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SamtheLeo · 15th May 2009, 12:19

Guys/ Gals, (Dont wanna be biased !)

To Start with if you want to know my experience with my car after 65k & 3 yrs ownership in few word

" EXTREMELY SATISFIED"

I may sound a bit over but that is how it is. I bought my car in July 2006 & this was my second car (first being Esteem Vx). I had huge expectation as the reasons why i bought Scorpio were obvious

1. Diesel run (far cheaper the Esteem)
2. SUV (in Indian affordable condition)
3 Value for Money (As Safari VLX 12.5 & VTT was not launched)
4. Best in Power & Pickup at that time
5. Huge reputatiuin of Mahindra Diesel enginers (as my father had them since 1988)

I drove my beast to almost all terrains (65000 kms in 3 years justify that),
All of North India is covered with me & my family in this car including 5-6 trips to Kashimir, drove Non Stop 1200 kms (Pahalgam - Newdelhi) in little less then 22hours. Drove it through the heart of Punjab, Himachal, Rajasthan & UP. Drove it on hills, valleys, deserted plains, flooded mudpaths. Drove it on roads , no roads, mudways & even where rest cars wont go (Shakumbhari near Sharanpur, need to travel 1.5 km upstream in a rainy rivulet).Even removed the back seat (both rows) & iused in as a mini van on a long trip for 7-8 days.

My car is still under extended warranty by mahindra.
Only expenses occured except for regular services & extended warranty was seat covers which I got done.
Replacements (under Warranty)
1. Turbo Hose pipe gone bust
2. Right rear shocker (leaked)
3. Power Window Switch malfuntion

Mileage has always between 10-13

Pros:
Driving gets new definition
very stable at 100-120
Very sturdy engine
Nice pickup & power

Cons

Music system installed by mahindra is just Basic
Rear ground mounted AC is not very effective, so recommend roof mounted vents.

Please let me know if you have any querries, will be glad to answer.

15th May 2009, 12:19	#1 (permalink)
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 91	Scorpio SLX All Black (New Model), 65K kms 3 yrs Ownership review... Guys/ Gals, (Dont wanna be biased !) To Start with if you want to know my experience with my car after 65k & 3 yrs ownership in few word " EXTREMELY SATISFIED" I may sound a bit over but that is how it is. I bought my car in July 2006 & this was my second car (first being Esteem Vx). I had huge expectation as the reasons why i bought Scorpio were obvious 1. Diesel run (far cheaper the Esteem) 2. SUV (in Indian affordable condition) 3 Value for Money (As Safari VLX 12.5 & VTT was not launched) 4. Best in Power & Pickup at that time 5. Huge reputatiuin of Mahindra Diesel enginers (as my father had them since 1988) I drove my beast to almost all terrains (65000 kms in 3 years justify that), All of North India is covered with me & my family in this car including 5-6 trips to Kashimir, drove Non Stop 1200 kms (Pahalgam - Newdelhi) in little less then 22hours. Drove it through the heart of Punjab, Himachal, Rajasthan & UP. Drove it on hills, valleys, deserted plains, flooded mudpaths. Drove it on roads , no roads, mudways & even where rest cars wont go (Shakumbhari near Sharanpur, need to travel 1.5 km upstream in a rainy rivulet).Even removed the back seat (both rows) & iused in as a mini van on a long trip for 7-8 days. My car is still under extended warranty by mahindra. Only expenses occured except for regular services & extended warranty was seat covers which I got done. Replacements (under Warranty) 1. Turbo Hose pipe gone bust 2. Right rear shocker (leaked) 3. Power Window Switch malfuntion Mileage has always between 10-13 Pros: Driving gets new definition very stable at 100-120 Very sturdy engine Nice pickup & power Cons Music system installed by mahindra is just Basic Rear ground mounted AC is not very effective, so recommend roof mounted vents. Please let me know if you have any querries, will be glad to answer.