Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here!

ambivalent_98 · 15th March 2011, 10:44

Congrats Svis. Waiting to hear lots of experiences about your TDI , since I have booked the same and expecting the delivery around May.

freakmuzik · 15th March 2011, 11:20

Wow! Congrats Svis. Your car looks awesome in this colour! Have fun with the TDI and drive safe!

Cheers!

SDP · 15th March 2011, 11:36

Congratulations! I am in two minds (rather three) about ANHC VMT, ANHC VAT and Vento TDI HL. Would be following your thread closely for FE figures and service experience.

Enjoy your ride and drive safe

NoRules · 15th March 2011, 12:21

Congrats, SVIS. After that long wait now is your time to enjoy the car. Happy driving.

TopSpeeder · 15th March 2011, 13:14

Congrats Svis, Your car looks really nice.

Did you got the insurance from dealer?

Svis · 15th March 2011, 15:22

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Originally Posted by SDP

Congratulations! I am in two minds (rather three) about ANHC VMT, ANHC VAT and Vento TDI HL. Would be following your thread closely for FE figures and service experience.

Enjoy your ride and drive safe

I did the TD of the ANHC as well, but trust me the Vento scores in suspension, ride quality and interiors. Add to that the thousands of ANHC's on the road and the TDI torque and FE and my decision was made. Looks are a matter of opinion though. Will update you further on how it goes. Happy hunting!

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Originally Posted by freakmuzik

Wow! Congrats Svis. Your car looks awesome in this colour! Have fun with the TDI and drive safe!

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambivalent_98

Congrats Svis. Waiting to hear lots of experiences about your TDI , since I have booked the same and expecting the delivery around May.

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Originally Posted by NoRules

Congrats, SVIS. After that long wait now is your time to enjoy the car. Happy driving.

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Originally Posted by TopSpeeder

Congrats Svis, Your car looks really nice.

Did you got the insurance from dealer?

Thanks a ton guys. Will update this thread going forward. I got the insurance done independantly. Please consider zero dep policy as it will save a ton in the long run.

evilshantanu · 15th March 2011, 16:04

wooohoooo! congrats!

This car is surely a rocket on the open roads, loving every bit of it

Wishing you thousands of happy mile in your new Rocket!

vignesh_ny · 16th March 2011, 03:27

Congratulations on the Car! Neighbour's envy , Owner's Pride. Do post your detailed driving experience in detail once you have a bit of time. Patience - you have loads of it to wait and it will surely be worth every bit of it.

Svis · 16th March 2011, 12:17

Regarding a question on goodies. Sent the car for fitting the following today:
1. Pioneer 6050 2 Din HU - 11.5k
2. Stereo frame with adaptor/socket - 2.2k
3. 3 M 50% sunfilm (RE series) - 4.8k
4. Car floor lamination - 2.4k
5. Floor mats (black) - 1.2k
6. Leather Steering cover (beige) - 650
7. Car protector strips (set of 10) - 850

Total - 23.6k

noopster · 16th March 2011, 14:40

Congrats Svis- it's nice to see the patient ones finally getting delivery of their Ventos. At the risk of speaking to soon, I think the worst is beind us and future VW owners are going to have it much easier from now on!

Silver is nice. I chose white over silver and no regrets but at times I lament the amount of maintenance this shade needs to keep it looking good. Silver is much easier!

And a word of advice- do get ready for when (not if) your logo gets flicked. It's best you steel yourself rather than feel bad about it later!

Do post more pics and updates- will be keeping a close eye on this thread, especially the new ICE.

Svis · 16th March 2011, 15:11

Also heard some warnings on the main forum reg the wipers? Whats this all about?

noopster · 16th March 2011, 17:00

@Svis- the wipers should not be lifted for cleaning the windscreen underneath like you normally do with any car. For this there is something called a service position. To activate this you need to switch ignition to on position and then off and then push down the wiper switch once. The wipers will move to an intermediate position on the windscreen where you can lift and clean under them.

Obviously you're not going to accompany your carwash-wala downstairs everyday so this is a royal fail feature. And no matter how much you tell these guys not to, they're going to lift it up from whatever position it is to clean underneath. This apparently results in scratches on the windscreen and the bonnet as well!

mxx · 16th March 2011, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Svis

2. Stereo frame with adaptor/socket - 2.2k

what is stereo frame?

souravc · 16th March 2011, 18:30

Very happy for you mate !! When are you getting the accessories done ?
Please do let me know about your accessory hunt , need to share notes

srishiva · 16th March 2011, 18:56

Regarding the wiper anomaly, how do you guys fill up at Shell, dont they ask for a wind shield cleaning?

15th March 2011, 10:44	#16
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15th March 2011, 11:20	#17
freakmuzik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 620 Thanked: 1,342 Times	re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Wow! Congrats Svis. Your car looks awesome in this colour! Have fun with the TDI and drive safe! Cheers!
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15th March 2011, 11:36	#18
SDP Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,737 Thanked: 11,279 Times	re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Congratulations! I am in two minds (rather three) about ANHC VMT, ANHC VAT and Vento TDI HL. Would be following your thread closely for FE figures and service experience. Enjoy your ride and drive safe
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15th March 2011, 12:21	#19
NoRules BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 226 Thanked: 57 Times	re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Congrats, SVIS. After that long wait now is your time to enjoy the car. Happy driving.
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15th March 2011, 13:14	#20
TopSpeeder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 307 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Congrats Svis, Your car looks really nice. Did you got the insurance from dealer?
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15th March 2011, 16:04	#22
evilshantanu BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 533 Thanked: 223 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! wooohoooo! congrats! This car is surely a rocket on the open roads, loving every bit of it Wishing you thousands of happy mile in your new Rocket!
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16th March 2011, 03:27	#23
vignesh_ny BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 61 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Congratulations on the Car! Neighbour's envy , Owner's Pride. Do post your detailed driving experience in detail once you have a bit of time. Patience - you have loads of it to wait and it will surely be worth every bit of it.
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16th March 2011, 12:17	#24
Svis BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Regarding a question on goodies. Sent the car for fitting the following today: 1. Pioneer 6050 2 Din HU - 11.5k 2. Stereo frame with adaptor/socket - 2.2k 3. 3 M 50% sunfilm (RE series) - 4.8k 4. Car floor lamination - 2.4k 5. Floor mats (black) - 1.2k 6. Leather Steering cover (beige) - 650 7. Car protector strips (set of 10) - 850 Total - 23.6k
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16th March 2011, 14:40	#25
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,238 Thanked: 12,904 Times View My Garage	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Congrats Svis- it's nice to see the patient ones finally getting delivery of their Ventos. At the risk of speaking to soon, I think the worst is beind us and future VW owners are going to have it much easier from now on! Silver is nice. I chose white over silver and no regrets but at times I lament the amount of maintenance this shade needs to keep it looking good. Silver is much easier! And a word of advice- do get ready for when (not if) your logo gets flicked. It's best you steel yourself rather than feel bad about it later! Do post more pics and updates- will be keeping a close eye on this thread, especially the new ICE.
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16th March 2011, 15:11	#26
Svis BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Also heard some warnings on the main forum reg the wipers? Whats this all about?
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16th March 2011, 17:00	#27
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,238 Thanked: 12,904 Times View My Garage	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! @Svis- the wipers should not be lifted for cleaning the windscreen underneath like you normally do with any car. For this there is something called a service position. To activate this you need to switch ignition to on position and then off and then push down the wiper switch once. The wipers will move to an intermediate position on the windscreen where you can lift and clean under them. Obviously you're not going to accompany your carwash-wala downstairs everyday so this is a royal fail feature. And no matter how much you tell these guys not to, they're going to lift it up from whatever position it is to clean underneath. This apparently results in scratches on the windscreen and the bonnet as well!
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16th March 2011, 18:30	#29
souravc Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 440 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Very happy for you mate !! When are you getting the accessories done ? Please do let me know about your accessory hunt , need to share notes
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16th March 2011, 18:56	#30
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento TDi - My Silver rocket is finally here! Regarding the wiper anomaly, how do you guys fill up at Shell, dont they ask for a wind shield cleaning?
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