Yellow Wasp:my "new" Palio D Sport

rohitgaur · 29th November 2007, 19:11

Hi Ripper
Its sad that they ve made this car a history, because I ve spent nearly six months searching and researching on Palio D
This find was by chance through the newspaper classifieds, but when I saw the car physically and fell for it.

My Uncle who is the Head of the Workshop at the Mercedes Facility in Chandigarh doublechecked the Car and took it for a small spin (It was his first time on a Palio D) and he just took a liking to it. Infact he is also ditching his zen to get hold of a Palio D , Another Convert I would say.

s0uljah · 29th November 2007, 19:27

Thats one gem of a car chief! Iv had lots of good times with it. Mile munching highway cruising babe!

Didnt know they came with ABS back then and also yellow for the D segment.

rohitgaur · 29th November 2007, 21:31

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Didnt know they came with ABS back then and also yellow for the D segment.

Thnks Soulajh, its good to know your exp with this beast. Handling wise and otherwise too I am happy, but it tkes a few secs more to start than the petrol cousin

Guys
any advise for a first winter of a diesel owner , also pls guide me to process for shift to synthetic oil

sankey · 30th November 2007, 01:52

i too own a palio, not the diesel, but the petrol 1.2 nv sport version. I am absolutely in love with her.

rohitgaur · 2nd December 2007, 13:32

Fellers
Finally after the Monthly Closing and, Today being a Sunday (My B Day tooo he he he) I had some spare moments to wash the Wasp and take some pics, (Quality sucks on The Nokia Phone , but a quickie has some ......)

quality pics to come in my garage when I m allowed to have one

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MODS PLS DONT THROW ME OUT COZ IT IS MY REGULAR EXCUSE

The YELLOW WASP

Side View

Wasp's Behind

Speedo/ODO reading 25KOdd

Cheers Guys , Will wait for your comments or COMPLIMENTS

PatienceWins · 2nd December 2007, 21:08

Congrats. Its a great car. I used Palio D for some time and the torque is addictive. The car is pleasure to drive with the dynamics of a Palio. Excellent choice!! I could not find a good second hand. :(

rohitgaur · 9th December 2007, 19:55

Guys
Had a small mishap, the fan belt broke and got jammed in the engine , stuck into the timing belt Crank and Jammed the engine, late into the cold nite, saved by a good samartian, He is one of the best Mechanic in Chandigarh(He stopped in the night to help me out, Luckily had his towing rope in his lancer, took my car to his workshop and finished the Complete reset is 4 Hrs flat the next day.

The FE is actually Improving, after the service, TIMING Belt setting, and FAN belt replacement, which nearly ripped my engine

However, Though the Timing Belt Crank has been "Rebuilt", the car is better than earlier,
Guys, I would refer this guy to anyone, People from Chandigarh and Punjab just leave their swanky Skodas and lancers to this guys workshop, OM Motors Garage at Indl area 2 in Chandigarh, the guys name is Ravi.I also saw a couple of Diesel Palios and Mercs at his garage but was preoccupied with my Wasp so couldnt gather more info
Anyone needing his number Pls PM me

higautham · 10th December 2007, 22:08

i have also became a Palio 1.9D owner just 10 days back, and am falling in love with her. Tyre change is due in my car(still it handles decently with those worn out tyres). I have bought 14" 98pcd alloys(now i'm running with stock 13").Going for 195 yokos ES 100(now out of stock, will take two more days)

rohitgaur · 10th December 2007, 23:01

Congrats Gautham
How much did you spend for your Car
It is a lovely Vehicle when you find a mechanic trusty enough to help you out
Good Luck, Post some pics soon

10th December 2007, 23:25

Congrats for your new car buddy. i love the palio very much

higautham · 11th December 2007, 06:44

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Originally Posted by rohitgaur

Congrats Gautham
How much did you spend for your Car
It is a lovely Vehicle when you find a mechanic trusty enough to help you out
Good Luck, Post some pics soon

thanks. I paid 3L for my car. I got around 17km/l (99.9% ac)on my tvm to ekm trip.

speedzak · 11th December 2007, 06:51

Gautam, Congrats on your new car. The Swift got replaced.
Enjoy the diesel power!

Try the new Yoko S drives. They're brilliant tires too. What alloys did you get for your car?

higautham · 11th December 2007, 11:03

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Gautam, Congrats on your new car. The Swift got replaced.
Enjoy the diesel power!
Try the new Yoko S drives. They're brilliant tires too. What alloys did you get for your car?

thanks Zak..

Searched a lot for 98 pcd alloys, but for no use. So I have to compromise on the looks of Aura 98 pcd, they have only one model in 14"(that made selection easy

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rohitgaur · 12th December 2007, 20:23

Gautham,
Whats the color of your car, I would suggest Black alloys if you can get hold of them , Autopsyche's site features a black swift with Black alloys and they rock man, secondly , the shine or the Bling thing is not much in fashion now, Just an idea though

Guys
I m still awaiting reg using K & N filter in the Palio D. Can someone give a bit of an idea

rohitgaur · 21st December 2007, 19:41

Guys
Update at 3500 KMs
Average FE is up to 20 KMPL ...
However there is a slight increase in cabin rattles and tingles
Intend to take the car to TATA Dealership to get the service done
Do they Service diesel Palios??

29th November 2007, 19:11	#16
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Hi Ripper Its sad that they ve made this car a history, because I ve spent nearly six months searching and researching on Palio D This find was by chance through the newspaper classifieds, but when I saw the car physically and fell for it. My Uncle who is the Head of the Workshop at the Mercedes Facility in Chandigarh doublechecked the Car and took it for a small spin (It was his first time on a Palio D) and he just took a liking to it. Infact he is also ditching his zen to get hold of a Palio D , Another Convert I would say.
	() Thanks

29th November 2007, 19:27	#17
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Thats one gem of a car chief! Iv had lots of good times with it. Mile munching highway cruising babe! Didnt know they came with ABS back then and also yellow for the D segment.
	() Thanks

30th November 2007, 01:52	#19
sankey Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	i too own a palio, not the diesel, but the petrol 1.2 nv sport version. I am absolutely in love with her.
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2nd December 2007, 13:32	#20
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Yellow Wasp:my "new" Palio D Sport :Pics Posted Fellers Finally after the Monthly Closing and, Today being a Sunday (My B Day tooo he he he) I had some spare moments to wash the Wasp and take some pics, (Quality sucks on The Nokia Phone , but a quickie has some ......) quality pics to come in my garage when I m allowed to have one ) MODS PLS DONT THROW ME OUT COZ IT IS MY REGULAR EXCUSE The YELLOW WASP Side View Wasp's Behind Speedo/ODO reading 25KOdd Cheers Guys , Will wait for your comments or COMPLIMENTS
	() Thanks

2nd December 2007, 21:08	#21
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	Congrats. Its a great car. I used Palio D for some time and the torque is addictive. The car is pleasure to drive with the dynamics of a Palio. Excellent choice!! I could not find a good second hand. :( Last edited by PatienceWins : 2nd December 2007 at 21:09. Reason: spelling mistake
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9th December 2007, 19:55	#22
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Guys Had a small mishap, the fan belt broke and got jammed in the engine , stuck into the timing belt Crank and Jammed the engine, late into the cold nite, saved by a good samartian, He is one of the best Mechanic in Chandigarh(He stopped in the night to help me out, Luckily had his towing rope in his lancer, took my car to his workshop and finished the Complete reset is 4 Hrs flat the next day. The FE is actually Improving, after the service, TIMING Belt setting, and FAN belt replacement, which nearly ripped my engine However, Though the Timing Belt Crank has been "Rebuilt", the car is better than earlier, Guys, I would refer this guy to anyone, People from Chandigarh and Punjab just leave their swanky Skodas and lancers to this guys workshop, OM Motors Garage at Indl area 2 in Chandigarh, the guys name is Ravi.I also saw a couple of Diesel Palios and Mercs at his garage but was preoccupied with my Wasp so couldnt gather more info Anyone needing his number Pls PM me
	() Thanks

10th December 2007, 22:08	#23
higautham BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	i have also became a Palio 1.9D owner just 10 days back, and am falling in love with her. Tyre change is due in my car(still it handles decently with those worn out tyres). I have bought 14" 98pcd alloys(now i'm running with stock 13").Going for 195 yokos ES 100(now out of stock, will take two more days)
	() Thanks

10th December 2007, 23:01	#24
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Congrats Gautham How much did you spend for your Car It is a lovely Vehicle when you find a mechanic trusty enough to help you out Good Luck, Post some pics soon
	() Thanks

10th December 2007, 23:25	#25
gump Posts: n/a	Congrats for your new car buddy. i love the palio very much
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11th December 2007, 06:51	#27
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Gautam, Congrats on your new car. The Swift got replaced. Enjoy the diesel power! Try the new Yoko S drives. They're brilliant tires too. What alloys did you get for your car?
	() Thanks

12th December 2007, 20:23	#29
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Gautham, Whats the color of your car, I would suggest Black alloys if you can get hold of them , Autopsyche's site features a black swift with Black alloys and they rock man, secondly , the shine or the Bling thing is not much in fashion now, Just an idea though Guys I m still awaiting reg using K & N filter in the Palio D. Can someone give a bit of an idea
	() Thanks

21st December 2007, 19:41	#30
rohitgaur BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 150 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Guys Update at 3500 KMs Average FE is up to 20 KMPL ... However there is a slight increase in cabin rattles and tingles Intend to take the car to TATA Dealership to get the service done Do they Service diesel Palios??
	() Thanks