Introducing myself from Hyderabad - Team-BHP

ksakotai · 5th February 2009, 18:09

Hello Folks,

My name is Krishnan Sakotai, middle aged (on the wrong side of the "middle"), from Hyderabad. I bumped into Team-BHP during one of my googling sessions, searching for car reviews.

We lived in the US for 15 years, where we owned a Honda Civic coupe sports model, a Nissan Sentra and a Toyota Sienna minivan (cant you see how my life progressed

). We returned to India in 2003 and immediately bought a Toyota Qualis sight unseen. The reason is, I and my wife believe that had it not for the Toyota, we would not have been alive after a car crash on a blistering snowy morning in New Hampshire.

Our Qualis is a Petrol version - I have heard the sneers and people's head shakes many a time! Inspite of the big hole the petrol cost is burning in our pocket, we love the Qualis and do not want to part with it. My hope is to soup it up on the exterior and interior some day.

Our other most recent car (all of 2 days ago) is the Chevy Spark LT. It is a great city car, small, compact and yet peppy. I will post pictures and experience in the appropriate thread. I thank all the moderators and other members for sharing their thoughts and experience that has enriched my knowledge.

see you all in the threads

Krishnan

sammyboy · 10th February 2009, 19:20

Hey Krishnan,

Now thats some transition in terms of cars

. Would love to hear about your experiences with each of the vehicles and how would you compare them to your current stock.

Wish you a great time here

Cheers,
Samarth

TrueDreamer · 10th February 2009, 19:47

Hi Krishnan,
Welcome to T-Bhp. Looking forward for your Chamko reviews and also do share your horror experience at New Hampshire.

Keep a check on Team-BHP Meet Section

Enjoy your stay

hillram · 11th February 2009, 10:03

welocme to Team BHP Krishnan.Indeed this is a great forum and start posting your messages and pics too.Once you cross 50 posts,you can have your own gallery.

bblost · 11th February 2009, 10:20

Welcome. Enjoy your stay in this amazing forum.

Dippy · 11th February 2009, 10:38

Hello Krishnan

You seem to be Jap car fan too. Nothing beats Japanese cars in terms od reliability and cost of ownership. The Qualis may not look all that great but it is one hell of a workhorse and congratulations on your new Spark. How about a long term review of your Qualis with pictures . It would be a first on the forum. While you are at it, take some time to go through the rules section.

Welcome to Team BHP

mobike008 · 11th February 2009, 12:06

That's a nice introduction. Welcome to team bhp and especially the hyderabad part of it.

Hope to see you at one of our meets.

Ravveendrra · 11th February 2009, 13:33

Hi,

Welcome aboard. Glad to see you here as I dont know if I am middle aged or old!

Cheers,

freakster · 11th February 2009, 17:12

Krishnan, welcome to the horse powered family with a common passion for cars. We would love to see you around in our happenning Team BHP meets.

Rajesh Rawal · 11th February 2009, 17:34

Great to have an addition to the hyd chapter! Krishnan as true dreamer said it ,do keep a check on the team bhp meet section ,we folks at hyd meet quite often ,hope to see you around in our next meet.

5th February 2009, 18:09	#1 (permalink)
ksakotai Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 0	Introducing myself from Hyderabad Hello Folks, My name is Krishnan Sakotai, middle aged (on the wrong side of the "middle"), from Hyderabad. I bumped into Team-BHP during one of my googling sessions, searching for car reviews. We lived in the US for 15 years, where we owned a Honda Civic coupe sports model, a Nissan Sentra and a Toyota Sienna minivan (cant you see how my life progressed ). We returned to India in 2003 and immediately bought a Toyota Qualis sight unseen. The reason is, I and my wife believe that had it not for the Toyota, we would not have been alive after a car crash on a blistering snowy morning in New Hampshire. Our Qualis is a Petrol version - I have heard the sneers and people's head shakes many a time! Inspite of the big hole the petrol cost is burning in our pocket, we love the Qualis and do not want to part with it. My hope is to soup it up on the exterior and interior some day. Our other most recent car (all of 2 days ago) is the Chevy Spark LT. It is a great city car, small, compact and yet peppy. I will post pictures and experience in the appropriate thread. I thank all the moderators and other members for sharing their thoughts and experience that has enriched my knowledge. see you all in the threads Krishnan

10th February 2009, 19:20	#2 (permalink)
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dehradun -Bangy (Again :) Posts: 1,015 View My Garage	Hey Krishnan, Now thats some transition in terms of cars . Would love to hear about your experiences with each of the vehicles and how would you compare them to your current stock. Wish you a great time here Cheers, Samarth __________________ Honk your Head off. I will NOT jump the red light

10th February 2009, 19:47	#3 (permalink)
TrueDreamer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 244	Hi Krishnan, Welcome to T-Bhp. Looking forward for your Chamko reviews and also do share your horror experience at New Hampshire. Keep a check on Team-BHP Meet Section Enjoy your stay __________________ :: Indica Xeta 1.2 GLS :: 26 Dec 2007 :: ~15 Kmpl :: TVS Victor GL 110CC :: 24 Jan 2004 :: ~72 Kmpl Last edited by TrueDreamer : 10th February 2009 at 19:48.

11th February 2009, 10:03	#4 (permalink)
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	welocme to Team BHP Krishnan.Indeed this is a great forum and start posting your messages and pics too.Once you cross 50 posts,you can have your own gallery. __________________ Man On Many Wheels

11th February 2009, 10:20	#5 (permalink)
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,839 View My Garage	Welcome. Enjoy your stay in this amazing forum. __________________ Ever catch yourself listening to a nice song on the radio and dedicating it to your car.

11th February 2009, 10:38	#6 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 5,613 View My Garage	Hello Krishnan You seem to be Jap car fan too. Nothing beats Japanese cars in terms od reliability and cost of ownership. The Qualis may not look all that great but it is one hell of a workhorse and congratulations on your new Spark. How about a long term review of your Qualis with pictures . It would be a first on the forum. While you are at it, take some time to go through the rules section. Welcome to Team BHP __________________ The Automobile - It's just that special. Nothing else even comes close

11th February 2009, 12:06	#7 (permalink)
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,229 View My Garage	That's a nice introduction. Welcome to team bhp and especially the hyderabad part of it. Hope to see you at one of our meets.

11th February 2009, 13:33	#8 (permalink)
Ravveendrra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Welcome Krishnan Hi, Welcome aboard. Glad to see you here as I dont know if I am middle aged or old! Cheers, __________________ *Live to drive!* (For commuting - take a bus)

11th February 2009, 17:12	#9 (permalink)
freakster Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hyderabad/Hubli/Mumbai Posts: 20	Krishnan, welcome to the horse powered family with a common passion for cars. We would love to see you around in our happenning Team BHP meets. __________________ *Verna CRDi SX ABS-Jul'08* *Santro Xing XO-Jul'06-Sold!* *Fiat Palio-'02-Sold!*

11th February 2009, 17:34	#10 (permalink)
Rajesh Rawal BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Down South Posts: 173 View My Garage	Great to have an addition to the hyd chapter! Krishnan as true dreamer said it ,do keep a check on the team bhp meet section ,we folks at hyd meet quite often ,hope to see you around in our next meet. __________________ 2008 Santro XING A/T .. Previously - 2004 Ford Ikon Flair,1996 M800 "Deccan Chargers - IPL 2009"

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