Team-BHP - The "I Booked my Car" Thread

Make : Maruti
Model : Alto K10
Variant : VXI
Fuel : Petrol
Booking Date : 2nd November 2013
Color : Fire Brick Red
Expected Delivery Date :November 28th
Dealer & City : Kalyani Motors, Bangalore
Freebies : Std Accessories and 25K discount
Others : Corporate Discount - 5K

Sold my pre-worshipped Ikon. Planing to keep the K10 for years to come. Would definitely pick up another used Ikon just for the love of it stupid:

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Originally Posted by Ikoner_03 (Post 3286401)

How much did you pay OTR? Did you bring down invoice value as you will pay lesser road tax and insurance.

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Originally Posted by Ikoner_03 (Post 3286401)

Make : Maruti
Model : Alto K10
Variant : VXI

Planing to keep the K10 for years to come.

Sorry to spoil your mood, but it would be better you get another car. Here's why:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...atin-ncap.html

You can pick up a well-maintained A-Star for the same price.

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Originally Posted by RavenAvi (Post 3286032)

I am making a guesstimate ballpark figure for the base diesel. It could be the EMT or the Corporate, let's see. Like I said above, the safety features are paramount for me, so I'll pick up the variant which has at least twin airbags, ABS & EBD. Everything else I can customise easily, like I have done to my Silver Pegasus (my current 2012 facelifted City Corporate).

The buzz is there but the pre bookings are news! I think the safety features would surely be available on all models. Honda was one of the few manufacturers who was offering this, and I'm sure they would not want to discontinue the good work. If the variants and the features are the same, then it's really a question of increasing the prices. I think they would include features like the rear camera/ beepers at least, in order to compete with Hyundai.

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Originally Posted by dipen (Post 3286037)

But the Corporate edition is the best to buy. There is nothing in higher models that cannot be done better and aftermarket except maybe a factory finish sunroof.

Agree - don't think the Corporate one will be on offer. Especially since they have an Amaze below, and the Corporate will eat into Amaze's sales.

I just confirmed with Linkway Honda in Mumbai - they are not taking pre bookings for the new City to be launched in 2014. However Solitaire Honda confirmed they are taking pre bookings for Rs. 51,000 with a full refund available on cancellation. Can also confirm that Apex Honda is not taking pre bookings.

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Originally Posted by dipen (Post 3286037)

Doubt the corporate edition will make it at launch.

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Originally Posted by aim120 (Post 3286235)

The corporate edition was available only for a few brief months when the city sales were at a all time low.
I seriously doubt 2014 version will come with the corporate edition.

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Originally Posted by ag408 (Post 3286772)

Agree - don't think the Corporate one will be on offer. Especially since they have an Amaze below, and the Corporate will eat into Amaze's sales.

No worries, guys. Safety features are paramount for me, so whichever variant comes with all of them and is within my budget, I'll go for it. If it is even the EMT, no problem at all. I just love to customise my car! :)

Although, I am counting on them to introduce a Corporate Edition for the lineup, in the petrol guise, just to give the City an introductory pricing of 7.49L. It would help in highlighting and promoting the 2014 City.

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Originally Posted by ag408 (Post 3286789)

I just confirmed with Linkway Honda in Mumbai - they are not taking pre bookings for the new City to be launched in 2014. However Solitaire Honda confirmed they are taking pre bookings for Rs. 51,000 with a full refund available on cancellation. Can also confirm that Apex Honda is not taking pre bookings.

That's weird, because Shubh Honda is claiming that they have received the official go-ahead from Honda directly to start bookings from Monday onwards, and bookings are on in full swing right now. Booking amount here is quoted as 21,000/-, although they were willing to book my car for free. Maybe it varies from state to state or dealer to dealer, or the kind of rapport one has with the Honda dealership(s).

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Originally Posted by sabsubs (Post 3288695)

Make : Hyundai
Model : i20
Variant : Sports
Fuel : Diesel
Booking Date : 9th November 2013
Color : Bronze
Expected Delivery Date : November 23rd
Dealer & City : Trident Hyundai
Freebies : Std accessories plus 35k discount
Others : Corporate Discount - 3k

Congrats on booking, can you give a breakup and final On Road Price...

Amolbh & Zulfi Hansi: Thanks for sharing your opinion. Regarding safety of the car I agree it has scored pathetically on the NCAP ratings, whereas the others have got airbags and managed good numbers. Secondly, I believe the shell of Alto K10 ain't that strong too. An accident is unpredictable, and I've seen cars with high safety ratings totaled and not protecting drivers/co-passengers life. Am personally not happy with Eon or the A-star. K10 scores well in terms of performance and FE also fits well within my budget. Hence the decision.

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Originally Posted by amolbh (Post 3289754)

Ikoner_03: Anyways, congrats on your purchase. Do share an ownership review with us once you get your ride and keep updating the thread too. Wishing you many happy and safe miles in the Alto K10!

Thanks amolbh. Havent purchased the car yet, am currently working on some magical tricks to tick away on CIBIL scores and get the loan approved asap.:)
Awaiting a reply from the bank guys, if things flop then its gonna be my FD.

Keeping my fingers crossed on this one.

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Originally Posted by Ikoner_03 (Post 3289672)

I would infact say that this is the best city runabout if the roads are fairly good, the driver is not too fat. In city i would say you hardly reach speeds that warrant safety equipment.

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Originally Posted by drmohitg (Post 3292293)

Booked my dream car today.. :D:D

Make: BMW
Model: 3 series
Variant: 320d Baseline ( with Xenons)
Year: 2013
Colour: Imperial Blue
Expected Delivery: Next week
Discount: 2.25L + 50k exchange bonus.

Great! Congratulations. Looking forward to an awesome review :)
I am still dilly dallying, hope I could post similar in few days (or weeks at least).

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Originally Posted by drmohitg (Post 3292293)

Booked my dream car today.. :D:D

Make: BMW
Model: 3 series
Variant: 320d Baseline ( with Xenons)
Year: 2013
Colour: Imperial Blue
Expected Delivery: Next week
Discount: 2.25L + 50k exchange bonus.

Congratulations Doc! clap: At last the sweet fruit of waiting for so long. Please share more details on the offer you got and OTR.