Mercedes Benz : September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Mercedes-Benz C CLK Class Genuine Front Window, Windshield Wiper Blade Set NEW

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For BMW E83 X3 Front Vented Carbon 325mm Disc Brake Rotors & Pads & Sensor KIT

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For Porsche 911 69-83 Rear Brake Rotors w/ Pads Kit Brembo OEM/Genuine

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For Lexus Toyota Land Cruiser Pair Set of 2 Front Brake Rotors Meyle 40451168

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Monday, September 29, 2014

BREMBO Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pads Set REAR P85013N

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For Volvo C70 2006-2013 Front & Rear Brake KIT Disc Brake Rotors Original Brembo

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For Volvo C30 2008-2013 Front & Rear Brake KIT Disc Brake Rotors Original Brembo

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For Mini Cooper R53 R54 L4 1.6L Brembo Front Brake Kit w/ Rotors Pads

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For Mini Cooper R53 R54 02-04 L4 1.6L Brembo Complete Brake Rotors

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For Mini Cooper R50 R53 R54 02-04 Brembo Complete Brake Rotors Pads Sensor Kit

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For BMW E38 740i 740iL Complete Front & Rear Brake KIT Pads & Rotors Best Value

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For BMW E31 840Ci 1994-1997 Complete Front & Rear Disc Brake Rotors KIT Brembo

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For Lexus RX330 RX350 Front Brake Kit Vent Coat Disc Rotors Ceramic Pads Brembo

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For Lexus RX400h Highlander Rear Brake Rotors Ceramic Brake Pads Kit Brembo OEM

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For BMW E38 740i 850CSi 850i Complete Front & Rear Disc Brake Rotors KIT Brembo

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For Lexus RX300 99-03 Brembo Brake Kit FWD Rear Brake Rotors Akebono Brake Pads

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

For Mazda 6 Ford Fusion Front & Rear Brake KIT Disc Brake Rotors Original Brembo

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For Lexus RX300 AWD 02-03 Front+Rear Brake Rotors w/ Brake Pads Kit Brembo

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For Mazda 6 Ford Fusion Front & Rear Brake KIT Disc Brake Rotors Original Brembo

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For Lexus RX300 99-03 Rear Brake Rotors Brake Pad Sets Brake Kit Brembo OEM

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For Lexus RX300 AWD 02-03 Front+Rear Brake Rotors w/ Brake Pads Kit Brembo

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For Lexus LS430 01-06 Base Rear Brake Rotors With Ceramic Pads Kit Brembo OEM

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For Lexus LX470 98-07 Front+Rear Brake Rotors w/ Brake Pads Kit Brembo

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For Lexus LX470 1998-2007 Rear Brake Rotors with Ceramic Brake Pads Kit Brembo

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For BMW E66 750Li Full Brake Kit Front Rear Vent Disc Rotors Ceramic Pads Brembo

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For BMW E66 750Li Full Brake Kit Front Rear Vent Disc Rotors Ceramic Pads Brembo

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Front Rear Full Brake Kit Vent Coat Disc Rotors Ceramic Pads Brembo For BMW E65

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Friday, September 26, 2014

Buying a used Volkswagen Polo

In Brief

Volkswagen waltzed into India in 2007 but only really took the market seriously with their first major offering for India – the Polo, in 2009. With that, a 200,000 units/annum factory was set up but the company is yet to realize even half its manufacturing potential. When it comes to the Polo, it took off well as a lot of hype was created around the brand, but soon enough, the popularity of the Polo reduced. The Polo is expensive to buy as a new car and doesn’t offer equivalent bang for buck. It is well built though, rides well and is a good handler, comes in a wide variety of variants and has an attractive design.

On the road

Of the several variants a Polo comes in, that includes a petrol and diesel GT variant and a Cross Polo, the stock variants are the ones that are available in the pre-owned car market. The rest are relatively new offerings and were sold few and far between. The petrol and diesel mills on offer were 3-cylinder 1.2-litre engines with about 75PS power. Neither engine did justice to the fantastic chassis the Polo possesses. A new 1.5-litre diesel engine was introduced with the facelift a few months ago and finally gives the Polo the right amount of power. In the pre-owned car segment though, you will have to make to with the underpowered engines. What works for the Polo though is the good ride and handling balance and stability at high speeds.

Moving in

For the price Volkswagen charged for a new Polo, you just didn’t get enough kit in comparison to the competition like the i20. Space on the inside, especially at the rear is a bit less. It has good amounts of boot space at 280 litres and with the rear seat folding almost flat, a lot of space is liberated. But the quality of materials and fit and finish is rather impressive for a car of this class. What affected Volkswagen were low levels of localization. This made it pricing the Polo competitively very tough.

Efficiency

The Polo wasn’t as efficient as other cars in its segment, mainly due to a higher kerb weight. The petrol returns an ARAI certified figure of 17.2kmpl and the diesel clocks 22.07kmpl. These figures though are under ideal test conditions and real world efficiency should be in the range of 13kmpl for the petrol and about 17-18kmpl for the diesel.

Buying used

Being a good driver’s car, besides the engines of course, most Polo owners drive it with a bit less restraint than most other hatchbacks and that results in higher wear and tear of parts like tyres, suspension and brakes. So first thing you do while inspecting a Polo is check for tyre wear, brake feel and stopping power and lastly any noises from the suspension. Expect a wear distance of about 30,000km for the brake pads and suspension linkage. Tyre wear is easy to spot with the help of a coin test. The depth of the grooves should be more than 5mm and uniform for all tyres. The diesel Polo is prone to sump damage as it is low set. The longish front end bottoms out when the suspension compresses over large potholes at medium to high speeds so check for sump damage. Hard wearing interior is a boon for a pre-owned car so that’s one aspect you will not be disappointed with.

Money Wise

The Polo petrol will cost about Rs 3 lakh for a 2009 model. Add in the range of Rs 25,000 for a example that’s a year younger. The diesel Polo will cost you around Rs 3.7 lakh for a good example. Add Rs 30-35,000 more for a 2010 model and so on. These prices are for a top end Highline variant. As you go a variant lower, shave off another Rs 30,000 for a Comfortline and Rs 60-70,000 for a Trendline Polo.

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For Lexus LS400 10/94-00 Front+Rear Brake Rotors Brake Pads Kit Brembo/Akebono

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For Lexus GX470 03-09 Rear Brake Rotors With Ceramic Brake Pads Kit Brembo OEM

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For Lexus GX470 03-09 Two Front+Two Rear Disc Brake Rotors Brembo OEM

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2 x NEW PHILIPS D1S 4300K XENON BULBS LAMPS VW OPEL AUDI BMW MERCEDES Warranty

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For BMW E70 E71 X5 X6 2007-2009 Complete Front & Rear Disc Brake Pads KIT Brembo

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Buying a used Maruti Ritz

In Brief

The Ritz cashed in on the Swift’s success and went on to become a steady seller through its tenure. It’s still on sale and in need for a generation change. It isn’t getting one since there’s no plans for a new Ritz though. The Ritz was launched in 2009 by Maruti Suzuki to capture customers who did not want to get caught up in the waiting periods of the Swift and so here there was another car that didn’t offer anything different from the Swift mechanically but came with an all new design. It got Maruti decent success without much marketing spends as the car has reliable engines and gearboxes, offers plenty of space and is an ideal city car.

On the Road

The Ritz comes with the familiar choice of 1.2-litre 87PS petrol and 1.3-litre fiat sourced 75PS diesel engines both mated to 5-speed manual gearboxes. The petrol also gets a 4-speed automatic that’s quite a nice car to drive in the city. The tall-boy stance and high set seats give a commanding view of the road and also give ample space for four adults, unlike the rather claustrophobic rear of the Swift. There’s a fair bit of body roll if pushed hard but otherwise a very livable hatchback. The Fiat sourced multijet diesel seems to be tuned best in the Marutis, very drivable although the turbo-lag is evident.

Moving in

The Ritz is a bit funky on the inside, not as much as say a Beat but lively nonetheless. A pop-up tacho on the dashboard is a nice touch and the quality of plastics is not too bad. The darkish interior does look a bit dull on cars that haven’t been maintained well so easy way to spot a ignored Ritz is a glance at the interior. It will not give you the whole picture but a glimpse at what to expect. Rear sear space is good, and the front seats are comfortable.

Efficiency

The Ritz petrol returns 18.5kmpl, the diesel comes up with 23.2kmpl and the automatic goes 17.16km on a litre of petrol. All are ARAI certified figures. In the real world, expect in the ballpark of 14, 19 and 12kmpl respectively.

Buying used

There’s a reason why Marutis command a good value in the pre-owned car segment – The service network is so wide and the parts are affordable. There’s little reason to take your car to a unauthorized workshop and so the chances of badly, irregularly maintained car are few. There’s not much except for the regular maintenance logs that you need to check in a Ritz. In the diesel, check the pick-up and for dark exhaust fumes. This is mainly due to clogged injectors which is an expensive replacement. And since the Ritz is quite front heavy, check for front brake pads wear and uneven tyre wear. The Ritz requires a basic service every 10,000km and a major service every 40,000km to keep it in shape.

Money-wise

There are plenty of Ritz examples in the market but don’t expect anything ridiculously cheap. Very early examples of a top-end petrol Ritz from 2009 will cost you a little under Rs 3 lakh and add Rs 20,000 to a Ritz that a year younger. The diesel Ritz of a similar age but higher mileage should cost about Rs 1-1.2 lakh more than the petrols.