i20 1.4 CRDi Sportz (O) - Initial Ownership Review

DRIV3R · 18th September 2010, 23:53

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Originally Posted by classicselva

To prevent the door from accidental scratch against a wall when opened the door

He is asking about the rheostat thingy! Re-read.

krreddy · 19th September 2010, 11:04

By far the best diesel engine for a hatch!!! Having driven the Verna for the past 3 years, i found this engine to be more mature...

spyking · 19th September 2010, 19:37

Rheostat is used to control the intensity of the headlights IIRC

AbhiJ · 19th September 2010, 19:47

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Originally Posted by spyking

Rheostat is used to control the intensity of the headlights IIRC

I think its for intensity of the interior lights...the ones in the dash

classicselva · 20th September 2010, 13:08

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Originally Posted by AbhiJ

I think its for intensity of the interior lights...the ones in the dash

Spyking, Abhij
Rheostat is used to control the intensity of the dash board illumination.
It helps in night drives, mostly.

I have started using a Fuel Tracker sheet as below, any improvements, comments welcome.

i20 1.4 CRDi Sportz (O) - Initial Ownership Review-fule-tracker.jpg

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selfdrive · 27th September 2010, 19:22

Did you have an opportunity to test the A** yet? I have never experienced this at Hyundai, so would like to know if this is acceptable.

Also, the XLS you have used seems to have good utility. I would be interested in using a similar one, just that I am too lazy to build it myself. If you are OK, is there any way you can share it?

PS I have been looking at all cars (ranging from Swift Dzire to Linea/ Vento) but looks like I am going to go for the i20 crdi..
I dont think it is availabel with the sunroof (not really complaining!), but do you know if any other features are missing now?

Cheers

kadanaJ · 28th September 2010, 15:25

Hey classicselva,
Congratulations on buying an i20, and its good to hear that you're enjoying your new car.
I'm also planning to buy a small affordable diesel car, and am looking at the i20 Asta, Swift Dezire ZDI and Punto 90BHP, so any updates about your experiences will be a great help.

On a side note, I was wondering, only if you don't mind that is, if you could share the template used for making your MS Excel Fuel Tracker, or the excel file itself, so I and other members could use it for our cars.
It looks very well made, and an extremely useful tool for all car owners.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could somehow share the format with myself and other members as well.
Thank You

- KadanaJ

classicselva · 28th September 2010, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by selfdrive

Did you have an opportunity to test the A** yet? I have never experienced this at Hyundai, so would like to know if this is acceptable.

Also, the XLS you have used seems to have good utility. I would be interested in using a similar one, just that I am too lazy to build it myself. If you are OK, is there any way you can share it?

PS I have been looking at all cars (ranging from Swift Dzire to Linea/ Vento) but looks like I am going to go for the i20 crdi..
I dont think it is availabel with the sunroof (not really complaining!), but do you know if any other features are missing now?

Cheers

*** is only next to Maruti with my experiance of Maruti and Hyundai cars. Also it differs majorly on the experiance (Maturity) of the ***. My say, do not go for new showrooms. I have faced my issues with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadanaJ

Hey classicselva,
Congratulations on buying an i20, and its good to hear that you're enjoying your new car.
I'm also planning to buy a small affordable diesel car, and am looking at the i20 Asta, Swift Dezire ZDI and Punto 90BHP, so any updates about your experiences will be a great help.

On a side note, I was wondering, only if you don't mind that is, if you could share the template used for making your MS Excel Fuel Tracker, or the excel file itself, so I and other members could use it for our cars.
It looks very well made, and an extremely useful tool for all car owners.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could somehow share the format with myself and other members as well.
Thank You

- KadanaJ

Thanks Kadanaj, I booked Swift Dzire ZDI and cancelled after test driving i20 CRDi. You need to experiance that. I test drove Punto (not the 90 BHP) still i stayed out due to very bad *** of Tata (Still i work for Tata

)

Attached the tracker for all of our team to use it. Let me know of any help required.

Fuel Tracking (97-2003 version).xls
Fuel Tracking.xlsx

AvonA7 · 28th September 2010, 22:42

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Originally Posted by classicselva

Attached the tracker for all of our team to use it. Let me know of any help required.

Thanks classicselva, the excelsheet would of great use for keeping a track of the fuel expenditure. BTW, you own a great car and nice mods! Wish you many many happy miles with your ride

kadanaJ · 29th September 2010, 13:59

Thanks classicselva, the Fuel Tracker excel sheet is brilliant.

kadanaJ · 29th September 2010, 20:54

Hey, have you faced any issues with the steering rack such as rattling or any unusual suspension noise?
Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta - A rattled up one year of ownership

classicselva · 30th September 2010, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadanaJ

Hey, have you faced any issues with the steering rack such as rattling or any unusual suspension noise?
Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta - A rattled up one year of ownership

Not. Wish me not to get one

kiran_v · 1st October 2010, 00:56

@classicselva: It is indeed a cool ride. One question - Does Sportz(O) come with a ICE unit, or have you got it fitted from somewhere else??

By the way, that was an excellent fuel tracker that you have uploaded. I am sure it'll be used by several fellow T-BHPians....

Congrats once again on your new ride!!!!!

classicselva · 1st October 2010, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiran_v

@classicselva: It is indeed a cool ride. One question - Does Sportz(O) come with a ICE unit, or have you got it fitted from somewhere else??

By the way, that was an excellent fuel tracker that you have uploaded. I am sure it'll be used by several fellow T-BHPians....

Congrats once again on your new ride!!!!!

Thanks Kiran. Sportz (O) model comes with the ICE with USB and Aux port.

T-Rex · 2nd October 2010, 02:40

Thanks classicselva for the sheet & such an enthusiastic review

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Wish me luck as i am also on the verge of finalizing between i20 asta crdi or GP MJD 90 Hp after a final test drive with my parents tomorrow, as they have to be comfortable in the rear. thats one sure deciding factor.

On quick question. I observed from the sheet that your daily running is not more than 60-80 Km. Does the diesel still work out as a better option. Even my running is not going to be as high as that. Do you feel i should stick to 1.2 kappa or 1.4 GP.

19th September 2010, 11:04	#47
krreddy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 127 Thanked: 51 Times	By far the best diesel engine for a hatch!!! Having driven the Verna for the past 3 years, i found this engine to be more mature...
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19th September 2010, 19:37	#48
spyking BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 95 Thanked: 5 Times	Rheostat is used to control the intensity of the headlights IIRC
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27th September 2010, 19:22	#51
selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,961 Thanked: 3,581 Times	Did you have an opportunity to test the A** yet? I have never experienced this at Hyundai, so would like to know if this is acceptable. Also, the XLS you have used seems to have good utility. I would be interested in using a similar one, just that I am too lazy to build it myself. If you are OK, is there any way you can share it? PS I have been looking at all cars (ranging from Swift Dzire to Linea/ Vento) but looks like I am going to go for the i20 crdi.. I dont think it is availabel with the sunroof (not really complaining!), but do you know if any other features are missing now? Cheers
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28th September 2010, 15:25	#52
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 632 Thanked: 1,205 Times	Hey classicselva, Congratulations on buying an i20, and its good to hear that you're enjoying your new car. I'm also planning to buy a small affordable diesel car, and am looking at the i20 Asta, Swift Dezire ZDI and Punto 90BHP, so any updates about your experiences will be a great help. On a side note, I was wondering, only if you don't mind that is, if you could share the template used for making your MS Excel Fuel Tracker, or the excel file itself, so I and other members could use it for our cars. It looks very well made, and an extremely useful tool for all car owners. I would greatly appreciate it if you could somehow share the format with myself and other members as well. Thank You - KadanaJ
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29th September 2010, 13:59	#55
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 632 Thanked: 1,205 Times	Thanks classicselva, the Fuel Tracker excel sheet is brilliant.
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29th September 2010, 20:54	#56
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 632 Thanked: 1,205 Times	Hey, have you faced any issues with the steering rack such as rattling or any unusual suspension noise? Hyundai i20 1.2 Asta - A rattled up one year of ownership Last edited by kadanaJ : 29th September 2010 at 20:57.
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1st October 2010, 00:56	#58
kiran_v BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	@classicselva: It is indeed a cool ride. One question - Does Sportz(O) come with a ICE unit, or have you got it fitted from somewhere else?? By the way, that was an excellent fuel tracker that you have uploaded. I am sure it'll be used by several fellow T-BHPians.... Congrats once again on your new ride!!!!!
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2nd October 2010, 02:40	#60
T-Rex BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 52 Thanked: 28 Times	Thanks classicselva for the sheet & such an enthusiastic review. Wish me luck as i am also on the verge of finalizing between i20 asta crdi or GP MJD 90 Hp after a final test drive with my parents tomorrow, as they have to be comfortable in the rear. thats one sure deciding factor. On quick question. I observed from the sheet that your daily running is not more than 60-80 Km. Does the diesel still work out as a better option. Even my running is not going to be as high as that. Do you feel i should stick to 1.2 kappa or 1.4 GP.
	() Thanks