Hyundai Santro Fan Club

[u4usman4u]

@iiqbal

Did u change engine oil aswell along with coolent?

[mesmerizer]

I am planning to buy a Santo Exec. Gv which is around 700,900.

I've driven santro and i guess its steering is pretty uncomfortable for i was looking for a small car (1.0) which comes with a power steering. I guess geting an ordinary model and converting it into power steering wont be a good idea as the original state of the vehicle is damaged.

I couldnt find much substantial difference between prime and club, can anyone tell me about that too.

Please post some useful suggestions and guidelines.

Many thanks

[jah]

@mesmerizer
well bro there is not much difference between club and prime. Prime was just used as an cause to reduce the price. The main difference between them was that of colored bumpers but now prime is also coming with colored bumpers. The main difference now remains of the chrome on the interior of club which is not a reason to buy a club over a prime

[mesmerizer]

The only reason i would prefer exec over the prime would be the power steering. cos i find santro's steering pretty irritating. the normal one.

[u4usman4u]

There r only cosmetic changes now in Club & Prime. MP3 player, Seat covers for the choice of 2 colours blue & orange & might be any thing more in Club.

[u4usman4u]

The engine wash, keeps the steering normal.

Else the steering is hard.

[iztikhar]

@u4usman4u

i want to ask a question from u (bcoz u know santro more than anyone else)

why dewan has reduced the price of club from 616k by converting it to prime as 569k? im sure that they v used inferior quality materials, but d still like to hear from u.

is engine wash required for exec as well? (i own one)

[u4usman4u]

@iztikhar

As far as engine wash is concern, u will significantly find smooth gear shifting in EXEC and yes it has to be done to get the best from the car.

And Santro Prime is all old Santro Club with no inferior quality. Actually Dewan people recently updated the Santro Club with some stuff like MP3 player which they are currently selling and made the previous Santro Club which was already in the stock as the Santro Prime. They obviously did this to capture the market as VITZ steal their market miserably.

[iiqbal]

u4usman4u
Yes i changed the oil and coolant at same time

[iiqbal]

@Jahazaib
Sir how i can explain sound in words
But i will come to take my exp. letter then u have chance of test derive

[salman_m5]

anyone here with modified santro..... i mean performance??

[iztikhar]

@ u4usman4u

thanks a lot for answering.

i v one more question.
i want to change the general tyres with sumthing else but dont have the money to get alloys. Will it b ok if ony tyres r changed.
which tyres to buy (i already know u v replied to this question but i need confirmation as im a complete newbie with cars)
thanks in advance

[mesmerizer]

Is it possible to get power steering on a Club Gv. From the factory?

As in when we're ordering it, can we? At an additional cost off course.

[jah]

@mesmerizer
No bro it is not possible. the specs are standard and you can not add anything. however i think you are in the process of getting a new car. do not rely on the rates on the internet. visit the showroom and show your interest and ask for their best offer. the would definatly offer you a new car without any wait and that too on below the control price. (Cultus and santro both)

[mesmerizer]

@ jah

Thanks a lot for the response bro. Yes Hyundai Township is offering Santro on control rate. But someone from Pakwheels who works in Hyundai told me that you can get Santro Prime Gv with power steering at 620 i guess that is factory fitted.

And secondly, should i consider buying only from an authorised dealer or from showroom? E.g. Hyundai Township or any other random dealer from lahore?

Many thanks

[jah]

@mesmerizer
to the best of my knowledge santro prime or club isnot avalible with power steering and you should also visit Sajjad motors as I rate them higher than Township motors because in my family we hve three santros(including my EXEC) but I was never able to get the best deal from Township motors. As per you econd query u might get a cheaper Santro from non 3S dealership but I wouldstrongly suggest you to buy it from a 3S dealership as they are way more reliable.

[mesmerizer]

But 100 % payment is drawn in favour of Dewan Farooq Motors, and the freight is 9k i guess.

What discount can i expect, from a 3S dealer?

[iztikhar]

@ mesmeriser

the dealer always exagerates the freight charges.

at first tell the dealer 'forget freight id take the car from ur factory myself and id b responsible for its safety'

the dealer d get rather annoyed and then say something like 'sir to gari ke paisey bhi ap factory walon ko hi de dain'

then threaten him that ud call dewan in karachi and u d ask 'real' freight charges from them

probably then dealer d bargain

if he doesnt

then send email to dewan with the name of the dealer (email is present on their site)

and they d intervene

i think that freight shd b 3-5 k max

similarly they d claim 16 k for registration, which actually is 1% of ur cars value so for reg dont contact them

[salman_m5]

took ma car to the mechanic 2 days back....cleaned the injectors...did tappet adjustments and throttle body...

[waitnbl33d]

i own a 2001 santro....the first model to come out in Karachi.

i need to source some interior parts which are:

1) Passenger side Sunvisor
2) Driving side door opening latch/handle
3) A/C on/off switch
4) Plastic knob on top of Air vent open/close switch
5) Cigarette lighter

can someone tell me the telephone numbers for Hyundai dealers who supply spare parts in Karachi?

or secondly anyone who can source these parts from shershah/plaza?

Thanks.
Umer