MM550 Army 4x4 Jeeps

[4x4addict]

I have just won a bid on a couple of MM550 4x4 Jeeps at an army auction in Delhi.

I plan to keep three of them and sell the three 1999 model year MM550s. I don't know what condition they are in and as I haven't seen any of them. I will be making a trip to Delhi shortly to see them. If anyone is interested in buying the three 1999 model year jeeps let me know. We can work out the price after we see the jeeps.

It will take me about a month to finalize the transaction and take possession of the Jeeps. They will be available for sale in delhi. I will be trucking the three jeeps that I am keeping to chennai.

Arka, I will probably want an introduction to your mechanic to help me strip these puppies down to the chasis and re-condition them.

Please PM me if interested. I can't upload pictures until I make the trip to delhi. If any bhpian in delhi can help me out it will be great.

Regards,
TK.

[4x4addict]

I just wanted to add that the last time I won an auction, they send me a notice to make a 25% deposit. I had the DD ready and after three days, they notified me saying that the auction had been canceled without a reason.

I suspect some connected people may have wanted that lot of jeeps. Who knows. Anyway, I am keeping my fingers crossed that this time they wont' pull the rug from under me.

[rippergeo]

hey 4X4, your profile says cochin, but you're taking these bad boys to madras. why?

[4x4addict]

Originally Posted by rippergeo

hey 4X4, your profile says cochin, but you're taking these bad boys to madras. why?

The reason I am taking it to madras is that I have a good friend who had his MM540 completely stripped down to the chassis and restored. He did an excellent job and it looks and drives better than new.

Besides our resident jeep expert Arka is also there. I am planning to get help from their mechanics with my restoration project.

[s0uljah]

The 550 is a great model. Hope there's a few gems in the lot.

Only thing you got to watch out for w.r.t army stuff is that they will salvage every possible spare from the vehicle and replace it with phaltu "gujri" maal.

What you saw at the auction is not what you always get.

[IronWolf]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

The 550 is a great model. Hope there's a few gems in the lot.

Only thing you got to watch out for w.r.t army stuff is that they will salvage every possible spare from the vehicle and replace it with phaltu "gujri" maal.

What you saw at the auction is not what you always get.

souljah.. Are you sure this happens? Cause I have heard otherwise that the jeeps are in pretty well kept condition and the delivered ones dont have much issues.

Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I just wanted to add that the last time I won an auction, they send me a notice to make a 25% deposit. I had the DD ready and after three days, they notified me saying that the auction had been canceled without a reason.

I suspect some connected people may have wanted that lot of jeeps. Who knows. Anyway, I am keeping my fingers crossed that this time they wont' pull the rug from under me.

Dammit !!!!! those connected people. This would have been an interesting thread with some interesting pics.. Never see 3 Green MM550s lined up together. was even contemplating placing my bid with you via PM

Yahhh to Chennai and not Delhi

Keep us posted.

[flipsyde]

i know a friend in calicut who was looking out for army jeeps. i'l find out if he is interested. pls post pics.

[rippergeo]

pardon my ignorance, but how is a 550 4wd different from a 540 4wd. what makes them so desirable compared to the garden variety MM540s?

[4x4addict]

More powerful and more modern engine compared to the 540. The 550 XDB also comes with a 5 speed (5 Forward + Reverse).

The army version has a few modifications to meet army spec. Other than that the 540 and 550 are the same.

[S@~+#0$#]

@rippergeo: This link below should point out the differences between the 550s and the 540s.
Mahindra Mm,Mahindra Mm Reviews,Mahindra Mm Suv In India,Mahindra Motors,Mahindra Mm 540/550 Dp

[rippergeo]

thanks 4X4 and santhosh, now i know what model to look for. but i've never seen a 550 on the road, is that because its purely for the army? all i see around here are the 540DPs, of which we owned one.

[S@~+#0$#]

Most Army Jeeps that you see today are MM 550s\Gypsys. I am sure you would have seen them but mistook them for 540s. The MM550s look identical to the 540s but are taller. This is because they are equipped with 16" wheels and MRF Sandgrip tires.

@4x4addict, as discussed via PM, I am interested in one of these.

[nitrous]

Arka's jeep is a proper 550 spec.
Even the rims and tyres are from the army.

[DirtyDan]

Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I have just won a bid on a couple of MM550 4x4 Jeeps at an army auction in Delhi.

TK.

Who do we see, where do we go to put in a bid like yours in Delhi?

Hope you have recieved my PM stating my interest in your MM550s.

[4x4addict]

Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Who do we see, where do we go to put in a bid like yours in Delhi?

These auctions are held on behalf of the Army Vehicles depot by the Metals and Scrap Trading corporation of India. They have a offices in all the major cities where you can get the auction details. Before you bid, you need to register with them giving originals of your PAN card, Income tax returns, etc, etc which will be returned after the registration.

The bigger problem is finding a good lot of jeeps. A lot will contain jeeps as well as some light and heavy commercial vehicles like Saktiman 4x4 trucks, etc and accident damaged vehicles. So it's pointless to bid for these lots as you will be stuck with a bunch of 7 year old Saktiman trucks and some accident vehicles. Basically you have to be lucky enough to find a lot of only jeeps or atleast jeeps and gypsies that are not accident damaged so you can sell the ones you don't want. Don't worry about accident damaged as the description in the auction details clearly states if the vehicles are accident damaged so you can avoid that lot.

Once you win the bid you have to pay the full bid price and take delivery of the auction in about 30 days.