My brand new Palio Sport 1.6 - UPDATED 2500kms done review

amitg79 · 13th November 2007, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

Hi there, Congrats!!!! I am sure u will enjoy your car. What was the deal and where did u get it from?

The on road price was 4.80, the dealer gave me a cash discount of 30k. So in 4.50, i got a brilliant deal! Saves money for the stereo, seat covers n stuff

raajks · 14th November 2007, 07:59

Good buy!!! Congrats on getting yourself this amazing car!!
Once the engine has set in and the running period has elapsed..you will feel the real wonder of this car...

amya · 14th November 2007, 11:20

hey amit, hearty congrats, where did u brought it? Pandit Auto or BUB? i am myself planning to go for 1.1 SLX sometime next month. Can you please tell me the deal that you got on this?

eclectix 1st · 14th November 2007, 12:40

Good on you mate, Join the elite 1.6 Sports Club !!!

amitg79 · 14th November 2007, 12:43

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Originally Posted by amya

hey amit, hearty congrats, where did u brought it? Pandit Auto or BUB? i am myself planning to go for 1.1 SLX sometime next month. Can you please tell me the deal that you got on this?

It was B.U. Bhandari, in Abhimanshree society. The car was 4.80 on road, but I got 30k straight off, so 4.5 OTR, Pune. Quite a good deal. They are giving nice discounts on the Palio range, so dont miss out on that.

The Palio's a very solidly built and well engineered car, so u wont go wrong with it. If u r not on a power trip, u should be fine with the 1.1 engine.

vnabhi · 14th November 2007, 12:53

[quote=Karandeep81;625213]

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Since you were a kid

How old are you? Palio came in like 7 years only, if I am right. Anyways congrats on your diwali gift

Wrong, it came in 6 years ago---in Oct, 2001. I bought my WagonR in July, 2001. I'd surely have bought a Palio if it were launched by then

Ajay_J · 14th November 2007, 13:17

[quote=amitg79;625361]

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Originally Posted by Karandeep81

Hey I'm 27 and now I feel more like kid than ever before!!

Congratulation on you new ride. Enjoy to the fullest.
So, you were kid around 15 year back, where was the PALIO then ? ( I guess you are talking about UNO or NE).

vikram18 · 14th November 2007, 13:40

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Saves money for the stereo, seat covers n stuff

You better save some more...I get my hands on it this Saturday

Slick · 14th November 2007, 14:31

Congratulations ...
Thats a great choice man,
My favourite ...

amitg79 · 14th November 2007, 17:37

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Originally Posted by vikram18

You better save some more...I get my hands on it this Saturday

MORE??!!

Dude, we have to do the stereo taking into consideration the fact that I'm poorer than a stray cat now that i've bought this car.

king_julian · 16th November 2007, 11:46

Congrats on the new acquisition!

Did you have to wait for the delivery or was it readily available? I went to B U Bhandari a couple of times but they did not have the 1.6 available for test drive and the salesperson kept steering me towards the 1.1 - left me thinking whether they wanted to sell the 1.6 at all. And is the 30k discount available without haggling? (my bargaining skills are rather poor

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Enjoy the new ride and drive safely,
Amit.

amitg79 · 24th January 2008, 23:28

My Palio sport completed 1000 kms (what a fun 1000 kms those were) and had its first servicing done.

My buddy Rahul, who's also on the forum got me a birthday present.... a UNI filter for the car!
So one fine weekend, we did the filter transplant at another friend's place. (refer below for the pics) Also remapped the ECU to adjust to the new breathing mechanism. These dudes really did a fantastic install.

And now, ladies and gentlemen.... the monster has awaken!! There is absolutely no throttle lag... acceleration is very linear. Also, it is moving much faster than before.

And the induction roar.... Post 3000 rpm, the sound is just brilliant! Wish I could post an audio clip here.

I never thought that an air filter could make such a big difference. It is actually feeling like it's shed half a ton!

Stay posted for a long drive.....

The story in Pics:

Thats my car when brand new

Before install

It is alive!!

The men who did all the hard work. (Sorry, dont have a clearer pic)

lover_guy_001 · 24th January 2008, 23:45

awesome looking beast.
u got it as a gift, but still,how much does that stuff cost?

dipen · 24th January 2008, 23:54

Congrats on the brilliant car.
The first Q everyone would wanna know is where/how did you remap the ECU ?

moralfibre · 24th January 2008, 23:56

Congratulations Amit. Good DIY job there. By remap I guess you meant you flashed the ECU to a factory reset of all self adapting parameters.

14th November 2007, 07:59	#17
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Good buy!!! Congrats on getting yourself this amazing car!! Once the engine has set in and the running period has elapsed..you will feel the real wonder of this car...
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14th November 2007, 11:20	#18
amya BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 42 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats hey amit, hearty congrats, where did u brought it? Pandit Auto or BUB? i am myself planning to go for 1.1 SLX sometime next month. Can you please tell me the deal that you got on this?
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14th November 2007, 12:40	#19
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Good on you mate, Join the elite 1.6 Sports Club !!!
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14th November 2007, 14:31	#24
Slick BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 384 Thanked: 611 Times	Great Choice... Congratulations ... Thats a great choice man, My favourite ...
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16th November 2007, 11:46	#26
king_julian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 99 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the new acquisition! Did you have to wait for the delivery or was it readily available? I went to B U Bhandari a couple of times but they did not have the 1.6 available for test drive and the salesperson kept steering me towards the 1.1 - left me thinking whether they wanted to sell the 1.6 at all. And is the 30k discount available without haggling? (my bargaining skills are rather poor ) Enjoy the new ride and drive safely, Amit.
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24th January 2008, 23:28	#27
amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	My 'UNI'que Palio Sport My Palio sport completed 1000 kms (what a fun 1000 kms those were) and had its first servicing done. My buddy Rahul, who's also on the forum got me a birthday present.... a UNI filter for the car! So one fine weekend, we did the filter transplant at another friend's place. (refer below for the pics) Also remapped the ECU to adjust to the new breathing mechanism. These dudes really did a fantastic install. And now, ladies and gentlemen.... the monster has awaken!! There is absolutely no throttle lag... acceleration is very linear. Also, it is moving much faster than before. And the induction roar.... Post 3000 rpm, the sound is just brilliant! Wish I could post an audio clip here. I never thought that an air filter could make such a big difference. It is actually feeling like it's shed half a ton! Stay posted for a long drive..... The story in Pics: Thats my car when brand new Before install It is alive!! The men who did all the hard work. (Sorry, dont have a clearer pic)
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24th January 2008, 23:45	#28
lover_guy_001 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: calcutta Posts: 79 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	awesome looking beast. u got it as a gift, but still,how much does that stuff cost?
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24th January 2008, 23:54	#29
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	Congrats on the brilliant car. The first Q everyone would wanna know is where/how did you remap the ECU ?
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24th January 2008, 23:56	#30
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,971 Times	Congratulations Amit. Good DIY job there. By remap I guess you meant you flashed the ECU to a factory reset of all self adapting parameters.
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