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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala  DKG,
Good write up....may i know what are you doing with a 2wd 207DI? You deserve a 4x4 man!!! Surprised to see you choosing a 2wd pick up with such passion for off road. By the way i have seen your 207DI in hyderabad, my first impression was nice truck....wish it had 4wd! |
I know I know!!
The 207 is a compromise I made as I am also halfway through constructing a removeable truck camper. Plus its useful to lug stuff around while restoring cars, and I have a small farmhouse just outside Hyderabad so figured it'll be handy to shift pots and gardening material, you know a workhorse in the house.
I wanted to buy the gurkha and managed to even speak to a gentleman incharge of special vehicles, but they simply weren't willing to commit on when they'd release in India. Even during the recent auto expo I walked up to a guy who turned out to be Prasan Firodia, but the guy seemed totally clueless about when the CRDi version would be launched and didn't seem excited enough to promote the gurkha
I could've bought an older nissan or Pajero two door but the fear of expensive parts in the event of damage etc put me off. Besides I want something that can be repaired in any village in India if required.
My dream is to start a 4x4 Jamboree here in Hyderabad where enthusiasts have fun driving out in convoys and having loads of fun on weekends. I've also toyed with the idea of convincing some friends to start an offroad camp, where you take a farm and create all kinds of obstacles. Friends and family could gather with their off roaders and have a whale of a time cheering on as you take on different obstacles. It can be a pay and play facility with food courts and free car wash at the end. Should be awesome fun.
Lots of ideas, the passion and the will to do so much is there...lets see.