Fiat India : How much longer before they shut down?

normally_crazy · 6th November 2005, 21:05

But no airbags and ABS on the 1.6 Sport.

The 1.6 should have been launched with ABS and Airbags - then maybe the fight would have been on....................

tsk1979 · 6th November 2005, 21:10

Whats this website thing people are talking about?
I am unable to get to fiat-india.com and www.fiat-india.com

And is the Palio 1.6 they are offering is brand new or left overs from last 3 years(Many buyers got 2 year old cars)

Minardi · 6th November 2005, 23:07

The site is up. You need to turn-off your pop-up blocker. The one which comes with your browser and the one which comes with google/yahoo/msn toolbars.

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hawkeye · 7th November 2005, 00:17

I am desperately trying to open the site. I have my pop-up blockers turned off, but still says "Cannot find server". Any one who was getting this and has resolved this? I hope its not due to any IE version or something.

aseem · 7th November 2005, 00:42

I was able to open the site yesterday, it seems to be down right now as I cant open it!

vipulG · 7th November 2005, 05:18

I tried just now (Monday, 7th Nov, 5:00 AM) , it is working. You need to remove any Pop-Up Blockers. Same old scheme, layout, same old stuff, in same colors.

devarshi84 · 7th November 2005, 09:29

opened at 10-58pm on Sunday Canadian time. opening perfectly.

3 problems I can come up with.

server problems this weekend(many websites facing this problem

too much traffic

or maybe they are still testing the website again.

Hey TSK1979 Its not possible to get the old models if you check before buying the car. All cars have a manufacturing date.I dont see a reason why you will get an old car if you keep a check. Ask the dealer to get you a fresh car.

tsk1979 · 7th November 2005, 10:38

@devarishi84, the fiat plan is in shutdown state since july. Have they opened the plant yet. Also since sales have been lagging behind production the fiat stock may be old

satish_appasani · 7th November 2005, 10:55

I can open the site now.

ballkey · 7th November 2005, 15:45

Spiffy site... Seems to be written by an enthusiast, not a marketeer. The Adventure screams for attention ;)

Max · 7th November 2005, 15:59

the web site seems poorly designed and its just insane to suggest people to stop pop blocker. The designer should have known that now days pop up blocker is standard features in browsers and it will confuse the visitor. overall web site is very poorly design and has worst navigation.

ballkey · 7th November 2005, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

the web site seems poorly designed and its just insane to suggest people to stop pop blocker. The designer should have known that now days pop up blocker is standard features in browsers and it will confuse the visitor. overall web site is very poorly design and has worst navigation.

Well it's a 4-yr old design

Atleast its a start, and hopefully the content is accurate..

shuvc · 7th November 2005, 17:27

Looks like the content is yet to be updated ..
They still mention Sienna in some places.
The prices need to be confirmed. The Petra 1.6 ELX is quoted at 5.57 at Kolkata. The dealer had mentioned 5.73L 2 months ago. Have they reduced prices recently , or are these old prices ?

btw, the 1.6 Petra hits 0-100kmph in 10.8s as per Fiat !

paharino1 · 7th November 2005, 17:33

They have updated the Content as well...See the Specs of the Palio 1.6 Sport, Adventure & the Petra as well

Conan · 7th November 2005, 19:18

I like what i am seeing....palio sport seems to be a good deal.

View Poll Results: When is Fiat India going to shut down?
2005 : They cant survive any longer.	22	9.05%
2006	25	10.29%
2007 or in the whereabouts.	21	8.64%
I dont agree. Fiat India is here to stay - They will pull off a miracle.	175	72.02%
Voters: 243. You may not vote on this poll

6th November 2005, 21:05	#286
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 539 Times View My Garage	But no airbags and ABS on the 1.6 Sport. The 1.6 should have been launched with ABS and Airbags - then maybe the fight would have been on....................
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6th November 2005, 21:10	#287
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	Whats this website thing people are talking about? I am unable to get to fiat-india.com and www.fiat-india.com And is the Palio 1.6 they are offering is brand new or left overs from last 3 years(Many buyers got 2 year old cars)
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6th November 2005, 23:07	#288
Minardi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 413 Thanked: 15 Times	The site is up. You need to turn-off your pop-up blocker. The one which comes with your browser and the one which comes with google/yahoo/msn toolbars. M
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7th November 2005, 00:17	#289
hawkeye BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 190 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	I am desperately trying to open the site. I have my pop-up blockers turned off, but still says "Cannot find server". Any one who was getting this and has resolved this? I hope its not due to any IE version or something.
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7th November 2005, 00:42	#290
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 442 Times	I was able to open the site yesterday, it seems to be down right now as I cant open it!
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7th November 2005, 05:18	#291
vipulG BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surat Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	I tried just now (Monday, 7th Nov, 5:00 AM) , it is working. You need to remove any Pop-Up Blockers. Same old scheme, layout, same old stuff, in same colors.
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7th November 2005, 09:29	#292
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	opened at 10-58pm on Sunday Canadian time. opening perfectly. 3 problems I can come up with. server problems this weekend(many websites facing this problem too much traffic or maybe they are still testing the website again. Hey TSK1979 Its not possible to get the old models if you check before buying the car. All cars have a manufacturing date.I dont see a reason why you will get an old car if you keep a check. Ask the dealer to get you a fresh car.
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7th November 2005, 10:38	#293
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	@devarishi84, the fiat plan is in shutdown state since july. Have they opened the plant yet. Also since sales have been lagging behind production the fiat stock may be old
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7th November 2005, 10:55	#294
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	I can open the site now.
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7th November 2005, 15:45	#295
ballkey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 435 Thanked: 75 Times	Spiffy site... Seems to be written by an enthusiast, not a marketeer. The Adventure screams for attention ;)
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7th November 2005, 15:59	#296
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 98 Times View My Garage	the web site seems poorly designed and its just insane to suggest people to stop pop blocker. The designer should have known that now days pop up blocker is standard features in browsers and it will confuse the visitor. overall web site is very poorly design and has worst navigation.
	() Thanks

7th November 2005, 17:27	#298
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 356 Times View My Garage	Looks like the content is yet to be updated .. They still mention Sienna in some places. The prices need to be confirmed. The Petra 1.6 ELX is quoted at 5.57 at Kolkata. The dealer had mentioned 5.73L 2 months ago. Have they reduced prices recently , or are these old prices ? btw, the 1.6 Petra hits 0-100kmph in 10.8s as per Fiat !
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7th November 2005, 17:33	#299
paharino1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 299 Thanked: 29 Times	They have updated the Content as well...See the Specs of the Palio 1.6 Sport, Adventure & the Petra as well
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7th November 2005, 19:18	#300
Conan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 223 Thanked: 0 Times	I like what i am seeing....palio sport seems to be a good deal.
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