Another Ritz in the family

funda2max · 9th October 2009, 23:06

Hi Everyone,

We have taken delivery of racing green Ritz VXI today. I love the responsive, silky smooth petrol engine. This is my first petrol car in my family, hope it will be a pet in the future. On Road Price : 4,67,000/- Dealership provided with Mud flap, Floor mats, Steering grip and 500 discount on sun film. I have few issues in PDI, experts please help,

1) There are visible scratches in 2-3 places, it didn't disappear after wax coating also

2) Dealer provided only 5 lts of Petrol. Is it normal or i should have asked for more?

3) Bonner becomes hot compared to diesel, Is it OK?

I will post pictures tomorrow.

blackasta · 10th October 2009, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by funda2max

Hi Everyone,

We have taken delivery of racing green Ritz VXI today. I love the responsive, silky smooth petrol engine. This is my first petrol car in my family, hope it will be a pet in the future. On Road Price : 4,67,000/- Dealership provided with Mud flap, Floor mats, Steering grip and 500 discount on sun film. I have few issues in PDI, experts please help,

1) There are visible scratches in 2-3 places, it didn't disappear after wax coating also

scratches happen during the unloading process. As you have already taken delivery, there is nothing you can do now. Try to get them polished during the first service.

2) Dealer provided only 5 lts of Petrol. Is it normal or i should have asked for more?
5 liters is perfectly normal

3) Bonner becomes hot compared to diesel, Is it OK?

Not really sure about this one as I have never driven a diesel car, but maybe due to non existence/thinner insulating material which also acts as noise insulator? It might be thicker in diesel cars preventing the hood getting more hot? Just a guess though!

I will post pictures tomorrow.

Congrats on your newest acquisition. Do post pictures at the earliest opportunity.
Drive safe!
Please find my responses inline.

Vid6639 · 10th October 2009, 09:25

Which dealer is this? Is this bangalore? Hod did you get the VXi for 4.67L. The on-road price in bangalore is 4.98L for VXi.

funda2max · 13th October 2009, 10:26

As promised here are some pictures. Second picture is where i pointed out the scratch. Dealer said he will remove the scratch and re-paint if possible. Car is running well, initial pickup is very good compared to diesel.

Accessories and ICE update

1) Garware Sun control film - Green shade which matches with the car's color.

2) Pioneer DEH-3190UB DVD player with Pioneer door speakers.

3) Panasound DVD head rest DVD monitors (2)

4) Xenos remote lock

5) Seat cover

We are yet to change tyres to 185/70 R14.

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Originally Posted by vid6639

Which dealer is this? Is this bangalore? Hod did you get the VXi for 4.67L. The on-road price in bangalore is 4.98L for VXi.

Hosur - Amman cars, since the car won't be driven much around Bangalore.

Few recommendation to other Ritz owners,

1) A good Steering grip - It means a lot since steering wheel is not meaty. After steering grip, you will have confident in your driving.

2) Door guard - To avoid scratches in tight parking spaces.

Overall, first petrol car in our family is good, yet another satisfied Ritz owner

lambuhere1 · 13th October 2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by funda2max

2) Pioneer DEH-3190UB DVD player with Pioneer door speakers.

3) Panasound DVD head rest DVD monitors (2)

Congrats buddy on your new aquisition. Would love to see the photographs of 2, 3

praveen4554 · 13th October 2009, 12:43

Congrats Funda 2 Max - Nice pick RITZ is rocking the market with good sales.
Please do post more the pictures of ur new pet

thamban · 13th October 2009, 12:58

The bonnet of Ritz petrol version doesn't get hot at all. But you will be able to feel the hot air from the front grill.

pulsar56 · 13th October 2009, 13:07

Congrats on the Ritz.
Can we have some pics of the ICE Setup please?

funda2max · 13th October 2009, 21:01

I will post the ICE pictures over the weekend since car is not here at Bangalore now.

Gandhi · 27th October 2009, 17:43

Hey, any update on the car? How many kms have you clocked?

race_on · 4th January 2010, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by funda2max

Hi Everyone,

We have taken delivery of racing green Ritz VXI today. I love the responsive, silky smooth petrol engine. This is my first petrol car in my family, hope it will be a pet in the future. On Road Price : 4,67,000/- Dealership provided with Mud flap, Floor mats, Steering grip and 500 discount on sun film. I have few issues in PDI, experts please help,

1) There are visible scratches in 2-3 places, it didn't disappear after wax coating also

2) Dealer provided only 5 lts of Petrol. Is it normal or i should have asked for more?

3) Bonner becomes hot compared to diesel, Is it OK?

I will post pictures tomorrow.

Hi funda2max,

Many congrats on your buy. I recently took delivery of my own Ritz Vxi (Silky Silver) in Mumbai and was as concerned about the car getting hot very soon. But I suppose you just need to give it time as the rough edges ease out and car parts get used to each other. Let me know if the problem still persists in your car.

In fact, just on the 2nd day of the delivery, I started experiencing rattling from the co-passenger seat belt slot. I fired the dealership for giving me such a piece..to which they rehauled the entire seat belt console.

While the problem appears fixed..my experience has now made me just too sensitive to any noise in the car..I fear this is not very healthy for my mental peace

Nevertheless, i am now focussing on getting ICE (pioneer headunit and JBL speakers) and thinking of getting transparent side covers..what do you think (color is silky siver)?

Also could you mention what you paid for Pioneer headunit?

Mpower · 5th January 2010, 02:02

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Originally Posted by funda2max

Hosur - Amman cars, since the car won't be driven much around Bangalore.

is it Tamilnadu registration. should workout lot cheaper.

navan49 · 5th January 2010, 07:49

Funda2max,

Congrats on your new car. Ritz is a good car. It is a comfortable driving car. Regarding Engine I am a diesel guy. Your petrol heads would help you. You had the full right to reject the piece with scratches. If it was known to the dealer and if it is not the scratch made by you. Why don't you complaint to Maruti. They take immediate action.

prince_pervez · 5th January 2010, 08:01

Congrats on the car man! Forget the scratches. If it really bothers you, pester the dealer to do something about it in the first service. Look at the bright side, a prospective scratcher will see the existing ones and go away dissappointed considering someone else has done the honors already.

I had a friend who brought a pulsar. Silver color. Every little scratch make a cut to his heart. Once in the parking lot he found his bike on the floor with nice scratches on the visor. Since then he stopped bothering and started enjoying the bike.

Congrats again! Drive safe.

navan49 · 5th January 2010, 08:26

Hi Prince,

You are right, if he gets the car out of turn,with the concern of accepting the scratches. Other wise Maruti Udyog itself never appreciate the dealer selling like this. It is true I don't bother much about the scratches made by us, but not from the dealer.

9th October 2009, 23:06	#1
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Another Ritz in the family Hi Everyone, We have taken delivery of racing green Ritz VXI today. I love the responsive, silky smooth petrol engine. This is my first petrol car in my family, hope it will be a pet in the future. On Road Price : 4,67,000/- Dealership provided with Mud flap, Floor mats, Steering grip and 500 discount on sun film. I have few issues in PDI, experts please help, 1) There are visible scratches in 2-3 places, it didn't disappear after wax coating also 2) Dealer provided only 5 lts of Petrol. Is it normal or i should have asked for more? 3) Bonner becomes hot compared to diesel, Is it OK? I will post pictures tomorrow.
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10th October 2009, 09:25	#3
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,473 Times View My Garage	Which dealer is this? Is this bangalore? Hod did you get the VXi for 4.67L. The on-road price in bangalore is 4.98L for VXi.
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13th October 2009, 12:43	#6
praveen4554 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 98 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Funda 2 Max - Nice pick RITZ is rocking the market with good sales. Please do post more the pictures of ur new pet
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13th October 2009, 12:58	#7
thamban BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 36 Thanked: 26 Times	The bonnet of Ritz petrol version doesn't get hot at all. But you will be able to feel the hot air from the front grill.
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13th October 2009, 13:07	#8
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the Ritz. Can we have some pics of the ICE Setup please?
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13th October 2009, 21:01	#9
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	I will post the ICE pictures over the weekend since car is not here at Bangalore now.
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27th October 2009, 17:43	#10
Gandhi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 958 Thanked: 206 Times View My Garage	Hey, any update on the car? How many kms have you clocked?
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5th January 2010, 07:49	#13
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Funda2max, Congrats on your new car. Ritz is a good car. It is a comfortable driving car. Regarding Engine I am a diesel guy. Your petrol heads would help you. You had the full right to reject the piece with scratches. If it was known to the dealer and if it is not the scratch made by you. Why don't you complaint to Maruti. They take immediate action.
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5th January 2010, 08:01	#14
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the car man! Forget the scratches. If it really bothers you, pester the dealer to do something about it in the first service. Look at the bright side, a prospective scratcher will see the existing ones and go away dissappointed considering someone else has done the honors already. I had a friend who brought a pulsar. Silver color. Every little scratch make a cut to his heart. Once in the parking lot he found his bike on the floor with nice scratches on the visor. Since then he stopped bothering and started enjoying the bike. Congrats again! Drive safe.
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5th January 2010, 08:26	#15
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi Prince, You are right, if he gets the car out of turn,with the concern of accepting the scratches. Other wise Maruti Udyog itself never appreciate the dealer selling like this. It is true I don't bother much about the scratches made by us, but not from the dealer.
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