Grande Punto A new Punter in Delhi India

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Grande Punto A new Punter in Delhi India

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Hello everyone, i am vivek from New Delhi India. I ride Punto 90 hp now. Used to drive chetak (1997 to 1999), LML Adreno(1999 to 2007), Apache RTR160(2007 to still running), Yamaha Fazer s(2010 to still running),Maruti Omni(2000 to 2006),TATA Indica Xeta(2006 to 2012), TATA Indica Dle(2006 to 2007 totaled in 2007).

I am happy being a FIAT owner, its really a brilliant machine, what to say i just love it guys.

I also like to talk people who really value FIATs because of its brilliance, and i hate people who have never driven a fiat and still pass comments, that "fiat vehicles are not at all good " "go and buy anything but not fiat".
 
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From what we've seen on tv over here about Indian roads you've probably made a sensible choice! Nippy enough to get you through traffic but safe enough to protect you if things go a bit pear shaped! Will you be decorating it in the traditional Indian style? If so pictures would be great but a photo of it in front of a landmark would look just as good on the Forum.
 
Yeah buddy you are correct but here in metros of India like Delhi, roads are fine(city roads) i won't say even good,with some excellent highways. But yes buddy traffic here in Delhi during peak hours is just like hell, you can't even move w/o scratching your ride, in peak hours, if you have never driven here.

Will you be decorating it in the traditional Indian style?
Could you please elaborate, which kind of traditional decoration are you talking about?

Though i don't have any pics with any Indian landmark but still i am uploading what i have.
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Guys, on last Monday I got the chance to drive my friend’s SWIFT DEZIRE. I would say it was a so so experience. As soon as I stepped into the vehicle I felt as if doors doesn’t have mass at all, they were so light.

Then I tried to lower the seat position to make myself comfortable but there were no lever to lower the seats, then I came to know that It doesn’t have height adjust. After driving punto it took a little time to find the keyhole and insert the key, finally I cranked the engine , suddenly I noticed that my friend has not stepped in, he was standing outside for helping me to reverse the ride, I tried to lower down the windows and locked the car by mistake, but after having a touch with the buttons I felt as if they are of very cheap quality, anyways I lowered the windows and asked my friend to come inside, he came in.

I slotted the gear to reverse and voila, gears were short through ( I always miss them in my ride). Took the car out of the society, as we came out I gave mild to push the pedal, needle started rising in the speedo, I find gear ratios to be fine, but through was just amazing.

Soon I was doing 50+ and felt the need to apply brakes and applied, but:eek::eek: it was really shocking that brakes(one of the major part of any ride, cut the cost wherever you want but don't play with the safety equipment, at least) were not up to the mark. Just came back to the society, as I have become used to the perfect ride my punto in every aspect(except 0-100 figures), and don't wanna have more scary moments, as i love myself and can't risk me and my friends life. While returning back I felt I am shifting gears very often, which was a little painful.


OBSERVATIONS

• Dezire was looking good and bulky from front end.

• It was feather light, realized as soon as I opened and closed the doors.

• Plastic finish inside the vehicle is just awesome.

• Plastic quality is just pathetic, third quality plastic is used in the car.

• Gear ratios are good in respect of drag race.

• Though they are not meant for easy city traffic maneuverability.

• Steering was too light for my liking, as I have always driven only hydraulic power steering equipped vehicles.

• Steering was dead in respect of feedback.

• Braking was too scary and it felt as if they are not capable for this vehicle.

• Cosmetic changes in the ride were good.

• Though everything was there inside the car but there were no rich feel(IMO).

• Don't overreact guys but i felt as if somebody hit it from back, IMHO (its a 2012 Dezire)


I think that Maruti is playing with the life of their loyal customers. I do not want to say anymore, I think a hint is sufficient.

Though I do not want to offend anyone, everyone loves his ride like I do.

But still I said what I felt, I am sorry guys.
 
Today i went to tass as i was getting brake fluid low indication along with dedicated message on mid. They checked it and told me that clutch master cylinder needs to be changed as its leaking that too not today as they already have many vehicles.

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Guys a bad news i wanna share with all of you.

Today while washing my ride, i noticed rusting at the front fender where mudflap is installed.

Have any of you out there faced similar problems ever.
 
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Guys yesterday my ride did her first high speed cruising on Yamuna Expressway, she was hovering at 170+. She was damn stable at those speeds, with 12.5~13kmpl shown by MID as Instantaneous fuel consumption. I am just loving it guys.
 
I'm surprised you have somewhere you can go that fast, I hope the road is in better condition than most in India.
 
I'm surprised you have somewhere you can go that fast, I hope the road is in better condition than most in India.

Thanks for your concern buddy, but we do have good road. We have 8 lane expressways, very good national highways along with some local highways.

But my major concern was about tires as i have head many cases of tire busting on these (concrete) highways.

Does it also happen at your places, if yes then what do you people do to overcome it.
 
Tyre blow outs are very very rare these days. All I suggest is that you buy the best you can find and inspect them regularly. In particular look for any bulges in the tread of sidewalls.
 
LOL.

Ive been to India twice, you are a very brave driver.
Your roads are just mad.
 
Guys, i was unable to go beyond 175kmph, can anyone tell me, would there be any increase in top speed after first oil & filter change of my punto 90mjd.
 
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