Palio 1.6 sport "The Legendary Car"

supremeBaleno · 24th July 2010, 16:04

Nice car, looks awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavesh55

13 Kmpl would be a bench mark if you can achieve in city runs.

He mentioned 13kmpl as average FE, not city FE.

rupinder · 24th July 2010, 18:59

karthik check whether timing belt has been changed .palio's require timing belt change near about this time .it cost 1800 rs if it is not changed get it changed at next service

bkishore_77 · 24th July 2010, 19:23

Congrats Karthik. A well maintained car

. Since the tyres are worn out go for the new 185 instead of the original 175/60 r14. I can give a few tips on the different service centres here in B'lore and their quality of services. PM me for details.

Enjoy your drive.

Karthik1100 · 24th July 2010, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by rupinder

karthik check whether timing belt has been changed .palio's require timing belt change near about this time .it cost 1800 rs if it is not changed get it changed at next service

i found 2 belts above spare wheel in the boot, dont know if that is the timing belt, well i'll get it checked. thanks rupinder

sdp1975 · 24th July 2010, 21:56

Nice pics, and congrats on the car !

Pity that such powerful engines are no more on offer ...

shantyrocks · 25th July 2010, 20:09

Yes..you may have paid around 10-15k more but then you have got a years warranty and most importantly a car that you like and a car that looks fantastic,much better than the stile avatar.

Drive the car sedately in city.Upshift early and use the torque and you will get fuel economy figures of 10-12kmpl.Anything more than that is a bonus.You could let all the horses loose on the highway

How about some interior pics

Soccerfan · 25th July 2010, 21:00

congrats bro. thats a very good looking car. i loveee the retro palios tail lamps

Karthik1100 · 25th July 2010, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by shantyrocks

Yes..you may have paid around 10-15k more but then you have got a years warranty and most importantly a car that you like and a car that looks fantastic,much better than the stile avatar.

Drive the car sedately in city.Upshift early and use the torque and you will get fuel economy figures of 10-12kmpl.Anything more than that is a bonus.You could let all the horses loose on the highway

How about some interior pics

Thanks shanty. i can easily put put 3-4th gear in small roads and traffic areas, no need of shifting to 1st gear unless the vehicle stops. wonderful torque it has

due to bad climate in Bangalore, unable to take good snaps of interior, and i will try to post as soon as possible.

@soccerfan, same here bro, i like the old palios than the palio stile, unique style of tail lights it has. design of palios are getting worse by its generation.

Saurabh M · 25th July 2010, 23:23

Congrats, very nice buy. The car looks awesome. Enjoy.

raajks · 26th July 2010, 01:40

Brings nostalgic memories as I look through those pictures.
Its a very good car and a blast to drive.

Dont bother too much on fuel efficiency, upgrade to a good rubber and your set.

Karthik1100 · 26th July 2010, 09:15

Please suggest some good brand tyres to take advantage of its power and speed. preferably one designed for wet roads. also suggest tyres best in dry roads and summer.

Thanks Raajks and Saurabh M

planet_rocker · 26th July 2010, 12:11

Congrats Karthik

Welcome to the 1.6 Club. She is a beauty. Take good care of her and she will return it lots of 'pleasure'.

Looks like we have two things in common

195/60 R14 Yokohama Advan Neova AD07

praful · 26th July 2010, 12:25

Beautiful!!!

Red+Palio+Sport+1.6 ... Enough to take one's breath away. Sometimes I feel like junking the 1.2 for 1.6

Lovely pictures and do keep updating about your ownership experience.

planet_rocker · 26th July 2010, 13:01

Praful - there is your chance. You have THE car in Bengaluru as well.

well Hush hush! it is a secret

JVH · 26th July 2010, 13:14

Congraulations Karthik! Reminds me of my own purchase 2 years ago. It was red, a palio but a GTX

What all was done in the servicing? Since the car is fast approaching 60K kms, suggest you to check the timing belt, alternator belt and the clutch plates. And be careful of the 1.6 badge. There are thieves all around.

P.S - Mind if I have steal one of your pics?

24th July 2010, 18:59	#17
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	karthik check whether timing belt has been changed .palio's require timing belt change near about this time .it cost 1800 rs if it is not changed get it changed at next service
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24th July 2010, 19:23	#18
bkishore_77 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 141 Thanked: 19 Times	Congrats Karthik. A well maintained car . Since the tyres are worn out go for the new 185 instead of the original 175/60 r14. I can give a few tips on the different service centres here in B'lore and their quality of services. PM me for details. Enjoy your drive.
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24th July 2010, 21:56	#20
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Nice pics, and congrats on the car ! Pity that such powerful engines are no more on offer ...
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25th July 2010, 20:09	#21
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	Yes..you may have paid around 10-15k more but then you have got a years warranty and most importantly a car that you like and a car that looks fantastic,much better than the stile avatar. Drive the car sedately in city.Upshift early and use the torque and you will get fuel economy figures of 10-12kmpl.Anything more than that is a bonus.You could let all the horses loose on the highway How about some interior pics
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25th July 2010, 21:00	#22
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	congrats bro. thats a very good looking car. i loveee the retro palios tail lamps
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25th July 2010, 23:23	#24
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	Congrats, very nice buy. The car looks awesome. Enjoy.
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26th July 2010, 01:40	#25
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Brings nostalgic memories as I look through those pictures. Its a very good car and a blast to drive. Dont bother too much on fuel efficiency, upgrade to a good rubber and your set.
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26th July 2010, 09:15	#26
Karthik1100 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 608 Thanked: 580 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Please suggest some good brand tyres to take advantage of its power and speed. preferably one designed for wet roads. also suggest tyres best in dry roads and summer. Thanks Raajks and Saurabh M
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26th July 2010, 12:11	#27
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Congrats Karthik Welcome to the 1.6 Club. She is a beauty. Take good care of her and she will return it lots of 'pleasure'. Looks like we have two things in common 195/60 R14 Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 Last edited by planet_rocker : 26th July 2010 at 12:14.
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26th July 2010, 12:25	#28
praful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 1,020 Thanked: 611 Times View My Garage	Beautiful!!! Red+Palio+Sport+1.6 ... Enough to take one's breath away. Sometimes I feel like junking the 1.2 for 1.6 Lovely pictures and do keep updating about your ownership experience.
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26th July 2010, 13:01	#29
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Praful - there is your chance. You have THE car in Bengaluru as well. well Hush hush! it is a secret
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26th July 2010, 13:14	#30
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,045 Thanked: 207 Times	Congraulations Karthik! Reminds me of my own purchase 2 years ago. It was red, a palio but a GTX What all was done in the servicing? Since the car is fast approaching 60K kms, suggest you to check the timing belt, alternator belt and the clutch plates. And be careful of the 1.6 badge. There are thieves all around. P.S - Mind if I have steal one of your pics?
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