2001 Hyundai Santro LS - Team-BHP

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:11

One of the first cars that was Iv used was a white fiat which was then replaced by a white zen which was again replaced by a silver Hyundai Santro. I initially wanted a Matiz but my mother finally decided to get a Santro. I wasnt too pleased about this but was excited that we were getting a new car. Over the years Iv started to like the Santro more and more. Now without getting more scenti Id like to start a long term ownership report for her. I have a file which has her entire service history in it which Ill use to update this ownership report.

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:14

09/01/2001

My mother ,me and my driver go to Hyundai Motorplaza in Mahalaxmi to take delivery of our new car. Its getting dark and by the time all the formalities are completed its pretty late. We drive to Mahalaxmi temple and Siddhivinayak and go home. The new car smell is great!!!!

Odometer Reading: 67 kms

Accessories Installed:

1. Engine Light (Useless)
2. Steering Cover
3. Rear Parcel Tray
4. Rubber Mats
5. Left ORVM
6. Rear Seat Belts

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:19

29/01/2001

We decide to get the car ICEd. Install a Nakamichi TD350z Cassette player and 4" JBLs in the dash and 6x9 JBLs on the rear parcel tray. We probably shouldv gone for the CD player but with our huge cassette collection, the cassette player seemed to be a better buy.Sounds great but the panel doesnt work in the morning. We take it back to the dealer and get a new panel.

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:23

03/05/2001

We decide to take her on her first long distance trip outside Mumbai. We go to Mahabaleshwar and then to Pune. The petrol filled in Mahabaleshwar was adultrated and this causes the fuel pump to fail. A quick call to Kothari Hyundai and they send their team over to replace the fuel pump under warranty even though it wasnt a manufacturing defect. Great Service!!

Odometer Reading: 4705 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:26

04/08/2001

2nd Free Service

Engine Oil Changed
Oil Filter Changed
Tune Up

Odometer Reading: 9684 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:29

31/01/2002

3rd Free Service

Engine Oil Changed
Oil Filter Changed
Air Filter Cleaned
Tune Up

Odometer Reading: 21580 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:34

05/10/2002

Paid Service

Engine Oil Changed
Oil Filter Changed
Air Filter Cleaned
Fuel Pump Cleaned
Tyre Rotation
Throttle Body Cleaned
Fuel Injectors Cleaned
Tune Up
Horn Changed under Warranty

Odometer Reading: 31756 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:39

09/02/2003

Paid Service

We finally decide to switch from Hyundai Motor Plaza to Jayabharat Hyundai as it is closer to our house.

Coolant Changed
Tune Up

Odometer Reading: 36991 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:44

31/05/2003

The muffler gives way and has to be replaced. A new muffler costs Rs 850 + Rs 400 to replace it. I believe this is a common problem with the Santro.

Odometer Reading: 40407 kms

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:52

18/09/2003

Our car gets rear ended, nothing major but we have to replace the entire tale gate as Hyundai wont repair it. Insurance takes care of it. Besides it isnt all that expensive. The entire rear tailgate is for INR 5800+ labour

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:55

10/10/2003

Paid Service

Engine Oil Changed
Oil Filter Changed
Air Filter Cleaned
Tune Up
Fuel Pump Cleaned
Throttle Body Cleaned
Fuel Injectors Cleaned
Spark Plugs Cleaned

Odometer Reading - 45400

khanak · 24th July 2007, 05:59

26/05/2004

Paid Service

Engine Oil Changed
Oil Filter Changed
Air Filter Cleaned
Tune Up
Fuel Pump Cleaned
Throttle Body Cleaned
Spark Plug Gap Checked

Odometer Reading - 50245 kms

This is our last service with Jayabharat Hyundai. They replaced our battery which was in good condition and original left ORVM with an old battery and duplicate ORVM.

khanak · 24th July 2007, 06:01

01/06/2004

After our car stalls a few times we decide to get the battery checked. The mechanic at the Exide showroom shows us the date on the battery which shows that is a lot older than the car. Its clear that someoen at Jayabharat Hyundai has changed our battery. A new battery for Rs. 3000 goes in and we are off.

khanak · 24th July 2007, 06:03

10/06/2004

Time to change the tyres. The stock bridgestones did their job for around 50,000 kms and 4 years and its time to change. Goodyear GT-3s go onto the car. 4 tyres for Rs. 7800

khanak · 24th July 2007, 06:14

Sometime around October 2004 we need the car in Delhi. Not wanting to drive the car down ourselves we arrange for a truck to transport the car. The car reaches properly but when we bring it back in March 2005 there is a cut in the rear bumper and a scratch on the roof. Nothing major though.

The repaired muffler on our Santro gives way and is replaced at Arush's workshop. He predicts that the clutch is going to give way after x kms and when we finally replace the clutch we find that his prediction was pretty accurate.

24th July 2007, 05:11	#1 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	2001 Hyundai Santro LS One of the first cars that was Iv used was a white fiat which was then replaced by a white zen which was again replaced by a silver Hyundai Santro. I initially wanted a Matiz but my mother finally decided to get a Santro. I wasnt too pleased about this but was excited that we were getting a new car. Over the years Iv started to like the Santro more and more. Now without getting more scenti Id like to start a long term ownership report for her. I have a file which has her entire service history in it which Ill use to update this ownership report.

24th July 2007, 05:14	#2 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	09/01/2001 My mother ,me and my driver go to Hyundai Motorplaza in Mahalaxmi to take delivery of our new car. Its getting dark and by the time all the formalities are completed its pretty late. We drive to Mahalaxmi temple and Siddhivinayak and go home. The new car smell is great!!!! Odometer Reading: 67 kms Accessories Installed: 1. Engine Light (Useless) 2. Steering Cover 3. Rear Parcel Tray 4. Rubber Mats 5. Left ORVM 6. Rear Seat Belts Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 05:17.

24th July 2007, 05:19	#3 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	29/01/2001 We decide to get the car ICEd. Install a Nakamichi TD350z Cassette player and 4" JBLs in the dash and 6x9 JBLs on the rear parcel tray. We probably shouldv gone for the CD player but with our huge cassette collection, the cassette player seemed to be a better buy.Sounds great but the panel doesnt work in the morning. We take it back to the dealer and get a new panel. Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 05:23.

24th July 2007, 05:26	#5 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	04/08/2001 2nd Free Service Engine Oil Changed Oil Filter Changed Tune Up Odometer Reading: 9684 kms Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 05:28.

24th July 2007, 05:39	#8 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	09/02/2003 Paid Service We finally decide to switch from Hyundai Motor Plaza to Jayabharat Hyundai as it is closer to our house. Coolant Changed Tune Up Odometer Reading: 36991 kms Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 05:41.

24th July 2007, 05:23	#4 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	03/05/2001 We decide to take her on her first long distance trip outside Mumbai. We go to Mahabaleshwar and then to Pune. The petrol filled in Mahabaleshwar was adultrated and this causes the fuel pump to fail. A quick call to Kothari Hyundai and they send their team over to replace the fuel pump under warranty even though it wasnt a manufacturing defect. Great Service!! Odometer Reading: 4705 kms

24th July 2007, 05:29	#6 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	31/01/2002 3rd Free Service Engine Oil Changed Oil Filter Changed Air Filter Cleaned Tune Up Odometer Reading: 21580 kms

24th July 2007, 05:34	#7 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	05/10/2002 Paid Service Engine Oil Changed Oil Filter Changed Air Filter Cleaned Fuel Pump Cleaned Tyre Rotation Throttle Body Cleaned Fuel Injectors Cleaned Tune Up Horn Changed under Warranty Odometer Reading: 31756 kms

24th July 2007, 05:44	#9 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	31/05/2003 The muffler gives way and has to be replaced. A new muffler costs Rs 850 + Rs 400 to replace it. I believe this is a common problem with the Santro. Odometer Reading: 40407 kms Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 05:46.

24th July 2007, 05:52	#10 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	18/09/2003 Our car gets rear ended, nothing major but we have to replace the entire tale gate as Hyundai wont repair it. Insurance takes care of it. Besides it isnt all that expensive. The entire rear tailgate is for INR 5800+ labour

24th July 2007, 05:55	#11 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	10/10/2003 Paid Service Engine Oil Changed Oil Filter Changed Air Filter Cleaned Tune Up Fuel Pump Cleaned Throttle Body Cleaned Fuel Injectors Cleaned Spark Plugs Cleaned Odometer Reading - 45400

24th July 2007, 05:59	#12 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	26/05/2004 Paid Service Engine Oil Changed Oil Filter Changed Air Filter Cleaned Tune Up Fuel Pump Cleaned Throttle Body Cleaned Spark Plug Gap Checked Odometer Reading - 50245 kms This is our last service with Jayabharat Hyundai. They replaced our battery which was in good condition and original left ORVM with an old battery and duplicate ORVM. Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 06:07.

24th July 2007, 06:01	#13 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	01/06/2004 After our car stalls a few times we decide to get the battery checked. The mechanic at the Exide showroom shows us the date on the battery which shows that is a lot older than the car. Its clear that someoen at Jayabharat Hyundai has changed our battery. A new battery for Rs. 3000 goes in and we are off.

24th July 2007, 06:03	#14 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	10/06/2004 Time to change the tyres. The stock bridgestones did their job for around 50,000 kms and 4 years and its time to change. Goodyear GT-3s go onto the car. 4 tyres for Rs. 7800

24th July 2007, 06:14	#15 (permalink)
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,409 View My Garage	Sometime around October 2004 we need the car in Delhi. Not wanting to drive the car down ourselves we arrange for a truck to transport the car. The car reaches properly but when we bring it back in March 2005 there is a cut in the rear bumper and a scratch on the roof. Nothing major though. The repaired muffler on our Santro gives way and is replaced at Arush's workshop. He predicts that the clutch is going to give way after x kms and when we finally replace the clutch we find that his prediction was pretty accurate. Last edited by khanak : 24th July 2007 at 06:17.

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