Silver Getz Prime CRDi VGT

djay99 · 2nd June 2008, 17:24

Got my bright silver Getz Prime CRDi 1.5L delivered on 30 may

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What made me to buy Getz CRDi?
I always liked Getz for its looks and practicality. It has lots of space, looks good, rides better than some of the hatches, handles well and is good for city as well as highways.

While buying a chevy spark, left out Getz 1.3 as it looked over priced for me. Also the mileage was lesser IMO. After i bought spark, next month the beast Getz CRDi was launched with the powerful and amazing Verna engine. Now i am proud owner of this beast.

I booked the car with Trident Hyundai on 1st may 2008. Sales executive promised me to deliver it in 4 weeks.
Sales executive (Mr. Krishnamurthy) was prompt and updated me with status as and when required.
Have clocked close to 150KM and here are my observations:

Pros
Power and torque are awesome (110BHP and 240NM)
Handling is amazing with 195/60-14 Michelin PP's
Build quality is fantastic
Has lots of space
Tilt steering is an added advantage
NVH levels are very low.
Driving comfort is good
Gear shift is very smooth and accurate (better than my chevy spark)
Clutch is light and smooth
No powerdrop when AC is on
Have not tested hard braking yet
Body roll is minimal as the suspension is stiffened in Getz D
Have not tested fuel efficiency

Cons
No ABS
No rear defogger and wiper in GVS (only one model in Diesel)
No seat height adjustment
Poor head lights

Modifications and accessories:

Tires and alloys
Upgraded tyres from stock Good year GPS2 175/65-14 to Michelin PP1 195/60-14 on P&W 14" 6J alloys.

ICE
HU - Pioneer 3090UB with front USB and feather touch (Rs.8K with 2 years warranty and 1 year theft insurance)
Front speakers - Polk Audio 6 1/2 inch components with crossovers and tweeters (Rs.7.5K)
Rear - Polk Audio 6X9 coaxials (4.5K)
Amplifier and subwoofer(will be installed in a week)

Got sunfilms, leather steering cover and keyless entry as freebie from dealer.
Planning to install gear lock and headlight bulbs shortly.

I would like to thank my team-bhp friends for helping me in deciding car and accessories.

Have not taken pics after installing alloys. Will take them and post.
Pics:

suren181 · 2nd June 2008, 17:28

Congrats on the purchase, Have fun taming her.

ramie2400 · 2nd June 2008, 17:30

congrats matey,welcome to the Getz club,its indeed the best hatch ive ever loved and i own one too,a petrol GLS very happy hassel free ride.. Drive safe

Cheers,Ramie

djay99 · 2nd June 2008, 17:37

Pic of Polk tweeter and rear speaker

BomBatt · 2nd June 2008, 18:46

Firstly, congrats djay99 on your new 1.5L Getz CRDi

. Nice pics too.

Secondly, is this an upgrade from your Sparky or is it second car in your family?

I know, you cannot compare 1 L petrol Sparky with 1.5 L CRDi, but I would like to know your driving experience with a bigger car. I would appreciate if you can give pros and cons of CRDI Getz with peppy Spark.

undead · 2nd June 2008, 19:23

Congrats dude. And you too have the same engine cover as mine.

kpzen · 2nd June 2008, 19:51

Congrats DJ..cheers:

Quote:

Originally Posted by undead

And you too have the same engine cover as mine.

All Vernas now come with similar engine cover..

TomRider · 2nd June 2008, 19:57

Congrats DJ... It looks stunning.

O.T. Will give u a call prob tomorrow or day after.

vabs78 · 2nd June 2008, 20:21

Congrats DJ! Enjoy the beast.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djay99

Pic of Polk tweeter and rear speaker

Does the parcel tray vibrate with these?

PatienceWins · 2nd June 2008, 20:35

Congrats!!

The car looks great. Please post some pictures of the alloys.

zaks · 2nd June 2008, 20:42

Great dude, so how much did it cost you OTR?

Dragonov · 2nd June 2008, 20:44

Congratulations djay99 !

Wish you safe and happy motoring. .. I too am planning to get one soon

PatienceWins · 2nd June 2008, 21:11

How are the Polk speakers? I have read some good reviews about them.

Abhijat · 2nd June 2008, 23:25

Congrats mate
Thats a great car. European styling, the cabin looks fresh and its also very practical in terms of space utilization.

The Ganesha on the center console reminds me of my car, I used to have similar one in my old car

Enjoy the ride.

theMAG · 3rd June 2008, 00:41

Nice! Wear it in good health and show them DDiS and MJD drivers a thing or two on the road !

2nd June 2008, 17:24	#1
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Silver Getz Prime CRDi VGT Got my bright silver Getz Prime CRDi 1.5L delivered on 30 may . What made me to buy Getz CRDi? I always liked Getz for its looks and practicality. It has lots of space, looks good, rides better than some of the hatches, handles well and is good for city as well as highways. While buying a chevy spark, left out Getz 1.3 as it looked over priced for me. Also the mileage was lesser IMO. After i bought spark, next month the beast Getz CRDi was launched with the powerful and amazing Verna engine. Now i am proud owner of this beast. I booked the car with Trident Hyundai on 1st may 2008. Sales executive promised me to deliver it in 4 weeks. Sales executive (Mr. Krishnamurthy) was prompt and updated me with status as and when required. Have clocked close to 150KM and here are my observations: Pros Power and torque are awesome (110BHP and 240NM) Handling is amazing with 195/60-14 Michelin PP's Build quality is fantastic Has lots of space Tilt steering is an added advantage NVH levels are very low. Driving comfort is good Gear shift is very smooth and accurate (better than my chevy spark) Clutch is light and smooth No powerdrop when AC is on Have not tested hard braking yet Body roll is minimal as the suspension is stiffened in Getz D Have not tested fuel efficiency Cons No ABS No rear defogger and wiper in GVS (only one model in Diesel) No seat height adjustment Poor head lights Modifications and accessories: Tires and alloys Upgraded tyres from stock Good year GPS2 175/65-14 to Michelin PP1 195/60-14 on P&W 14" 6J alloys. ICE HU - Pioneer 3090UB with front USB and feather touch (Rs.8K with 2 years warranty and 1 year theft insurance) Front speakers - Polk Audio 6 1/2 inch components with crossovers and tweeters (Rs.7.5K) Rear - Polk Audio 6X9 coaxials (4.5K) Amplifier and subwoofer(will be installed in a week) Got sunfilms, leather steering cover and keyless entry as freebie from dealer. Planning to install gear lock and headlight bulbs shortly. I would like to thank my team-bhp friends for helping me in deciding car and accessories. Have not taken pics after installing alloys. Will take them and post. Pics: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by djay99 : 2nd June 2008 at 17:27.
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2nd June 2008, 17:28	#2
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 848 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase, Have fun taming her.
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2nd June 2008, 17:30	#3
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	congrats matey,welcome to the Getz club,its indeed the best hatch ive ever loved and i own one too,a petrol GLS very happy hassel free ride.. Drive safe Cheers,Ramie
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2nd June 2008, 17:37	#4
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 553 Times View My Garage	Pic of Polk tweeter and rear speaker Attached Thumbnails
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2nd June 2008, 18:46	#5
BomBatt BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 209 Thanked: 37 Times	Firstly, congrats djay99 on your new 1.5L Getz CRDi . Nice pics too. Secondly, is this an upgrade from your Sparky or is it second car in your family? I know, you cannot compare 1 L petrol Sparky with 1.5 L CRDi, but I would like to know your driving experience with a bigger car. I would appreciate if you can give pros and cons of CRDI Getz with peppy Spark.
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2nd June 2008, 19:23	#6
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 181 Times	Congrats dude. And you too have the same engine cover as mine.
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2nd June 2008, 19:57	#8
TomRider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL7-KA03-NYC Posts: 340 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Congrats DJ... It looks stunning. O.T. Will give u a call prob tomorrow or day after.
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2nd June 2008, 20:35	#10
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 987 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! The car looks great. Please post some pictures of the alloys.
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2nd June 2008, 20:42	#11
zaks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	Great dude, so how much did it cost you OTR?
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2nd June 2008, 20:44	#12
Dragonov BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 205 Thanked: 31 Times	Congratulations djay99 ! Wish you safe and happy motoring. .. I too am planning to get one soon
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2nd June 2008, 21:11	#13
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 987 Times View My Garage	How are the Polk speakers? I have read some good reviews about them.
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2nd June 2008, 23:25	#14
Abhijat BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: ACT Posts: 57 Thanked: 3 Times	Congrats mate Thats a great car. European styling, the cabin looks fresh and its also very practical in terms of space utilization. The Ganesha on the center console reminds me of my car, I used to have similar one in my old car Enjoy the ride.
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3rd June 2008, 00:41	#15
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	Nice! Wear it in good health and show them DDiS and MJD drivers a thing or two on the road !
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