1 week and 600 kms on a Mint White Palio MJD

TomRider · 4th August 2008, 11:16

Let me cut the story short.

I was planning to buy a hot diesel hatch and shortlisted Getz CRDI, Indica Turbo/Dicor, Swift D and Palio D.

Booked Getz CRDI from Advait and later cancelled when I realised that ICEing & ALLOYing will leave a huge hole in my wallet. In fact Getz was my first preference.

Then the choices came down to the last three. Indica too a nice car, but my brother and 2 of my friends drive the same (Turbo). Finally, the battle was between Swift and Palio. Then these questions came into my mind..
1. Why should I spend ~25k more than Palio SDX?
2. Why should I compromise on the rear seat leg room and build quality?
3. Why should I wait for an insane 4 months after making the payment?

Went thru numerous threads/posts in t-bhp, consulted many of my friends, and finally booked a Carbon Black Palio MJD SDX on 26th May from Prerana motors, Bangalore.

Just like Zaks and Jazzy, I also went thru all the hickups and hurdles and a long waiting of 2 months. In between, they called me up and told they had stopped the producton of Carbon Black. Then I saw a white MJD on road and fell in love. Prerana promised to deliver a mint white SDX by 3rd week of July.

And I took the delivery on 26th July 2008, exactly 2 months after the booking.

Changed the wheels to 14" LENSO's and Tyres to XM1+ (185/65R14) on the same day.

I just loved the refinement and power. It handles really well even on wet roads. (I blindly believed finneyp and took it for a drive on saturday on wet roads in bangalore - He told me, "u wil never feel like driving on a wet road wen u r on XM1+")

I am getting around 13-14 knpl in Bangalore city in 100% A/C.

More updates later.

amtak · 4th August 2008, 11:23

Awesome choice! Just loved the white alloys! Super cool choice. Enjoy your drive

amitpunjani · 4th August 2008, 11:28

Hey dude

Your vehicle looks awesome, the white color looks so good. The best of all of all is your front number plate.

Congrats on the new purchase.

Amit

finneyp · 4th August 2008, 11:31

Many Congrats Tom!

Excellent choice of Car, Color, Alloys, Tires & ICE!
Mint White Palio MJD looks awesome!

Drive safe & Have fun!

greenhorn · 4th August 2008, 11:32

Congrats on your new ride. Nice to see more people figuring out that white DOES look good

alstonvaz · 4th August 2008, 11:34

Hi,
The choice of the wheels is excellent and blends too well with the car.
Are the lenso's 98PCD?

All the best with your new purchase.

lohithrao · 4th August 2008, 11:41

Hey lovely car! how much did it cost you?

I would like to know how it performs on the hilly roads with AC on and with 4 adults??

Did take a test drive in Palio 1.6, but i guess makes sense to go for a diesel car if one intends to do lots of driving....

keep updating and enjoyyy

neoonwheels · 4th August 2008, 11:45

Congrats Tom, it looks good.

D.V.R · 4th August 2008, 11:46

Good choice of the car and lovely alloys.
BTW,the two month wait for the MJD is due to demand for it or low production .

amtak · 4th August 2008, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.V.R

Good choice of the car and lovely alloys.
BTW,the two month wait for the MJD is due to demand for it or low production .

A mix of both to some extent. Correct me if I am wrong please.

.anshuman · 4th August 2008, 11:51

Looks good in white and there arent much white palios around.

rudrah · 4th August 2008, 12:28

oo la la laaa perfect white beauty!

How much did the ICE cost you and the alloys?

Cheers for the beauty~

ms001 · 4th August 2008, 12:30

looks super sexy , can you post some pics of the side profile with alloys visible fully?

congrats for the beauty

nithinnarayanan · 4th August 2008, 12:48

So at last you have

Tom.

So when are you going to Kochi ?
2nd week or the 3rd week for the cheers: ?

iceman7 · 4th August 2008, 12:53

I have always loved a White Stile (petrol & Diesel) and yes not too many around where i stay.

Your ride looks awesome, nice choice of wheels too.

Keep updating us with your reviews periodically

Cheers cheers:

4th August 2008, 11:16	#1
TomRider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL7-KA03-NYC Posts: 340 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	1 week and 600 kms on a Mint White Palio MJD Let me cut the story short. I was planning to buy a hot diesel hatch and shortlisted Getz CRDI, Indica Turbo/Dicor, Swift D and Palio D. Booked Getz CRDI from Advait and later cancelled when I realised that ICEing & ALLOYing will leave a huge hole in my wallet. In fact Getz was my first preference. Then the choices came down to the last three. Indica too a nice car, but my brother and 2 of my friends drive the same (Turbo). Finally, the battle was between Swift and Palio. Then these questions came into my mind.. 1. Why should I spend ~25k more than Palio SDX? 2. Why should I compromise on the rear seat leg room and build quality? 3. Why should I wait for an insane 4 months after making the payment? Went thru numerous threads/posts in t-bhp, consulted many of my friends, and finally booked a Carbon Black Palio MJD SDX on 26th May from Prerana motors, Bangalore. Just like Zaks and Jazzy, I also went thru all the hickups and hurdles and a long waiting of 2 months. In between, they called me up and told they had stopped the producton of Carbon Black. Then I saw a white MJD on road and fell in love. Prerana promised to deliver a mint white SDX by 3rd week of July. And I took the delivery on 26th July 2008, exactly 2 months after the booking. Changed the wheels to 14" LENSO's and Tyres to XM1+ (185/65R14) on the same day. I just loved the refinement and power. It handles really well even on wet roads. (I blindly believed finneyp and took it for a drive on saturday on wet roads in bangalore - He told me, "u wil never feel like driving on a wet road wen u r on XM1+") I am getting around 13-14 knpl in Bangalore city in 100% A/C. More updates later. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Technocrat : 4th August 2008 at 19:24. Reason: Excessive Smiley Usage
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4th August 2008, 11:23	#2
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,930 Thanked: 940 Times View My Garage	Awesome choice! Just loved the white alloys! Super cool choice. Enjoy your drive
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4th August 2008, 11:28	#3
amitpunjani BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 451 Thanked: 109 Times	Awesome Vehicle Hey dude Your vehicle looks awesome, the white color looks so good. The best of all of all is your front number plate. Congrats on the new purchase. Amit
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4th August 2008, 11:31	#4
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,734 Thanked: 357 Times View My Garage	Many Congrats Tom! Excellent choice of Car, Color, Alloys, Tires & ICE! Mint White Palio MJD looks awesome! Drive safe & Have fun!
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4th August 2008, 11:32	#5
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,829 Thanked: 4,703 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your new ride. Nice to see more people figuring out that white DOES look good
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4th August 2008, 11:34	#6
alstonvaz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH12/GA06 Posts: 57 Thanked: Once	Excellent Choice Hi, The choice of the wheels is excellent and blends too well with the car. Are the lenso's 98PCD? All the best with your new purchase.
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4th August 2008, 11:41	#7
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Hey lovely car! how much did it cost you? I would like to know how it performs on the hilly roads with AC on and with 4 adults?? Did take a test drive in Palio 1.6, but i guess makes sense to go for a diesel car if one intends to do lots of driving.... keep updating and enjoyyy
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4th August 2008, 11:45	#8
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,068 Thanked: 1,881 Times View My Garage	Congrats Tom, it looks good.
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4th August 2008, 11:46	#9
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 278 Thanked: 14 Times	Good choice of the car and lovely alloys. BTW,the two month wait for the MJD is due to demand for it or low production .
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4th August 2008, 11:51	#11
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,077 Times View My Garage	Looks good in white and there arent much white palios around.
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4th August 2008, 12:28	#12
rudrah BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 644 Thanked: 47 Times View My Garage	oo la la laaa perfect white beauty! How much did the ICE cost you and the alloys? Cheers for the beauty~
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4th August 2008, 12:30	#13
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,006 Thanked: 169 Times	looks super sexy , can you post some pics of the side profile with alloys visible fully? congrats for the beauty
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4th August 2008, 12:48	#14
nithinnarayanan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Kannur Manipal Posts: 237 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	So at last you have Tom. So when are you going to Kochi ? 2nd week or the 3rd week for the cheers: ?
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4th August 2008, 12:53	#15
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	I have always loved a White Stile (petrol & Diesel) and yes not too many around where i stay. Your ride looks awesome, nice choice of wheels too. Keep updating us with your reviews periodically Cheers cheers:
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