Bought a new car( Altis ) after waiting for 15 months expecting Skoda to see sense

harishv · 22nd June 2009, 13:17

Hi Folks

I waited for 15 months for the Octavia to come back. (Link to story) Looks like the fight with Skoda is going to be much longer than expected. Like they say " Latho ke bhoot batho se nahi manthe". So be it. No retreat No surrender.

Took valuable advise from GTO regarding buying a new car and reference towards the dealer.

In fact I was looking up the same car GTO suggested. That confirmed my choice. Thanks GTO

I bought the Toyota Corolla Altis on the 18th of June from Shinrai Motors, Mumbai. Due to supply constraints had to buy the H8 sports, although I do not fancy the additions - skirts et al, and to top it had to pay 40,000 more. Shinrai had offered me delivery for the H2 1.8 G in August.

I was finding it very difficult sharing the Esteem with my wife. My business is in Nasik and I have to travel there practically every alternate day. With the advent of rains it would have become still more difficult. Hence had to settle for the H8 sports since it was available off the shelf. Had the first H8 out of Shinrai. In fact I was there when the H8 arrived and took the decision since it was available on an immediate basis.

Initial experience with Shinrai, till delivery has been bang on target. No hiccups of any kind. Good staff, timely delivery, quick paperwork, no surprises etc.

Did not add anything much to the car. Only added sun films and got an anti rust treatment done.

Enjoyed driving the car. Haven't taken it out much. Just about 100 odd kms. Feels good.

I hope the Toyota Altis shuts out the nightmare of the last 15 months with Skoda.

Thanks TEAM for the wonderful support.

csentil · 22nd June 2009, 13:28

Great Harish. Congratulations. Well the Altis will definitely be a trouble free car. After going through what Skoda has dished out, I'm sure you will have a lot of peace of mind.

Probably you should take the Skoda guys and show them how things normally get done and why Toyota is Toyota !!!

samyakmodi · 22nd June 2009, 13:33

Heartiest Congratulations Harish!!

may this car help you forget the "Skoda Nightmares!!"

GSMINC · 22nd June 2009, 13:34

May god bless with a trouble-free car

diffsoft · 22nd June 2009, 13:36

Harish:

I feel a sense of joy in knowing that you are back in your feet shutting out the nightmare with Skoda! They are anyway suffering low sales as a result of their behavior.

@csentil: I doubt Skoda dare thinks about competing with Toyota, not if their top executives spend more time at fashion shows and write long pieces on their sites and the press on "how this help them meet customers"

Way to go Harish!

Cheers,

spadival · 22nd June 2009, 13:36

Congrats!! Wondering what the bumper sticker on your Toyota would be?

sandeepmdas · 22nd June 2009, 13:37

Guys, finally he managed to chuck the Si Chi out before it is turning into Sha Chi.

And guess what..he has found Sheng Chi , albeit in its "sports" form.

MileCruncher · 22nd June 2009, 13:48

Congrats Harish on the new car. I'm sure you'll have a peaceful life with the Toyota

FastLove · 22nd June 2009, 13:56

Congrats on your NEw Car ! Toyota is the exact opposite of Skoda when it comes to A.S.S. and definitely a good progressive step for you!

wildon · 22nd June 2009, 13:56

Congrats Harish on your new buy. I wish you all success

sanjayatarizona · 22nd June 2009, 14:02

Congrats Harish and finally welcome to the world of hassle free ownership experience ..

sgiitk · 22nd June 2009, 14:04

By all accounts Toyota cars are known to be 'bullet proof' (otherwise no taxi wallah will buy an Innova) and they do worry about the companies reputation, unlike the jokers you are dealing with for the past 15 months!

esteem_lover · 22nd June 2009, 14:14

Great choice Harish. I am sure you will have miles of peaceful driving with this one. Update us on your experience with Toyota.

HappyWheels · 22nd June 2009, 14:15

Congrats on the new car, Harish.

It seems Skoda is waiting for you to lose patience and surrender. They lose nothing (well, just their brand name and most of their customer about whom they care the least!) to lose in this.

Wishing you a wonderful (really wonderful) ownership experience with one the best brands in the world!

And photos! Where are they?

PS: This is the wrong sub-section for this post.

hemanthisgreat · 22nd June 2009, 14:19

Great choice. Congratulations. Wishing you trouble free motoring from here onwards and good luck with the case against skoda.

22nd June 2009, 13:17	#1
harishv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 376 Thanked: 779 Times	Bought a new car( Altis ) after waiting for 15 months expecting Skoda to see sense Hi Folks I waited for 15 months for the Octavia to come back. (Link to story) Looks like the fight with Skoda is going to be much longer than expected. Like they say " Latho ke bhoot batho se nahi manthe". So be it. No retreat No surrender. Took valuable advise from GTO regarding buying a new car and reference towards the dealer. In fact I was looking up the same car GTO suggested. That confirmed my choice. Thanks GTO I bought the Toyota Corolla Altis on the 18th of June from Shinrai Motors, Mumbai. Due to supply constraints had to buy the H8 sports, although I do not fancy the additions - skirts et al, and to top it had to pay 40,000 more. Shinrai had offered me delivery for the H2 1.8 G in August. I was finding it very difficult sharing the Esteem with my wife. My business is in Nasik and I have to travel there practically every alternate day. With the advent of rains it would have become still more difficult. Hence had to settle for the H8 sports since it was available off the shelf. Had the first H8 out of Shinrai. In fact I was there when the H8 arrived and took the decision since it was available on an immediate basis. Initial experience with Shinrai, till delivery has been bang on target. No hiccups of any kind. Good staff, timely delivery, quick paperwork, no surprises etc. Did not add anything much to the car. Only added sun films and got an anti rust treatment done. Enjoyed driving the car. Haven't taken it out much. Just about 100 odd kms. Feels good. I hope the Toyota Altis shuts out the nightmare of the last 15 months with Skoda. Thanks TEAM for the wonderful support. Last edited by Rehaan : 22nd June 2009 at 16:17. Reason: Link added.
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22nd June 2009, 13:28	#2
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Great Harish. Congratulations. Well the Altis will definitely be a trouble free car. After going through what Skoda has dished out, I'm sure you will have a lot of peace of mind. Probably you should take the Skoda guys and show them how things normally get done and why Toyota is Toyota !!!
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samyakmodi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 991 Thanked: 805 Times	Heartiest Congratulations Harish!! may this car help you forget the "Skoda Nightmares!!"
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GSMINC BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 393 Thanked: 196 Times	May god bless with a trouble-free car
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diffsoft BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 773 Thanked: 404 Times	Harish: I feel a sense of joy in knowing that you are back in your feet shutting out the nightmare with Skoda! They are anyway suffering low sales as a result of their behavior. @csentil: I doubt Skoda dare thinks about competing with Toyota, not if their top executives spend more time at fashion shows and write long pieces on their sites and the press on "how this help them meet customers" Way to go Harish! Cheers, Last edited by diffsoft : 22nd June 2009 at 13:37.
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spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! Wondering what the bumper sticker on your Toyota would be?
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sandeepmdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Varkala Posts: 1,536 Thanked: 2,489 Times	Guys, finally he managed to chuck the Si Chi out before it is turning into Sha Chi. And guess what..he has found Sheng Chi , albeit in its "sports" form. Last edited by sandeepmdas : 22nd June 2009 at 13:38.
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22nd June 2009, 13:48	#8
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 589 Times View My Garage	Congrats Harish on the new car. I'm sure you'll have a peaceful life with the Toyota
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FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	Congrats on your NEw Car ! Toyota is the exact opposite of Skoda when it comes to A.S.S. and definitely a good progressive step for you!
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wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	Congrats Harish on your new buy. I wish you all success
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sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 354 Thanked: 10 Times	Congrats Harish and finally welcome to the world of hassle free ownership experience ..
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sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	By all accounts Toyota cars are known to be 'bullet proof' (otherwise no taxi wallah will buy an Innova) and they do worry about the companies reputation, unlike the jokers you are dealing with for the past 15 months!
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22nd June 2009, 14:14	#13
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Great choice Harish. I am sure you will have miles of peaceful driving with this one. Update us on your experience with Toyota.
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22nd June 2009, 14:15	#14
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Congrats on the new car, Harish. It seems Skoda is waiting for you to lose patience and surrender. They lose nothing (well, just their brand name and most of their customer about whom they care the least!) to lose in this. Wishing you a wonderful (really wonderful) ownership experience with one the best brands in the world! And photos! Where are they? PS: This is the wrong sub-section for this post.
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22nd June 2009, 14:19	#15
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Great choice. Congratulations. Wishing you trouble free motoring from here onwards and good luck with the case against skoda.
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