Kencha- Getz Prime CRDi-VGT

jassi · 16th April 2008, 13:14

anju - can you comment on the handling and braking of this car at high speeds especially when not on a straight - do you feel the need for abs or all 4 disc brakes and does the suspension work well at high speed turns.

I was checking the aussie getz crdi and it comes standard with all 4 disc brakes + abs as well as independent suspension for front n rear

undead · 17th April 2008, 08:08

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Originally Posted by djay99

@undead,

Did you get your vehicle delivered?

@Anju,
A detailed review is pending from your side.

I dealer told me that i will be getting my car only on first or second week of May .I called them for more than ten times just to get this information .

kpzen · 17th April 2008, 09:19

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Originally Posted by undead

I dealer told me that i will be getting my car only on first or second week of May .I called them for more than ten times just to get this information .

Don't get desperate. The wait will be worth it.

undead · 17th April 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Don't get desperate. The wait will be worth it.

The ikon prices have beel slashed , due to that i have to sell my ikon at a slight lower price.

Now you know why i am so desperate.

Anju · 24th September 2008, 13:47

While I am sorry to hear about Undead's situation, I have one more question to you folks.

I was driving my Kencha the other days, the moment I reached 140KMPH, the steering started vibrating a bit, I pressed the paddle to reach 160 but still its kept vibrating. I came back to below 120, then it stopped. I do not know where the problem was, need to check with Showroom. But before that, wanted to ask friends here ?

Anybody faced this isse ? Any idea of potential cause ? any home remedy ?

cheers
Anju

kpzen · 24th September 2008, 13:49

No steering vibration issue in my CRDi till now.<Touchwood>

What wheels are u running now? Turanza ER60 and alloys??

Anju · 24th September 2008, 13:56

Yes Prajesh,

Turanza ER60 and alloys(Aura). They did wheel alignment,rotation during second service.. and now this problem which I didn't face before....

cheers
Anju

anarchist · 24th September 2008, 13:59

Steering vibration is only due to the need for wheel balancing, for alloys it is typically advised to get it done atleast every 5000 km on the odo, get your balancing done and you can get rid of the vibrations.

kpzen · 24th September 2008, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Anju

Yes Prajesh,

Turanza ER60 and alloys(Aura). They did wheel alignment,rotation during second service.. and now this problem which I didn't face before....

cheers
Anju

Its a balancing issue. Get the balancing done again from a good tire shop. Mostly the service centers don't have specialist for balancing and allignment.

BTW how much did u pay for the 2nd service? and how many kms has the Kencha done?

Anju · 26th September 2008, 11:32

2nd serive bill came around 4 K, I don't remember though, as its been while I did that.

Kencha has done 9K+ kms.
steering vibration is the only issue I faced so far, otherwise, Kencha is doing super good. I am astonished to the highway mileage. its in the range of 20 all the time.

cheers
Anju

undead · 26th September 2008, 12:17

Hey anju , I too completed the 2nd service . But the bill came around Rs.1500 for me. Can you list out the service details ? For me they changed only the Engine oil and Oil Filter .

Anju · 26th September 2008, 14:21

I think I went for Underbody coat,vacuum cleaning,polishing. Don't recall why I paid 4K +.

I am sorry to hear about your mishap but appreciate your attitude in overcoming the challenge. Hope things get better for your little monster soon, without hurting too much to your purse.

Keep the spirit high dear.

cheers
Anju

Anju · 12th December 2008, 15:12

I am back after a loong pause......

3rd and final service update:

Total Bill 4K.
Oil/Fuel/Air filter - replaced.
Body polish
Wheel/alloy Balancing- I have to check if steering wheel vibration re occurs at 140KMPH.

I have removed the GVS badge at the rear and hopefully get the vgt badge shortly which I plan to attach there.

In one year, I am very happy and satisfied with Kencha.

The only problem I encountered so far was "steering wheel vibration" after 140KMPH after 2nd service.

Some other complaints were,
1.Very bad headlight.
2.Fog on front windshield.

Rest everything is just great !!!

Kencha rocks!!!!!!!!!!

cheers
Anju

undead · 13th December 2008, 05:51

Nice to see you back after a long time . Can you tell me how many kms have you clocked so far.

Anju · 16th December 2008, 11:24

I have clocked 10200 so far.

How about you ?

cheers
Anju

16th April 2008, 13:14	#106
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	anju - can you comment on the handling and braking of this car at high speeds especially when not on a straight - do you feel the need for abs or all 4 disc brakes and does the suspension work well at high speed turns. I was checking the aussie getz crdi and it comes standard with all 4 disc brakes + abs as well as independent suspension for front n rear
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24th September 2008, 13:47	#110
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	While I am sorry to hear about Undead's situation, I have one more question to you folks. I was driving my Kencha the other days, the moment I reached 140KMPH, the steering started vibrating a bit, I pressed the paddle to reach 160 but still its kept vibrating. I came back to below 120, then it stopped. I do not know where the problem was, need to check with Showroom. But before that, wanted to ask friends here ? Anybody faced this isse ? Any idea of potential cause ? any home remedy ? cheers Anju
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24th September 2008, 13:49	#111
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	No steering vibration issue in my CRDi till now.<Touchwood> What wheels are u running now? Turanza ER60 and alloys??
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24th September 2008, 13:56	#112
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	Yes Prajesh, Turanza ER60 and alloys(Aura). They did wheel alignment,rotation during second service.. and now this problem which I didn't face before.... cheers Anju
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24th September 2008, 13:59	#113
anarchist BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago / Namma Bengaluru Posts: 372 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Steering vibration is only due to the need for wheel balancing, for alloys it is typically advised to get it done atleast every 5000 km on the odo, get your balancing done and you can get rid of the vibrations.
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26th September 2008, 11:32	#115
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	2nd serive bill came around 4 K, I don't remember though, as its been while I did that. Kencha has done 9K+ kms. steering vibration is the only issue I faced so far, otherwise, Kencha is doing super good. I am astonished to the highway mileage. its in the range of 20 all the time. cheers Anju
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26th September 2008, 12:17	#116
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	Hey anju , I too completed the 2nd service . But the bill came around Rs.1500 for me. Can you list out the service details ? For me they changed only the Engine oil and Oil Filter .
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26th September 2008, 14:21	#117
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	I think I went for Underbody coat,vacuum cleaning,polishing. Don't recall why I paid 4K +. I am sorry to hear about your mishap but appreciate your attitude in overcoming the challenge. Hope things get better for your little monster soon, without hurting too much to your purse. Keep the spirit high dear. cheers Anju
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12th December 2008, 15:12	#118
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	I am back after a loong pause...... 3rd and final service update: Total Bill 4K. Oil/Fuel/Air filter - replaced. Body polish Wheel/alloy Balancing- I have to check if steering wheel vibration re occurs at 140KMPH. I have removed the GVS badge at the rear and hopefully get the vgt badge shortly which I plan to attach there. In one year, I am very happy and satisfied with Kencha. The only problem I encountered so far was "steering wheel vibration" after 140KMPH after 2nd service. Some other complaints were, 1.Very bad headlight. 2.Fog on front windshield. Rest everything is just great !!! Kencha rocks!!!!!!!!!! cheers Anju
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13th December 2008, 05:51	#119
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	Nice to see you back after a long time . Can you tell me how many kms have you clocked so far.
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16th December 2008, 11:24	#120
Anju BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 175 Thanked: 0 Times	I have clocked 10200 so far. How about you ? cheers Anju
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