Team-BHP - View Single Post - New Tata Safari 2.2 VTT 4X2 EX Artic Silver HULK

JUDA · 14th November 2007, 19:03

Behold the Safari 2.2VTT is the new member of the family and Yes everybody loves it. When I say everybody it means, My 6month old Son, Parents, in-laws, colleagues, car wash guy.... everybody! And why not it is the BEAST.

Before I go further I thank all TEAM-BHP members who contributed with great discussions/posts on this new tata launch and I am proud to say that I based my buying decision totally on their discussion, debates and advise.

So here goes my Ownership report @ 600Kms already

Cant get my hands off the wheels.

Delivery date: 07/11/07
Kms done when delivered: 115Kms (Dealers stockyard is 40kms outside the
city limits so the kms covered)

Pre-Delivery and Delivery experience.

1) Booked 2 weeks back. Got delivery early as got contacts in Tata Motors and I am a good person. Also knew when the car was Manufacturing - Date 04/11/2007
2) The SUV was delivered in immaculate condition.
3) Was given the demo by the sales guy. All features explained.Said don't do above 80kms before the 1st service.
4) Given the keys, a photo, puja and off we were.....

First Drives and the getting used to (I owned a Swift earlier)

Yes, as the sub head says "I owned a swift earlier" and hey it was like I changed apartments from the ground floor to the 1st floor or should I say the top floor in Car terms. Anyways the SUV was surprisingly very easy to handle on the first day except while getting it into the garage and out needs some practice and I have been at it since.

I am not going to get into the technical details of how the engine is and stuff and blah blah cause everybody here is well aware of the engine and its capabilities.

1st Week is Officially over today.

Just for the expressway experience went to lonavala on saturday - (small hill station between Mumbai and Pune) and believe me I really felt good sitting high and mighty on my commanding seating.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are surely meant for the city and those small drags with unsuspecting co-drivers at signals. But the 4th and the 5th gears are expressway crazy gears.

I hit the expressway from pune already doing about 100kms, then went to 140kms and then didn't want to stress the engine beyond that all this at about 2000RPM. Did about 80-90-100 as consistent speed.

Gurus is this fine? Please advise if I have to strictly stay at or below 80 kms/hr?

Next day - Puneites wont believe this, took the beast on Sunday evening 6pm peak hour to Laxmi road....and it was no hassles except for those 2 wheelers who have an habit to ride real close to the rear without realizing the braking efficiency of the vehicle. A good drive, parked right next to Dagdushet Temple and it was like normal any other car as far as the size issues go.

Have been to couple of accessories shops lately but yet to decide on one in pune or should I go to mumbai. ?

At present I want to put the following items

1) Sun film.
2) Seat Covers - Art Leather preferred unless actual leather under 18K
3) Phillips Vision Plus head lamp bulbs (Non of the noted shops in pune have it having a hard time getting them in pune)

So thats that for now will keep you'll updated with Pics and experiences as I journey with this amazing SUV named the SILVER HULK.

CheerS!

14th November 2007, 19:03	#1 (permalink)
JUDA BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune (Wish was in GOA) Posts: 144	New Tata Safari 2.2 VTT 4X2 EX Artic Silver HULK Behold the Safari 2.2VTT is the new member of the family and Yes everybody loves it. When I say everybody it means, My 6month old Son, Parents, in-laws, colleagues, car wash guy.... everybody! And why not it is the BEAST. Before I go further I thank all TEAM-BHP members who contributed with great discussions/posts on this new tata launch and I am proud to say that I based my buying decision totally on their discussion, debates and advise. So here goes my Ownership report @ 600Kms already Cant get my hands off the wheels. Delivery date: 07/11/07 Kms done when delivered: 115Kms (Dealers stockyard is 40kms outside the city limits so the kms covered) Pre-Delivery and Delivery experience. 1) Booked 2 weeks back. Got delivery early as got contacts in Tata Motors and I am a good person. Also knew when the car was Manufacturing - Date 04/11/2007 2) The SUV was delivered in immaculate condition. 3) Was given the demo by the sales guy. All features explained.Said don't do above 80kms before the 1st service. 4) Given the keys, a photo, puja and off we were..... First Drives and the getting used to (I owned a Swift earlier) Yes, as the sub head says "I owned a swift earlier" and hey it was like I changed apartments from the ground floor to the 1st floor or should I say the top floor in Car terms. Anyways the SUV was surprisingly very easy to handle on the first day except while getting it into the garage and out needs some practice and I have been at it since. I am not going to get into the technical details of how the engine is and stuff and blah blah cause everybody here is well aware of the engine and its capabilities. 1st Week is Officially over today. Just for the expressway experience went to lonavala on saturday - (small hill station between Mumbai and Pune) and believe me I really felt good sitting high and mighty on my commanding seating. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears are surely meant for the city and those small drags with unsuspecting co-drivers at signals. But the 4th and the 5th gears are expressway crazy gears. I hit the expressway from pune already doing about 100kms, then went to 140kms and then didn't want to stress the engine beyond that all this at about 2000RPM. Did about 80-90-100 as consistent speed. Gurus is this fine? Please advise if I have to strictly stay at or below 80 kms/hr? Next day - Puneites wont believe this, took the beast on Sunday evening 6pm peak hour to Laxmi road....and it was no hassles except for those 2 wheelers who have an habit to ride real close to the rear without realizing the braking efficiency of the vehicle. A good drive, parked right next to Dagdushet Temple and it was like normal any other car as far as the size issues go. Have been to couple of accessories shops lately but yet to decide on one in pune or should I go to mumbai. ? At present I want to put the following items 1) Sun film. 2) Seat Covers - Art Leather preferred unless actual leather under 18K 3) Phillips Vision Plus head lamp bulbs (Non of the noted shops in pune have it having a hard time getting them in pune) So thats that for now will keep you'll updated with Pics and experiences as I journey with this amazing SUV named the SILVER HULK. CheerS!