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Parking sensors and zero dep in the OTR price. Not finalized though. But I'm pressing on both. They are fine with either of them.
As per them, parking sensors - 4.6k and zero dep bumper to bumper - 6k.
So ~10.6k as discounts.

Isnt the discount too less. I would have assumed at-least 50-80k discount.

It is very less. Zilch. They're not offering anymore on the top trim petrol. Base trim and diesels have some discount.
Got the exact same response from another dealership. Hence, thought of proceeding ahead.

After following team-bhp for past 6-7 years, and getting membership 10 weeks ago (3rd attempt)- this is my first post on team-bhp.clap:


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What initiated car buying decision ?
My company(a start-up that I joined >4 years ago) offered me a car within a budget of INR9 lakhs-
1. Select few were given this offer in my company
2. When others checked, the budget was extendedable to 12 lakhs - if requested
3. When I checked- I would've got any bike of my choice as well within the same budget


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Confusion and Decision

We already have
1. 2012 FIAT Linea Emotion (and extremely happy with it)
2. Bajaj Pulsar 2003 (barely used)
3. Honda Activa 2006 (barely used)

For first 2 days I was in another world of happiness:
I'm gonna get a Harley Davidson OR
I'm gonna get a Kawasaki. ( and I was pretty confused between these)

That was beyond my wildest aspirational dreams!

But, over next 7 days, we realized that getting an automatic hatchback was most pragmatic decision- given that wife has to travel daily on auto to office and she's fed-up of daily hassling and also rains. Our Parents also advised the same.


Considered: Alto AMT, Celerio AMT VXI and ZXI, and, Grand i10 AMT

Booked:

Make: Hyundai
Model: Grand i10
Variant: Asta Automatic Transmission
Booking Date : 12-06-2015
Color: Golden Orange
Expected Delivery Date : 19-06-2015
Accessories Planned: 3D Kagu Mats, DVR(After few months)
Price: 7,69,000/- On Road
Booking Amount: 5000/-
Dealership: Advaith Hyundai, Bellandur, Bangalore.
Freebies: Floor Mats, Mud flaps, Idol, Car Perfume, Car Cover
Discount: 5,000/-

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So, first post, and announcing a car booking- ain't that a century on debut?clap:

Yes, I need to publish the details- and I will do in due course of time.

If you had the option of extending the company limit to 10-11 L, why not Polo 1.2 tsi dual clutch auto? There's nothing wrong with grand i10, its a good car, but still.

@zulfi hansi
We couldn't get test ride for Volkswagen after visiting 2 times. Neither did they offer a drive as per appointment so we left it at that.

We took 2 times test ride for Grand i10 - 2nd one pretty exhaustive one.

Looks-wise and feature-wise, wife was pretty happy with Grand i10 and what sealed the deal was the wonderful courtesy and follow-up from Advaith Motors, Bellandur.

Moreover, we found mostly positive reviews of this car on this forum, so went ahead.

Gentlemen!

I've just been informed that our car has reached the stock yard.
So I'll be going tomorrow to do the PDI, followed by payment release in the event PDI is successful.

Car in question is the Elite i20 Asta Diesel. So, apart from the usual stuff, is there anything specific I need to check for the i20?

If anyone has any pointers, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks & cheers!

After dreaming of a car for a year and reading team bhp for 6 months, I booked this. Finally got membership approval from Team BHP yesterday, clap:

Make : FIAT
Model : Punto Evo
Variant : Emotion
Fuel : 1.3 Multijet Diesel
Booking Date : 4th June 2015
Color : Exotica red
Expected Delivery Date : 28th June 2015
Dealer & City : Ramkay FIAT, Chennai
Freebies : Mud flaps, floor mats, OEM Car cover with FIAT logo
Discount: Rs. 30,000 worth of cash discount + free insurance worth Rs.28,928
OTR price: Rs. 8,09,955
Others : None
Accessories planned: Seat Covers, 3M under body coat and paint sealant treatment

Eagerly waiting to see the red queen. :D

That seems like a good deal you have landedclap:

@ Divyasharan - I really think you should bargain harder. Definitely there are more discounts on offer for the Evo Petrol

Optional booking, based on an extensive Test Drive I did yesterday.

Make : Mahindra
Model : XUV 500
Variant : W6
Fuel : Diesel
Booking Date : 18/06/2015
Color : Volcano Black
Expected Delivery Date : mid-August 2015
Freebies : Are you crazy?!
Accessories Planned: DRLs for foglamp casings, Art-leather seat covers
Price : 14.37 lacs
Booking Amount : 51,000/-
Dealership : Ralas Motors

Between this and my Hyundai Creta booking, let's see which SUV impresses me more.

The long wait begins!

Was in the market for Ecosport for wify. Didnt work out as she is short and clutch reach was beyond comfort. Auto was above budget.
Had considered the Avventura as well, but wasnt too comfortable in the driver's seat.
Test drove the Polo Petrol, found the 3 pot engine's sound weird
Drove the GT and there was no second thought ( despite the well known jerking issue and suspect VW service)

Booked the Polo GT TSI
Carbon steel Grey
Only Zero depreciation and accessories kit given free
OTR - 9.8 L Pune (with extended warranty 2+2)
Dealer - BU bhandari
Only addition planned - get dual horn (and if they dont come with Apollo Alnac - might consider an upgrade)

Delivery expected - end of month !

Hi,

After months of agonizing over the launch of 2015 refresh of Safari and XUV, settled for TD of the 2014 models of these 2 and Scorpio. Also had an offer of a sparsely used Fortuner at an enticing cost. Finally Heart ruled over Mind and booked the 2015 Safari Storme

Booked:

Make: TATA
Model: Safari Storme Refreshed 2015
Variant: VX 4X4
Booking Date : 12-05-2015
Color: Urban Bronze
Expected Delivery Date : Typical Tata. Keeps shifting - from 05 June to 12 June to 22 June to now 29 June
Accessories Planned: Reverse Video Camera, GPS Sat Nav, alloy wheel for spare steel rim
Price: 16,25,000/- On Road
Booking Amount: 21000/-
Dealership: Concorde Motors, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi.
Freebies: Floor Mats, Mud flaps, window visors, Car Perfume
Discount: 4,000/ + 11,000/

And here is my update for this thread first time -

Make : Mahindra
Model : XUV 500
Variant : W10
Fuel : Diesel
Booking Date : 09/JUN/2015
Color : Sunset Orange
Expected Delivery Date : 23/Jun/2015
Freebies : mats, body cover, under chassis coating
Accessories Planned: None
Price : 18.5 lakhs Approx
Booking Amount : 25,000/-
Dealership: Sireesh Auto

The wait is about to end this week :p

Hi Aviddenis, you have mentioned a discount amount as 4000 +11,000 ( 4000 I presume is the corporate Discount, what is the 11,000 Discount?

Hi Rajneesh, Since this is 2015 model there is no corporate discount. 4K is from dealer and 11 K is the discount I managed to get on the zero dep insurance.

I could manage these 2 discounts because I had earlier booked another car which was not handled well by them due to some communication issues between them and TML. The freebies and discounts are their way of service recovery and I am especially appreciative of the sincerity and helpful nature of my SA.