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CaAT · 29th November 2007, 10:29

Hi Tsk,

Let me congratulate you on a wonderful, wonderful report on Indica. I have not seen/read a more detailed report anywhere (and on any car too).

I still own a Indica DLE (Jan 2002). Back then Diesel used to cost only Rs 20.00 odd/litre and I could get the tank full for approx Rs 600.00. Good ol' days, should I say?

My Indica has logged 84k till date. Apart from regular servicing costs (oil, filter change) and the mandatory costs like brake pads, shock ups, wheel bearings, greasing etc, I incurred an out of turn expense only once - when I had to change the timing belt at 45k.

Last few days, I am seeing the temperature needle hover over the middle mark. I was worried that it might have something to do with the engine. Fortunately it isn't the case. The problem is with alternator overcharging. The battery gets charged upto 16 Volts sometimes and it is only during this time that the needle races over the mid mark. To be on the safer side I will have the thermostat setting checked too.

As for the TASS, I have stopped going to them as soon as the warranty period lapsed. I get my car serviced through a mechanic for last 3 and half years. No complaints whatsoever!

Would I buy a Tata product (Indica/Indigo) again?

Not now, but only because the new Indica/Indigo with 1.3 MJD, is in the offing. Otherwise, I would recommend it wholeheartedly to everyone.

Hopefully, the newer version will have a more stylish look in addition to being even more refined. A deadly combination, indeed.

29th November 2007, 10:29	#74 (permalink)
CaAT BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 117	Hi Tsk, Let me congratulate you on a wonderful, wonderful report on Indica. I have not seen/read a more detailed report anywhere (and on any car too). I still own a Indica DLE (Jan 2002). Back then Diesel used to cost only Rs 20.00 odd/litre and I could get the tank full for approx Rs 600.00. Good ol' days, should I say? My Indica has logged 84k till date. Apart from regular servicing costs (oil, filter change) and the mandatory costs like brake pads, shock ups, wheel bearings, greasing etc, I incurred an out of turn expense only once - when I had to change the timing belt at 45k. Last few days, I am seeing the temperature needle hover over the middle mark. I was worried that it might have something to do with the engine. Fortunately it isn't the case. The problem is with alternator overcharging. The battery gets charged upto 16 Volts sometimes and it is only during this time that the needle races over the mid mark. To be on the safer side I will have the thermostat setting checked too. As for the TASS, I have stopped going to them as soon as the warranty period lapsed. I get my car serviced through a mechanic for last 3 and half years. No complaints whatsoever! Would I buy a Tata product (Indica/Indigo) again? Not now, but only because the new Indica/Indigo with 1.3 MJD, is in the offing. Otherwise, I would recommend it wholeheartedly to everyone. Hopefully, the newer version will have a more stylish look in addition to being even more refined. A deadly combination, indeed. Last edited by Zappo : 29th November 2007 at 11:56. Reason: Model year rectified.