Fiat Petra 1.6

sivadas · 23rd December 2004, 16:06

I took delivery of my Petra 1.6(black colour)on 11th of this month. All my dealings with Sundaram Motors here (Bangalore) were really good. Hope to get similar treatment in the future as well.
My sincere Thanks to Team-BHP for the great reviews and valuable information.
Happy Christmas and NewYear to all at Team-BHP

Enjoy..
-Sivadas

GTO · 23rd December 2004, 16:12

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GTO says its useless, but still?

Correction. I never meant that an Autocop is entirely useless. I currently use the same in all my cars and they have saved my stereos from theft on numerous instances.

What I mentioned was that it is not 100% secure. Some sophisticated theives today use an autocop jammer.

GTO

rahulmd · 23rd December 2004, 16:23

Actually even i found fiat to be very fussy with accessories. they said if i change the head lights the warranty would become void!!! also if i have to change the air filter and put in K&N's again the same c**P

I was talking to a K&N dealer, he suggested that i ask Fiat to give it in writing that the guarantee would become void if i put in a K&N filter.
btw, Bimal, a maruti dealer in Bangalore, offers a "Bimal edition Baleno", with 185/60 R 14 tubeless tyres, K&N Filter and a WARRANTY!!!!

Going by TVS' overall attitude, im of the opinion, whenever they dont want to do something, for whatever reasons, they bring up the void guarantee B**LS**T

btw, my wider tyres has made void the warranty on the suspension...

with such a restrictive guarantee/ warranty and such a lovely car i think its a blessing in disguise that they dont offer any extended warranty. otherwise how would i ever change the exhaust and the air filter!!!! ;-)

btw, a picture of the petra (with the campers) after a 3 day drive (of the total 5 days) through the Nilgiris is below

http://img139.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img1...svalley0vr.jpg

have some better pictures but not on this comp. will upload them later.

normally_crazy · 26th December 2004, 13:32

great pic there rahul......the car looks good with all dust and mud on it!!

btw - how long did it take to get it spotless later??

lamborghini · 6th January 2005, 16:46

well rahul did you get it in writing .

Rock 'n' rollz · 28th February 2005, 19:51

Hey have a doubt...

I read in times that Petra1.6 (Petrol) comes with a stereo. Would appreciate if anyone could throw some light on it. I have read some reviews here where owners have written that they have put up JVC/Sony/Kenwood systems.

Cheers,
Rocknrollz

RX135 · 28th February 2005, 20:04

By default, Petra Petrol 1.6 does not come with a stereo. But, the company was offering free music system + Insurance. Check with your local dealer on what scheme is being offered currently.

sivadas · 1st March 2005, 09:26

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Originally Posted by RX135

By default, Petra Petrol 1.6 does not come with a stereo. But, the company was offering free music system + Insurance. Check with your local dealer on what scheme is being offered currently.

True. Here in bangalore they were offering free music system(Sony, I believe)only for the 2004 model. And no insurance waiver.

rahulmd · 3rd March 2005, 17:22

Nope, no stereo in the Petra 1.6... you get your own stereo, which is probably just as well :-)

sivadas · 3rd March 2005, 18:15

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Originally Posted by rahulmd

Nope, no stereo in the Petra 1.6... you get your own stereo, which is probably just as well :-)

Yes, they were offering music system only during December(End) - January(beginning) period for the 2004 model. I took my car on Dec-11th and I did not get this offer.

maybach · 3rd March 2005, 21:36

Hey rahulmd nice review.. very well written as lambo said some pics

maybach · 3rd March 2005, 22:01

Hey Rahulmd Which webasto roof are you going for??
The ones available for the petra are Hollandia 300 Large sunroof the cost of this is Rs.43000/- ; Skyslider sunroof the cost of this is Rs.30000/- and Hollandia 100 (Pop Up) sunroof the cost of this is Rs.12500/- inclusive of all taxes and installation charges also that all the sunroofs come with 2 years of warranty
the one you looking for costs 30 K i guess so it will be the hollanadia 100..

the Pop up one has the following features:-
Features :

1 Protective Venus Glass keeps out UV rays and heat
2 High Quality Hatch Sunroof
3 Maximum Opening Hight : 85mm
4 Removable Glass Panel
5 Easily opened and closed by 3-Position Latch Handle
6 Stylish, Modern Design

Rest ill post later..

23rd December 2004, 16:06	#16
sivadas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 507 Thanked: 237 Times View My Garage	Petra 1.6 I took delivery of my Petra 1.6(black colour)on 11th of this month. All my dealings with Sundaram Motors here (Bangalore) were really good. Hope to get similar treatment in the future as well. My sincere Thanks to Team-BHP for the great reviews and valuable information. Happy Christmas and NewYear to all at Team-BHP Enjoy.. -Sivadas
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23rd December 2004, 16:23	#18
rahulmd BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 137 Thanked: 6 Times	Actually even i found fiat to be very fussy with accessories. they said if i change the head lights the warranty would become void!!! also if i have to change the air filter and put in K&N's again the same cP I was talking to a K&N dealer, he suggested that i ask Fiat to give it in writing that the guarantee would become void if i put in a K&N filter. btw, Bimal, a maruti dealer in Bangalore, offers a "Bimal edition Baleno", with 185/60 R 14 tubeless tyres, K&N Filter and a WARRANTY!!!! Going by TVS' overall attitude, im of the opinion, whenever they dont want to do something, for whatever reasons, they bring up the void guarantee BLS**T btw, my wider tyres has made void the warranty on the suspension... with such a restrictive guarantee/ warranty and such a lovely car i think its a blessing in disguise that they dont offer any extended warranty. otherwise how would i ever change the exhaust and the air filter!!!! ;-) btw, a picture of the petra (with the campers) after a 3 day drive (of the total 5 days) through the Nilgiris is below http://img139.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img1...svalley0vr.jpg have some better pictures but not on this comp. will upload them later.
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26th December 2004, 13:32	#19
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 537 Times View My Garage	great pic there rahul......the car looks good with all dust and mud on it!! btw - how long did it take to get it spotless later??
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6th January 2005, 16:46	#20
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,139 Thanked: 5,845 Times View My Garage	well rahul did you get it in writing .
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28th February 2005, 19:51	#21
Rock 'n' rollz BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 287 Thanked: 21 Times	Hey have a doubt... I read in times that Petra1.6 (Petrol) comes with a stereo. Would appreciate if anyone could throw some light on it. I have read some reviews here where owners have written that they have put up JVC/Sony/Kenwood systems. Cheers, Rocknrollz
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28th February 2005, 20:04	#22
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	By default, Petra Petrol 1.6 does not come with a stereo. But, the company was offering free music system + Insurance. Check with your local dealer on what scheme is being offered currently.
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3rd March 2005, 17:22	#24
rahulmd BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 137 Thanked: 6 Times	Nope, no stereo in the Petra 1.6... you get your own stereo, which is probably just as well :-)
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3rd March 2005, 21:36	#26
maybach BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 266 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey rahulmd nice review.. very well written as lambo said some pics
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3rd March 2005, 22:01	#27
maybach BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 266 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey Rahulmd Which webasto roof are you going for?? The ones available for the petra are Hollandia 300 Large sunroof the cost of this is Rs.43000/- ; Skyslider sunroof the cost of this is Rs.30000/- and Hollandia 100 (Pop Up) sunroof the cost of this is Rs.12500/- inclusive of all taxes and installation charges also that all the sunroofs come with 2 years of warranty the one you looking for costs 30 K i guess so it will be the hollanadia 100.. the Pop up one has the following features:- Features : 1 Protective Venus Glass keeps out UV rays and heat 2 High Quality Hatch Sunroof 3 Maximum Opening Hight : 85mm 4 Removable Glass Panel 5 Easily opened and closed by 3-Position Latch Handle 6 Stylish, Modern Design Rest ill post later..
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