Monday, December 05, 2011

Why and How I bought a Chevrolet Beat TDCI?

Brought a Chevy Beat home on 01.Dec.2012 from Pondicherry Aakash Motors.
Nice People at Aakash Motors. Nice SBI Loan Giver - Alan Peter.
Very Fast Loan clearance at RASMECC, Katpadi SBI.
Took only 2 lacs loan. Rest from hand.
On Road my Chevy Beat PS costed me Rs.4,69,238/-
Advance i paid only Rs.5000/-
Pondicherry has some advantages.
2 Tamil CMs all the Time in India.
If you add Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, Mauritius, South Africa,
USA, Canada, Australia - then the list of Powerful Tamil Leaders grows.
Good.


SWIFT VDI
RITZ LDI/VDI
BEAT PS TDCI
FIGO TDCI
LX
VISTA Q.JET
LOGAN
Indigo eCS
Indica DLS
Never liked this, for long wait period & high cost.
Liked it. But noisy engine. More vibration. Poor Gear.
Bland – Cruel dash board. Separate Tacho – boring.
Outside looks good.
Liked it. Miniscule 170 ltrs cargo space major draw back.
All black interiors a turn off.
Digital Tacho good.
EPS, Good HVAC.
24 kmpl sugar candy.
VFM. At 4.69 Lacs, I had a bargain.
Liked it. Lengthy tail. Less mileage.  No rear power windows even if you pay. Not so attractive looks.
Liked it. Bulky oval design. May be hit at sides. VFM.
Has it all.
Hyd power steering.

High Cost – low on features – less mileage -
Liked it – not so reliable – even Tata men not recommend it – even Tata men are insisting on a Fiat Engine, not a Tata engine.
Dicky is major +ve.
People laugh at being a T board man. Mule. Not Gaddi. But proven. High vibrations, Road noise, Poor Safety.
High NVH.



Central Lock with Remote Parfume, Icon, Car Cover : FREE








Only complaint in Chevy Beat Diesel is less cargo space. Pls improve this.
Expense after 4.69 Lacs :-

Sony Mp3/CD/USB/Aux system
6000
2 front dash speakers
1200
2 rear speakers
1200
Seat Covers
3000
Steering wheel cover
300
4 power windows
14000
Sun Film
2000
Total
26700
Grand Total
4,96,700/-

Positives of Chevy Beat Diesel

Good AC
Electric Power Steering for all.
Peppy drives.
Good Looks
Stylish
15000 kms oil change
Less maint costs
Timing Chain not rubber
165mm R14 tyres
Low NVH
Smooth rides
Smooth Gears
Radial Tyres
Superior interiors
Chevy + gold badge
Attractive colors
Royal people at dealers
Value For Money


I think this is a Good Buy. Please tell your views. Enjoying the ride.
Thanks to :-
http://www.cardheko.com/
http://www.oncars.in/
http://www.team-bhp.com/
and so many OEM sites.

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