my new ride - i10 magna

carZest · 21st December 2007, 13:57

After a long wait took delivery of my i10 magna (gray color) last friday. And this has been a week of fun-driving! Below are some random thoughts on the 1-week ownership.

Previous car(s)
I owned a Santro (2005 XL model) for 2 years before selling it in September. Except for the ride being bumpy, I enjoyed every km driving the Santro. After a test-drive of the i10, I was more or less convinced that the i10 is my next car.

Dealership
Since I have shifted to Hyderabad, picked up the car at Talwar Hyundai, Banjara Hills. Compared to my past experience with Trident Hyundai, Bangalore, this has been an OK experience. The profile/professionalism of the staff at Trident is much better. But on the whole, no complaints.

A big thanks to Team-BHP for the new car check-list. Really helped!

Ownership experience and drive
-> The drive (as pointed out in my TD report) is great. I don't agree that the i10 isn't as much a pleasure to drive, as the Santro or the Getz 1.1. The main difference is the beautiful 3rd gear pull in the i10, compared to say the Santro. It reminds me of the old zen when in that gear.
-> The power/torque are very good. Of course, it has a 1.1L engine, so theres only that much you get.
-> The ride quality is way better than the Santro. Feels steady at all speeds, and is more fun on the corners. Amazing feeling. Period.
-> Braking is very good. Not as bad as on the TD car last month. Even without the tyre change (see below), the braking felt good.

Modifications and accessories
Since I had spent 4.5 lacs on the car, not too many modifications.
-> Music system: Sony USB model CDX-GT460US head-unit with JBL GTO speakers in the rear door and JBL GT5 speakers in the front door (Around 12K with installation, bill and warranty)
-> Tyres: Michelin XM1 175/70R13 instead of the stock MRF 155/80R13. Nice tyres, feel much better than the stock. Steering has become a little heavy though. A big thanks to kpzen for the advice!
-> The Roots windtone horn (skoda-walaa!) instead of the stock Hella ones

Satisfaction
My choice was between the i10, Getz 1.1, Chevy U-VA and maybe the Accent petrol. Am very satisfied with my decision of going with the i10. It works for me (don't want the burden of wanting it to work for someone else :-))

Maverick1977 · 21st December 2007, 14:48

Fantastic... Even I fell for the i10 the very first time I saw one. However now I need my next car to have rear space for 3 adults. This is 1 area which this baby is a poor let down. Tere's no way it can carry 3 ppl in comfort...

aks_karthik · 21st December 2007, 14:50

Congrats.
Please tell the correct model and size of the speakers.
I am planning for install speakers in Swift Door panels.
It's around 6 inch dia.lemme know the dia of your car's speaker panel.

achopraa · 21st December 2007, 15:04

Hey buddy....
Welcome to the Club -i10.
Dopost in some pictures of your beauty and keep us updated...

HKP · 21st December 2007, 15:05

Congrats!!
Hope Pics will follow soon. eager to see how it looks with the new tyre.

\\hkp

kpzen · 21st December 2007, 15:21

Congratulations Carzest..
Post some pics.

groom · 25th December 2007, 18:10

Congrats pal ... welcome to the i10 club ...
i got magna Champagne Gold ...

Here's mine ...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0195.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0194.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0193.jpg

My system - Blaupunkt London Mp37.. Blaupunkt THX672 240W(thin line at front with component output..Comp fixed just above the hand rest in the front)
THC172 200W at the rear.. I also got the Ipod dock ...

21st December 2007, 13:57	#1
carZest BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 156 Thanked: 149 Times	my new ride - i10 magna After a long wait took delivery of my i10 magna (gray color) last friday. And this has been a week of fun-driving! Below are some random thoughts on the 1-week ownership. Previous car(s) I owned a Santro (2005 XL model) for 2 years before selling it in September. Except for the ride being bumpy, I enjoyed every km driving the Santro. After a test-drive of the i10, I was more or less convinced that the i10 is my next car. Dealership Since I have shifted to Hyderabad, picked up the car at Talwar Hyundai, Banjara Hills. Compared to my past experience with Trident Hyundai, Bangalore, this has been an OK experience. The profile/professionalism of the staff at Trident is much better. But on the whole, no complaints. A big thanks to Team-BHP for the new car check-list. Really helped! Ownership experience and drive -> The drive (as pointed out in my TD report) is great. I don't agree that the i10 isn't as much a pleasure to drive, as the Santro or the Getz 1.1. The main difference is the beautiful 3rd gear pull in the i10, compared to say the Santro. It reminds me of the old zen when in that gear. -> The power/torque are very good. Of course, it has a 1.1L engine, so theres only that much you get. -> The ride quality is way better than the Santro. Feels steady at all speeds, and is more fun on the corners. Amazing feeling. Period. -> Braking is very good. Not as bad as on the TD car last month. Even without the tyre change (see below), the braking felt good. Modifications and accessories Since I had spent 4.5 lacs on the car, not too many modifications. -> Music system: Sony USB model CDX-GT460US head-unit with JBL GTO speakers in the rear door and JBL GT5 speakers in the front door (Around 12K with installation, bill and warranty) -> Tyres: Michelin XM1 175/70R13 instead of the stock MRF 155/80R13. Nice tyres, feel much better than the stock. Steering has become a little heavy though. A big thanks to kpzen for the advice! -> The Roots windtone horn (skoda-walaa!) instead of the stock Hella ones Satisfaction My choice was between the i10, Getz 1.1, Chevy U-VA and maybe the Accent petrol. Am very satisfied with my decision of going with the i10. It works for me (don't want the burden of wanting it to work for someone else :-))
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21st December 2007, 14:48	#2
Maverick1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 997 Thanked: 906 Times View My Garage	Fantastic... Even I fell for the i10 the very first time I saw one. However now I need my next car to have rear space for 3 adults. This is 1 area which this baby is a poor let down. Tere's no way it can carry 3 ppl in comfort...
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21st December 2007, 14:50	#3
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Congrats. Please tell the correct model and size of the speakers. I am planning for install speakers in Swift Door panels. It's around 6 inch dia.lemme know the dia of your car's speaker panel.
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21st December 2007, 15:04	#4
achopraa BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 294 Thanked: 117 Times View My Garage	Hey buddy.... Welcome to the Club -i10. Dopost in some pictures of your beauty and keep us updated...
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21st December 2007, 15:05	#5
HKP BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 135 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! Congrats!! Hope Pics will follow soon. eager to see how it looks with the new tyre. \\hkp
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21st December 2007, 15:21	#6
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Carzest.. Post some pics.
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25th December 2007, 18:10	#7
groom BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 224 Thanked: 372 Times	Congrats Congrats pal ... welcome to the i10 club ... i got magna Champagne Gold ... Here's mine ... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0195.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0194.jpg http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...v/IMG_0193.jpg My system - Blaupunkt London Mp37.. Blaupunkt THX672 240W(thin line at front with component output..Comp fixed just above the hand rest in the front) THC172 200W at the rear.. I also got the Ipod dock ...
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