MJD'd I have been MJD'd today. I got a casual thought of buying a diesel hatch/sedan some time in 6-12 months. This thought came to me yesterday evening at 4PM. I started doing some research on what could be the best bet. I startled across the Palio. I was believing that Palios are already stopped. Many websites still showed the Stile and same with Fiat India website. My eyes lighted up, heart started pumping more. Checked the ex-showroom price in their website. It was 4.84 lac for Bangalore. I felt content, just for the reason that the Stile is still available. Quickly called their call center. Lady told yes, Palios are still available but not sure. Please contact a dealer. She said ex-showroom price was 3.89. I was baffled! I told her, please check properly, it cant be. We had a small argument and she was bent upon saying the price she quoted was correct. I still felt it was JOKE! For sure, she dint know about the dropped price, neither did I.
I thought let me check with some dealer. I called a couple of dealers who were surprised to get a call about Palio and sounded like as if I was asking them for a new Padmini. They got some executives call back. One dealer said 4.6lac and another said 4.5lac. Again, I asked them not to be joking with me. They confirmed that was the price and included insurance and extended warranty. I was all smiles and was jumping joy.
Today morning, I rushed to Prerana motors in Rajajinagar, Bangalore. The salesman showed least interest in me and my friend. He wasnt knowledgeable and we got really pissed and walked away. We went to Prerana motors on Lalbagh road, Bangalore. Here it was altogether a different experience. The initial sales guy was sounding new and as soon as he got to know its a Palio enquiry, he promptly handed over the situation to the Sales head. It was a great experience with him. His name was Vijay Ragvalu. We had long discussions about Palio, Punto and Fiat in general. He re-checked the price and quoted 4.49lac on road. Without any hesitation, I booked the car. Opted for Fiat Palio Stile 1.3 SDX, Furnace red color. They set expectations that the car would be delivered in October. I dont know if one fine day some one will call me and say no more Palio's, take your money back. I hope I dont get that dredded call. Make : FIAT Model : Palio Stile 1.3 SDX Variant : SDX (Top-end) Fuel : Diesel Booking Date : 21st Jul 2010 Color : Furnace Red Expected Delivery Date : October 2010 Dealer & City : Prerana Motors, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore Freebies : None. Price was already dropped by Fiat by over a lakh.
Thought came, researched, finalized, BOOKED! All in under 16 hours. What do you guys think about the decision I made?
Last edited by funkykar : 21st July 2010 at 21:42.
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