Linea MJD waiting period

TheHorse · 16th February 2009, 14:27

Guys,
Lately I've noticed that there is long waiting period here in Pune (1+ month) for Linea MJD E+. I've booked one on 17th Jan and yet to hear anything concrete on its arrival

Just wanted to know how is the situation elsewhere across all models, specially in cities.

Has Fiat really snapped up these many orders?

amtak · 16th February 2009, 14:29

"Fortunately" Yes. Good thing for Fiat

quicksilver · 16th February 2009, 14:42

We have booked a Linea MJD E+ for my friend here in Coimbatore and there is no information on when the deliveries are going to start. Looks like FIAT is acting up again as the dealer says there had been no shipment from the factory yet for the E+ model.

Not too sure if we should trust what the dealer says but if it was true, looks like FIAT is having a hard time with the supply 'blue and me' kits for the E+. May be they did not expect a big demand for the E+?

TheHorse · 16th February 2009, 14:52

Is it really because of 'Blue and Me'??
I was thinking that FIAT is trying give out 2009 mfg cars only hence the delay..

TheHorse · 16th February 2009, 15:05

I just got a letter from the dealer explaining delay in delivery. I think I can wait for 1 more month. but now even Emotion option looks attractive to me

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Sub: Your booking for Fiat Linea

Dear Sir,

This has reference to your booking for Linea DI Emotion Pack in Flamingo red colour dated 17th January, 2009.

While offering Linea to Indian customers Tata-Fiat company felt that there will be less demand for Emotion Pack version, but all over India there is more booking for Emotion Pack Petrol / Diesel model, as a result there will be some delay in delivery of your booked car.

As per the latest communication received from our principals, delivery of your car is expected in 1st ~ 2nd week of March 2009.

We can offer you Linea in Emotion model, as the delivery period for this variant will be shorter. If you thinking of changing your booking option please let us know so that we can quote the correct delivery position in consultation with our principals.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused for you.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For B U Bhandari Auto Pvt. Ltd

Shailesh J. Bhandari
]Jt. Managing Director

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omaragra · 16th February 2009, 15:06

At least the wait is a Month, not 5 months !! LOL, I had to wait for 5 months for my 500 !! The blue and me is amazing and I am sure it will be worth the wait

deepakhon · 16th February 2009, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by omaragra

At least the wait is a Month, not 5 months !! LOL, I had to wait for 5 months for my 500 !! The blue and me is amazing and I am sure it will be worth the wait

Is there a compatibility list of phones for Blue & Me? For example, does iPhone 2G work well with B&M?

biju_kp · 16th February 2009, 15:57

TheHorse, I feel is worth the wait for the E+ than taking just E.

downsouth · 16th February 2009, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakhon

Is there a compatibility list of phones for Blue & Me? For example, does iPhone 2G work well with B&M?

AFAIK, all bluetooth enabled phones work with the B&M module. But I guess there are going to be the odd ones, which might have problems connecting.

Delivery of Emotion+ will take a atleast4-6 weeks, i booked my petrol on Feb 3rd, ETD is still at March 1st week, but I doubt it. Seems like Fiat is pushing for Flamenco Red(Marron for all us mortals). I have booked a Black and hoping i will get the car atleast 2nd week of March. As demand increases, i think supply will be an issue.

rudrah · 16th February 2009, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakhon

Is there a compatibility list of phones for Blue & Me? For example, does iPhone 2G work well with B&M?

Yup, the Blue & Me will only work with Microsoft Windows Smartphones

You can find the Microsoft logo on the steering wheel!

anachronix · 16th February 2009, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Yup, the Blue & Me will only work with Microsoft Windows Smartphones

You can find the Microsoft logo on the steering wheel!

Rudrah,

It works with most bluetooth enabled phones. I havent tried it myself. But I remember reading a report from Muneem where he tried to map his N series to the B&M.

downsouth · 16th February 2009, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudrah

Yup, the Blue & Me will only work with Microsoft Windows Smartphones

You can find the Microsoft logo on the steering wheel!

Jeez man, there is no MS logo on the steering wheel, there is a button with the windows logo to activate blue and me. But there is a sticker on the rear wind shield and a small one inside the glove box.

The Blue & Me was developed by Microsott hence you see the Windows mobile logo. The blue tooth module will be universal protocol so it should not have problems connecting to mobile phones with bluetooth.

Where did you get this info? If you have any additional refrences, please post them here else your point cannot be validated.

Thanks

omaragra · 16th February 2009, 16:52

Ok Folks don't fight over it !! LOL

Here is the thing the B&Me works with every bluetooth enabled phone, even my iPhone 3G works fine. But the sms reader is compatible with only few phones and there is no up-to-date list.

Also the contacts can be saved in the car's memory but again this feature is not compatible with all phones, but again the voice feature works with all bluetooth enabled phones.

To dial a number if the contacts are saved in the car, you just have to say e.g. "Call John" and it will dial or else you can say "Dial 0985685236" and it will dial the number.

tinkywinky · 16th February 2009, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by downsouth

Jeez man, there is no MS logo on the steering wheel, there is a button with the windows logo to activate blue and me. But there is a sticker on the rear wind shield and a small one inside the glove box.

The Blue & Me was developed by Microsott hence you see the Windows mobile logo. The blue tooth module will be universal protocol so it should not have problems connecting to mobile phones with bluetooth.

Where did you get this info? If you have any additional refrences, please post them here else your point cannot be validated.

Thanks

, The first time I used the Blue and Me was using Nokia phone of the dealer and it was not a windows mobile. Only challenge would be to speak in a clear english diction, else the system doesn't recogonize. Poor sales guy had to say help to get to the main menu 4 times before pairing the phone to the car. It worked when the guy moved to the drivers seat. It is not very tough for sure, just keeping your pronounciation clean will do the trick

Caramelo · 16th February 2009, 17:21

its very simple guys. most of the people dont realize this and complain it doesnt work, this and that.

i dont have a linea lolz but i have a RAZR V8 phone which has kinda same stuff. i mean my phone can talk, it can read out messages. and i can call anyone by pressing voice command button. and do several stuff with voice commands. so its similar to blue and me. it plays music too. :P

my phone recognizes commands easily, well when i talk in an american accent

. i am telling you it really works. even if you whisper in an accent it will pick it up. so make sure you brush up on your firangi accent.

and yeah its better if your surroundings are calm and quiet. in the car it wont be a prob i think.

my point was that the accent thing is true and i think it was programed by some california yahoo's. at MS so lolz its gonna be this way only.

16th February 2009, 14:27	#1
TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 131 Thanked: 11 Times	Linea MJD waiting period Guys, Lately I've noticed that there is long waiting period here in Pune (1+ month) for Linea MJD E+. I've booked one on 17th Jan and yet to hear anything concrete on its arrival Just wanted to know how is the situation elsewhere across all models, specially in cities. Has Fiat really snapped up these many orders?
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16th February 2009, 14:29	#2
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 902 Times View My Garage	"Fortunately" Yes. Good thing for Fiat
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16th February 2009, 14:42	#3
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 455 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	We have booked a Linea MJD E+ for my friend here in Coimbatore and there is no information on when the deliveries are going to start. Looks like FIAT is acting up again as the dealer says there had been no shipment from the factory yet for the E+ model. Not too sure if we should trust what the dealer says but if it was true, looks like FIAT is having a hard time with the supply 'blue and me' kits for the E+. May be they did not expect a big demand for the E+?
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16th February 2009, 14:52	#4
TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 131 Thanked: 11 Times	Is it really because of 'Blue and Me'?? I was thinking that FIAT is trying give out 2009 mfg cars only hence the delay..
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16th February 2009, 15:05	#5
TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 131 Thanked: 11 Times	I just got a letter from the dealer explaining delay in delivery. I think I can wait for 1 more month. but now even Emotion option looks attractive to me -------------------------------------------------- Sub: Your booking for Fiat Linea Dear Sir, This has reference to your booking for Linea DI Emotion Pack in Flamingo red colour dated 17th January, 2009. While offering Linea to Indian customers Tata-Fiat company felt that there will be less demand for Emotion Pack version, but all over India there is more booking for Emotion Pack Petrol / Diesel model, as a result there will be some delay in delivery of your booked car. As per the latest communication received from our principals, delivery of your car is expected in 1st ~ 2nd week of March 2009. We can offer you Linea in Emotion model, as the delivery period for this variant will be shorter. If you thinking of changing your booking option please let us know so that we can quote the correct delivery position in consultation with our principals. Sorry for the inconvenience caused for you. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For B U Bhandari Auto Pvt. Ltd Shailesh J. Bhandari ]Jt. Managing Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by TheHorse : 16th February 2009 at 15:07. Reason: removing bad formatting
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16th February 2009, 15:06	#6
omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	At least the wait is a Month, not 5 months !! LOL, I had to wait for 5 months for my 500 !! The blue and me is amazing and I am sure it will be worth the wait
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16th February 2009, 15:57	#8
biju_kp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 120 Thanked: 0 Times	TheHorse, I feel is worth the wait for the E+ than taking just E.
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16th February 2009, 16:52	#13
omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	Ok Folks don't fight over it !! LOL Here is the thing the B&Me works with every bluetooth enabled phone, even my iPhone 3G works fine. But the sms reader is compatible with only few phones and there is no up-to-date list. Also the contacts can be saved in the car's memory but again this feature is not compatible with all phones, but again the voice feature works with all bluetooth enabled phones. To dial a number if the contacts are saved in the car, you just have to say e.g. "Call John" and it will dial or else you can say "Dial 0985685236" and it will dial the number.
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16th February 2009, 17:21	#15
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	BLUE AND ME probs anyone...... its very simple guys. most of the people dont realize this and complain it doesnt work, this and that. i dont have a linea lolz but i have a RAZR V8 phone which has kinda same stuff. i mean my phone can talk, it can read out messages. and i can call anyone by pressing voice command button. and do several stuff with voice commands. so its similar to blue and me. it plays music too. :P my phone recognizes commands easily, well when i talk in an american accent . i am telling you it really works. even if you whisper in an accent it will pick it up. so make sure you brush up on your firangi accent. and yeah its better if your surroundings are calm and quiet. in the car it wont be a prob i think. my point was that the accent thing is true and i think it was programed by some california yahoo's. at MS so lolz its gonna be this way only.
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