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#131 29-Mar, 2009 06:47 AM
Binoy
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Welcome Akash to CarWale.

Your concerns are quite valid-but its quite hard to say how things will turn around this time.Only time will tell. The Linea might well come with more powerful engines-if you can stretch your budget go for the diesel.



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#132 29-Mar, 2009 11:08 AM
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True - only time will tell.  But as for the present, the reviews by Linea owners are good - they say Tata is extending good support, and is expected to continue so.




Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.
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#133 30-Mar, 2009 12:16 PM
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Hi all .. have got to know that Fiat and TATA have signed the contract for 15 years.. out of whch 2 yrs have alsready lapsed.

Thought this info can be of use.. kinda reassures one of their presence for atleast some good time.



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#134 30-Mar, 2009 10:58 PM
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Hi,

Hasn't ford started offering ABS with EBD, CD Player and fog lamps as a standard part of the ZXI. This at a price of 6.39 ( ex Delhi) is a better buy than Linea? This would work out 20k lesser than the Linea with the same features......

And the fiesta petrol has a better engine with better FE...More VFM ? Comments?



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#135 13-Apr, 2009 03:37 PM
Nithin Kotekar
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Linea excellent car.... Had a chance to test drive emotion pack petrol version. all features are mind blowing ... i took one of my friends and his opnion after driving on busy streets of bangalore was that the machine lacks the power it was supposed to deliver. In my opnion the power is aduete though not very impressive.

There are two engines in petrol.The later should provide the adequete power... Lets hope so ...

Con; Being the prices are increased compare to post march (on road price). around 1 lk.. which is quite high.



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#136 22-Apr, 2009 02:28 PM
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Hi,

I have finally got home Linea Emotion in color black. It sure is a beauty. I am enjoying every driving minute.

Have had a unpleasant experiance right in the first week though. The lock of the froant left door would not open from outside and guess in repeatedly trying to open, the handle on the inside of the door got stuck. As per the showroom guy, a pin broke due to excessive pressure.

Its got sorted now. Had to leave the car for 2 odd hrs for repair.



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#137 22-Apr, 2009 02:57 PM
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Congrats!!!

I do expect a review from you plus some pictures.



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#138 22-Apr, 2009 04:20 PM
Nithin Kotekar
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Pooja: Some pics and review by the proud owner of linea would help future buyers



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#139 22-Apr, 2009 04:43 PM
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Congrats on the buy Pooja!

These niggling issues seems to be quite common in most of the new Linea's.Surprised



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#140 22-Apr, 2009 07:20 PM
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Congratulations Pooja.  Yes, do share your experience in this Review Section. Thanks.

Drive safely & steadily.




Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.
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