Here she comes...Swift Dzire VDI...finally here!

hdoshi · 23rd November 2009, 15:41

Hello all,

I finally got my White Swift Dzire VDI on Wednesday, 18th November after a wait of 1 month, 1 week and 4 days to be precise!

I will post more details soon. This is what I did pre and post delivery:

Pre-delivery:
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1- Reverse sensors - from the Maruti dealer (was worried of losing the warranty on my car if I get it fitted outside). Cost me almost double the prize outside...but I felt the warranty is more important!

Post-delivery:
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2- Changed stock rims to OEM alloys...I am sure you would want to know why these alloys or how much I spent on "OEM" alloys...well, stay tuned, will provide the complete details soon!
3- Changed her shoes to Michelin 185/70 XM1+
4- 3M Sunfilm (medium visibility)
5- Dolphin art leather seat covers

I would have provided the detailed initial review here, but I got to log off now, so please bear with me for a couple of days, I will be back with details on the above and more...

As of today, it has done 510 KMS (the fuel guage is 3-4 points above E).

PS: I am searching for a name for my car..."Snow White" has already been taken - no prize for guessing who he is...please suggest

shantyrocks · 24th November 2009, 00:19

congratz dude..!
do post pics and your initial review soon.

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 00:26

Congrats dude. Your shoe change may have already voided the warranty, so you could have saved some money by putting the reverse sensors outside.

hdoshi · 24th November 2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

Congrats dude. Your shoe change may have already voided the warranty, so you could have saved some money by putting the reverse sensors outside.

Ouch! Really? Seeing many reviews on TBHP, I did not come across any thread that mentions change of tyres voids warranty. In fact I have upgraded to the size of the Z_I stock tyres.

Experts please confirm, does tyre upgrade void the warranty

Jaggu · 24th November 2009, 18:11

Nope your warranty is still safe, dont worry!

Even if they were to dispute something, they can do so for the suspension (ie if its a wrong tire size, alloy etc, which is not the case) they definitely cant deny the warranty for the whole vehicle. Its just a line which dealers use to lure more business to them.

hdoshi · 24th November 2009, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Nope your warranty is still safe, dont worry!

Even if they were to dispute something, they can do so for the suspension (ie if its a wrong tire size, alloy etc, which is not the case) they definitely cant deny the warranty for the whole vehicle. Its just a line which dealers use to lure more business to them.

Phew! Thanks Jaggu! That is what I was thinking...

Thanks for your wishes shantyrocks and Gilead, really appreciate it!
I am not sure if I can still upload photos...am still a "Newbie"

, is my understanding correct support/mods?

rki2007 · 24th November 2009, 18:25

Congrats on your new buy. Surprised to see that you have got delivery of your new dzire within 1 month and a week's time.Do post some pics.

Gilead · 24th November 2009, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdoshi

Phew! Thanks Jaggu! That is what I was thinking...

doshi, sorry I did not mean to scare you. Most Swifts that I personally know of run on upsized shoes and I don't think they have faced warranty issues. Like Jaggu mentioned, they can technically void your suspension warranty if they want, but it is not in the service center's best interest to do do.

hdoshi · 24th November 2009, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

doshi, sorry I did not mean to scare you. Most Swifts that I personally know of run on upsized shoes and I don't think they have faced warranty issues. Like Jaggu mentioned, they can technically void your suspension warranty if they want, but it is not in the service center's best interest to do do.

No worries buddy...I appreciate your experience and information...I did get a little scared, but was kiddin' a bit as well...

hdoshi · 25th November 2009, 21:25

To keep the thread ticking, here is some information...

I did a second tank full (first one on delivery). I got 15.4 FE with full AC, 250 KM highway and 300 KM city traffic (a couple of super jams). Not to forget, the sunfilm technician had kept the engine and AC running for 30-45 mins while installing the sunfilms. What do you guys think of this FE?

Compiling the detailed review...sorry for the delay...please bear with me for a few more days...lots of year end work at the office...stole some time to update the FE

Jaggu · 25th November 2009, 22:35

Mileage seems to be ok, which diesel are you using. Try IOC normal diesel from a good pump and see if there is a difference.

Ramsagar · 26th November 2009, 13:06

Congrats doshi on the new buy. Its geat to get VDI in within a month. Pulled any strings?
BWT from which Dealer did you booked the vehicle?
Any plans to upgrade the ICE or stock speakers?

Pls add sanps immediately.

vijaythacker · 26th November 2009, 14:59

congratulations on your VDI.Detailed review and pictures awaited.Dont let us scream out for pictures on your thread.They speak thousand words as you know.Enjoy your ride.

longhorn · 26th November 2009, 15:50

Congrats on your Dzire. The waiting period seems to have come down drastically. I used to hear 3-4 months wait for Dzire Vdi.

hdoshi · 28th November 2009, 14:30

Thank you all for your good wishes! I am sorry for the delay in providing the detailed review and pics, was planning to do it today, but have a little emergency at home. I will be back soon with these items, apologies for making you all wait.

Some quick responses:
Jaggu: Shell was the nearest pump when I took the delivery, so filled there and continued the same for the next fill. I am looking for a good IOC pump in the BSK III Stage, Mysore Road or Domlur areas (home/office).

Ramsagar: Bought from Mandovi Motors, Lavelle Road. Yes, did use some influence to get it sooner

Longhorn: Unfortunately not yet. The waiting is still 3 months as per the dealers. I used some contacts to get mine quickly, plus some good luck.

My apologies for delaying the details. I promise to be back very soon with them, please bear with me.

Regards

23rd November 2009, 15:41	#1
hdoshi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: Once	Here she comes...Swift Dzire VDI...finally here! Hello all, I finally got my White Swift Dzire VDI on Wednesday, 18th November after a wait of 1 month, 1 week and 4 days to be precise! I will post more details soon. This is what I did pre and post delivery: Pre-delivery: ========= 1- Reverse sensors - from the Maruti dealer (was worried of losing the warranty on my car if I get it fitted outside). Cost me almost double the prize outside...but I felt the warranty is more important! Post-delivery: ========== 2- Changed stock rims to OEM alloys...I am sure you would want to know why these alloys or how much I spent on "OEM" alloys...well, stay tuned, will provide the complete details soon! 3- Changed her shoes to Michelin 185/70 XM1+ 4- 3M Sunfilm (medium visibility) 5- Dolphin art leather seat covers I would have provided the detailed initial review here, but I got to log off now, so please bear with me for a couple of days, I will be back with details on the above and more... As of today, it has done 510 KMS (the fuel guage is 3-4 points above E). PS: I am searching for a name for my car..."Snow White" has already been taken - no prize for guessing who he is...please suggest
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24th November 2009, 00:19	#2
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 742 Thanked: 6 Times	congratz dude..! do post pics and your initial review soon.
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24th November 2009, 00:26	#3
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Congrats dude. Your shoe change may have already voided the warranty, so you could have saved some money by putting the reverse sensors outside.
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24th November 2009, 18:11	#5
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,319 Thanked: 16,667 Times	Nope your warranty is still safe, dont worry! Even if they were to dispute something, they can do so for the suspension (ie if its a wrong tire size, alloy etc, which is not the case) they definitely cant deny the warranty for the whole vehicle. Its just a line which dealers use to lure more business to them.
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24th November 2009, 18:25	#7
rki2007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 670 Thanked: 142 Times	Congrats on your new buy. Surprised to see that you have got delivery of your new dzire within 1 month and a week's time.Do post some pics.
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25th November 2009, 21:25	#10
hdoshi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: Once	To keep the thread ticking, here is some information... I did a second tank full (first one on delivery). I got 15.4 FE with full AC, 250 KM highway and 300 KM city traffic (a couple of super jams). Not to forget, the sunfilm technician had kept the engine and AC running for 30-45 mins while installing the sunfilms. What do you guys think of this FE? Compiling the detailed review...sorry for the delay...please bear with me for a few more days...lots of year end work at the office...stole some time to update the FE
	() Thanks

25th November 2009, 22:35	#11
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,319 Thanked: 16,667 Times	Mileage seems to be ok, which diesel are you using. Try IOC normal diesel from a good pump and see if there is a difference.
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26th November 2009, 13:06	#12
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 255 Times View My Garage	Congrats doshi on the new buy. Its geat to get VDI in within a month. Pulled any strings? BWT from which Dealer did you booked the vehicle? Any plans to upgrade the ICE or stock speakers? Pls add sanps immediately.
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26th November 2009, 14:59	#13
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	congratulations on your VDI.Detailed review and pictures awaited.Dont let us scream out for pictures on your thread.They speak thousand words as you know.Enjoy your ride.
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26th November 2009, 15:50	#14
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,537 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your Dzire. The waiting period seems to have come down drastically. I used to hear 3-4 months wait for Dzire Vdi.
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28th November 2009, 14:30	#15
hdoshi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: Once	Thank you all for your good wishes! I am sorry for the delay in providing the detailed review and pics, was planning to do it today, but have a little emergency at home. I will be back soon with these items, apologies for making you all wait. Some quick responses: Jaggu: Shell was the nearest pump when I took the delivery, so filled there and continued the same for the next fill. I am looking for a good IOC pump in the BSK III Stage, Mysore Road or Domlur areas (home/office). Ramsagar: Bought from Mandovi Motors, Lavelle Road. Yes, did use some influence to get it sooner Longhorn: Unfortunately not yet. The waiting is still 3 months as per the dealers. I used some contacts to get mine quickly, plus some good luck. My apologies for delaying the details. I promise to be back very soon with them, please bear with me. Regards
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