Volkswagen Vento : Test Drive & Review

newtonMeter · 28th March 2013, 12:45

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Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

After a dilemma over white or grey, I have finally booked a White Vento TDI HL, which would be delivered next week.

I have planned to only upgrade the speakers to Focals and retain the stock 320 HU.

I am still thinking whether I should change the tyres to either Yokos or Bridgestone. Any suggestions from Vento owners ?

Awesome! White vento looks grand and is zero maintainence

go for the door protectors and door sil

indian21r · 28th March 2013, 21:04

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Originally Posted by newtonMeter

Why didn't you go for the fluidic? Just a query! What color vento?

Not a huge fan of the design and one Hyundai is enough. It is quite expensive to maintain almost 10k every 10,000km

MindSpeeDs · 28th March 2013, 21:21

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Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

After a dilemma over white or grey, I have finally booked a White Vento TDI HL, which would be delivered next week.

I have planned to only upgrade the speakers to Focals and retain the stock 320 HU.

I am still thinking whether I should change the tyres to either Yokos or Bridgestone. Any suggestions from Vento owners ?

It would be a good idea to upgrade the tires immediately rather than eventually. My preference would be Yoko S drive. But for me road grip/braking was more important than noise. One also needs to be very careful on bad roads lest you damage it. Had a sidewall bulge after 1500km. I would say I was partially responsible for it. Got it replaced under warranty and have done 9k km after that.
Btw, I have extensively used Bridgestone, Michelin and yokos. S drive is my choice.

mikilbhatkar · 28th March 2013, 21:35

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Originally Posted by MindSpeeDs

It would be a good idea to upgrade the tires immediately rather than eventually. My preference would be Yoko S drive. But for me road grip/braking was more important than noise. One also needs to be very careful on bad roads lest you damage it. Had a sidewall bulge after 1500km. I would say I was partially responsible for it. Got it replaced under warranty and have done 9k km after that.
Btw, I have extensively used Bridgestone, Michelin and yokos. S drive is my choice.

Got to know from the tyre dealer that yoko is not available in 185 60 15, it comes in 195. Would upsizing void warranty ?

fastnferocious · 28th March 2013, 21:59

I have been dying to post on this thread since I am a huge fan of the Volkswagen Vento!! I am a 32 year old spine surgeon from Bangalore and have recently joined Team BHP after a lot of efforts!

I had booked a Shadow Blue Vento Highline Diesel with RCD 320 stereo system in the last week of February at Volkswagen Downtown and after a long struggle

(motivated by Team BHP reviews!) I am getting my car delivered on Saturday (March 30th). There were a lot of hiccups in between, though the promised date was 24th March. I was chasing them from the word go, after knowing the pathetic track record of Volkswagen marketing and sales!! But I must say, they pulled up their socks at the right time because I was almost in the mood of cancelling my booking (actually that "trick" of threatening them that "I will cancel my booking" most probably worked!)
I am super-excited about my new car and just can't wait to lay my hands on my blue angel!!

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MindSpeeDs · 28th March 2013, 22:34

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Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

Got to know from the tyre dealer that yoko is not available in 185 60 15, it comes in 195. Would upsizing void warranty ?

I've gone for 205 55 15. It is the perfect upsize. Warranty - depends on your equation with the service center guys. Worst case scenario suspension warranty might be void.

newtonMeter · 29th March 2013, 09:57

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Originally Posted by MindSpeeDs

I've gone for 205 55 15. It is the perfect upsize. Warranty - depends on your equation with the service center guys. Worst case scenario suspension warranty might be void.

How would you rate yoko A and C drives?

evilshantanu · 29th March 2013, 10:14

Shadowfax standing tall on the upgraded shoes!
P.S: The tyre upgrade happened sometime back, posting the photograph now

DineshKanna · 29th March 2013, 11:49

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Originally Posted by evilshantanu

Shadowfax standing tall on the upgraded shoes!
P.S: The tyre upgrade happened sometime back, posting the photograph now

what is the tire side? Is it 195/60 R15.

evilshantanu · 29th March 2013, 11:56

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Originally Posted by DineshKanna

what is the tire side? Is it 195/60 R15.

Yup, these are Yokohama A-Drives 195/60 R15 91H

DineshKanna · 29th March 2013, 12:09

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Originally Posted by evilshantanu

Yup, these are Yokohama A-Drives 195/60 R15 91H

Vento looks slightly taller and i believe the ground clearance have improved with 195/60 R15. How much did it cost you for the Yokohama A-Drives and how is the ride quality?

evilshantanu · 29th March 2013, 15:46

Any DIY available for adjusting the focus of the headlights?

MindSpeeDs · 29th March 2013, 16:05

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Originally Posted by newtonMeter

How would you rate yoko A and C drives?

A's are kind of value for money, C's are better and are relatively more silent and better wet grip. I still prefer S

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evilshantanu · 29th March 2013, 16:28

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Originally Posted by MindSpeeDs

A's are kind of value for money, C's are better and are relatively more silent and better wet grip. I still prefer S

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Summed it up perfectly. If you find yourself driving a lot on bad roads, potholes etc, go ahead and get A-Drives. AFAIK the walls of the A-Drives are relatively harder than the C-drives.

C-Drives on the other had are super quite, and good on performance

I am happy with A-Drives, braking is much much better than the stock tires. Tire noise is minimal even at 140 km/hr

stringbh · 29th March 2013, 20:21

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Originally Posted by evilshantanu

I am happy with A-Drives, braking is much much better than the stock tires. Tire noise is minimal even at 140 km/hr

That is a lot of parking space you got

. How many miles on the old ones ? (going by your ownership thread, it must be a lot !)

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fastnferocious Newbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Volkswagen Vento : Test Drive & Review I have been dying to post on this thread since I am a huge fan of the Volkswagen Vento!! I am a 32 year old spine surgeon from Bangalore and have recently joined Team BHP after a lot of efforts! I had booked a Shadow Blue Vento Highline Diesel with RCD 320 stereo system in the last week of February at Volkswagen Downtown and after a long struggle (motivated by Team BHP reviews!) I am getting my car delivered on Saturday (March 30th). There were a lot of hiccups in between, though the promised date was 24th March. I was chasing them from the word go, after knowing the pathetic track record of Volkswagen marketing and sales!! But I must say, they pulled up their socks at the right time because I was almost in the mood of cancelling my booking (actually that "trick" of threatening them that "I will cancel my booking" most probably worked!) I am super-excited about my new car and just can't wait to lay my hands on my blue angel!! Note from the Team-BHP Support Team: Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies. We advise you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further. Last edited by GTO : 29th March 2013 at 17:34.
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