White Swift VDI..Booked

Mafioso · 6th August 2009, 15:49

Hi,

I was planning to buy my first car but was waiting for punto release as I am an avid fan of Fiat and especially the looks of punto. I had waited almost 6 months for the Punto to be launched and before the TD that was the only in Car in my mind to buy, but unfortunately after couple of test drives of 1.3MJD I was disappointed with lack of turbo burst available in Swift, bad plastics and also the main turn off was pathetic response from Concorde motors.

I was more interested in Diesel, considered the I20 but was way too pricey for my liking; Indica was never on my list (somehow I don’t feel it’s a car to own that taxi feeling doesn’t go away!! No offence meant).

There weren’t any diesel hatch backs and therefore I booked SWIFT VDI White color on 26th July 2009 though my heart still said it was Punto because of it drop dead gorgeous looks and stability!!

The Delivery is expected on August 15th Independence Day

Booking Swift was quite a challenge as where ever I had enquired they told me that waiting period was a month and for White it was almost 2 months. Bimal agreed to give silver/red on 20th but I was keen on White and I tried the tricks suggested by a fellow T-Bhpian (Deepakchiniwal) on how he got his Dzire, and YES it worked!!!!! Special thanks to Deepak.. I wanted the vehicle on 15th as I have a trip planned on 20th. I have booked it in Mandovi and they promised me that they will give it by 14th.

I had a pre approved loan with HDFC and it was quite a cake walk without much documentation and interest rate was quite good compared to other banks (that was after bargaining hard, thanks to GTO’s suggestion, quite surprised that they came down from 12.5% to 10.5% for a 5 year term)!! 75% loan and 25% cash.. I have paid all the money yesterday so that they can allot the vehicle for me ASAP…

Planning for few accessories and below is the list

Tire Upgrade from stock to Michellin 185/60/R14, as soon as I take the delivery.
ICE ( Pioneer Head Unit with JBL speakers and Subwoofer in mind, but still not finalized)
Sun film (Full dark, Lumar or 3M???) Showroom guys are suggesting for Lumar as it helps in more heat reduction as compared to 3M
Steering Wheel Grip
Rear Spoiler

Am looking for an unconventional Spoiler, the one with black blades which raises around 6 inches from the body and not the normal types posted in the forum here. Any idea where can I get one and how much will it cost?

Seat covers and Alloys will be little later due to lack of Vitamin M…

I shall post my dealer experience and buying experience after I get hands on my car!!!

Regards,
Manjunath.

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deepakchiniwal · 6th August 2009, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mafioso

I was keen on White and I tried the tricks suggested by a fellow T-Bhpian (Deepakchiniwal) on how he got his Dzire, and YES it worked!!!!! Special thanks to Deepak.. I wanted the vehicle on 15th as I have a trip planned on 20th. I have booked it in Mandovi and they promised me that they will give it by 14th.

Firstly, Congratulations for having booked the Vehicle. May you have miles of happy and safe motoring.

Secondly, I am glad that my post has helped someone. As indeed I was helped by TBHP. It feels good when you give back something worth to this beautiful community. Hats off again to TBHP.

Do post your reviews, photos and how did you trick in getting the vehicle.

NFS2024 · 11th August 2009, 16:52

Please throw some light on what the trick is that we are talking about?

deepakchiniwal · 11th August 2009, 17:54

@NFS2024, http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...dzire-vdi.html

Check out the 3rd reply in this thread.

zteg · 11th August 2009, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakchiniwal

@NFS2024, http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...dzire-vdi.html

Hey wonderful trick Deepak. I will keep this in mind and try it out whenever time comes. No harm anyways.

By the way congrats manju. A great day to get your new car. By the way wahta was the on road price? Didnt you get any accessories from the dealer?

Zteg

mukeshgoel · 11th August 2009, 20:51

Hi Congrats. Swift VDi is just an excellent car. I also bought it in March this year and that too a white.

Earlier, When Ritz was launched and when Punto was launched, I thought that I should have waited a bit more but not any more. When I see Ritz on road, I feel happy that I have swift. When I am at 140+ with rock solid stability, I feel more happy. I like Punto but never want to go to Tata workshop. No comments about interiors of Punto as I have not seen it from inside.

Today also if I have to opt out of these three, I will definitely go for Swift VDi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mafioso

Tire Upgrade from stock to Michellin 185/60/R14, as soon as I take the delivery.

I also changed the tyres to Michellin Energy XM1+ the day I bought the car. However, size you mentioned is incorrect. It should be 185/70/R14. I am sure it must be a typing mistake.

faithless_1984 · 11th August 2009, 22:15

Congrats Mafioso.
Its great that your getting the car in just 20 days.!

Will try the same trick.

vivekanand005 · 13th August 2009, 11:04

congrats Mofioso on your booking of swift diesel. i am sure you will enjoy the car.

Sang · 13th August 2009, 12:18

Congrats Mafioso !

Can you give the OTR price for swift vdi with breakup and any freebies that dealer offered? Do we have same waiting period for Swift and Ritz vdi.

Mafioso · 14th August 2009, 20:52

Thanks Guys, infact i got the car much earlier than promised, got in on 12th Aug!!

couldnt update as they have blocked this site in my office

have been going around it and im absolutely enjoying the ride with Michelin tires...makes lot of difference to ride quality and noise as well is reduced

Mafioso · 14th August 2009, 20:55

By the way congrats manju. A great day to get your new car. By the way wahta was the on road price? Didnt you get any accessories from the dealer?

Zteg[/quote]

OTR B'lore is 5.85Lak...accessories!! aha..nothing et all apart from the normal stuff like door mats, mud flaps and ganesha Idol... when ever we asked the sales guy he would say that getting car in such a short time only is a great thing and i shouldnt think about Accessories

Mafioso · 14th August 2009, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by faithless_1984

Congrats Mafioso.
Its great that your getting the car in just 20 days.!

Will try the same trick.

All the best...hope it works out...infact it helped me during booking period as they promised the car by 20th, but later one of my friend knew the sales guy there and hence i got it little earlier than expected/promised

Mafioso · 14th August 2009, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sang

Congrats Mafioso !

Can you give the OTR price for swift vdi with breakup and any freebies that dealer offered? Do we have same waiting period for Swift and Ritz vdi.

4.9 Ex showroom, 16k insurance and 67k road tax and extended warranty and handling charges all put together its 5.85Lac. the demand for swift diesel is so much that no where any freebies are offered, getting the car only is a big challenge.. i guess for Ritz its around 4 weeks time, not sure thou..

krish3 · 14th August 2009, 22:11

Congrats Mafioso!!!

Do post some reviews and pics. I too have booked the Swift Vdi with ABS on 15th July in Cochin and they gave a waiting period of 4 months

. I asked for VDi without ABS and that too had the same waiting period.

I'm now trying to get a car from its competition - Getz Crdi/Punto Dynamic 1.3. Almost finalized on one car and hopefully will be getting delivery on Aug last weekend. Will then be cancelling the Swift booking.

Personally I feel the waiting period is too long and its sort of made up by Maruti. They alone can get away with this. If demand was the reason, then alto should have a 1 yr waiting period.

vijaythacker · 15th August 2009, 14:43

Mafioso, congrats on your swift VDi white, looks best and also looks better to ritz IMO.Keep updating this thread with your reviews.

6th August 2009, 15:49	#1
Mafioso BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 104 Times	White Swift VDI..Booked Hi, I was planning to buy my first car but was waiting for punto release as I am an avid fan of Fiat and especially the looks of punto. I had waited almost 6 months for the Punto to be launched and before the TD that was the only in Car in my mind to buy, but unfortunately after couple of test drives of 1.3MJD I was disappointed with lack of turbo burst available in Swift, bad plastics and also the main turn off was pathetic response from Concorde motors. I was more interested in Diesel, considered the I20 but was way too pricey for my liking; Indica was never on my list (somehow I don’t feel it’s a car to own that taxi feeling doesn’t go away!! No offence meant). There weren’t any diesel hatch backs and therefore I booked SWIFT VDI White color on 26th July 2009 though my heart still said it was Punto because of it drop dead gorgeous looks and stability!! The Delivery is expected on August 15th Independence Day Booking Swift was quite a challenge as where ever I had enquired they told me that waiting period was a month and for White it was almost 2 months. Bimal agreed to give silver/red on 20th but I was keen on White and I tried the tricks suggested by a fellow T-Bhpian (Deepakchiniwal) on how he got his Dzire, and YES it worked!!!!! Special thanks to Deepak.. I wanted the vehicle on 15th as I have a trip planned on 20th. I have booked it in Mandovi and they promised me that they will give it by 14th. I had a pre approved loan with HDFC and it was quite a cake walk without much documentation and interest rate was quite good compared to other banks (that was after bargaining hard, thanks to GTO’s suggestion, quite surprised that they came down from 12.5% to 10.5% for a 5 year term)!! 75% loan and 25% cash.. I have paid all the money yesterday so that they can allot the vehicle for me ASAP… Planning for few accessories and below is the list Tire Upgrade from stock to Michellin 185/60/R14, as soon as I take the delivery. ICE ( Pioneer Head Unit with JBL speakers and Subwoofer in mind, but still not finalized) Sun film (Full dark, Lumar or 3M???) Showroom guys are suggesting for Lumar as it helps in more heat reduction as compared to 3M Steering Wheel Grip Rear Spoiler Am looking for an unconventional Spoiler, the one with black blades which raises around 6 inches from the body and not the normal types posted in the forum here. Any idea where can I get one and how much will it cost? Seat covers and Alloys will be little later due to lack of Vitamin M… I shall post my dealer experience and buying experience after I get hands on my car!!! Regards, Manjunath. Post EDITED since it contained various [FONT], [COLOR] and [SIZE] tags. Posting with such text formatting should be avoided on Team-BHP as it is inconvenient for members to read post. Kindly go through Announcements section before proceeding. Thanking You for your anticipated co-operation The Team-BHP Support Last edited by Jaggu : 6th August 2009 at 17:54. Reason: Font tags
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11th August 2009, 16:52	#3
NFS2024 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 839 Thanked: 444 Times	Please throw some light on what the trick is that we are talking about?
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11th August 2009, 17:54	#4
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	@NFS2024, http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...dzire-vdi.html Check out the 3rd reply in this thread.
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11th August 2009, 22:15	#7
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Congrats Mafioso. Its great that your getting the car in just 20 days.! Will try the same trick.
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13th August 2009, 11:04	#8
vivekanand005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: Once	congrats Mofioso on your booking of swift diesel. i am sure you will enjoy the car.
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13th August 2009, 12:18	#9
Sang BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 108 Thanked: 10 Times	Congrats Mafioso ! Can you give the OTR price for swift vdi with breakup and any freebies that dealer offered? Do we have same waiting period for Swift and Ritz vdi.
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14th August 2009, 20:52	#10
Mafioso BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 104 Times	Thanks Guys, infact i got the car much earlier than promised, got in on 12th Aug!! couldnt update as they have blocked this site in my office have been going around it and im absolutely enjoying the ride with Michelin tires...makes lot of difference to ride quality and noise as well is reduced
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14th August 2009, 20:55	#11
Mafioso BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 104 Times	By the way congrats manju. A great day to get your new car. By the way wahta was the on road price? Didnt you get any accessories from the dealer? Zteg[/quote] OTR B'lore is 5.85Lak...accessories!! aha..nothing et all apart from the normal stuff like door mats, mud flaps and ganesha Idol... when ever we asked the sales guy he would say that getting car in such a short time only is a great thing and i shouldnt think about Accessories
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14th August 2009, 22:11	#14
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Congrats Mafioso!!! Do post some reviews and pics. I too have booked the Swift Vdi with ABS on 15th July in Cochin and they gave a waiting period of 4 months. I asked for VDi without ABS and that too had the same waiting period. I'm now trying to get a car from its competition - Getz Crdi/Punto Dynamic 1.3. Almost finalized on one car and hopefully will be getting delivery on Aug last weekend. Will then be cancelling the Swift booking. Personally I feel the waiting period is too long and its sort of made up by Maruti. They alone can get away with this. If demand was the reason, then alto should have a 1 yr waiting period. Last edited by krish3 : 14th August 2009 at 22:12.
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15th August 2009, 14:43	#15
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	Mafioso, congrats on your swift VDi white, looks best and also looks better to ritz IMO.Keep updating this thread with your reviews.
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