Maruti SX4 ZXI: Edit, 70000 kms up

rajneeesh · 21st June 2008, 21:46

TOR, the first service was an experience I would rather forget. I had got the car serviced at Marketing Times Okhla and none of the jobs listed in the Job Card were performed. Since then I have shifted to Motorcraft Noida, and they have done a satisfactory job so far. I will definately post the pictures once the job is done.

Samrat25, for best results the headlight selector needs to be in the correct position. I Have not found any issues with the headlights. Just snap the A Pillar cover and it shold be OK. The quality of the plastics in the car can do with some improvement.

Amit, the EPS is OK although a little more feedback would be most welcome.

Varun, the SX4 has a picked up a wrong reputation. There are three of my friends who own the SX4 and they all get between 11 to 13 KM in city driving.

RKBharat, IT Nerd, Shankyz, guys what is the mileage you guys have been getting.

BTW, a counsellor from MSIL paid me a vist today o explain the features of the car and collect my feedback. A nice practice IMO.

rajneeesh · 22nd June 2008, 22:26

MODS PLEASE MOVE THE THREAD TO lONG TERM TEST REPORTS AND CHANGE THE TITLE T0 "SX4 - 3000 KM REPORT"

THANKS

rkbharat · 22nd June 2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by rajneeesh

RKBharat, IT Nerd, Shankyz, guys what is the mileage you guys have been getting.

I am getting 11-12 in city with 100% AC. I have never opened windows for more than few seconds.

My observation is that SX4 is very sensitive on RPM and a little spirited driving can reduce the FE badly

gopinathann · 23rd June 2008, 01:13

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

I am getting 11-12 in city with 100% AC. I have never opened windows for more than few seconds.

My observation is that SX4 is very sensitive on RPM and a little spirited driving can reduce the FE badly

I am getting 11-12 in city with AC.
rkbharat, why don't you change your avatar to your stunning SX4 instead of Indica.

iTNerd · 23rd June 2008, 02:18

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Varun, the SX4 has a picked up a wrong reputation. There are three of my friends who own the SX4 and they all get between 11 to 13 KM in city driving.

RKBharat, IT Nerd, Shankyz, guys what is the mileage you guys have been getting.

Well, as I reported some weeks back in my long term ownership report, I get around 12-13 kmpl with 90% AC in City Condition on normal petrol.. Highway, I get around 15 kmpl with 90% AC on (80-120 kmph most of the time) .If I toss around the car enthusiastically, I get a KM or less mileage...

rkbharat · 23rd June 2008, 09:48

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

I am getting 11-12 in city with AC.
rkbharat, why don't you change your avatar to your stunning SX4 instead of Indica.

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Gopi, I still waiting to do some excellent photo session with my SX4, on some beautiful location. Already 1800 Km and no long drive yet :-(.

gopinathann · 23rd June 2008, 11:10

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

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Gopi, I still waiting to do some excellent photo session with my SX4, on some beautiful location. Already 1800 Km and no long drive yet :-(.

oh ok, take some nice shots.
check out my 10000 km review
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...km-report.html

rajneeesh · 25th June 2008, 21:14

The Black Stallion has finalyy got new leather upholstery ( Stanley) . The gear knob is still awaited( execting it tomorrow). I intend to get the same installed and then click a few snaps.

snaronikar · 25th June 2008, 21:45

Nice review there and good FE too. Post some pics.

rajneeesh · 4th July 2008, 14:56

here is the stallion with new upholstery from Stanley.

SumitB · 4th July 2008, 15:03

Rajneesh I understand that its a case of personal preference and choice, but the color combination is looking odd.

Is that genuine leather? How much did it cost?

samrat25 · 4th July 2008, 15:25

rajneeesh, the color combination is little weird to my taste but the quality (Stanley right?) of the leather used looks GOOD.how much did it cost you and how long did it take for the entire job to be done?any STANLEY guys you know in mumbai?

rajneeesh · 4th July 2008, 16:08

Sumit/ Samrat,

I wanted to pimp up the Stallion and thus the color combination. It is genuine leather in all touch areas and art leather in non contact areas ( door pads, back side of the seats) . The whole thing cost me 22K. I had placed the order on Friday afternoon,the dealer collected my car on tuesday Morning and the car was back with me on tuesday night. The Gear knob took 4 days more as it had been despatched to somewhere else. You can cla he Ask me service and they will sms you half a dozen options.

rkbharat · 4th July 2008, 16:15

Looks very good except color combination and color of Steering wheel cover. Grey color could have been better suited there. Just my personal opinion

I am not sure if you were present while the job is done but there is a big catch for doing door trims.

Door trims in SX4 are factory fixed by pressing plastic against the fabric board. There is no screw except 2. So they should stick it back with Soldering the plastic again and use feviquick for more stability.

rajneeesh · 12th July 2008, 12:33

Rajiv, The guys did use fewikwik on the door pads. I want to go in for reversing/parking sensors now but am a bit undecided. How useful do you find them in every day use.

Modes please change the title as requsted earlier

21st June 2008, 21:46	#16
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	TOR, the first service was an experience I would rather forget. I had got the car serviced at Marketing Times Okhla and none of the jobs listed in the Job Card were performed. Since then I have shifted to Motorcraft Noida, and they have done a satisfactory job so far. I will definately post the pictures once the job is done. Samrat25, for best results the headlight selector needs to be in the correct position. I Have not found any issues with the headlights. Just snap the A Pillar cover and it shold be OK. The quality of the plastics in the car can do with some improvement. Amit, the EPS is OK although a little more feedback would be most welcome. Varun, the SX4 has a picked up a wrong reputation. There are three of my friends who own the SX4 and they all get between 11 to 13 KM in city driving. RKBharat, IT Nerd, Shankyz, guys what is the mileage you guys have been getting. BTW, a counsellor from MSIL paid me a vist today o explain the features of the car and collect my feedback. A nice practice IMO.
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22nd June 2008, 22:26	#17
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	MODS PLEASE MOVE THE THREAD TO lONG TERM TEST REPORTS AND CHANGE THE TITLE T0 "SX4 - 3000 KM REPORT" THANKS
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25th June 2008, 21:14	#23
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	The Black Stallion has finalyy got new leather upholstery ( Stanley) . The gear knob is still awaited( execting it tomorrow). I intend to get the same installed and then click a few snaps.
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25th June 2008, 21:45	#24
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Nice review there and good FE too. Post some pics.
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4th July 2008, 14:56	#25
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	here is the stallion with new upholstery from Stanley. Attached Thumbnails
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4th July 2008, 15:03	#26
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	Rajneesh I understand that its a case of personal preference and choice, but the color combination is looking odd. Is that genuine leather? How much did it cost?
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4th July 2008, 15:25	#27
samrat25 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 30 Thanked: 0 Times	rajneeesh, the color combination is little weird to my taste but the quality (Stanley right?) of the leather used looks GOOD.how much did it cost you and how long did it take for the entire job to be done?any STANLEY guys you know in mumbai?
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4th July 2008, 16:08	#28
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	Sumit/ Samrat, I wanted to pimp up the Stallion and thus the color combination. It is genuine leather in all touch areas and art leather in non contact areas ( door pads, back side of the seats) . The whole thing cost me 22K. I had placed the order on Friday afternoon,the dealer collected my car on tuesday Morning and the car was back with me on tuesday night. The Gear knob took 4 days more as it had been despatched to somewhere else. You can cla he Ask me service and they will sms you half a dozen options.
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4th July 2008, 16:15	#29
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	Looks very good except color combination and color of Steering wheel cover. Grey color could have been better suited there. Just my personal opinion I am not sure if you were present while the job is done but there is a big catch for doing door trims. Door trims in SX4 are factory fixed by pressing plastic against the fabric board. There is no screw except 2. So they should stick it back with Soldering the plastic again and use feviquick for more stability.
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12th July 2008, 12:33	#30
rajneeesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: noida Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 540 Times	Rajiv, The guys did use fewikwik on the door pads. I want to go in for reversing/parking sensors now but am a bit undecided. How useful do you find them in every day use. Modes please change the title as requsted earlier
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