Tata Zest Test Drive and Review

[drdpk]

Got mail from Tata Motors today in my email account, the reason is I wrote in their facebook page that there should be a proper ref. no. allotted to each customer who books the car and periodically the status of the booking and waiting period should be informed to the customer by Tata, online.
Today they asked for my details regarding the dealer name and my cellphone number etc.
Hope to see some progress.

After doing so much research and fairly good marketing attempts (advertising, reviews, road shows etc), why TATA has not paid attention on bookings and supply of the vehicles? Particularly in this era they could have handled the bookings and status of the same very well online.

Atindra

They are asking for these detail from everyone but after u give them these detail they will not reply. Same incident happen with me.

 

[TN33]

Not sure if this is true, got a call from one of the sales person from Tatamotors and he informed me that there is an expected price hike of around 20K in next few days. Did anyone hear this

 

[drdpk]

Dont worry, he is lying. TATA knows very well that one of the big reason for high sells of this car is its value form money, if they increase price of this car, no one can save their falling market in India.

 

[uniquebee]

Hi All,

Here are my answers to your queries in Bold.

1) Interior mandatory accessories - i am thinking of 3D floor mat but not sure its available already, if not available whether OEM ones would be better next time or any other brand recomm?
Zest Mats and carpets are available at some dealers and you can actually bargain for them with the dealer. If not, the dealers are providing some basic accessory packs for Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 5000/- (depending on dealer)

2) Bumper guards, whether will be really useful?

Bumper guards are very useful IMHO. Some people feel they change the aesthetics of the car, but why to regret later when your brand new car is damaged by scooter/bike/Rickshaw wallas.

3)I need to buy Car cover as i have open parking, OEM or any brand suggested?
You can buy them from aftermarket as the ones at dealers are overpriced.

5) Mud flaps OEM or any brand?

Again, available at some dealers and you can actually bargain for them with the dealer. If not, the dealers are providing some basic accessory packs which include them.

6)Thinking of seat upholstery - cheaper and best option - let me know suggestion within 20K

Since you are from Bangalore, go for Karlson or Stanley. They are the best of the business and you won't sweat on their Nappa leather seats. Stanley would be somewhat costly, but it is Merc of luxury car seat covers.

7)Reverse parking sensor/Camera - OEM or any brand. Other brand fitting will break warranty?

Unless you don't cut the wires, warranty does not break. Can look at ebay for price comparison.

Thanks cherryleo!

Reg. Seat Upholstery with both Stanley and Karlson i heard from friends here it will be never for 20K with even leather for contact areas. Not sure i ll confirm with them once i get delivery by Visitng them.

Reg. Car Cover i was given advice OEM quality is different and good one. ebay ones will scratch your paints. Not sure its true anyone here too can confirm me.

Reg. Accessories from delaer, i could see with teambhp thread one got few free with concorde motors mumbai but Concorde motors bangalore is saying no such thing exists :( But finally its i think dealer's turn to treat customers in a delighting way like how TML done with Zest.

 

[Harish83]

Hi all proud owners for Beautiful ZEST (those who are fortunate to get deliveries so far )
Thank you !

The above post made me to join this group and share my experience. I own a Quadrajet XT which has already clocked 1800 KM in a week time .

I'm novice in composing ownership thread, So requesting to let me know what all topics you want me to be included in it.

 

[don.lohith]

Thanks cherryleo!

Reg. Seat Upholstery with both Stanley and Karlson i heard from friends here it will be never for 20K with even leather for contact areas. Not sure i ll confirm with them once i get delivery by Visitng them.

Reg. Car Cover i was given advice OEM quality is different and good one. ebay ones will scratch your paints. Not sure its true anyone here too can confirm me.

Reg. Accessories from delaer, i could see with teambhp thread one got few free with concorde motors mumbai but Concorde motors bangalore is saying no such thing exists :( But finally its i think dealer's turn to treat customers in a delighting way like how TML done with Zest.

UniqueBee,

You won't get Original leather covers under 20k from anywhere, forget Stanley. Nappa leather is a bit costly. See if you can opt for the seats from the dealer himself. He has got a Zest branded seat cover with fabric and art leather combination for ~6.5k. The material looked decent.

Wait for the accessories till they arrive at the dealer and only after inspection try to get them.

 

[Ravi Nalla]

The above post made me to join this group and share my experience. I own a Quadrajet XT which has already clocked 1800 KM in a week time .

I'm novice in composing ownership thread, So requesting to let me know what all topics you want me to be included in it.

Please let us know your initial feeling when the car delivered to you, which dealer, total on raod price, accessories, driving comfort, engine response, any electrical issues, touch screen response, steering reponse, any niggling issues, fuel efficiency and any other things you noticed.

everybody is waiting for user ownership review.

Thanks

 

[350Z]

The above post made me to join this group and share my experience. I own a Quadrajet XT which has already clocked 1800 KM in a week time.

I'm novice in composing ownership thread, So requesting to let me know what all topics you want me to be included in it.

Welcome aboard! I'm sure this link will be of some help: http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...omposing-your-ownership-review-must-read.html.

PS: Here's another link to Zest owner's review for quick reference: http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...7-tata-zest-xm-revotron-ownership-review.html. Looking forward to your review.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[Harish83]

Thank you. I'm in process of drafting the ownership tread with maximum points included in the guidelines. Will submit in a day or two.

 

[Atindra]

Good to see another potential ownership reviewer. Welcome Harish. Which color your Zest is?

Atindra

 

[slashinv]

Welcome Harish !! many congratulations for beautiful zest !
Eager to see your ownership experience thread ! pls include your decision making process and the dealership experience as well ! Thanks

 

[Harish83]

Good to see another potential ownership reviewer. Welcome Harish. Which color your Zest is?

Atindra

Thank you. Mine is Buzz Blue


@slashinv

Thank you, Sure, I will

 

[Atindra]

Thank you. Mine is Buzz Blue


@slashinv

Thank you, Sure, I will

Blue!!! Wow, your car is everywhere in advt, videos, reviews mate!! Congrats!!

I too got phone call from my dealer that if I want early delivery, I can get XT revotron Blue within a week. However I would like to stick to my choice of Dune Biege

Atindra

 

[savage_soul]

Thank you. I'm in process of drafting the ownership tread with maximum points included in the guidelines. Will submit in a day or two.

Congratulations. Looking forward to your review.

 

[newbiedriver85]

Guyz, got delivery of my Blue Zest XT Revotorn, yesteday from AutoVikas Delhi. It was a hasslefree experience after the mess up at Concorde.

I'll upload more photos as I capture with due course of time.

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Congrats for the new car. Blue looks kool . Please do write a ownership review :)