My new Blue Chevrolet Beat - Initial Report

BlueBeat · 25th February 2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

congratulations bluebeat on owning the beauty. AFAIR this is the first beat ownership report on T-BHP

Wish you happy miles ahead.

Could you please post the pic of the extra cushioning done for driver seat. What was the cost of extra cushioning.

Thanks for your good wishes. Actually the guy at the seat cover vendor detached the driver seat, opened it from below and then he put the extra cushion of @ 2 inch thickness. It was a small & simple task for him & I being his old customer he did it for free. Since the seat is fixed now, I won't be able to take any picture of the cushion now.

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Originally Posted by auto-one

Congrats on your new purchase.

The stunning looking car looks more so in blue.Please share the ownership experience in details.One more thing, how long you had to wait for the delivery?

I got it in less than 2 weeks. Booked on 18'th Jan and got the car delivered on 2'nd Feb. I've heard now the delivery period is @ 2 months.

dar3dev|l · 25th February 2010, 17:34

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Originally Posted by BlueBeat

I got it in less than 2 weeks. Booked on 18'th Jan and got the car delivered on 2'nd Feb. I've heard now the delivery period is @ 2 months.

i doubt beats waiting period of 2 months. Just last week i took a TD of the beat and was given the waiting period to be 2 weeks. This was at national garage, Mumbai.

salbin · 25th February 2010, 21:20

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Originally Posted by dar3dev|l

i doubt beats waiting period of 2 months. Just last week i took a TD of the beat and was given the waiting period to be 2 weeks. This was at national garage, Mumbai.

The waiting period depends on the following:
- Colour (Green, Red & Blue - more waiting period. I had booked for green LT on 05th feb and still waiting, but could have taken delivery 2 days back if opted for black or white)
- Version (LT & LTO - mote waiting period - LTO- more than 2 months because GM's pre-launch forecast went upside down!)
- City (If the number of booking in some particular city is very high compared to their market forecast, then there is a chance for delay)
- Dealer (Some dealers get faster delivery by using their influence)

Live To Jive · 25th February 2010, 21:29

Congrats on your New Car. Nice handle too.

Karan Makhija · 27th February 2010, 15:50

Hi all
Just Joined
This is my first post on Team BHP
Congrats to new Beat owners
Just had a look at the Beat myself today
Test drive tomo!

There's obviously many good things about the beat

But anybody hear any bad things that I should watch out for?

BTW i'll be deciding between the Beat, Polo and Figo shortly. Any advice?
Thanks

Sankar · 27th February 2010, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Karan Makhija

BTW i'll be deciding between the Beat, Polo and Figo shortly. Any advice?
Thanks

All three are new cars on Indian soil, but Polo and Figo are proven platforms abroad. Where as BEAT is all new.

Beat is the best VFM and from the specs its got the better 1.2 petrol engine compared to the other two.

mkh · 27th February 2010, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Karan Makhija

Hi all
Just Joined
This is my first post on Team BHP
Congrats to new Beat owners
Just had a look at the Beat myself today
Test drive tomo!

There's obviously many good things about the beat

But anybody hear any bad things that I should watch out for?

BTW i'll be deciding between the Beat, Polo and Figo shortly. Any advice?
Thanks

1- you may not get enough visibility to your query here, instead if you post a new thread, you will get more replies
2 its a difficult question, you have not mentioned any factors based on which you are deciding
Overall if you search all reviews the verdict comes out like this
1. Figo if you want a diesel car
2. Polo if you want a 1.2 petrol and can pay the premium
3. If your budget is sub 5 lacs, beat is the choice, period.
Hope this helps

redlaw · 28th February 2010, 14:06

Congrats BlueBeat,

When I booked mine, Green is the first choice and Blue is the second option. Blue also looks very good on road.
Please post a picture of the seat cushioning you have made even if the cushion is not visible outside. I just want to see how much height is increased effectively.

Have safe drives on your Beat!!

Vroom barabar! · 5th March 2010, 20:02

Congrats on your blue beat...do share the dealer experience and also let us know if you have installed any accessories.

Thanks and enjoy your Beat!!

cuboid · 5th March 2010, 20:22

congrats bluebeat on your blue beat! how are finding the car? especially the driveability around the city. And FE?

Gene · 8th March 2010, 10:10

congratulations, the car seems to be well packaged and VFM

da.maulik · 8th March 2010, 11:21

heyz, we are only 2 so far from gujarat who posted some words here on Team bhp I think. How is it going? I have completed my first service.

gennius · 13th March 2010, 11:19

Hey BlueBeat! Congrats on your new vehicle!
I just wanted to enquire the FE of your new car, since even I am planning to purchase the same car and the FE is my top priority!
Thanks!

Torqueman · 13th March 2010, 23:32

Congrag's bro

I ve got one ..same blue...rode 50kms...felt the same..climate control AC is superb...how did you feel the engine response in mid range...if felt little sluggish...any respone ..any body..?

somonwheels · 14th June 2010, 21:25

hi BLUEBEAT can you tell me whether the height increase has helped you or not and whether the same comfort level is there

25th February 2010, 21:29	#34
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	Congrats on your New Car. Nice handle too.
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27th February 2010, 15:50	#35
Karan Makhija Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi all Just Joined This is my first post on Team BHP Congrats to new Beat owners Just had a look at the Beat myself today Test drive tomo! There's obviously many good things about the beat But anybody hear any bad things that I should watch out for? BTW i'll be deciding between the Beat, Polo and Figo shortly. Any advice? Thanks
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28th February 2010, 14:06	#38
redlaw BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats BlueBeat, When I booked mine, Green is the first choice and Blue is the second option. Blue also looks very good on road. Please post a picture of the seat cushioning you have made even if the cushion is not visible outside. I just want to see how much height is increased effectively. Have safe drives on your Beat!!
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5th March 2010, 20:02	#39
Vroom barabar! BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 75 Thanked: 53 Times	Congrats on your blue beat...do share the dealer experience and also let us know if you have installed any accessories. Thanks and enjoy your Beat!!
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5th March 2010, 20:22	#40
cuboid BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 210 Thanked: 217 Times	congrats bluebeat on your blue beat! how are finding the car? especially the driveability around the city. And FE?
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8th March 2010, 10:10	#41
Gene BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 24 Times	congratulations, the car seems to be well packaged and VFM
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8th March 2010, 11:21	#42
da.maulik BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bhuj Posts: 30 Thanked: 7 Times	heyz, we are only 2 so far from gujarat who posted some words here on Team bhp I think. How is it going? I have completed my first service.
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13th March 2010, 11:19	#43
gennius BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jaipur Posts: 41 Thanked: 54 Times	Hey BlueBeat! Congrats on your new vehicle! I just wanted to enquire the FE of your new car, since even I am planning to purchase the same car and the FE is my top priority! Thanks!
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13th March 2010, 23:32	#44
Torqueman Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11 Thanked: Once	Congrag's bro I ve got one ..same blue...rode 50kms...felt the same..climate control AC is superb...how did you feel the engine response in mid range...if felt little sluggish...any respone ..any body..?
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14th June 2010, 21:25	#45
somonwheels Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	hi BLUEBEAT can you tell me whether the height increase has helped you or not and whether the same comfort level is there
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