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thanks to you all. Thank you very much for the warm welcome . i wonder wether i shall start a new topic or just continue here. well let me put it here itself in longest possible way to my pleasure hope you all wont mind.
i owned indica vista quadrajet 09 model . i must say it was no less than a sedan but without boot. and ride quality was also excellent probably due to softer suspensions . and drivability would also bring smile on face thanks to fiat diesal 75hp motor. but all said it was nothing short of rattling toy . i hate rattles and noises especially in a car. more you fix it new one keep coming . even though at higher speed it stayed glued to the tarmac but the braking as well as handelling was horrible . so i had to replace stock tyre to 195/60 r14 improving handling marginally but braking was still not anywhere reliable either it will screech or it will keep rolling. i shouldnt forget about the steering even though it was well wieghted it was vauge and did not have any feel or feedback so even though engine use to push for overtakes and race the steering accuracy gave nightmares. so finally within 6 months of using, driver inside me was having a sad heart for overall output of indica vista nonetheless it was a great family car everybody in family were in love with it for its mileage(around 20kmpl) and smooth rides ( even I loved it so much for its back seat space and comfort it was the first hatchback of my life in which I could sleep with my leg stretched ). so even though without any plan to purchase a new machine, the driver inside me was looking for a perfect car.
I was hearing about maruthi . whole town was filled with maruthi Suzuki . ranging from alto to sx4 . I had a couple of decent visits to showrooms pretending to be a potentential buyer . I made up my mind if any one of Suzuki car could impress me I would go for it . and what I discovered was (not to offend anybody but my personnel view) maruthi Suzuki was standing on the platform made by maruthi 800 having long stand in Indian history .and was much hyped due to mediocrity of Indian middle class families and maruthi was surviving on the basis of splendid service networks across the country.
Compared to tata service personnels maruthi guys are much much responsive and skilled in their fields. I had a warm feeling after visiting maruthi showroom but only glitch was those cars felt like toy cars to me ritz, astar,swift even though sx4 was standing out but it did not have any factor to cut the right deal. Adjacent to maruthi showroom was the Hyundai showroom these are the dayz of i20 thing ringing in my ears . so I gave a surprise visit for myself to hyundai. I asked them politely that I want to see the interiors of i20, I was shown brochure saying they don’t have a demo i20 presently and brouchure says it all.. I could not stop laughing at myself for that innocent salesperson she was eagerly trying to tell me the cost of the car I think that was what she was learnt very well (well blame it on keralites they go for price and looks) I asked her how many bhp i20 was she got confused and said 110 bhp; impressive figure though . I asked her wether they have one in backyard just for a look. She confirmed and lead me to show an i10. I reacted and went behind the car and pointed to her” it says i10” she said sorry and took me little further yes this time a brand new i20 asta just waiting for delivery. Thankfully she gave me the keys asking me not to drive just see only. It was excellent car far far better than maruthi sibilings. Had a luxurious touch to everything eyes can see and feel. Seat and steering position was something great and the gear shifting quality was of top marque ;short throw precise and light –that was love at first touch. So the next step was ignition - I fired the engine . and all my hopes were shattered. even though the cabin was silent there was the low frequency vibrations felt on the steering and gear lever –very much disappointing for me (even vista was better) but at higher rpms the engine was smooth and low end vibrations vanished but that was a great put off for me I have loads of interest in sedate and leisure Sunday driving and that kind of vibration at slow rpm would be annoying as I had same disturbing feel in vista too at lower rpms.
As usual I tried to tap on the plastics on the door and dashboard where I got spekticle – even though they looked stunning with great fit and finish it was not having that feel good factor (I felt they would rattle in long run probably it was not made of thick guage ) anyway that could be considered a minor glitch compared to all wheel disc brakes ,refined engine which was smooth at higher rpms(hope low rpm vibrations would be sorted in running in ) , and other Hyundai bells and whistles.so I quite showroom with thought of doing extensive reading of reviews in internet and other sources and what I realize was my findings did echoed in reviews even breaking and handelling was not upto the premium for the amount paid and the steering was too light made for city comfort .
Finally :- I had a strange issue in my vista while I press the clutch I hear some kind of tapping sound possibly from inside the clutch assembly I was not so happy with that and presented it to tasc .they did some oiling and their regular tactics and it was fixed next day it pop ‘ed up again . and my brother had to go for some urgent job so he took the car . while he was returning the clutch failed totally!!! Jamming the gearbox . the peddle got soft. The car was toed to workshop . while I was angrily disposing my energy at the service guys i saw the punto 90 hp banner “the most powerful hatch in india” in front of the showroom
I asked them for a test drive and they were very pleased . As I was a regular visitor with niggles in my vista. So they immediately came forward with the car in front of me before that I had seen the 90 hp reviews in the internet. And it was reported having mediocre performance only.so I almost knew what I was going to experience.
Anyway I got in and sales guy started explaining about special breaks and suspensions exclusive for punto 90hp. Then the blue n me features . I told him I know it all before so… ..immediately he got my point handed over the wheel to me . first glitch was longest clutch I have ever come across in modern car (I still wonder why so) but it was softer than accelerator peddle…. yes as per the reviews I have read ,exactly it felt no different from my vista in power delivery at around 2000 rpm -is the point where I keep my car spinning most of the time then we came to straight road ahead the guy told me to press the accelerator , o man that was again a long throw ..it was longer by 30 percent than vista and to my utter surprise more I press the accelerator the car keeps pushing I was stunned to see we were on 140 kmph and I thought it was 110 or odd and car was still pushing. he asked me to floor the peddle and I did the machine was pushing without any shame needle was almost on 150 and I still felt the deliberate push from behind ..(oh god the car was still having a lot more to show-kudos to fiat) the guy asked me to apply break . that was first time in my life I felt abs and ebd in true action in a hatchback. The car had astonishing response to driver commands whether it was steering, brakes, handling (or looks). I was flattered... sales guy started to explain again is interfered “I am booking it do you need any more reasons to explain?” He smiled and kept quite.
Back in showroom I made a deal saying that I am ready to book the punto 90hp if they are ready to exchange it for my present vista. And they agreed it for not so great deal for me. But on one condition I don’t want waiting period or such issues I want the punto next day itself. They said they don’t have it in the stock and stock would be arriving within 12 days and the first 90hp would be for you. I said okay but did not book it saying if not before the 12th day forget about the deal. Until 10th day there was no call and on 11th they called me saying “your car has arrived and you can come over “I was shocked!! I felt seemingly a strange affection to my vista on that day!!! 12th and 13th passed due to elections and other issues, paperwork’s and registration got delayed
On day 14 I was in my punto finally. Behind those ergonomic steering wheels
i owned indica vista quadrajet 09 model . i must say it was no less than a sedan but without boot. and ride quality was also excellent probably due to softer suspensions . and drivability would also bring smile on face thanks to fiat diesal 75hp motor. but all said it was nothing short of rattling toy . i hate rattles and noises especially in a car. more you fix it new one keep coming . even though at higher speed it stayed glued to the tarmac but the braking as well as handelling was horrible . so i had to replace stock tyre to 195/60 r14 improving handling marginally but braking was still not anywhere reliable either it will screech or it will keep rolling. i shouldnt forget about the steering even though it was well wieghted it was vauge and did not have any feel or feedback so even though engine use to push for overtakes and race the steering accuracy gave nightmares. so finally within 6 months of using, driver inside me was having a sad heart for overall output of indica vista nonetheless it was a great family car everybody in family were in love with it for its mileage(around 20kmpl) and smooth rides ( even I loved it so much for its back seat space and comfort it was the first hatchback of my life in which I could sleep with my leg stretched ). so even though without any plan to purchase a new machine, the driver inside me was looking for a perfect car.
I was hearing about maruthi . whole town was filled with maruthi Suzuki . ranging from alto to sx4 . I had a couple of decent visits to showrooms pretending to be a potentential buyer . I made up my mind if any one of Suzuki car could impress me I would go for it . and what I discovered was (not to offend anybody but my personnel view) maruthi Suzuki was standing on the platform made by maruthi 800 having long stand in Indian history .and was much hyped due to mediocrity of Indian middle class families and maruthi was surviving on the basis of splendid service networks across the country.
Compared to tata service personnels maruthi guys are much much responsive and skilled in their fields. I had a warm feeling after visiting maruthi showroom but only glitch was those cars felt like toy cars to me ritz, astar,swift even though sx4 was standing out but it did not have any factor to cut the right deal. Adjacent to maruthi showroom was the Hyundai showroom these are the dayz of i20 thing ringing in my ears . so I gave a surprise visit for myself to hyundai. I asked them politely that I want to see the interiors of i20, I was shown brochure saying they don’t have a demo i20 presently and brouchure says it all.. I could not stop laughing at myself for that innocent salesperson she was eagerly trying to tell me the cost of the car I think that was what she was learnt very well (well blame it on keralites they go for price and looks) I asked her how many bhp i20 was she got confused and said 110 bhp; impressive figure though . I asked her wether they have one in backyard just for a look. She confirmed and lead me to show an i10. I reacted and went behind the car and pointed to her” it says i10” she said sorry and took me little further yes this time a brand new i20 asta just waiting for delivery. Thankfully she gave me the keys asking me not to drive just see only. It was excellent car far far better than maruthi sibilings. Had a luxurious touch to everything eyes can see and feel. Seat and steering position was something great and the gear shifting quality was of top marque ;short throw precise and light –that was love at first touch. So the next step was ignition - I fired the engine . and all my hopes were shattered. even though the cabin was silent there was the low frequency vibrations felt on the steering and gear lever –very much disappointing for me (even vista was better) but at higher rpms the engine was smooth and low end vibrations vanished but that was a great put off for me I have loads of interest in sedate and leisure Sunday driving and that kind of vibration at slow rpm would be annoying as I had same disturbing feel in vista too at lower rpms.
As usual I tried to tap on the plastics on the door and dashboard where I got spekticle – even though they looked stunning with great fit and finish it was not having that feel good factor (I felt they would rattle in long run probably it was not made of thick guage ) anyway that could be considered a minor glitch compared to all wheel disc brakes ,refined engine which was smooth at higher rpms(hope low rpm vibrations would be sorted in running in ) , and other Hyundai bells and whistles.so I quite showroom with thought of doing extensive reading of reviews in internet and other sources and what I realize was my findings did echoed in reviews even breaking and handelling was not upto the premium for the amount paid and the steering was too light made for city comfort .
Finally :- I had a strange issue in my vista while I press the clutch I hear some kind of tapping sound possibly from inside the clutch assembly I was not so happy with that and presented it to tasc .they did some oiling and their regular tactics and it was fixed next day it pop ‘ed up again . and my brother had to go for some urgent job so he took the car . while he was returning the clutch failed totally!!! Jamming the gearbox . the peddle got soft. The car was toed to workshop . while I was angrily disposing my energy at the service guys i saw the punto 90 hp banner “the most powerful hatch in india” in front of the showroom
I asked them for a test drive and they were very pleased . As I was a regular visitor with niggles in my vista. So they immediately came forward with the car in front of me before that I had seen the 90 hp reviews in the internet. And it was reported having mediocre performance only.so I almost knew what I was going to experience.
Anyway I got in and sales guy started explaining about special breaks and suspensions exclusive for punto 90hp. Then the blue n me features . I told him I know it all before so… ..immediately he got my point handed over the wheel to me . first glitch was longest clutch I have ever come across in modern car (I still wonder why so) but it was softer than accelerator peddle…. yes as per the reviews I have read ,exactly it felt no different from my vista in power delivery at around 2000 rpm -is the point where I keep my car spinning most of the time then we came to straight road ahead the guy told me to press the accelerator , o man that was again a long throw ..it was longer by 30 percent than vista and to my utter surprise more I press the accelerator the car keeps pushing I was stunned to see we were on 140 kmph and I thought it was 110 or odd and car was still pushing. he asked me to floor the peddle and I did the machine was pushing without any shame needle was almost on 150 and I still felt the deliberate push from behind ..(oh god the car was still having a lot more to show-kudos to fiat) the guy asked me to apply break . that was first time in my life I felt abs and ebd in true action in a hatchback. The car had astonishing response to driver commands whether it was steering, brakes, handling (or looks). I was flattered... sales guy started to explain again is interfered “I am booking it do you need any more reasons to explain?” He smiled and kept quite.
Back in showroom I made a deal saying that I am ready to book the punto 90hp if they are ready to exchange it for my present vista. And they agreed it for not so great deal for me. But on one condition I don’t want waiting period or such issues I want the punto next day itself. They said they don’t have it in the stock and stock would be arriving within 12 days and the first 90hp would be for you. I said okay but did not book it saying if not before the 12th day forget about the deal. Until 10th day there was no call and on 11th they called me saying “your car has arrived and you can come over “I was shocked!! I felt seemingly a strange affection to my vista on that day!!! 12th and 13th passed due to elections and other issues, paperwork’s and registration got delayed
On day 14 I was in my punto finally. Behind those ergonomic steering wheels
![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
. normally left hand was only reserved for gear shifting in my previous car but now it remains buzy.!!! 
![[cheers]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Cheers.gif "Cheers [cheers]")
![[cry]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Cry.gif "Cry [cry]")
While a Maruti800 of similar age would have fetched more value!![[thumbsup]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Thumbs%20Up.png "Thumbs Up [thumbsup]")
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