Commented on own review
Aug 16, 2010 09:14 AM
Just for the information of all those die-hard 3-idiots fans, Aamir himself admitted in a recent interview that it is a 'dumbed-down' version. So sorry folks, I'm not dumb. You can make a 'Rang de Basanti' and still be successful.
Commented on fanfabia's review
Jun 30, 2010 09:12 AM
fanfabia had put it just right. It is all about what one wants in a car. Most buyers in India are either first-timers or graduating fm a basic car like Maruti and they have no idea what ride-quality is all about nor build quality. The european standard of built, fit and finish is unmatched, people a...re just not ready to pay for that yet.
I've driven the TDI for 16000Km now and travelled on all kinds of roads from Tamilnadu to Gujurat, there isnt a single rattle from anywhere and it gives me great economy ( 20 plus on hi-spped diesel) . As far service is concerned , just spent 3000 on first servicing. Had a couple of bangs from behind on the bumper, in city driving, but it just doesnt show ! If it were maruti I would've had a huge dent .
Fanfabia, can u tell me how much the engine cover costed ?Read More
Commented on own review
Jun 03, 2010 11:09 AM
People seem to be gloating about the fact that it has relative merits compared to some real bad works, but we're not trying to find out the better from the worse, we're not even comparing, just reviewing the movie as it is. OK lets be honest, we had high expectations from a super actor like Aamir an...d a clean creative director like Hirani. Huge disappointment ! When he made Munnabhai remember how they went to town that they seriously meant to bring back Gandhi-consciousness. How they have been so simplistic about the ills of the education system ?! Would everyone inherit the genius of Rancho? Can everyone get an invite to Venezuela or exotic places for photography ? While discussing a general malaise, the movie conveniently focuses on exceptions !!Read More
Reviewed Hotel Krishna Palace - Mumbai
May 09, 2010 11:40 AM
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We had to go to the US Embassy for a visa interview and Hotel Krishna Palace Residency seemed to be the only decent hotel in the vicinity. A search on the net indicated favorable reviews.
To start with , the taxi guys from the Airport dint seem to know where the hotel is and it is not difficu...Read more
Reviewed 3 Idiots
May 09, 2010 11:22 AM
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A movie made by idiots for idiots about idiots? This was the question that occurred to me half-way through the film. The film seemingly asks all the right questions about career choices and the brutally crushing competitive education system. The solutions offered in the film though ranged from t...Read more
Commented on ashish_salvi's review
Feb 23, 2010 08:18 AM
Looks like you are hooked by the leg room in the rear. I thought most of the driving is done from the front seat ?! What about ride quality and steering control, roll etc?
Commented on own review
Feb 10, 2010 12:32 PM
Skoda started off as a 100% imported car, tyres included, therefore as expected there was lot of heart burn over the cost of spares and time delay in procurement. This became more apparent when they started selling the Fabia, which was the most affordable car in their stable and started doing number...s unlike the Octavia or Luara.
With the Company starting production in India things will definitely change for the better.Read More
Commented on bisprad's review
Feb 09, 2010 08:50 AM
I did visit Daman and the review above is spot on!
Reviewed Daman
Feb 09, 2010 08:45 AM
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If you are looking for a place, a drivable distance from Mumbai, Vadodra or Ahmedabad, a place where there is sun and sand and good food, then Daman is the place to hit. Daman has a decent stretch of beach , not very crowded, but riddled with pebbles which can prick your feet.There are horse rid...Read more
Commented on Aviv's review
Feb 09, 2010 08:06 AM
(Updated Feb 09, 2010 08:12 AM)
Guys!
Hold on ! Everybody is misleading everyone on the pricing of The Fabia diesel !!
Firstly, the 8 lac price tag is for the top-end model with alloy wheels, auto climate control, sun roof, ABS , Dual AC ducts (nobody strangely mentions that, though it is the only car in the segment offering t...his feature) etc. I bought a Fabia Classic from Chandigarh at just Rs 6lacs..
There are some who want quality and quality always comes with a price ! Mr.Venugopal is trying to unnecessarily trying to bring in nationalism into the debate. We're crazy about swiss chocolates because they are the best in the business, we are crazy about German technology because they've been there before anyone else. TATA is a basically a truck maker and if somebody's priority is only space and fuel economy then yes Indica is your buy.But PLEASE do not assume that ur more aware than others , people make informed choices based on what they want.Read More
Commented on own review
Feb 09, 2010 07:51 AM
The entire side-view mirror assy with cover was broken in a collision and it cost me about Rs1900.
Commented on ssnair's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:45 AM
Dont worry Omkar , ignore this chap. Neither does Nair own one nor has he driven , he was just killing time in writing a pathetic review. Firstly there is no model as 'Fabia PD' ?? Mileage of Fabis as good or even better than the Dzire ( Swift is just no comparision) after I have driven it for 11000...Km; City 15kpl and highways 21 , full ac on.Read More
Commented on nikhilganju's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:36 AM
The Fabis comes with an airfilter that filters out air when ac is operated in outdoor mode. Due to ambient dusty conditions in
India this filter gets choked very quickly and same needs to be cleaned. Let not one issue cloud your judgment, I'm sure you have done your homework before you bought this... car. My friends dzire had an electrical problem within one month of purchase, the entire electrical system incl ac was getting tripped off. The Dealer had to change the ECU after a 15 day waiting period.Nobody stopped buying the Dzire.Read More
Commented on embguru's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:29 AM
(Updated Feb 08, 2010 10:29 AM)
There are a lot blokes out here commenting on service without any first hand experience ! There are reviewers who are writing about bad service and costly spares without even a test drive !!
I got the first service done at 9500 Km and it cost me Rs4000. Compare it with Maruti or TATA , u will get ...it serviced every quarter at Rs1000 each and it amounts to the same ! As far as spares are concerned, all CRDI engines are imported spares are equally expensive. Fabia has started production in India with 50% local content and that bring down ownership costs.Read More
Commented on embguru's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:23 AM
Updates after 1100KM
Latest Fuel economy figures:
Only City driving with AC - on normal diesel - 15kmpl
Only Highway with AC - on normal diesel - 21kmpl
Commented on joeisfrank's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:18 AM
arun is absolutely right ! Mr joesifrank is all confused. He ends up saying he would buy a Travera, Safari, Dzire,fiesta...basically doesnt know what he wants but has the temerity to recommend what others should buy based on just sitting in the car?!!
If he wants to buy the swift dzire , then pleas...e check the facts--the fabia has more leg room than the dzire and if he finds its rear cramped then he may as well sit with his legs folded up in the Dzire ! Remember the Fabia has been designed for the European built not fo the japanese-asian buit types.Read More
Commented on gmat's review
Feb 08, 2010 10:11 AM
Gmat is obviously colored by his experience nipunsyal is mischievously manipulating facts. If gmat did not find a single 'pro' in the car pray why did he buy it in the first place ?!!!! Doesnt it sound fishy ? As Far as Fabia petrol is concerned, yes there have been issues mainly due to the poor fue...l quality in India, one should perhaps stick to company outlets and high octane petrol.
And our friend nipun wants to compare the Petrol engine with the swift 'award winning' diesel type ? I personally drove the vehicle at 150-160 ks as far as underpowered is concerned and it does not have the famous 'turbo lag' that the crdi engine of the swift , though it is noisier than the swift.Read More
Commented on bupal99's review
Feb 08, 2010 09:21 AM
Well I have driven it around quite a bit and havent faced any such problems. What do you mean the shockers are not taking it?? My brother owns the swift and it far more bumpy than the fabia
Reviewed Skoda Fabia - Diesel
Feb 08, 2010 09:18 AM
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(Updated Feb 08, 2010 10:00 AM)
When I was on the look out for a new car, I was primarily focused on a machine that would give better space than the Matiz , that I was then driving, better brand durability and better drive as an add on. Bcoz I felt that the Matiz is already a very drivable vehicle and also economical. When I w...Read more
