Punto Emotion - the driving diary - 15k/2nd service done

TusharPrabhu · 1st April 2010, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Soccerfan

see the thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...-nitrogen.html . Majority votes for going with nitrogen filling.

Hmmm interesting read. Nice to discover a new thing...though it is actually not a new thing after all. Thanks for pointing to the thread.

Soccerfan · 16th April 2010, 12:21

While going to my native on Wednesday night an unlucky dog tried to test its luck by trying to cross the road. Before i couldnt do anything it hit somewer on the front bumper. Decided not to stop and check since the area was pitch dark and i was only arpund 2-3 kms from my home. Checked the bumper and right side , couldn't see any scratches or dents except some dog **** on the right side of bumper and front right tyre. Washed that shot away then itself and i hope that dog died . Oterwise it would have to suffer a lot of pain

P.S. Odo nears 9000Kms now

nkrishnap · 16th April 2010, 13:10

Unlucky dog.

By the way, its a little surprising that the bumper has been damaged. Does it have to do something with the build quality or sheer luck?

Soccerfan · 16th April 2010, 13:42

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Originally Posted by nkrishnap

Unlucky dog.

By the way, its a little surprising that the bumper has been damaged. Does it have to do something with the build quality or sheer luck?

bumper has NOT been damaged.

gopikb · 16th April 2010, 13:53

nkrishna, it is definitely the build quality. An accent came and banged my punto on the back. It could have been hit when I was stand still and accent at about 15~20km/hr. The bumper dislocated from the original position. However, the FIAT service was able to just push it inside again to lock itself. Now there is no traces of a hit on the bumper except minor removal of paint.

iconic · 19th April 2010, 13:11

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Originally Posted by gopikb

nkrishna, it is definitely the build quality. An accent came and banged my punto on the back. It could have been hit when I was stand still and accent at about 15~20km/hr. The bumper dislocated from the original position. However, the FIAT service was able to just push it inside again to lock itself. Now there is no traces of a hit on the bumper except minor removal of paint.

Even my PUNTO got hit by a speeding auto from behind. There was a big dent in the area below the lights. Small scratches in the metal area and the bumper. The auto got severely damaged, the right side of the bulging area got completely dented.

This happened on the fifth day after i took delivery of the car

but makes me feel that this car is well built.

Soccerfan · 19th April 2010, 14:49

Punto is indeed a strong car. thats y its heavier than the swifts and the i20's

Soccerfan · 22nd May 2010, 11:42

Crossed the 10k kms mark today

. There is a squeak coming from under the driver seat which is really irritating and too lazy to take it to the dealer . Some minor scratches here and there...

In another update did Garware Icecool Shield front windsreen film. There is indeed a noticeable improvement in cooling now. Will upload some snaps soon

alexpaul · 22nd May 2010, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Soccerfan

In another update did Garware Icecool Shield front windsreen film. There is indeed a noticeable improvement in cooling now. Will upload some snaps soon

Soccerfan , How much did Icecool Shield front windsreen film cost you including installation charges? Is there any visibility issues while driving at night specially in unlit areas?

Soccerfan · 22nd May 2010, 22:42

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Originally Posted by alexpaul

Soccerfan , How much did Icecool Shield front windsreen film cost you including installation charges? Is there any visibility issues while driving at night specially in unlit areas?

cost me 3.3k @ TVM . guess its a bit high

regarding visibility no perceptible difference even in night

Soccerfan · 23rd May 2010, 23:17

10k on speedo . She needs a good wash as its raining here in kerala

Soccerfan · 6th June 2010, 00:39

Photos from todays trip to Vagamon n Parunthumpara

(No Post Processing done)

joe1980 · 6th June 2010, 11:09

Nice pictures. Can you please post your FE figures that your Punto gives in the city?

NutsNBolts · 6th June 2010, 11:18

Congrats on 10k and those great pics. Medium grey is looking great with those huge grey balls of monsoon.

Ricky_63 · 6th June 2010, 11:25

Nice write up. Incidentally I test drove the Punto Diesel Emotion Pack yesterday. It had done 10,300 kms. Though not fast, but I found it a nice point A to B car. Maybe the Pete's box would help.

May buy it if I get a decent price for the Swift. It was also the Grey that you have, looks nice !!!

Happy motoring !!!

Cheers

16th April 2010, 12:21	#77
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	dog !! While going to my native on Wednesday night an unlucky dog tried to test its luck by trying to cross the road. Before i couldnt do anything it hit somewer on the front bumper. Decided not to stop and check since the area was pitch dark and i was only arpund 2-3 kms from my home. Checked the bumper and right side , couldn't see any scratches or dents except some dog **** on the right side of bumper and front right tyre. Washed that shot away then itself and i hope that dog died . Oterwise it would have to suffer a lot of pain P.S. Odo nears 9000Kms now
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16th April 2010, 13:10	#78
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,407 Times View My Garage	Unlucky dog. By the way, its a little surprising that the bumper has been damaged. Does it have to do something with the build quality or sheer luck?
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16th April 2010, 13:53	#80
gopikb BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 554 Thanked: 390 Times	nkrishna, it is definitely the build quality. An accent came and banged my punto on the back. It could have been hit when I was stand still and accent at about 15~20km/hr. The bumper dislocated from the original position. However, the FIAT service was able to just push it inside again to lock itself. Now there is no traces of a hit on the bumper except minor removal of paint.
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19th April 2010, 14:49	#82
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	Punto is indeed a strong car. thats y its heavier than the swifts and the i20's
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22nd May 2010, 11:42	#83
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	10000!!! Crossed the 10k kms mark today . There is a squeak coming from under the driver seat which is really irritating and too lazy to take it to the dealer . Some minor scratches here and there... In another update did Garware Icecool Shield front windsreen film. There is indeed a noticeable improvement in cooling now. Will upload some snaps soon
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23rd May 2010, 23:17	#86
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	10k on speedo . She needs a good wash as its raining here in kerala Attached Thumbnails
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6th June 2010, 00:39	#87
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	Photoshoot Photos from todays trip to Vagamon n Parunthumpara (No Post Processing done) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Soccerfan : 6th June 2010 at 00:41.
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6th June 2010, 11:09	#88
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 336 Thanked: 155 Times	Nice pictures. Can you please post your FE figures that your Punto gives in the city?
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6th June 2010, 11:18	#89
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Congrats on 10k and those great pics. Medium grey is looking great with those huge grey balls of monsoon.
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6th June 2010, 11:25	#90
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Nice write up. Incidentally I test drove the Punto Diesel Emotion Pack yesterday. It had done 10,300 kms. Though not fast, but I found it a nice point A to B car. Maybe the Pete's box would help. May buy it if I get a decent price for the Swift. It was also the Grey that you have, looks nice !!! Happy motoring !!! Cheers
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