Hey pals,
This is my first review.... I had an Ikon 1.3 EXI which was a decent car but started giving little trouble offlate. Believe me, the showroom guys robbed me daylight at Cavery ford quoting so many techincal faults. After shelling 15, 000K , I took the car and middle of the traffic it dozzed off never to start again. SOOOOOoooOOO embarassing !!!! I decided to sell it and then booked a SWIFT.... Thanks to all you guys after reading sooo many reviews finally decided .... I am personally very weak at making decisions....
Anyway I would request you guys to mail me all suggestions and tips to take care once I get the car
About my experience.....for newbuyers !!!
I WILL NOT BE TECHINCALLY SPECIFIC... as I dont know much abt it .. I can just write about my experience as a driver.
You like it or you shouldnt like it... ( LOOKS) It gives you an affluent status, either you have to love it or hate it to the core !!! she has got that kind of a personality and appeal.
Best interiors in its class. especially the dashboard !! I personally say its anytime better than the IKON or esteem. Lil drawbacks of Maruti are there... that gets ironed out with the good ones.
Paint work is excellent -- very good exterior looks !!! ( Disappointing is the window rubbers or plastics whatever :( , I have seen it wear out if parked a lot in the sun.
Awesome pickup and runs well with AC on... Not much drop in pickup !! Roadgrip is good and can push the adrealine to the MAX... It will be your baby and will support you all the way.
For a medium class... Believe me you would feel gr8 once sit in it !!! Ongoers would really watch you with that look on their face which says I dont have this beauty !!! Its classy and makes the person sitting in it also feel that !!!
Mileage is something guys......which has been a controversial part !!! I would really expect 13+ /litre for me to use it everyday. I am sure its a common problem for most of them. I dont need AC most of the time... Bangalore weather and I generally drive in evenings and nights !!
Overall a good buy if you want to extend yourself from a entry level segment to B+ segment ( Luxury hatchback) and I would really score over GETZ because of brand MARUTI with cheaper spares and good service network and also resale value. Come on guys.... with so many new cars entering the market who knows when you want to upgrade !!
I need your guys help, if anyone have a bought it in bangalore.... What would be the cost for accessories??
I want to fix alloy wheels with broader tyres... currently have booked VXI model !!! Whats the buy back offer like.
What best music system to go for ? Sony XPLOD with JBL speakers ?? what would be the cost ?? Showroom guy quoted me a pioneer system with JBL speakers and Blaupunkt speakers infront for 17000/- with the wooden plank to fix speakers.
Would the doorside cladings and bumper cladings cost 2200/- , I checked on the maruti website that both cost 1154/- and 540/- respectively ( Are they old rates ??) Is the dealer conning me ?
How much would the Anti - corrusion for the base would cost and is it good to get Teflon coating on the body ?
How much mileage can I expect in city driving without AC ? I am a good driver.... Not an amateur :)
Showroom fellas are charging me 5500/- for central locking system ?? Is it good ?
I have booked the car with Pratham motors.. and they promised me delivery before Diwali but they didnt.... reason was that the vehicles are in transit and are not able to locate the truck... All bull , Its disappointing to see that they lie saying I will give it today evening... tomorrow morning .... I would suggest them to be more truthful than make the customer disappoint everyday....
After all its an Indian who is buying something new on Diwali !!!!
This is my first review !!! do rate this and write some comments...
Happy Diwali to all of you ....