Accent to be the official babu car...so bye bye Amby? - Page 4 - Team-BHP

GTO · 26th February 2008, 10:20

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Originally Posted by rajivanoj

why not CRDI engine? they enjoy petrol at tax payers money..what ever car or SUV, it must be diesel. atleast they save some money of us.

The Accent CRDi is no longer in production.

Rotorhead · 26th February 2008, 11:46

Hi backseatdriver, the old Accent CRDi is phased out, and the verna CRDi is out of babu budget so as of now you should probably look at Tata Indigo. But for sheer babu snob value i guess u should stick on to the mighty Amby.

ankit.jhamb · 26th February 2008, 11:57

totally agree with you??
as it is there is no control on the running of these cars, so it would be better if it is a diesel engine...at least they save on the fuel costs!!!

diabloo · 22nd April 2008, 12:32

Swankier cars for VIPs-Chennai-Cities-The Times of India

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The Madras High Court is the first to decide to go in for Honda Civic for its judges, who have been using Honda City.

spadival · 22nd April 2008, 13:02

I can only guess the number of suitcases full of cash that must have changed hands to arrive at this purchase decision.

diabloo · 22nd April 2008, 13:05

What suitcases? Thats very negative.
I think its the first choice of anybody.

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Originally Posted by spadival

I can only guess the number of suitcases full of cash that must have changed hands to arrive at this purchase decision.

ajmat · 22nd April 2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by spadival

I can only guess the number of suitcases full of cash that must have changed hands to arrive at this purchase decision.

Well, in Bangalore, 20 or so Corolla's were ordered for High Court judges but 23 were delivered. Nobody traced the three which were obviously the fleet freebie

spadival · 22nd April 2008, 14:29

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Originally Posted by diabloo

What suitcases? Thats very negative.
I think its the first choice of anybody.

erm.. I wasnt actually replying to ur post, but to the subject of this thread. So dont worry.. Honda rules.. or atleast those who rule over us, want to buy one!!

I wasnt being negative at all. If there can be irregularities in purchasing coffins for dead soldiers who fought the Kargil war, do you think pocketing some % while purchasing a govt vehicle will prick their consience??

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd April 2008, 17:58

It makes me laugh.

Honda Civic is very fine, and I'd be happy to drive one, but for a judge? Should be a Mercedes. Even an Accord, but not a Civic*.

Still, looking on the bright side, at least they didn't make it a Skoda ---or that coming-sometime-soon premium car, The Fiat 500!

*Anyway, as a matter of principle, I believe Indian Government should buy Indian manufacture.

nickatnite · 22nd April 2008, 21:54

[quote=Thad E Ginathom;805159]It makes me laugh.

Honda Civic is very fine, and I'd be happy to drive one, but for a judge? Should be a Mercedes. Even an Accord, but not a Civic*.

Still, looking on the bright side, at least they didn't make it a Skoda ---or that coming-sometime-soon premium car, The Fiat 500!

I agree. I feel sorry for desi satraps. Unlike their counterparts in the US, who travel in Lincoln and Cadillac limousines, these have to make do with a frumpy lump of tin(Amby) , or a hand-me-down Accent or something seedy. Sad.

iraghava · 23rd April 2008, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

Well, in Bangalore, 20 or so Corolla's were ordered for High Court judges but 23 were delivered. Nobody traced the three which were obviously the fleet freebie

Yeah, that's standard practice. Instead of cash excess car(s) are delivered to the babu in charge of the ordering & payment. Where they go, how they are registered etc. are not known.

pgsagar · 23rd April 2008, 09:57

Swifts, Lancers and Civics are boy racer cars. Youngsters seem to pick these cars predominantly, depending on their budget. Customisation is done mostly around these cars. Skirts, spoilers, neons, angel eye lamps, subs etc are things that we generally associate with these three cars. Not the Honourable Judges. An executive / luxury sedan like Accord / Merc / BMW would be more apt for them. Civics are for their sons.

BMW77 · 23rd April 2008, 10:02

How a phased out car is chosen as Babu Car?
Do they don't think of availability of spares and other factor?

Maverick_x1 · 1st May 2008, 12:27

Yes really true, Saw 10 Accents GLE's getting Delivered to Bangalore Corporation in Advaith ORR yesterday. Looks like T-Cops are lucky.

Wish they learn to Drive

gary4gar · 3rd May 2008, 01:34

Scorpios should be chosen babu car given the conditions of Indian Roads

26th February 2008, 11:57	#48 (permalink)
ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 315	totally agree with you?? as it is there is no control on the running of these cars, so it would be better if it is a diesel engine...at least they save on the fuel costs!!! __________________ ankit jhamb MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO-2005 HYUNDAI SANTRO-2002 MARUTI 800-1994

1st May 2008, 12:27	#59 (permalink)
Maverick_x1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27	Looks like bye bye Amby Yes really true, Saw 10 Accents GLE's getting Delivered to Bangalore Corporation in Advaith ORR yesterday. Looks like T-Cops are lucky. Wish they learn to Drive __________________ 1989 M800 2002 Fiero 45000 K 2008 Verna +++

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spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 1,463 View My Garage	I can only guess the number of suitcases full of cash that must have changed hands to arrive at this purchase decision.

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Thad E Ginathom BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 890	It makes me laugh. Honda Civic is very fine, and I'd be happy to drive one, but for a judge? Should be a Mercedes. Even an Accord, but not a Civic. Still, looking on the bright side, at least they didn't make it a Skoda ---or that coming-sometime-soon premium* car, The Fiat 500! *Anyway, as a matter of principle, I believe Indian Government should buy Indian manufacture.

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nickatnite BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new york Posts: 280 View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	[quote=Thad E Ginathom;805159]It makes me laugh. Honda Civic is very fine, and I'd be happy to drive one, but for a judge? Should be a Mercedes. Even an Accord, but not a Civic. Still, looking on the bright side, at least they didn't make it a Skoda ---or that coming-sometime-soon premium* car, The Fiat 500! I agree. I feel sorry for desi satraps. Unlike their counterparts in the US, who travel in Lincoln and Cadillac limousines, these have to make do with a frumpy lump of tin(Amby) , or a hand-me-down Accent or something seedy. Sad.

23rd April 2008, 09:57	#57 (permalink)
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