Info about "Safari turbo 2000" - Team-BHP

lohithrao · 23rd October 2007, 18:40

Folks would like to have some info regarding "Safari - Turbo" 2000 or lil later model.

- Is it relaible?
- What will a vehicle in good condition cost in Bangalore?
- Is it sensible to go for a old safari?

The usage will mostly be on Hiway (90% Hiway:10% City)

Looking for some expert advice

thanks guys!

jkdas · 23rd October 2007, 22:03

it would be the 90bhp TCIC right?

Less than 4lac ?

GTO · 24th October 2007, 16:18

I wouldnt recommend this as a buy at all:

1. A 7 year old Safari will be prone to many niggling / major issues. Frequent visits to the garage are a given.

2. The 2.0 is woefully underpowered to move the massive beast. Its good on refinement, but just doesnt have the grunt to keep the Safari going.

lohithrao · 24th October 2007, 16:46

Thanks GTO, I agree with you.

I will stick to my OHC

much safer then being adventurous with the old Safari

gbpscars · 24th October 2007, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Thanks GTO, I agree with you.

I will stick to my OHC

much safer then being adventurous with the old Safari

hehhehehe,...
is that some similarity now?

i too fell for the idea of buying an old Safari and even had a thread on it a few months back.

but now,... am still happy revving my 7 year old OHC VTEC.

save and buy a new one. OR,... you can trust a 15 year old Toyota LC truck rather than a Tata half its age.

vibzez · 24th October 2007, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbpscars

hehhehehe,...
is that some similarity now?

i too fell for the idea of buying an old Safari and even had a thread on it a few months back.

but now,... am still happy revving my 7 year old OHC VTEC.

save and buy a new one. OR,... you can trust a 15 year old Toyota LC truck rather than a Tata half its age.

Believe me... 7 years is too long a time. Assuredly so, after buying that vehicle, you would need atleast 7 months just sorting out all the problems, only for the troubles to start all over again. You would be pulling your hair.

. Plus 2000 model should be no more than 1.75-2.00 L.

lohithrao · 25th October 2007, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbpscars

hehhehehe,...
is that some similarity now?

i too fell for the idea of buying an old Safari and even had a thread on it a few months back.

but now,... am still happy revving my 7 year old OHC VTEC.

save and buy a new one. OR,... you can trust a 15 year old Toyota LC truck rather than a Tata half its age.

gb.. oh yes so much of similarities

I know it does not make sense. will stick with my ohc for sometime

sushrutha · 29th October 2007, 14:25

what a coincidence dude ...
always wanted to buy a Safari .. but look where i have landed with .. OHC ... n i'm happy with it :-)

23rd October 2007, 18:40	#1 (permalink)
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Udupi/Bangalore Posts: 1,938 View My Garage	Info about "Safari turbo 2000" Folks would like to have some info regarding "Safari - Turbo" 2000 or lil later model. - Is it relaible? - What will a vehicle in good condition cost in Bangalore? - Is it sensible to go for a old safari? The usage will mostly be on Hiway (90% Hiway:10% City) Looking for some expert advice thanks guys! __________________ " Everyone wants to park their car/bike in the shade(of a tree) but none wants to grow one!, SAVE TREES/GROW TREES"

23rd October 2007, 22:03	#2 (permalink)
jkdas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram-Shertalla! Posts: 6,888 View My Garage	it would be the 90bhp TCIC right? Less than 4lac ? __________________ Audio, video, disco Tat tvam asi

24th October 2007, 16:18	#3 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 18,493 View My Garage	I wouldnt recommend this as a buy at all: 1. A 7 year old Safari will be prone to many niggling / major issues. Frequent visits to the garage are a given. 2. The 2.0 is woefully underpowered to move the massive beast. Its good on refinement, but just doesnt have the grunt to keep the Safari going. __________________ GTO Work backward from your imagination, not forward from the past! Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries. Last edited by GTO : 25th October 2007 at 15:45.

24th October 2007, 16:46	#4 (permalink)
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Udupi/Bangalore Posts: 1,938 View My Garage	Thanks GTO, I agree with you. I will stick to my OHC much safer then being adventurous with the old Safari __________________ " Everyone wants to park their car/bike in the shade(of a tree) but none wants to grow one!, SAVE TREES/GROW TREES"

29th October 2007, 14:25	#8 (permalink)
sushrutha BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Bangalore Posts: 744 View My Garage	what a coincidence dude ... always wanted to buy a Safari .. but look where i have landed with .. OHC ... n i'm happy with it :-) __________________ Honda City Hyundai Santro Maruti ZEN - SOLD Maruti 800 Bajaj Pulsar

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