Closet driving enthusiast from Pune. - Team-BHP

vishalrao · 24th August 2009, 09:25

Hello,

Been browsing the forums as a guest for quite a while for the interesting topics. Just signed up and might just continue to lurk. Am planning to shortly buy a (most likely) used Honda Civic due to budget constraints. Back in 2000-2002 in California I owned a used Ford Thunderbird LX 1995 model and then a 2002 model Pontiac Firebird/TransAm muscle car! Those were the days. Trying to get a little pep back in my daily commute by buying a 1800cc+ engine car like the Civic since I'm bored driving my weak 6+ year old 1.2 litre Palio

Regards,
Vishal

alpha1 · 24th August 2009, 12:48

Welcome here.

May we suggest something more thrilling than a Civic?

PS: How was the experience with the muscle car?

sukiwa · 24th August 2009, 13:20

@ vishalrao: Welcome aboard. Are you also part of PLUG? And what does 'Closet driving enthusiast' mean?

@ alpha1: One can edit own post within 15-20 minutes, no need for a double post.

bblost · 24th August 2009, 13:32

Hey welcome aboard.

Just curios, How do you drive a closet? Milage kya hai bhai.

vishalrao · 26th August 2009, 11:17

Thanks guys...

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpha1

Welcome here.

May we suggest something more thrilling than a Civic?

PS: How was the experience with the muscle car?

Sure, maybe I'll post a thread for suggestions but for budget contstraints and also got to keep mom n dad happy :-)

The firebird muscle car was awesome, even though people usually say US cars are nothing in terms of handling compared to what europeans produce, the long drives along california highways were sweet indeed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukiwa

@ vishalrao: Welcome aboard. Are you also part of PLUG? And what does 'Closet driving enthusiast' mean?

@ alpha1: One can edit own post within 15-20 minutes, no need for a double post.

If you mean Pune Linux User Group, yes I'm on that mailing list too

"Closet" driving enthusiast means I really love to drive but hardly do it much these days mostly due to lack of time and a sad car (palio) haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

Hey welcome aboard.

Just curios, How do you drive a closet? Milage kya hai bhai.

Yea my current Palio feels like a closet in power/handlng terms

AltoHoncho · 26th August 2009, 12:44

Hi Vishal, Welcome.
You may get a good deal on civic, plz do search in one of the threads related to buying and selling here on tbhp Market place. Please find the link below:
Team-BHP Classifieds - Sedans - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

prince_pervez · 26th August 2009, 13:09

Vishal Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay.

PS: people around here are big fans/sentimental about Palios, so be careful with the words to choose for the car

Where in Pune do you reside ?

balenopower · 26th August 2009, 13:27

Welcome to the party! Where in Pune are u located? im in Pune as well.

Abhay · 26th August 2009, 18:39

Nice to see old-timers from Pune around

Welcome Vishal to this great forum here. Civic certainly is a good choice although there are some other cars that might suit you too. (Octavia vRS?).

balenopower: your location is a tad confusing..are you originally from Mumbai and living in Pune at the moment?

sukiwa: seems like you stay very close to my place!

Maybe its time to have a Pune meet :-)

prince_pervez · 26th August 2009, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abhay

Maybe its time to have a Pune meet :-)

Might visit Pune last week of next month. But don't wait for me.
If a meet is planned invite @d_payne, we'll check out his Cedia.

vishalrao · 29th August 2009, 22:32

im in hadapsar. my internet's been down since monday, its only now just barely working again!

balenopower · 7th September 2009, 16:43

@ abhay..yea im a mumbai-ite on weekends and a puneite on weekdays

Abhay · 8th September 2009, 13:47

lol, exactly the opposite of what I was a few years ago

24th August 2009, 09:25	#1 (permalink)
vishalrao BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 48	Closet driving enthusiast from Pune. Hello, Been browsing the forums as a guest for quite a while for the interesting topics. Just signed up and might just continue to lurk. Am planning to shortly buy a (most likely) used Honda Civic due to budget constraints. Back in 2000-2002 in California I owned a used Ford Thunderbird LX 1995 model and then a 2002 model Pontiac Firebird/TransAm muscle car! Those were the days. Trying to get a little pep back in my daily commute by buying a 1800cc+ engine car like the Civic since I'm bored driving my weak 6+ year old 1.2 litre Palio Regards, Vishal

24th August 2009, 12:48	#2 (permalink)
alpha1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pune Posts: 285	Welcome here. May we suggest something more thrilling than a Civic? PS: How was the experience with the muscle car? Last edited by Rehaan : 24th August 2009 at 18:11. Reason: Posts merged. Please use the EDIT button to add to an existing post within 20 minutes instead of posting another consecutive post.

24th August 2009, 13:32	#4 (permalink)
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,841 View My Garage	Hey welcome aboard. Just curios, How do you drive a closet? Milage kya hai bhai. __________________ Ever catch yourself listening to a nice song on the radio and dedicating it to your car.

26th August 2009, 12:44	#6 (permalink)
AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jaipur, Pune and Goa Posts: 279	Hi Vishal, Welcome. You may get a good deal on civic, plz do search in one of the threads related to buying and selling here on tbhp Market place. Please find the link below: Team-BHP Classifieds - Sedans - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds __________________ Atlas Shrugged... Sure he did, He just saw exotic

26th August 2009, 13:09	#7 (permalink)
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bendakaluru Posts: 1,862	Vishal Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay. PS: people around here are big fans/sentimental about Palios, so be careful with the words to choose for the car Where in Pune do you reside ? __________________ Money is not everything in life, but make sure to make a hell lot of it, before you speak such nonsense!!

24th August 2009, 13:20	#3 (permalink)
sukiwa BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 314	@ vishalrao: Welcome aboard. Are you also part of PLUG? And what does 'Closet driving enthusiast' mean? @ alpha1: One can edit own post within 15-20 minutes, no need for a double post.

26th August 2009, 13:27	#8 (permalink)
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai/Pune Posts: 481 View My Garage	Welcome to the party! Where in Pune are u located? im in Pune as well. __________________ My life revolves around wheels..... *Get ZIGGY with it!!* 2000 Suzuki Baleno 2005 HH Karizma 1998 Yamaha RX-Z

26th August 2009, 18:39	#9 (permalink)
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 528 View My Garage	Nice to see old-timers from Pune around Welcome Vishal to this great forum here. Civic certainly is a good choice although there are some other cars that might suit you too. (Octavia vRS?). balenopower: your location is a tad confusing..are you originally from Mumbai and living in Pune at the moment? sukiwa: seems like you stay very close to my place! Maybe its time to have a Pune meet :-) __________________ 2005 Tata Indica v2 LGi 2009 Royal Enfield Thunderbird TS

29th August 2009, 22:32	#11 (permalink)
vishalrao BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 48	im in hadapsar. my internet's been down since monday, its only now just barely working again!

7th September 2009, 16:43	#12 (permalink)
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai/Pune Posts: 481 View My Garage	@ abhay..yea im a mumbai-ite on weekends and a puneite on weekdays __________________ My life revolves around wheels..... *Get ZIGGY with it!!* 2000 Suzuki Baleno 2005 HH Karizma 1998 Yamaha RX-Z

8th September 2009, 13:47	#13 (permalink)
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 528 View My Garage	lol, exactly the opposite of what I was a few years ago __________________ 2005 Tata Indica v2 LGi 2009 Royal Enfield Thunderbird TS

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