Convertibles in India - Team-BHP

safari_lover · 28th March 2007, 19:39

We do have a range of cars belonging to different segments from economy to luxury being manufactured in India by a various companies. But why isn't anyone coming up with an convertible

Does it have to do anything with the weather in India (A bit hot and dusty)? I wonder how long will it take for an practical convertible to hit Indian roads.

GTO · 29th March 2007, 13:33

Well, its too hot and dusty to really enjoy a convertible in India. Theft and vandalism could be other reasons. Also, a convertible is best as a second / third car.

The San Storm and Maruti Gypsy are two convertibles that spring to mind.

V-16 · 29th March 2007, 15:58

Also the Mahindra range

ananthkamath · 29th March 2007, 17:44

you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india.

manson · 29th March 2007, 18:52

something called the quantum that was priced at 10L and had it splant at chandigarh. what happened to that though?

manson.

V-16 · 29th March 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by manson

something called the quantum that was priced at 10L and had it splant at chandigarh. what happened to that though?

manson.

Often discussed topic.
Those guys gyped the public, got gyped themselves and scooted off with the advance collected. The Quantum never saw Indian roads except the show cars. I had the chance to drive one for a long trip and it was fast and powerpacked. Sad the Kit car was not allowed here. Must be some CKD issues.

Mpower · 29th March 2007, 21:14

Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing.

Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low.

safari_lover · 30th March 2007, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing.

Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low.

i think the convertible should be practical in the sense, it shouldn't have a very high price. A four seater, may be like the BMW convertible (don't exactly rem the model may the 3 series) i think it would work then. tht is just guess..

khanak · 30th March 2007, 00:15

If you want a convertible in India IMO you should go in for a Miata. I think before launching a convertible a manufacturer should test the market for sports coupes.

v1p3r · 30th March 2007, 00:36

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Originally Posted by ananthkamath

you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india.

If you had a spanner and some patience. Seven bolts and half an hour later, you're wind-in-the-hair-ing.

Sahil · 30th March 2007, 02:09

Hard top convertibles would be perfect for our climate...i see a good market for these cars too.......BMW should seriously consider the 3 series convertible for India.

manikjeet · 30th March 2007, 02:49

we have the sand storm and it even has the rite name sand and storm

v1p3r · 30th March 2007, 03:08

Except it's not called the "sand storm"

Desert fox · 30th March 2007, 03:21

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Except it's not called the "sand storm"

Exactly! SAN Storm i think.

khanak · 30th March 2007, 07:05

theres also the Chinkara Roadster.

28th March 2007, 19:39	#1 (permalink)
safari_lover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bidar / Kolkata Posts: 255	Convertibles in India We do have a range of cars belonging to different segments from economy to luxury being manufactured in India by a various companies. But why isn't anyone coming up with an convertible Does it have to do anything with the weather in India (A bit hot and dusty)? I wonder how long will it take for an practical convertible to hit Indian roads.

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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,099 View My Garage	Well, its too hot and dusty to really enjoy a convertible in India. Theft and vandalism could be other reasons. Also, a convertible is best as a second / third car. The San Storm and Maruti Gypsy are two convertibles that spring to mind. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 986 View My Garage	you forgot the standard herald which was the first hardtop convertible in india. __________________ Miata Turbo Is GO!!

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Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,867 View My Garage	Your friendly neighbourhood mercedes dealer will sell you an SLK, CLK or SL convertible with warranty and servicing. Late in the night is the best time for enjoying convertibles in India. This is when temp and dust levels are low. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,287 View My Garage	If you want a convertible in India IMO you should go in for a Miata. I think before launching a convertible a manufacturer should test the market for sports coupes. __________________ Adhish आधीश् ஆதிஷ் ادهش adhish.wordpress.com __________________

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Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,040	Hard top convertibles would be perfect for our climate...i see a good market for these cars too.......BMW should seriously consider the 3 series convertible for India. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __

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manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,011 View My Garage	we have the sand storm and it even has the rite name sand and storm __________________ *MANIK NANDA*

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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,287 View My Garage	theres also the Chinkara Roadster. __________________ Adhish आधीश् ஆதிஷ் ادهش adhish.wordpress.com __________________

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