Linea, My quenched desire. EDIT : 20,000 kms update!

luky_13 · 18th March 2009, 20:47

Drove back home in a sparkling Minimal Grey MJD Emotion Pack LINEA on 16 Mar.

Waited for 26 days from booking to delivery and more than 1 year prior to that.
Cheers and thanks to team-bhp for the 100 million posts on Linea the 1 billion thread bashings, i was finally able to take a 'Stand'.

Quality
Build quality is quite solid and most departments excel in look and feel (apart from few flimsy plastic components). The engine bay is most assuring of all with all components neatly spread and a big engine / tranny guard at the bottom. Most parts are neatly marked/labelled and a big sticker under the hoods holds explanation to all the legends.

Noise
This is my first diesel, still getting use to the noise factor specially when windows are down at idling, using the music system to neutralize it. Experienced diesel vehicle owners may be in a better position to analyze and would have something to compare against.

Drive
Have clocked 250 Kms in 3 days, getting a FE of 15 kpl with AC in Bangalore City driving conditions. According to the Trip Meter average fuel consumption "AcA 6.5 l/100". Planning on a highway trip this weekend, will return with the figures later on that.
Suspension is quite good and has a solid feel to it, body roll is minimal. Car responded well to sudden flicks of the steering.

Space/Comfort
Quite spacious, i'm 6'3" had no problem in finding my ideal seating position. Rear tends to be a little cramped with the drivers seat all the way back. Drivers arm rest is a intrusion, seats the gear changing hand at a very awkward position. Boot is humongous period. My 5 year old could easily spread inside. Thoughtful provision of hooks in the boot. Big 195 tires add to the drive feel.
Blue&Me is a life saver, my Blackberry had no problems pairing. To be honest I quite enjoy taking calls on the speakers, quite addictive though.

Looks
Couldn't ask for more, with alloys the damn thing looks even more elegant.

At the end, boy I'm having the time of my life ! More later.

sanjayatarizona · 18th March 2009, 21:00

Nice Car Luky

. Wow,yet another Linea on team-bhp.
Linea seems to be the hottest thing since sliced bread, on this forum.

greatDrive · 18th March 2009, 21:09

Very neat color, "kahin Daag na lag jaaye" I started remembering that hindi song.
Congrats .. do write a report once you are done with your 1st service.

All the best.

@Cheers and thanks to team-bhp for the 100 million posts on Linea the 1 billion thread bashings, i was finally able to take a 'Stand'.

This has actually given more publicity to this car.

Dippy · 18th March 2009, 21:14

Congratulations. Nice choice of colour too. Looks like Fiat is finally seeing success. Happy motoring. Enjoy your new car.

Dieseled · 18th March 2009, 21:24

Congrats Lucky on the new car, Linea looks better and bigger in this colour.

Don'y worry about the noise , I test drove the car and trust me I was so impressed with the insulation inside , leave the engine noise we( I was with me freinds) could not here anything outside.

nukeblitz · 18th March 2009, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Looks like Fiat is finally seeing success. Happy motoring.

True that. Linea was launched just last month and I've seen soo many on the roads already - as many as the ANHCs or maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration. Maybe there are a few lineas in my locality and i keep seeing them over and over agian....

sharma_sanjeevi · 18th March 2009, 21:36

Congrats Buddy for owning this Italian beauty, in this color it looks simply gorgeous.

Do keep us posted on the different aspects of the car such as Perofrmance, Fuel Efficiency as you clock more miles on the beauty.

regards,
Sanjeev

Eddy · 18th March 2009, 21:44

You beauty !!!!

Congrats on the car... Anyone list down the number of Linea owners on the forum please ?

aks_karthik · 18th March 2009, 21:44

same pinch

Good Choice.Enzoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
In Dark,The interior looks damn good with amber color lights.

mjothi · 18th March 2009, 21:47

Congrats. Nice color. Happy driving.

kkdelhi · 18th March 2009, 21:57

Congrats! Quite a few positives there for you. I like the vanity mirror system on the visor. Blue&me is another one. Great color, best variant chosen. Congrats again!

harry10 · 18th March 2009, 21:58

Congrats!
Looks good.
Seems every day someone is getting a Linea on the forum.

BenjiRoss · 18th March 2009, 21:59

Its raining lineas here at TBHP!
Is there some kind of deal that has been worked out between Fiat and TBHP!!
Is the B pillar blackening part of the original car look?

safari_lover · 18th March 2009, 22:08

Congratulations on your new Car. The car looks super cool, wish you long and happy association with her.

pulsar56 · 18th March 2009, 22:11

It's raining Linea's on T-BHP!
Congratulations mate. Nice FE in bangalore traffic!

18th March 2009, 20:47	#1
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Linea, My quenched desire. EDIT : 20,000 kms update! Drove back home in a sparkling Minimal Grey MJD Emotion Pack LINEA on 16 Mar. Waited for 26 days from booking to delivery and more than 1 year prior to that. Cheers and thanks to team-bhp for the 100 million posts on Linea the 1 billion thread bashings, i was finally able to take a 'Stand'. Quality Build quality is quite solid and most departments excel in look and feel (apart from few flimsy plastic components). The engine bay is most assuring of all with all components neatly spread and a big engine / tranny guard at the bottom. Most parts are neatly marked/labelled and a big sticker under the hoods holds explanation to all the legends. Noise This is my first diesel, still getting use to the noise factor specially when windows are down at idling, using the music system to neutralize it. Experienced diesel vehicle owners may be in a better position to analyze and would have something to compare against. Drive Have clocked 250 Kms in 3 days, getting a FE of 15 kpl with AC in Bangalore City driving conditions. According to the Trip Meter average fuel consumption "AcA 6.5 l/100". Planning on a highway trip this weekend, will return with the figures later on that. Suspension is quite good and has a solid feel to it, body roll is minimal. Car responded well to sudden flicks of the steering. Space/Comfort Quite spacious, i'm 6'3" had no problem in finding my ideal seating position. Rear tends to be a little cramped with the drivers seat all the way back. Drivers arm rest is a intrusion, seats the gear changing hand at a very awkward position. Boot is humongous period. My 5 year old could easily spread inside. Thoughtful provision of hooks in the boot. Big 195 tires add to the drive feel. Blue&Me is a life saver, my Blackberry had no problems pairing. To be honest I quite enjoy taking calls on the speakers, quite addictive though. Looks Couldn't ask for more, with alloys the damn thing looks even more elegant. At the end, boy I'm having the time of my life ! More later. Attached Thumbnails
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18th March 2009, 21:00	#2
sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 354 Thanked: 10 Times	Nice Car Luky . Wow,yet another Linea on team-bhp. Linea seems to be the hottest thing since sliced bread, on this forum.
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18th March 2009, 21:09	#3
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Very neat color, "kahin Daag na lag jaaye" I started remembering that hindi song. Congrats .. do write a report once you are done with your 1st service. All the best. @Cheers and thanks to team-bhp for the 100 million posts on Linea the 1 billion thread bashings, i was finally able to take a 'Stand'. This has actually given more publicity to this car.
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18th March 2009, 21:14	#4
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,472 Times	Congratulations. Nice choice of colour too. Looks like Fiat is finally seeing success. Happy motoring. Enjoy your new car.
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18th March 2009, 21:24	#5
Dieseled BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 51 Thanked: 2 Times	Congrats Lucky on the new car, Linea looks better and bigger in this colour. Don'y worry about the noise , I test drove the car and trust me I was so impressed with the insulation inside , leave the engine noise we( I was with me freinds) could not here anything outside.
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18th March 2009, 21:36	#7
sharma_sanjeevi BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 598 Thanked: 113 Times	Congrats Buddy for owning this Italian beauty, in this color it looks simply gorgeous. Do keep us posted on the different aspects of the car such as Perofrmance, Fuel Efficiency as you clock more miles on the beauty. regards, Sanjeev
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18th March 2009, 21:44	#8
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,306 Times	You beauty !!!! Congrats on the car... Anyone list down the number of Linea owners on the forum please ?
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18th March 2009, 21:44	#9
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	same pinch Good Choice.Enzoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy In Dark,The interior looks damn good with amber color lights. Last edited by aks_karthik : 18th March 2009 at 21:45.
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18th March 2009, 21:47	#10
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Congrats. Nice color. Happy driving.
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18th March 2009, 21:57	#11
kkdelhi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 234 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Congrats! Quite a few positives there for you. I like the vanity mirror system on the visor. Blue&me is another one. Great color, best variant chosen. Congrats again!
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18th March 2009, 21:58	#12
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,628 Times View My Garage	Congrats! Looks good. Seems every day someone is getting a Linea on the forum.
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18th March 2009, 21:59	#13
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Its raining lineas here at TBHP! Is there some kind of deal that has been worked out between Fiat and TBHP!! Is the B pillar blackening part of the original car look?
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18th March 2009, 22:08	#14
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	Congratulations on your new Car. The car looks super cool, wish you long and happy association with her.
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18th March 2009, 22:11	#15
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	It's raining Linea's on T-BHP! Congratulations mate. Nice FE in bangalore traffic!
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