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Hi Guys, thesis my first post after becoming a member.I have been reading the ownership review forums, especially for Vento, as I have been planning to buy the same.
VW is not new to me. As a doctor in UK, my first car was a Polo, way back in 1983 and then I went in for VW Passat diesel in 1985. Was planning to import the Passat when I returned in 1986, but that did not materialise. Even at that time, VW were offering 3 year paint warranty and 6 year anti-corrosion warranty
My last car was Honda City GXi, which served me well for over seven years, but for reasons of fuel costs, I wanted to change to a diesel car and I decided on VW Vento. The color I wanted was either black or shadow blue, but since black was readily available, i opted for it. No regrets.
The car was delivered on 23rd Jan and I have driven it around in Calicut (My hometown) for over 200 Km only. I had no problems with Phoenix Cars, as some of you have experienced. I took my own insurance, bumper to bumper form United India and cost me only 11500 (with my full no claim bonus). Got the mud flaps and plastic mats free. I have already changed the mats to Kagu Maxspider mats, which I got from bangalore for 4500/
It is too early for me to comment on the performance, which I will do later. The steering wheel audio controls and the Parking sensors are really cool. The updated music system with the USB port also feels good. I am yet to get to grips with the MID. May take some time.
Planning on a trip to Guruvayur tomorrow. Shall keep you posted.
VW is not new to me. As a doctor in UK, my first car was a Polo, way back in 1983 and then I went in for VW Passat diesel in 1985. Was planning to import the Passat when I returned in 1986, but that did not materialise. Even at that time, VW were offering 3 year paint warranty and 6 year anti-corrosion warranty
My last car was Honda City GXi, which served me well for over seven years, but for reasons of fuel costs, I wanted to change to a diesel car and I decided on VW Vento. The color I wanted was either black or shadow blue, but since black was readily available, i opted for it. No regrets.
The car was delivered on 23rd Jan and I have driven it around in Calicut (My hometown) for over 200 Km only. I had no problems with Phoenix Cars, as some of you have experienced. I took my own insurance, bumper to bumper form United India and cost me only 11500 (with my full no claim bonus). Got the mud flaps and plastic mats free. I have already changed the mats to Kagu Maxspider mats, which I got from bangalore for 4500/
It is too early for me to comment on the performance, which I will do later. The steering wheel audio controls and the Parking sensors are really cool. The updated music system with the USB port also feels good. I am yet to get to grips with the MID. May take some time.
Planning on a trip to Guruvayur tomorrow. Shall keep you posted.
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I had to shell out 33K+ as insurance premium for my Vento HL Petrol (insurance with Bharti AXA was included in my overall package).
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