I am happy to report that Linea performed flawlessly and handled the temperature variations of 3 to 40 degree C with aplomb.
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11 years & 1.09 lac kms update
My Linea completed 11 years of ownership earlier this month. Since I have already spent quite a bit of moolah in maintenance last year, instead of gifting something, thought of taking it for a 3500kms road trip.
There was a marriage in family and Linea with its massive boot and its ability to gobble kms (which Jimny can only dream of) without a fuss was chosen for the task.
I am happy to report that Linea performed flawlessly and handled the temperature variations of 3 to 40 degree C with aplomb.
The TJet engine still delivers a smooth yet urgent acceleration and masks speed dangerously.
11 key points to highlight after 11 years
1. Linea is completely rattle free as long as we don’t keep any loose items.
2. No sign of wear or tear on gear lever or leather steering.
3. ACC works like a charm. I haven’t even got an AC gas refill till now.
4. Most of the replacement were proactive rather than reactive.
5. Breaks and suspension are superlative. It still feels like a tank. Drove Jimny after a fortnight and realised how flat Linea rides. Rear suspension are still stock.
6. Blue&Me only works for phone calls though. It doesnt charge phone or play songs from phone over data connection .
7. The boot is humongous and has been put to work/test multiple times in 11 years.
8. The twin rear fog lamp was put to good use in the foggy weather of Rajasthan and Punjab. All the lights are stock and I haven’t upgraded any bulb in headlights.
9. I have a trusty FNG in Anil and I haven’t found any maintenance related problem till now.
10. Continental UC6 tyres which I bought in May 23 completed 20k kms and are going good with no punctures yet.
11. Yes, It still turn heads. A fuel pump operator in Punjab was calling Linea as Tarzan car(might be due to similar colour). While refuelling, he asked me , ‘Is this FLAT’? He pronounced FIAT as flat.
12. Bonus point – Both the car I own were rarely spotted on highways or internal roads. The fingers on my hands are more than the total number of Jimny and Linea combined were spotted in my 3500 km road trip.
Starting from home
Enroute Nasik
Saputara was close
Night Halt and Navsari
Final destination on milestone
With BIL’s i20
Foggy chilly morning
Halt at Vadodara – Bharuch Leg of Delhi Mumbai Expressway 
The interiors
The odo shot at the end of the trip. Total distance covered was around 3450 kms and overall true economy was in excess of 14kmpl. Return distance was less than onward due to different route selection.
I hope the experience stays like this!
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