One more Safari Lover - Team-BHP

KVS · 8th August 2007, 23:40

I have been a regular visitor of team-bhp site. I only visit a few websites to read news and do not spend too much time on surfing. But, team-Bhp site changed all that. It is like an addiction. (I have to view this site everyday). I have been visiting this site for the last three months. I am not a regular member of any on-line forums/groups. Finally I decided to become a member of Team-Bhp.

I came to know about this site (Google search) while I was doing research to buy a SUV/MUV. I almost finalised on Innova, I got a chance to study Steer’s review on Safari. I told my wife that I was including Safari also in the list and she surprised me by saying that it is her dream vehicle. I thought I knew my wife well enough and she would be happy driving a Santro or M 800, but ….

I am kind of a guy who does a lot of research before selecting, (not at all impulsive kind). The only one occasion when I did not do research was while selecting my partner. I read all the posts and threads on Safari. 2.2 vs 3.0. It was fun going through all the posts, although. I spent the entire weekend reading all that stuff. We were all so involved that now even my youngest daughter (3 yrs) knows what a Safari is. She is the one who is waiting eagerly and announcing it to everyone that her dad is going to buy a Safari.

My wife and I like driving holidays. I think my kids also enjoy it. Any way they do not have a choice. I have been on many long drives. Longest being Pune –Belgaum - Karwar – Sagar – Bangalore – Kadapa – Bellary – Shimoga – Hubli – Pune in one week.(around 2500 KMs)
My first car was Toyota Celica 1986 Model in US. I did long drives in US in many cars. All my long drives in India have been in my Indica. I trust the TATA brand as their vehicles are VFM. I do not expect Honda or Toyota finish and I am prepared for niggling problems.

This forum is excellent and gives lot of information. I am Looking forward to having a great drive ahead.

xbox360 · 9th August 2007, 00:25

There's always place for Safari lovers on this forum

. Welcome aboard KVS.

doctorkats · 9th August 2007, 04:43

KVS, welcome to Team BHP!
hope you enjoy your membership here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVS

I almost finalised on Innova, I got a chance to study Steer’s review on Safari.

yeah tell me about it.he's the grand daddy of safaris'.lol!
happy motoring!

safari_lover · 9th August 2007, 12:11

Welcome KVS. There are so many safari lovers around here, hope you will enjoy the company.

benbsb29 · 9th August 2007, 13:52

Welcome to TBHP, KVS.
You had a Celica earlier?! Thats great !!
I like that car.

Hope you enjoy your stay here, and contribute actively.

bruty · 9th August 2007, 15:27

welcome aboard !!!. its the place to be a guy like you who loves driving.

DieselFan · 9th August 2007, 15:40

KVS - welcome to Team-BHP. Safari is a great SUV except for its size and weight which makes it difficult to manage on Indian roads.

GTO · 9th August 2007, 16:16

Hey nice intro...Welcome aboard KVS. Steer loves his Safari and that obviously flows out of this threads. But he has well-outlined the pros and cons to form an honest review for potential owners.

Quote:

I only visit a few websites to read news and do not spend too much time on surfing. But, team-Bhp site changed all that. It is like an addiction. (I have to view this site everyday). I have been visiting this site for the last three months. I am not a regular member of any on-line forums/groups.

Better not kick this habit!

zucchero · 9th August 2007, 17:30

welcome to the club bro

Rahulk76 · 9th August 2007, 18:38

Welcome to the "Make your Own Road gang"

I am sure you'll enjoy the beast to the hilt..

Steeroid · 9th August 2007, 18:54

Welcome to Team BHP, fellow beastman. The forum's more than any one car so I hope you will join the fun in all sections. Dont forget to read the rules in our announcements section.

Yeah - perhaps its time for a Make Your Own Road Gang! Thank you for your kind words - they are more than kind.

KVS · 9th August 2007, 23:05

Thanks Guys!!

benbsb29: Yes It is 1986 model. I still have fond memories of that car. It is a good sports car. I had to sell it off when I was returning from US.

Yes GTO. Most of the reviews I read at team-BHP are impartial. That is the reason I hooked on to this site.

Rahul: I am waiting for the 2.2L. Then I can join the "Make your own road gang".

Steeroid: Thanks for the good work and your reviews. I got good info on other cars too. I have two Indicas, One Bajaj Safire and Bajaj 4S Champion.

I like biking too and drove about 80K KM mainly on Delhi roads.

Samurai · 10th August 2007, 01:24

Wecome to Team-BHP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVS

Rahul: I am waiting for the 2.2L. Then I can join the "Make your own road gang".

Well, take a number and get in line, a really long line. And we don't know when the counter opens for business.

8th August 2007, 23:40	#1 (permalink)
KVS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 90 View My Garage	One more Safari Lover I have been a regular visitor of team-bhp site. I only visit a few websites to read news and do not spend too much time on surfing. But, team-Bhp site changed all that. It is like an addiction. (I have to view this site everyday). I have been visiting this site for the last three months. I am not a regular member of any on-line forums/groups. Finally I decided to become a member of Team-Bhp. I came to know about this site (Google search) while I was doing research to buy a SUV/MUV. I almost finalised on Innova, I got a chance to study Steer’s review on Safari. I told my wife that I was including Safari also in the list and she surprised me by saying that it is her dream vehicle. I thought I knew my wife well enough and she would be happy driving a Santro or M 800, but …. I am kind of a guy who does a lot of research before selecting, (not at all impulsive kind). The only one occasion when I did not do research was while selecting my partner. I read all the posts and threads on Safari. 2.2 vs 3.0. It was fun going through all the posts, although. I spent the entire weekend reading all that stuff. We were all so involved that now even my youngest daughter (3 yrs) knows what a Safari is. She is the one who is waiting eagerly and announcing it to everyone that her dad is going to buy a Safari. My wife and I like driving holidays. I think my kids also enjoy it. Any way they do not have a choice. I have been on many long drives. Longest being Pune –Belgaum - Karwar – Sagar – Bangalore – Kadapa – Bellary – Shimoga – Hubli – Pune in one week.(around 2500 KMs) My first car was Toyota Celica 1986 Model in US. I did long drives in US in many cars. All my long drives in India have been in my Indica. I trust the TATA brand as their vehicles are VFM. I do not expect Honda or Toyota finish and I am prepared for niggling problems. This forum is excellent and gives lot of information. I am Looking forward to having a great drive ahead.

9th August 2007, 13:52	#5 (permalink)
benbsb29 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 3,634 View My Garage	Welcome to TBHP, KVS. You had a Celica earlier?! Thats great !! I like that car. Hope you enjoy your stay here, and contribute actively. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

9th August 2007, 15:27	#6 (permalink)
bruty BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 185 View My Garage	welcome aboard !!!. its the place to be a guy like you who loves driving. __________________ SUCCESS NEVER ENDS, Failure is not final....

9th August 2007, 18:38	#10 (permalink)
Rahulk76 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 551	Welcome to the "Make your Own Road gang" I am sure you'll enjoy the beast to the hilt.. __________________ ~ XL 2.2 irafaS ataT Tata Safari 2.2 LX

9th August 2007, 18:54	#11 (permalink)
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 6,029	Welcome to Team BHP, fellow beastman. The forum's more than any one car so I hope you will join the fun in all sections. Dont forget to read the rules in our announcements section. Yeah - perhaps its time for a Make Your Own Road Gang! Thank you for your kind words - they are more than kind. __________________ It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - J Krishnamurti Last edited by Steeroid : 9th August 2007 at 18:56.

9th August 2007, 00:25	#2 (permalink)
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 119 View My Garage	There's always place for Safari lovers on this forum . Welcome aboard KVS.

9th August 2007, 12:11	#4 (permalink)
safari_lover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bidar / Kolkata Posts: 561	Welcome KVS. There are so many safari lovers around here, hope you will enjoy the company.

9th August 2007, 15:40	#7 (permalink)
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,012	KVS - welcome to Team-BHP. Safari is a great SUV except for its size and weight which makes it difficult to manage on Indian roads.

9th August 2007, 17:30	#9 (permalink)
zucchero BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: faridabad/rourkela Posts: 244	welcome to the club bro

9th August 2007, 23:05	#12 (permalink)
KVS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 90 View My Garage	Thanks Guys!! benbsb29: Yes It is 1986 model. I still have fond memories of that car. It is a good sports car. I had to sell it off when I was returning from US. Yes GTO. Most of the reviews I read at team-BHP are impartial. That is the reason I hooked on to this site. Rahul: I am waiting for the 2.2L. Then I can join the "Make your own road gang". Steeroid: Thanks for the good work and your reviews. I got good info on other cars too. I have two Indicas, One Bajaj Safire and Bajaj 4S Champion. I like biking too and drove about 80K KM mainly on Delhi roads.

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