Tata Xenon (4x2) Test Drive by a Fiat driver

memo45_m · 16th April 2009, 15:38

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Originally Posted by suman

Memo, congrats

, hope you're starting a separate thread for this - looking forward to some ownership experiences for this vehicle.

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Originally Posted by dinar

Congrats buddy, Delivery issue is OK, issue with the truck, nothing serious I hope.

Sorry slightly OT but the new vehicle deliver to me is the demo vehicle the Concorde Motors was using, Starting a new thread on the same.

narayan · 16th April 2009, 15:55

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Originally Posted by memo45_m

Sorry slightly OT but the new vehicle deliver to me is the demo vehicle the Concorde Motors was using, Starting a new thread on the same.

Memo - are u getting the demo vehicle used by the dealership ? why are you taking it ? are you getting some deep discount ?

Red Liner · 16th April 2009, 20:49

Dont touch that. It had clutch issues when I took her out for a TD. And you can guarantee that I was quite rough with her.

dinar · 16th April 2009, 22:56

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Originally Posted by memo45_m

Sorry slightly OT but the new vehicle deliver to me is the demo vehicle the Concorde Motors was using, Starting a new thread on the same.

WHAT? your taking delivery of the demo vehicle. why? that vehicle is with them for over 5 months now, it will be abused vehicle buddy.

GTO · 17th April 2009, 11:46

Memo's buying a non-Maruti product! That's saying something. Congratulations

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Originally Posted by memo45_m

Sorry slightly OT but the new vehicle deliver to me is the demo vehicle the Concorde Motors was using, Starting a new thread on the same.

Dude, get it checked inside out. I presume the only reason you've picked up a demo car is due to the massive discount as well as a solid warranty?

memo45_m · 17th April 2009, 23:02

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Originally Posted by GTO

Memo's buying a non-Maruti product! That's saying something. Congratulations

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Thanks GTO

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Originally Posted by GTO

Dude, get it checked inside out. I presume the only reason you've picked up a demo car is due to the massive discount as well as a solid warranty?

the answer is in the 58th post on this link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...sed-xenon.html

rockyb · 22nd April 2009, 13:17

Congrats Memo - hope you got it by now. Now for some pix and initial impression.

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Originally Posted by memo45_m

My 4x4 Xenon XT is being delivered to me this coming monday,

onlinestuffa · 30th April 2009, 17:30

Congrats for getting the Xenon. I've been considering it as well.

One issue is also private registration. I was told that e.g. with the Getaway you can only get commercial registration. No way I want the hassle of yellow number plates.

Since the Getaway and Xenon are both pickups I was wondering whether you are getting pvt registration for the Xenon?

Do let us know your initial feedback
onlinestuffa

MileCruncher · 30th April 2009, 18:35

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Originally Posted by onlinestuffa

Congrats for getting the Xenon. I've been considering it as well.

One issue is also private registration. I was told that e.g. with the Getaway you can only get commercial registration. No way I want the hassle of yellow number plates.

Since the Getaway and Xenon are both pickups I was wondering whether you are getting pvt registration for the Xenon?

Do let us know your initial feedback
onlinestuffa

I have seen Getaway on Private Number Plates in Hyderabad and Karnataka. Don't know whether its the same in Delhi and NCR. BTW both are BS-III so shouldn't be a problem.

4x4addict · 30th April 2009, 20:03

These vehicles are classified as passenger vehicles in their approval and can be had with private plates in most sates in the south. Incidentally the latest Bolero Camper Delux that was launched with the PS/AC can also be registered as a private vehicle.

onlinestuffa · 30th April 2009, 20:23

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

These vehicles are classified as passenger vehicles in their approval and can be had with private plates in most sates in the south. Incidentally the latest Bolero Camper Delux that was launched with the PS/AC can also be registered as a private vehicle.

Thanks for the info, 4x4addict. Really weird why the Mahindra dealer in Gurgaon is then saying that they can only offer the Getaway with commercial plates. I even told him that if the Xenon is available for private reg. (Tata dealer said it was possible) why not the Getaway, but he said it was not possible. Said he didn't want to sell me the car under false assurances.

How does one argue with them.

4x4addict · 30th April 2009, 22:58

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Originally Posted by onlinestuffa

Thanks for the info, 4x4addict. Really weird why the Mahindra dealer in Gurgaon is then saying that they can only offer the Getaway with commercial plates. I even told him that if the Xenon is available for private reg. (Tata dealer said it was possible) why not the Getaway, but he said it was not possible. Said he didn't want to sell me the car under false assurances.

How does one argue with them.

Check with the RTO to see if any vehicles have been registered before and also try to get help from Mahindra. I would think that there will already be some existing vehicle that the RTO has registered and you can use that as an example. These vehicles are definitely classified as passenger versions and not commercial vehicles. You can verify from the document that manufacturer has to submit to the RTO for the registration.

MileCruncher · 1st May 2009, 09:32

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

These vehicles are classified as passenger vehicles in their approval and can be had with private plates in most sates in the south. Incidentally the latest Bolero Camper Delux that was launched with the PS/AC can also be registered as a private vehicle.

In Hyderabad its only available on commercial plate.

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Originally Posted by onlinestuffa

Thanks for the info, 4x4addict. Really weird why the Mahindra dealer in Gurgaon is then saying that they can only offer the Getaway with commercial plates. I even told him that if the Xenon is available for private reg. (Tata dealer said it was possible) why not the Getaway, but he said it was not possible. Said he didn't want to sell me the car under false assurances.

How does one argue with them.

The way it works is, once a vehicle is developed by a company it has to go for statutory tests for applications and category at either ARAI or VRDE which is also known as homologation. Once a vehicle is checked and passed by ARAI/VRDE, A test copy certificate is given to the manufacturer. This test certificate then needs to submitted to each state's STA or Transport Commissioner for allowing registeration in their respective states. So if a vehicle can be used both in private and commercial purposes, two applications need to be filed. Sometimes manufacturers (depending on numbers of sale) don't get every vehicle in every state passed under each category as getting a vehicle certified for any category takes about 2 months and umpteen rounds of the RTO/TC Office.

It might be that the Getaway might not have been filed for Private use, but if you insist and are willing to wait, M&M might just get it done for you.

onlinestuffa · 4th May 2009, 11:18

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

It might be that the Getaway might not have been filed for Private use, but if you insist and are willing to wait, M&M might just get it done for you.

Thanks for explaining MileCruncher. Haven't decided on the Getaway, in fact the likelihood is looking low, but good to know what one can do.

dinar · 4th May 2009, 12:08

But than How does the 207DI gets yellow plates in most of karnatak [state] and can be registered as private in belgaum and surrounding areas. I know for sure as I was going to buy one couple of years back.
Same is the case in Punjab, remember the x-bhp support vehicle a 207DI, it was PB reg, with White pales.
And by the way there were two getaways down in goa last month with delhi reg whit plates. So onlinestuffa ,please check with another dealer or call the sales office.

Hey memo, any updates on the xenon? what happend with the negotiations with TATA, and did you pick the vehicle.

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onlinestuffa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 45 Thanked: 2 Times	Congrats, what about registration? Congrats for getting the Xenon. I've been considering it as well. One issue is also private registration. I was told that e.g. with the Getaway you can only get commercial registration. No way I want the hassle of yellow number plates. Since the Getaway and Xenon are both pickups I was wondering whether you are getting pvt registration for the Xenon? Do let us know your initial feedback onlinestuffa
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4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,650 Times View My Garage	These vehicles are classified as passenger vehicles in their approval and can be had with private plates in most sates in the south. Incidentally the latest Bolero Camper Delux that was launched with the PS/AC can also be registered as a private vehicle.
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dinar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: goa Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 57 Times	But than How does the 207DI gets yellow plates in most of karnatak [state] and can be registered as private in belgaum and surrounding areas. I know for sure as I was going to buy one couple of years back. Same is the case in Punjab, remember the x-bhp support vehicle a 207DI, it was PB reg, with White pales. And by the way there were two getaways down in goa last month with delhi reg whit plates. So onlinestuffa ,please check with another dealer or call the sales office. Hey memo, any updates on the xenon? what happend with the negotiations with TATA, and did you pick the vehicle.
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