My Fabia 1.4 TDI Classic

netchef · 27th August 2008, 10:57

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Originally Posted by chitbhanu

Hi Mahesh - One quick check, in real bumper to bumper traffic, does the vehicle gain enough RPM for the turbo to kick in? More so in a Fabia is that really a problem? I would imagine in a Verna this could still be an initial problem (till one gets accustomed), but in Fabia..? Do let us know if you continue to observe this discomfort, could be an interesting inputs for prospective buyers, particularly those intending to shift from Petrol cars.

Regards
Chitbhanu

Has anyone here driven a Hyundai Verna diesel so we can have a comparison? In my book, it's the car the Fabia competes against- and not the smaller Swift and Palio that it only matches in size. Detractors- don't shoot the piano player please

naikpranav · 27th August 2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by netchef

Has anyone here driven a Hyundai Verna diesel so we can have a comparison? In my book, it's the car the Fabia competes against- and not the smaller Swift and Palio that it only matches in size. Detractors- don't shoot the piano player please

I havent driven one, (and don't think i'd like to anyway) but have you seen the size of the tires on it ? they are skinnier than the swifts ! I wonder where all that power goes, to the exhaust ?

1000Horses · 27th August 2008, 13:53

Hey Congrats man. fabia looks great in red. Good build quality in that segment. wish u many more safe miles of driving.

snaronikar · 27th August 2008, 14:11

Mahesh, Congrats for your new buy. There are only a few t-bhipans who own a Fabia TDI.

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Originally Posted by MadRash

Next day morning we started at 6:00 AM and headed to my hometown Udumalpet near Coimbatore. Route: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Thiruvannamalai – Villupuram – Trichy – Dindigul – Palani – Udumalpet. It was approx. 650 KMs trip in 21 hours.

Was unable to understand why it took 21 hrs to drive 650 kms.

Are you sure about this or just a typo?

MadRash · 27th August 2008, 18:15

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Mahesh, Congrats for your new buy. There are only a few t-bhipans who own a Fabia TDI.

snaronikar: Thank you for your wish.

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Originally Posted by snaronikar

Was unable to understand why it took 21 hrs to drive 650 kms.

Are you sure about this or just a typo?

My parents were there with me and we visited few temples in Kanchipuram and Thiruvannamalai.

And then the road from Ulundhurpet to Trichy is one a hell to drive in the night.

Regards
Mahesh S

MadRash · 7th September 2008, 13:16

yesterday I bought 2 sony rechargeable batteries because of which I wasn't able to take pictures of my car. Today morning I washed my car and took few pictures of the car.

netchef · 8th September 2008, 11:16

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Originally Posted by MadRash

yesterday I bought 2 sony rechargeable batteries because of which I wasn't able to take pictures of my car. Today morning I washed my car and took few pictures of the car.

MadRash: Great pics, Mahesh.

MadRash · 8th September 2008, 15:16

Netchef: Thank you sir.

nickatnite · 8th September 2008, 15:24

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Originally Posted by MadRash

yesterday I bought 2 sony rechargeable batteries because of which I wasn't able to take pictures of my car. Today morning I washed my car and took few pictures of the car.

Great looking car and color. How responsive is the engine in 'stop and go' traffic?.

MadRash · 8th September 2008, 20:49

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

Great looking car and color. How responsive is the engine in 'stop and go' traffic?.

Its real fun to drive this car in city traffic. With AC blower @ level 4 & in 2nd gear, its able to pickup well.

When the turbo kicks in, the car surges ahead and you will be pushed back against the seat. That is something similar to the reverse bungy jumping experience. I like it a lot.

Mysticeyes · 18th September 2008, 11:27

your car looks so stunning in red

hope you are having a nice time with the baby

benbsb29 · 19th September 2008, 10:39

The car looks like its sporting a goatie!

Nice color, though. Congrats on your new car.

kpbhatt · 19th September 2008, 10:51

the car looks fabulous in Red -- btw Whats with the long moustache below the grille? -- do get some pics of the interiors too

MadRash · 22nd September 2008, 20:24

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Originally Posted by kpbhatt

the car looks fabulous in Red -- btw Whats with the long moustache below the grille? -- do get some pics of the interiors too

I took my car to a famous road side temple in Chennai. I paid Rs. 150 and they decorated the car with garland and did the pooja. they tied this rope too. some holy stuff. To be frank I dont know the purpose and I havent removed it either.

vinjaram · 20th January 2009, 07:32

Hey how your ride is going on????
Let me know about the maintenance cost cause I am planning to purchase this month.

27th August 2008, 13:53	#18
1000Horses BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 129 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Hey Congrats man. fabia looks great in red. Good build quality in that segment. wish u many more safe miles of driving.
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MadRash BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 243 Thanked: 3 Times	yesterday I bought 2 sony rechargeable batteries because of which I wasn't able to take pictures of my car. Today morning I washed my car and took few pictures of the car. Attached Thumbnails
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MadRash BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madras Posts: 243 Thanked: 3 Times	Netchef: Thank you sir.
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Mysticeyes BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 396 Thanked: 748 Times	your car looks so stunning in red hope you are having a nice time with the baby
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,206 Times View My Garage	The car looks like its sporting a goatie! Nice color, though. Congrats on your new car.
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19th September 2008, 10:51	#28
kpbhatt BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 349 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	the car looks fabulous in Red -- btw Whats with the long moustache below the grille? -- do get some pics of the interiors too
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vinjaram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Hey how your ride is going on???? Let me know about the maintenance cost cause I am planning to purchase this month.
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