Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX is no more

Rtech · 15th May 2004, 12:00

Insurance Co's do require photographs for any claim. But I doubt I will be able to get hold of them anyway. The thing is, the car belongs to a friend of mine. Not the best driver in the world, but he takes care of the car and only gives it to the Authorised service stations. I haven't inspected the car well since the accident as he only just called me and asked if i was interested.

But I wonder about that old saying....never buy or sell anything to your family or friends! hmmm.

GTO · 15th May 2004, 13:26

Rtech,

Think of it this way. Atleast you know the ONLY damage this car has ever had. Buying used cars can be an exciting yet tedious experience especially in sourcing the history of the car. Repair jobs are so good today that even some experts cannot tell between repaired panels.

I suggest you having a look at his repair bill, to look for signs of any kind of structural damage. If only the hatch was replaced, and the hood has been opened at authorised stations...go for it.

GTO

Rtech · 15th May 2004, 13:58

Is 2.5 a decent price though? Not many 1.6's in the market to get a clear idea.

GTO · 15th May 2004, 14:18

Rtech,

Just checked with my contact, and hes of the opinion that 2.5L is a little too high for a 2001 30K Palio 1.6. Hes got a white 2002 36K Palio which can be had for 2.3L.

GTO

evo · 17th May 2004, 03:01

the sad part is...that here in kolkata....there are ppl wid tangerine mist gtx`s..... used for amazingly sporty stuff like ferying children to school n wives to the mall.....if that isnt worse enough...then lemme hit the last nail.....by his driver....u got it right...the bloke goes on n buys a 100 bhp hot hatch.....n his driver drives it....have seen a lotta vtecs driven by safari clad drivers wid fat women adding unnecesary weight n irritating the driver cos the performance isnt as gud as when the car is empty....i first thot that this was just some body`s degraded perverse humour meant to get back at his car enthusiast friends who keep yappin about performance.....even more so coz...its not like these are oh i am sorry were:( ....the only variants in the model range....arre there were variants that cost a lakh less in case of the palio n nearly 2 and a half lakh in the honda....but still people buy these.....amazing man....mebbe they are doing it for charity....that somehow reduces the baseness of the crime...giving charity to fiat india is a noble act...as they need the money...but honda is the most profitable automaker in terms of margins isnt it? after much deliberation....i think its the elite mentality of sum ppl.....top model hi lena hai...or arre gaadi le rahen hai to best vali model lo na...!

typeOnegative · 22nd March 2006, 11:02

Just wanted to bump this thread up.

Dippy, going for the test drive? LOL

Steeroid · 22nd March 2006, 11:10

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Just wanted to bump this thread up.

I admire your persistence and single-minded dedication - I really do. Its so touching - I used to be like this when Dagger (my dog) was dying.

Dyou work for Fiat?

Neel · 22nd March 2006, 12:27

Any idea on the on road price of the new 1.6?

Any first hand experience of getting a new one/Servicing an Old one from TATA?

BUSA · 22nd March 2006, 12:30

Palio 1.6 Sport costs 4.82L OTR when i last enquired. ABS + Air Bag will be slightly more costlier. Still its a steal at that price with that 1.6L DOHC 100BHP engine.

typeOnegative · 22nd March 2006, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I admire your persistence and single-minded dedication - I really do. Its so touching - I used to be like this when Dagger (my dog) was dying.

Dyou work for Fiat?

Errr ... this is getting a bit irritating, Steer. No I do not work for Fiat.

Should we take this onto PMs?

Steeroid · 22nd March 2006, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Should we take this onto PMs?

Thats the general idea. Fire away.

Zappo · 22nd March 2006, 15:07

Quote:

Should we take this onto PMs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Thats the general idea. Fire away.

We all want to be a party to all the glorious bickering going on backstage

Post a gist once you guys are through.

typeOnegative · 22nd March 2006, 15:15

Oh the bickering has been on for quite some time now.

Will keep you guys posted.

Steeroid · 22nd March 2006, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zappo

We all want to be a party to all the glorious bickering going on backstage

Post a gist once you guys are through.

Dont peep. We're just having a bit of fun at each other's expense.

Samurai · 22nd March 2006, 15:48

Sorry guys, since the GTX is back again in another name, this thread is irrelevant now. Time to close this thread.

15th May 2004, 12:00	#16
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Insurance Co's do require photographs for any claim. But I doubt I will be able to get hold of them anyway. The thing is, the car belongs to a friend of mine. Not the best driver in the world, but he takes care of the car and only gives it to the Authorised service stations. I haven't inspected the car well since the accident as he only just called me and asked if i was interested. But I wonder about that old saying....never buy or sell anything to your family or friends! hmmm.
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15th May 2004, 13:26	#17
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,847 Thanked: 321,621 Times View My Garage	Rtech, Think of it this way. Atleast you know the ONLY damage this car has ever had. Buying used cars can be an exciting yet tedious experience especially in sourcing the history of the car. Repair jobs are so good today that even some experts cannot tell between repaired panels. I suggest you having a look at his repair bill, to look for signs of any kind of structural damage. If only the hatch was replaced, and the hood has been opened at authorised stations...go for it. GTO
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15th May 2004, 13:58	#18
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Is 2.5 a decent price though? Not many 1.6's in the market to get a clear idea.
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15th May 2004, 14:18	#19
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,847 Thanked: 321,621 Times View My Garage	Rtech, Just checked with my contact, and hes of the opinion that 2.5L is a little too high for a 2001 30K Palio 1.6. Hes got a white 2002 36K Palio which can be had for 2.3L. GTO
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17th May 2004, 03:01	#20
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 161 Times View My Garage	the sad part is...that here in kolkata....there are ppl wid tangerine mist gtx`s..... used for amazingly sporty stuff like ferying children to school n wives to the mall.....if that isnt worse enough...then lemme hit the last nail.....by his driver....u got it right...the bloke goes on n buys a 100 bhp hot hatch.....n his driver drives it....have seen a lotta vtecs driven by safari clad drivers wid fat women adding unnecesary weight n irritating the driver cos the performance isnt as gud as when the car is empty....i first thot that this was just some body`s degraded perverse humour meant to get back at his car enthusiast friends who keep yappin about performance.....even more so coz...its not like these are oh i am sorry were:( ....the only variants in the model range....arre there were variants that cost a lakh less in case of the palio n nearly 2 and a half lakh in the honda....but still people buy these.....amazing man....mebbe they are doing it for charity....that somehow reduces the baseness of the crime...giving charity to fiat india is a noble act...as they need the money...but honda is the most profitable automaker in terms of margins isnt it? after much deliberation....i think its the elite mentality of sum ppl.....top model hi lena hai...or arre gaadi le rahen hai to best vali model lo na...!
	() Thanks

22nd March 2006, 11:02	#21
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 28 Times	Just wanted to bump this thread up. Dippy, going for the test drive? LOL
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22nd March 2006, 12:27	#23
Neel BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 35 Times	Any idea on the on road price of the new 1.6? Any first hand experience of getting a new one/Servicing an Old one from TATA?
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22nd March 2006, 12:30	#24
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Palio 1.6 Sport costs 4.82L OTR when i last enquired. ABS + Air Bag will be slightly more costlier. Still its a steal at that price with that 1.6L DOHC 100BHP engine.
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22nd March 2006, 15:15	#28
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 28 Times	Oh the bickering has been on for quite some time now. Will keep you guys posted.
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22nd March 2006, 15:48	#30
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,002 Thanked: 49,708 Times View My Garage	Sorry guys, since the GTX is back again in another name, this thread is irrelevant now. Time to close this thread.
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