Review: My new Chevrolet Beat

alstonlobo · 31st March 2010, 20:00

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Originally Posted by nickatnite

Love the color. I'm a big fan of this car and if not for strong opposition , unfortunately from family here in Chennai, would have gladly given up our Estilo for the BEAT. Enjoy your car!.

Thanks mate! Pray that your next car should be a Beat

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Originally Posted by kenpachigamer

Love the Car, great choice.I see a chevy toy at the back. Wondering if they give the same toy in every car ? I also have the same teddy in m sparky.

Thanks buddy! That's the complimentary Chevy teddy. He's a mischevous brat doning the parcel tray of my car

alstonlobo · 31st March 2010, 22:24

I thought I would include a pic of the car keys, remote and the complimentary keychain

alstonlobo · 2nd April 2010, 16:26

Two pics from some 'off roading' with friends

Takumi-san · 4th April 2010, 17:39

She really looks cool. Any complaints so far? I am so looking forward to getting one (albeit its for the younger sis, but I dont think I am going to let her drive for a looong time).

alstonlobo · 4th April 2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Takumi-san

She really looks cool. Any complaints so far? I am so looking forward to getting one (albeit its for the younger sis, but I dont think I am going to let her drive for a looong time).

Not a hitch my friend. Runs as smooth as I drove it on day 1. Already clocked 900+ kms and due for a service next week.

How much is the waiting period in your area? Over here it is 3 months at the moment. In fact, the dealer has run out of LT model to show customers that mine was requested for display last week by the sales guy who also happens to be my friend and the customer liked the car and booked one too of the same colour

alstonlobo · 4th April 2010, 22:13

One for the record!

Takumi-san · 5th April 2010, 12:20

wow 3 months? I was told 2 weeks tops for the LT model in Mumbai (Asked a friend to inquire on my behalf). But after what you wrote, I doubt thats true. I hate it when they give unrealistic commitments. I just wish they told the truth and stick with it. Cuz if I really like the car then I will wait , false promises just make the whole new car buying sour. Will definitely confirm before booking (which should happen later this month hopefully).

alstonlobo · 5th April 2010, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Takumi-san

wow 3 months? I was told 2 weeks tops for the LT model in Mumbai (Asked a friend to inquire on my behalf). But after what you wrote, I doubt thats true. I hate it when they give unrealistic commitments. I just wish they told the truth and stick with it. Cuz if I really like the car then I will wait , false promises just make the whole new car buying sour. Will definitely confirm before booking (which should happen later this month hopefully).

When I booked the car in January, I was 'assured' that I would be get delivery in the first week of February. The whole month of February went by and still no news about it, frustrated, I planned to cancel my booking as early as possible. The dealer gave me the option of LS which would be decked up like an LT. I refused his offer and was serious with my cancellation. They got the message loud and clear and within a week my car was shipped and delivered and here I am

As mentioned somewhere in my previous post, now the waiting period is 3 months and that's confirmed. Seems like things have not changed for the better. I pity all the other Beat owners desperately waiting for their machine. Hardly seen many in my city.

Amartya · 5th April 2010, 23:48

You have any idea what's holding up deliveries?

alstonlobo · 6th April 2010, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Amartya

You have any idea what's holding up deliveries?

A question that the dealer fails to answer. They say LS is available easily though the demand for LT is huge. Why can the factory produce LTs which are very high on demand then?

Considering 4000 cars are produced every month, 208 dealer locations, that works out to an average of 19-20 cars per dealer per month. Now if this math has to be believed, the question is, Where do the cars go?

alstonlobo · 6th April 2010, 21:06

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Originally Posted by sidd25

Great Car, great Color. Beat has got such a masculine look.

Thanks Sid! I completely agree with you and so do all the Beat lovers!

alstonlobo · 18th April 2010, 23:21

Guys my car has clocked 1300 kms and also done with her first free service and check up. Also got the collars installed for the rear suspension.

Recently did a little shopping for car care products and purchased car shampoo, carnauba wax polish, dashboard cleaner and tyre foam. Now my car gets the showroom look right at home.

quadmaniac · 19th April 2010, 09:32

Do you notice any change after installing those "collars" ?

alstonlobo · 19th April 2010, 11:33

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Originally Posted by quadmaniac

Do you notice any change after installing those "collars" ?

The rear suspension now feels 'muscular' and does damp the sound completely. In fact this works for me, I dont know about other users, what about you quad buddy?

quadmaniac · 19th April 2010, 11:43

Ah, I haven't done my first servicing yet. Just completed 250kms. Will post a detailed review after that.

31st March 2010, 22:24	#92
alstonlobo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	I thought I would include a pic of the car keys, remote and the complimentary keychain Attached Thumbnails
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2nd April 2010, 16:26	#93
alstonlobo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Two pics from some 'off roading' with friends Attached Thumbnails
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4th April 2010, 17:39	#94
Takumi-san BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 368 Thanked: 121 Times View My Garage	She really looks cool. Any complaints so far? I am so looking forward to getting one (albeit its for the younger sis, but I dont think I am going to let her drive for a looong time).
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4th April 2010, 22:13	#96
alstonlobo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	One for the record! Attached Thumbnails
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5th April 2010, 12:20	#97
Takumi-san BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 368 Thanked: 121 Times View My Garage	wow 3 months? I was told 2 weeks tops for the LT model in Mumbai (Asked a friend to inquire on my behalf). But after what you wrote, I doubt thats true. I hate it when they give unrealistic commitments. I just wish they told the truth and stick with it. Cuz if I really like the car then I will wait , false promises just make the whole new car buying sour. Will definitely confirm before booking (which should happen later this month hopefully).
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5th April 2010, 23:48	#99
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 738 Times	You have any idea what's holding up deliveries?
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18th April 2010, 23:21	#102
alstonlobo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mangalore Posts: 511 Thanked: 129 Times View My Garage	Guys my car has clocked 1300 kms and also done with her first free service and check up. Also got the collars installed for the rear suspension. Recently did a little shopping for car care products and purchased car shampoo, carnauba wax polish, dashboard cleaner and tyre foam. Now my car gets the showroom look right at home.
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19th April 2010, 09:32	#103
quadmaniac BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 435 Thanked: 119 Times	Do you notice any change after installing those "collars" ?
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19th April 2010, 11:43	#105
quadmaniac BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 435 Thanked: 119 Times	Ah, I haven't done my first servicing yet. Just completed 250kms. Will post a detailed review after that.
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