Fiat Linea Diesel 2010. Ownership Report.

evo · 8th September 2010, 12:26

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Originally Posted by .anshuman

Evo, Initially when i bought the Punto, i loved whenever i used to get a call regarding feedback. All the time i thought they are listening to me, but later i realised it's only about showing concern. At a later stage these calls got so annoying that i had to tell them to not to call me.

Aah, the case of the over enthusiastic customer care rep ! They dont have any numbers where they can bother me. Only board numbers. However will keep it in mind. Thanks!

OT : The Elantra is due to reach cal today.

krish3 · 8th September 2010, 13:29

Evo- Congrats on buying a Linea. Wishing you many happy kms on linea and a better experience than the hyundai.

evo · 8th September 2010, 13:42

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Originally Posted by krish3

Evo- Congrats on buying a Linea. Wishing you many happy kms on linea and a better experience than the hyundai.

It may sound funny, given the Elantra engine issue, but I still have a very high opinion of Hyundai in the service department .

Infact, if Tata-Fiat can even give me 60-70% of Hyundai in the service area, my expectations would be exceeded comfortably.

evo · 8th September 2010, 16:33

Very nice looking carpets from a brand called Stepin. Great fit.

Film- More visibility on the front windows and quarter glass panels.
Darker ones on all the others.
Shade was supposedly called Olive Green.

Reverse Sensors.The ones which come with a clip on rear view mirror. Could choose between Xenos, Wheels and Autocop. Same price, similar looks, same warranty. Dealer had indepth knowledge about the three, down to minute differences on the display. ( STOP instead of 0 Metres etc.) Finally chose Autocop as it was the sleekest and had an option to switch the buzzer or the display off.

This also took care of another gripe I had. The rear view mirror was`nt long enough to cover the entire rear windscreen. Similar problem in the RS got sorted with use of aftermarket (so called convex) mirror.

The sensors were placed higher up than the ones on the LHD Lineas I have seen. I thought that it was a more relevant position.

Fragrance will be added once the New Car Smell wears off.

evo · 8th September 2010, 16:59

A phone pic to start off with. Poor quality et al though.

EARTHed · 8th September 2010, 17:02

Hello Evo. Congrats again!

Post some more pics especially with the Octavia!! We can then know how big a Linea looks compared to the Octi.

samsan02 · 8th September 2010, 17:49

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Originally Posted by evo

, and every morning when I look at it, I feel great rather than “Oh, this washing machine”.

nice one ! just can't stop

nice quote. Congratulations on your new Linea.

Klub Class · 8th September 2010, 18:19

Evo, congratulations on your Fiat Linea. Your color choice is good brother. Needless to say, Fiat Linea looks gorgeous in black.

I did enjoy your post too. You're good at writing. But, at the same time I wish that you had uploaded many pictures.

Do keep us updated with your experiences.Happy motoring and mile crunching

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Originally Posted by evo

A phone pic to start off with. Poor quality et al though.

You made me feel disappointed. I do hope that you'll upload better pictures next time.

Amith.

evo · 8th September 2010, 22:26

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Originally Posted by samsan02

nice one ! just can't stop

nice quote. Congratulations on your new Linea.

Hehe.
Thankyou.

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Originally Posted by Klub Class

Evo, congratulations on your Fiat Linea. Your color choice is good brother. Needless to say, Fiat Linea looks gorgeous in black.

I did enjoy your post too. You're good at writing. But, at the same time I wish that you had uploaded many pictures.

Do keep us updated with your experiences.Happy motoring and mile crunching

.

You made me feel disappointed. I do hope that you'll upload better pictures next time.

Amith.

Thankyou. And yes, more pictures will come. (not from phone cam!)

@ Earthed

Never thought about a Linea Vs Octy length comparo. Will click one.

5kmiles · 8th September 2010, 23:32

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Originally Posted by evo

Very nice looking carpets from a brand called Stepin. Great fit.

Pics of carpet

. Am not a big fan of carpet quality in my Manza. Are these OEM fit for Linea only or can get custom fit for other makes/models?

avishar · 9th September 2010, 00:14

Congrats Evo on acquiring the Linea!looks awesome in black.Both the octy and the linea look very good.

razor4077 · 9th September 2010, 11:31

Congrats D! Wishing you a hassle-free ownership experience with this one

And yeah, echoing everyone's sentiments, can you please post some nice pics? A delicious thing like a black Linea deserves better! Outsource the task to one of the Chrome trainees

evo · 9th September 2010, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5kmiles

Pics of carpet

. Am not a big fan of carpet quality in my Manza. Are these OEM fit for Linea only or can get custom fit for other makes/models?

These are specifically cut as per the Linea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by avishar

Congrats Evo on acquiring the Linea!looks awesome in black.Both the Octy and the Linea look very good.

Thankyou.

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Congrats D! Wishing you a hassle-free ownership experience with this one

And yeah, echoing everyone's sentiments, can you please post some nice pics? A delicious thing like a black Linea deserves better!

Hehe. Coming up !

evo · 9th September 2010, 13:39

Drove the car extensively over the last few days, keeping it below 2500 revs isnt as difficult as I thought. Considering its done about 200 KM as yet, running in is far from over. While it obviously doesnt beg to be driven hard, no wall of torque and all, its fairly pleasant to drive.

I still cant get over how good the steering wheel is. Drove the RS after that and the wheel was very very inferior. I can`t believe that I`m comparing a diesel Linea to an RS, but then such is life!

I think the number plate will be a so called radium sticker. That seems to be the only way to retain to fluidity of the space at the front.

The speakers irritated me a bit when I changed the music from the sort of Easy Listening stuff that was playing all this while. Though, from what I gather, just replacing the stock rear fills with something will better will not make much of a difference. Or do I gather wrong?

The rear armrest when open shows some black painted steel panel. Its quite strange because all other cars that I have seen have that bit upholstered. So I got it covered with a swatch of Art Leather. The job isnt millimeter perfect, but looks way better than the stock look.

octane1002 · 9th September 2010, 14:08

Congrats man.Linea in black looks stately.A chaffeur in white livery will complete the look considering its meant to be the "driver ki gaadi"

Saw your RS at the workshop from close quarters the other day.Looks cool.But the way they were maneouvred it while taking it away from the workshop..Sigh

8th September 2010, 13:29	#17
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 191 Times	Evo- Congrats on buying a Linea. Wishing you many happy kms on linea and a better experience than the hyundai.
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8th September 2010, 16:33	#19
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Additions Very nice looking carpets from a brand called Stepin. Great fit. Film- More visibility on the front windows and quarter glass panels. Darker ones on all the others. Shade was supposedly called Olive Green. Reverse Sensors.The ones which come with a clip on rear view mirror. Could choose between Xenos, Wheels and Autocop. Same price, similar looks, same warranty. Dealer had indepth knowledge about the three, down to minute differences on the display. ( STOP instead of 0 Metres etc.) Finally chose Autocop as it was the sleekest and had an option to switch the buzzer or the display off. This also took care of another gripe I had. The rear view mirror was`nt long enough to cover the entire rear windscreen. Similar problem in the RS got sorted with use of aftermarket (so called convex) mirror. The sensors were placed higher up than the ones on the LHD Lineas I have seen. I thought that it was a more relevant position. Fragrance will be added once the New Car Smell wears off. Last edited by evo : 8th September 2010 at 16:38.
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8th September 2010, 16:59	#20
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	A phone pic to start off with. Poor quality et al though. Attached Thumbnails
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8th September 2010, 17:02	#21
EARTHed BANNED Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 39 Times	Hello Evo. Congrats again! Post some more pics especially with the Octavia!! We can then know how big a Linea looks compared to the Octi.
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9th September 2010, 00:14	#26
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	Congrats Evo on acquiring the Linea!looks awesome in black.Both the octy and the linea look very good.
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9th September 2010, 11:31	#27
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Congrats D! Wishing you a hassle-free ownership experience with this one And yeah, echoing everyone's sentiments, can you please post some nice pics? A delicious thing like a black Linea deserves better! Outsource the task to one of the Chrome trainees
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9th September 2010, 13:39	#29
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Drove the car extensively over the last few days, keeping it below 2500 revs isnt as difficult as I thought. Considering its done about 200 KM as yet, running in is far from over. While it obviously doesnt beg to be driven hard, no wall of torque and all, its fairly pleasant to drive. I still cant get over how good the steering wheel is. Drove the RS after that and the wheel was very very inferior. I can`t believe that I`m comparing a diesel Linea to an RS, but then such is life! I think the number plate will be a so called radium sticker. That seems to be the only way to retain to fluidity of the space at the front. The speakers irritated me a bit when I changed the music from the sort of Easy Listening stuff that was playing all this while. Though, from what I gather, just replacing the stock rear fills with something will better will not make much of a difference. Or do I gather wrong? The rear armrest when open shows some black painted steel panel. Its quite strange because all other cars that I have seen have that bit upholstered. So I got it covered with a swatch of Art Leather. The job isnt millimeter perfect, but looks way better than the stock look.
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9th September 2010, 14:08	#30
octane1002 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: kolkata Posts: 409 Thanked: 863 Times	Congrats man.Linea in black looks stately.A chaffeur in white livery will complete the look considering its meant to be the "driver ki gaadi" Saw your RS at the workshop from close quarters the other day.Looks cool.But the way they were maneouvred it while taking it away from the workshop..Sigh
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