Beige Hound: Volkswagen Vento TDi Ownership Review

[Music_Swift]

Re: German Masterpiece: Pre-worshipped VW Vento Highline TDi; 1 Year Up

Michelin Primacy is the best of the lot and if you have the budget for it, go for it

The tyre dealer is pushing this to me if we need comfort.

 

[VipinLJ]

Re: German Masterpiece: Pre-worshipped VW Vento Highline TDi; 1 Year Up

Looks like the Primacy 3ST is a comfortable tyre and not a sporty one, like I thought it was. Get it

Regards,
Vipin

 

[Music_Swift]

Re: German Masterpiece: Pre-worshipped VW Vento Highline TDi; 1 Year Up

Looks like the Primacy 3ST is a comfortable tyre and not a sporty one, like I thought it was. Get it

Regards,
Vipin

Waiting till March for tyre upgrade.After April,will get my car denting and painting soon.As of now,no plans of give a gift to my car on her first birthday.If I wanted to gift something to car,it would be tyres only.After upgrading tyres,will get the denting and painting from dealer.Im planning to get Yokohama S-Drives or Michelin Primacy 3ST.My heart says to go for 205/55R15,whereas my head says to go for 195/60R15.Im almost decided on Yokohama S-Drives,but waiting for dad's approval to get 205/55.He wants to get Michelin for Vento.Because,our previous Swift,which was sold an year ago,got changed to Michelin Energy XM2 and we didn't regret buying those tyres.

BTW,still a week for her 1 year.Tomorrow is a day we booked a Rocket.

 

[VipinLJ]

Re: German Masterpiece: Pre-worshipped VW Vento Highline TDi; 1 Year Up

Michelin XM2 are really good tyres. I had XM1+ on my Getz and they where light years ahead of the stock Bridgestones that she had come with \m/ The reason I said P3ST was because they are more suitable for a car with as much power as a Vento. Offers god grip and comfort too. I don't know how well the XM2 can cope up with the power offered by the Vento.

Regards,
Vipin

 

[Music_Swift]

1 year up finally!

Finally,completed a blissful year with Vento.Yes,Vento has completed 1 year with us.We had done 24000 Km in 1 year.Now,Odo is more than 37000 Km.Our monthly run is 2000 Km per month.Since last week,running got reduced bit.Because,dad was out of town.Today also in same situation.Dad again went out of town again for a marriage.And,dad car pools much in his friend's Skoda Superb,Octavia and Innova mostly.As of now,no long trips for another 2 months due to exams.Planning to get projector headlamps and GTI grille as a gift soon.And,firstly,planning to replace tyres soon and denting and painting work.After these,I would get Polo's Estrada alloys.In a year,we spent Rs.57,637 on 2 services,insurance and replaced VW logo.Watch out for a teaser.

PS-Just 2 days for her 1 year.But posting it in advance.

 

[Music_Swift]

Overall experience of Rocket!

Finally,completed a blissful year with Vento.Yes,Vento has completed 1 year with us.We had done 24000 Km in 1 year.Now,Odo is more than 37000 Km.Our monthly run is 2000 Km per month.Since last week,running got reduced bit.Because,dad was out of town.Today also in same situation.Dad again went out of town again for a marriage.And,dad car pools much in his friend's Skoda Superb,Octavia and Innova mostly.As of now,no long trips for another 2 months due to exams.Planning to get projector headlamps and GTI grille as a gift soon.And,firstly,planning to replace tyres soon and denting and painting work.After these,I would get Polo's Estrada alloys.In a year,we spent Rs.57,637 on 2 services,insurance and replaced VW logo.Watch out for a teaser.

PS-Just 2 days for her 1 year.But posting it in advance.

The +ves of the Rocket:

1.She is torque monster
2.Timeless design
3.Interior quality
4.Engine-Better than Honda City Diesel
5.Space and comfort
6.VW brand value

The -ves of Rocket:

1.Scary ASS-But I had decent experience with VW
2.Ground Clearance-We are used to it
3.Maintenance costs-But we don't care about it

Overall,we love this Car.Its better than newer Honda City.From Swift VDI to Vento TDI,its a big upgrade.

Our next Car would be an AT Car or an SUV as Vento's company.

Till now,we had spent Rs.57,137 on Vento.If we upgrade tyres,it would cost us about Rs.20,000 to 25,000.

Future upgrades:

1.GTI Grille
2.Cool GTI projector headlights
3.Tyres
4.Remap
5.New alloys

 

[Music_Swift]

Re: Overall experience of Rocket!

The +ves of the Rocket:

1.She is torque monster
2.Timeless design
3.Interior quality
4.Engine-Better than Honda City Diesel
5.Space and comfort
6.VW brand value

The -ves of Rocket:

1.Scary ASS-But I had decent experience with VW
2.Ground Clearance-We are used to it
3.Maintenance costs-But we don't care about it

Overall,we love this Car.Its better than newer Honda City.From Swift VDI to Vento TDI,its a big upgrade.

Our next Car would be an AT Car or an SUV as Vento's company.

Till now,we had spent Rs.57,137 on Vento.If we upgrade tyres,it would cost us about Rs.20,000 to 25,000.

Future upgrades:

1.GTI Grille
2.Cool GTI projector headlights
3.Tyres
4.Remap
5.New alloys

Finally,the day came.Completed an year with our Rocket today.Here is the teaser.

 

[VipinLJ]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

He he. Happy birthday to your German masterpiece \m/

True. The Vento is a bloody torque monster. Today, I was running a bit late and had to pick up my uncle. I took a turn near my house at a (much) higher speed than usual, in second gear, and my car's tyres where spinning and squeeling all through second gear. And even in a straight line, my car wheel spins in second gear. I know it's bad for the tyres and the engine but I am loving it a bit too much. Gotta control myself [:(]

Regards,
Vipin

 

[Music_Swift]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

Now,Vento TDI HL costs Rs.11.8L on road Hyderabad before discounts.After discounts,it is about Rs.11.5L.Im glad that we had bought our Vento TDI for 9.5L.Same version in used car market goes for 8.5-8.75L.

 

[Music_Swift]

38000 Km done!

Car had completed 38000 Km today.I have observed 3 things yesterday:

1.Moist formed inside both fog lamps due to recent rains.
2.Front LHS door rubber got torn bit due to thud sound from door.
3.Tyres became bald after 38000 Km.And,I observed that rear RHS tyre's sidewall got bulge.

As of now,I'm busy due to exams.Had an highway trip last Friday and done 300 Km and got 19 Kmpl.

Now,I'm competating between Michelin Primacy 3ST,Yoko C-Drives/AVS DB now.I will get the tyres changed soon.

 

[Tornado]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

Car had completed 38000 Km today.I have observed

Tyres became bald after 38000 Km.And,I observed that rear RHS tyre's sidewall got bulge.

If you want to avoid repetition of your bellow quoted post from your other thread , I want you to ask your dad to show the tyres of your car to a tyre dealer ASAP. Leave rest of the things to them.

Sorry guys for posting immediately.Not yet decided.Will decide after few days.Im very sorry.

It is my humble request to you that stop travelling in this car.
It doesn't make difference whether it is a vw or a Bajaj auto rickshaw in presence of budged and bald tires. IMHO.

 

[Music_Swift]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

If you want to avoid repetition of your bellow quoted post from your other thread , I want you to ask your dad to show the tyres of your car to a tyre dealer ASAP. Leave rest of the things to them.

It is my humble request to you that stop travelling in this car.
It doesn't make difference whether it is a vw or a Bajaj auto rickshaw in presence of budged and bald tires. IMHO.

I showed this to dad.But,he told to wait for few days.Reason-Lack of vitamin-M.BTW,I showed the tyres to the tyre dealer last month.He said,tyres have become bald and was told to replace the tyres after few thousands of kilometres.Maybe after exams,I will take care of my Rocket regularly.I always check the condition of the car regularly.Now,Odo is more than 38000 Km.

 

[VipinLJ]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

He he. My Polo requires a tyre change too Not upsizing though. The car as it is lacks power and an upsizing will just worsen the condition.

Regards,
Vipin

 

[Music_Swift]

Re: German Masterpiece: Volkswagen Vento TDI. 1 Year, 24000 Kms

He he. My Polo requires a tyre change too Not upsizing though. The car as it is lacks power and an upsizing will just worsen the condition.

Regards,
Vipin

As of now,it will run about few thousands of Kms.After that,will change after few days.

As of now,my Rocket had a highway run today.My dad's brother has passed away due to heart attack.So,mom took the car to our hometown.

 

[Music_Swift]

Rocket had done more than 500 Km in 2 days.Now,Odo reading is 38657 Km.Our Vento has become a serious workhorse last two days.Maybe she will cross 40,000 Km in few days.We came back to Hyderabad for dad's health checkup.Will again going back to our hometown.