Re: Volkswagen Vento : Test Drive & Review Quote:
Originally Posted by loyalcasanova Thanks to the craters on mumbai roads, my car has suddenly developed lot of body roll and i can feel even the smallest of jerks and shocks. Worried that the suspension may have given out already. |
I doubt it. Drive slowly over craters and you should be fine. Quote:
The Alloy wheels seem to be made of butter as ever curb, small stone seems to cut through it easily. There are numerous deep cuts on the alloys which is unbelievable.
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I have to agree- the OE alloys suck. And VW has the gall to price them at 76,000 for the set (I can get better aftermarket ones for 1/4th that price). I had a nasty experience when my left front wheel landed in a huge crater on the Mumbai bypass and when I checked later the alloy had scratches all over it ![Frustration](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Frustration.gif) . Quote:
The A/C gives a very bad stink when switching from air recirculate mode to fresh air. The workshop guy claims to have changed the pollen filter but there has been no improvement. I have to drive using the air recirculate mode all the time which is a pain.
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You live in Mumbai, what do you expect? ![Big Grin](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.png) . I would suggest NOT using recirc all the time- it will certainly let in all the odours and smoke of the surroundings, despite the air/pollen filter. Also do get those checks done for dead animals etc. Quote:
The mileage ranges from 7KMPL to max 9KMPL in mumbai traffic which is pathetic.
My driving style is very easy and i dont drive aggressively at all. Infact these figures are after i used few hypermiling techniques , earlier it was in the range of 6-8 KMPL.
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If it's any consolation in peak Mumbai suburban traffic that is the same number I get for my Vento AT petrol. Glad that I don't live there anymore. Pune is much better an I get aroun 9-10 consistently.
I have been complaining on my own ownership thread as well that the VW petrols deliver horrible mileage in lower gears. Am sure you've noticed that 3rd gear and above delivers much better FE. Will ask them why this is so at the first service- doubt there will be any helpful answer somehow! Quote:
The car has done 3500KM and i dont think i will wait till 5000 for the first servicing. Any other vento owner facing similar issues?
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Originally Posted by loyalcasanova Thanks Bala80 & El Lobo.
I use normal air at 30 or 32 depending on load expected on all fours. VW guys gave me an estimate of 3.5K for the first servicing but i doubt it will be more than that. Still 10K sounds too much for an Oil change and regular maintenance. |
30/32 is too low, dude! No wonder you're getting poor FE. Try keeping it at 33 or better still 34 all across in the city.
3500/- for first service is way too low an estimate. From the collective experience of Vento owners on the forums, I would peg it between 7,500 and 11,000/- Don't rush to "service" the car too early: don't think there is much value in that.
3500 is too early- give it time to settle in: around 5000 km, you should observe a noticeable increase in mileage. Also, don't drive it in city rush hour traffic 100%- that is just unfair on the car: allow that engine to breathe by stretching its legs on a highway run or two every weekend! |