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Originally Posted by Spitfire It has some shortcomings and the biggest is not enough power, its simple yes, easy to maintain yes, but the ultimate? |
Of course the Classic has its short-comings. It’s based on a 60 year old design!! That said, it is the best Rs. 345,902 that I have ever spent in my life. Everyone has their own drug, and to me, the Classic is
the best Jeep that Mahindra has made to date. The body style + chassis make it a true "Classic", while the overall quality was far better than other Mahindras of the time. It also came loaded with goodies (disc brakes with booster, awesome recaro-replica seats, bull bar etc.) Reason? It was conceived for export markets where expectations were higher.
I agree on the lack of outright power, but again.....this Jeep is not intended for high speed expressway use. Its purpose is different. Even if you plonk in a more powerful engine, the chassis, suspension, steering and road behavior will negate any power advantage. Ask me, I made the horrid mistake of trying to shoehorn a petrol in my Classic. Regrets, yes. But the new XD3P is just my way to making up to her.
The engine has good juice for off-roading....I have taken her to places unimaginable. And the torque + low gearing give it fantastic drivability within the city.
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Trying to get a used Classic is a big pain with owners quoting absurd prices for a vehicle more then 5 years old
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Agreed. Consider that the Classic was taken off the regular production line in 1997. Therefore, the newest Classic you will find in the used car bazaar will be 11 years old! It’s next to impossible to source a good Classic now, and the only ones you will find are project pieces. Those who have taken the pains of maintaining one won’t sell.
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No real offroaders in those Classic owners.
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Too bad for those who don't exploits its off-road prowess. But then again, not every Porsche does 300 kph, nor do all of its owners pull high G's around corners. To each his own, I say.
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Originally Posted by Samurai Exactly how long did it take to get it? It is easily available upon order? |
My engine got delivered within a week. Nope, it is not available easily on order.
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Originally Posted by IronWolf GTO - This is the first time I am hearing of a brand new engine being put into a Jeep. GTO.
Also how much did it cost? if I may ask. |
Since I don’t ever intend to sell my Jeep, I thought why not go the entire mile and get a brand new engine?
WRT the cost, let me put it this way. It’s going to take about 2.0 lacs to get her back on the road.