20:05

yo gto, why u giving review abt the accord test?!?!?

mnc123 · 16th September 2004, 17:27

hey guys I am taking a close look at Petra 1.6 EL & Ikon 1.6 Exi, the difference in price is 45,000 on road in Pune. What do you guys think? I have also written a review at mouthshut.com on Fiat Petra with my experience with Palio & Petra test rides.

I am taking the decision after I test ride Ikon today. I hear it is more sporty than Petra & also better perception, interior room/Seat fabrik etc.

You can chweck Petra review here:http://www.mouthshut.com/readreview/58766-1.html

Currently, I own a Palio 1.2 ELX we bought in 2002 in Nasik. (Kamal Carlines)

~Milind

Rtech · 16th September 2004, 18:09

hey milind,

first off, welcome to T-bhp!!!

As you say, there is a 45,000 difference between the Ikon and Petra (I'm assuming the Ikon is the more expensive one??), so on paper, the Fiat appears the better deal as you get a more powerful engine as well.

But, it all depepnds on how long you want to keep the car. The Fiat has terrible depreciation, so if you plan on selling in a couple of years, go for the Ikon. You will make back your 45,000 and more when it comes time to sell.

As far as the cars themselves go, I would prefer the Ikon myself as it looks better, drives better and as you said, also has a better image. Spacewise I think they are quite similar with the Fiat a few cm larger (maybe??).

Rt

neverclever · 16th September 2004, 18:15

G'men,

When is the Petra petrol scheduled to make an appearance?

mnc123 · 16th September 2004, 18:52

Thanks RTech, Will keep you posted about my decision. PLanning for a back to back test ride today. [b]

It is already in the market neverclever. around 5.40 on road with Tape recorder (or 10,000 discount) depends on the city, in Mumbai you will save 17,000 rs....

bhpcrazy · 16th September 2004, 22:33

Hey GTO i have driven this car and it's just awesome, the feel of the car is just gr8 just like the 1.6 gtx palio!

24th August 2004, 13:52	#18
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	Fiat has launched the diesel variant of Petra, 1.9 litre 63 hp , at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.6 lakh for the basic model and Rs 6 lakh for the high-end version in Mumbai.
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24th August 2004, 18:11	#19
sriny_blr BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BLR Posts: 217 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	check this out... http://drive.blogs.com/driveblog/fiat_india/index.html
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24th August 2004, 20:05	#20
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	yo gto, why u giving review abt the accord test?!?!?
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16th September 2004, 17:27	#21
mnc123 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	hey guys I am taking a close look at Petra 1.6 EL & Ikon 1.6 Exi, the difference in price is 45,000 on road in Pune. What do you guys think? I have also written a review at mouthshut.com on Fiat Petra with my experience with Palio & Petra test rides. I am taking the decision after I test ride Ikon today. I hear it is more sporty than Petra & also better perception, interior room/Seat fabrik etc. You can chweck Petra review here:http://www.mouthshut.com/readreview/58766-1.html Currently, I own a Palio 1.2 ELX we bought in 2002 in Nasik. (Kamal Carlines) ~Milind
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16th September 2004, 18:09	#22
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	hey milind, first off, welcome to T-bhp!!! As you say, there is a 45,000 difference between the Ikon and Petra (I'm assuming the Ikon is the more expensive one??), so on paper, the Fiat appears the better deal as you get a more powerful engine as well. But, it all depepnds on how long you want to keep the car. The Fiat has terrible depreciation, so if you plan on selling in a couple of years, go for the Ikon. You will make back your 45,000 and more when it comes time to sell. As far as the cars themselves go, I would prefer the Ikon myself as it looks better, drives better and as you said, also has a better image. Spacewise I think they are quite similar with the Fiat a few cm larger (maybe??). Rt
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16th September 2004, 18:15	#23
neverclever BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 69 Thanked: Once	G'men, When is the Petra petrol scheduled to make an appearance?
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16th September 2004, 18:52	#24
mnc123 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks RTech, Will keep you posted about my decision. PLanning for a back to back test ride today. [b] It is already in the market neverclever. around 5.40 on road with Tape recorder (or 10,000 discount) depends on the city, in Mumbai you will save 17,000 rs....
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16th September 2004, 22:33	#25
bhpcrazy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Matunga, Mumbai Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey GTO i have driven this car and it's just awesome, the feel of the car is just gr8 just like the 1.6 gtx palio!
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