1995 Maruti Gypsy MG410W - Team-BHP

Blue Thunder · 15th December 2007, 22:43

Hi,

As a follow-up to the thread " http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-market/28388-wanted-4x4-gypsy-safari.html", I finally ended up buying a 1995 Maruti Gypsy MG410W. It had 64K on the odo, is green colour and I got it for Rs.1.3L. It is in good running condition, though I will be spending some money on improving it a bit (steering play to be corrected, steering wheel replaced with that of an Omni, new dashboard etc ). I am enjoying driving it, and will post more info/pics later.

headers · 9th January 2008, 13:10

BT...you paid 1.3L for a 95 Gypsy that too a MG410W..ok..where did you pick it from?

headers · 9th January 2008, 13:11

BTW..Pls contact me incase you need to convert to LPG!!

Blue Thunder · 10th January 2008, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

BT...you paid 1.3L for a 95 Gypsy that too a MG410W..ok..where did you pick it from?

yup, intial quote was 1.5L, finalised at 1.3L. I would have liked to get it at 0.9L, but there is not much choice when trying to buy a Gypsy (and I badly wanted to buy one now :-)). I had seen around 3-4 vehicles, was not liking any of them. Also there are 2 Gypsies (92/93 model) availabe in Thirumuzhavazal, but could not find the time to go there. Anyway, I am happy with the condition of the vehicle.
I got it from a usedcar dealer in TNagar (New Balaji Cars).

Yes, sure will get in touch with for the gas conversion....I am planning to do that soon............how much would it cost?

NIP · 11th January 2008, 08:44

i think you paid a lil too much, especially for a MG410W. somewhere around 90-1L seemed fair. anyways, its a beautiful vehicle. enjoy !! and please post pictures !!

GTO · 11th January 2008, 09:45

Well, Gypsies aren't easy to find. As long as he is happy with the deal, thats what counts.

Congrats Blue Thunder. Now get going off the road!

Blue Thunder · 11th January 2008, 10:43

@ NIP --> I know I paid more than what I would have liked to , but I am happy with the condition of the vehicle. What was important was that the 4WD was in good condition. When scouting around for the Gypsy, I was amazed when I came across some of them with the 4WD system not present (either the front propeller shaft has been removed or worse the transfer case is not there), and the dealers were trying to convince me that 2WD would suffice("How often are u going to go offroad? " was their question). I did not waste time trying to explain to them why I wanted a Gypsy. In my opinion, Gypsy without 4WD == "bovine excreta" !!!

@ GTO --> Thanks ! I have already taken it offroad (beach sand) a couple of times. The first thing I did was to test it in the beach sands. For the New Year also , I was at the beach with cousins : and what a kick I got from driving right up to the waves

. In 4WL it is almost unstoppable

. I did not take much pics, will post whatever I have soon. I will be taking it to the beach quite often, so lot of pics will follow.

bblost · 11th January 2008, 11:38

Congarts and very happy for you.

ram_hyundai · 11th January 2008, 12:09

i know how it is to try and find a good gypsy and if you are hooked to it then i am sure you would end up paying a little too much for the same.anyway its our happiness thats the most and if you are happy go ahead .post some pics of the beauty too.

ram

esteem_lover · 11th January 2008, 12:17

Congrats, where did you pick it up from ? Try to make it for one of our meets.
cheers

cadaver_prad · 11th January 2008, 12:26

Now thats one vehicle i adore.. i too am planning to get one.. saving up for it, couple of months and i'll have my own baby. Yeah its very difficult to get a decent condition piece for a low price, but still worth it IMO

suman · 11th January 2008, 13:08

Congrats on your new buy, hope you have lots of fun!

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

BTW..Pls contact me incase you need to convert to LPG!!

Lol, why spoil the experience?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

In my opinion, Gypsy without 4WD == "bovine excreta" !!!

Agree with you completely - but then, why this, wouldn't it be the same category of excreta as well -

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Yes, sure will get in touch with for the gas conversion....I am planning to do that soon............how much would it cost?

Blue Thunder · 11th January 2008, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

Congrats on your new buy, hope you have lots of fun!

Lol, why spoil the experience?

Agree with you completely - but then, why this, wouldn't it be the same category of excreta as well -

suman, would converting to LPG be that bad

? Let me know if it is something I need to keep clear of (with reasons , of course). I know there will be some drop of power, which is Ok. Thanx.

Blue Thunder · 11th January 2008, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Congrats, where did you pick it up from ? Try to make it for one of our meets.
cheers

eteem_lover, thanx ; got it from 'New Balaji cars' in TNagar.

suman · 11th January 2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

I know there will be some drop of power, which is Ok. Thanx.

That's what my concern was - I presume you are going to take it off-road; I for one would not compromise on the power but if you're OK with that, no sweat

15th December 2007, 22:43	#1 (permalink)
Blue Thunder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai (formerly Madras, even more formerly Chenna Patnam) Posts: 380 View My Garage	1995 Maruti Gypsy MG410W Hi, As a follow-up to the thread " http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-market/28388-wanted-4x4-gypsy-safari.html", I finally ended up buying a 1995 Maruti Gypsy MG410W. It had 64K on the odo, is green colour and I got it for Rs.1.3L. It is in good running condition, though I will be spending some money on improving it a bit (steering play to be corrected, steering wheel replaced with that of an Omni, new dashboard etc ). I am enjoying driving it, and will post more info/pics later.

9th January 2008, 13:10	#2 (permalink)
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai..the city of cars.. Posts: 1,059	BT...you paid 1.3L for a 95 Gypsy that too a MG410W..ok..where did you pick it from? __________________ RWD Rocks!

9th January 2008, 13:11	#3 (permalink)
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai..the city of cars.. Posts: 1,059	BTW..Pls contact me incase you need to convert to LPG!! __________________ RWD Rocks!

11th January 2008, 09:45	#6 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,138 View My Garage	Well, Gypsies aren't easy to find. As long as he is happy with the deal, thats what counts. Congrats Blue Thunder. Now get going off the road! __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

11th January 2008, 11:38	#8 (permalink)
bblost BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 587 View My Garage	Congarts and very happy for you. __________________ Be your own Hero. RE TBird 2003, no speedo, no range limits. Wagon R, 2004.

11th January 2008, 08:44	#5 (permalink)
NIP BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 593 View My Garage	i think you paid a lil too much, especially for a MG410W. somewhere around 90-1L seemed fair. anyways, its a beautiful vehicle. enjoy !! and please post pictures !!

11th January 2008, 10:43	#7 (permalink)
Blue Thunder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai (formerly Madras, even more formerly Chenna Patnam) Posts: 380 View My Garage	@ NIP --> I know I paid more than what I would have liked to , but I am happy with the condition of the vehicle. What was important was that the 4WD was in good condition. When scouting around for the Gypsy, I was amazed when I came across some of them with the 4WD system not present (either the front propeller shaft has been removed or worse the transfer case is not there), and the dealers were trying to convince me that 2WD would suffice("How often are u going to go offroad? " was their question). I did not waste time trying to explain to them why I wanted a Gypsy. In my opinion, Gypsy without 4WD == "bovine excreta" !!! @ GTO --> Thanks ! I have already taken it offroad (beach sand) a couple of times. The first thing I did was to test it in the beach sands. For the New Year also , I was at the beach with cousins : and what a kick I got from driving right up to the waves . In 4WL it is almost unstoppable . I did not take much pics, will post whatever I have soon. I will be taking it to the beach quite often, so lot of pics will follow.

11th January 2008, 12:09	#9 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,598 View My Garage	i know how it is to try and find a good gypsy and if you are hooked to it then i am sure you would end up paying a little too much for the same.anyway its our happiness thats the most and if you are happy go ahead .post some pics of the beauty too. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

11th January 2008, 12:17	#10 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,000 View My Garage	Congrats, where did you pick it up from ? Try to make it for one of our meets. cheers

11th January 2008, 12:26	#11 (permalink)
cadaver_prad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56	Now thats one vehicle i adore.. i too am planning to get one.. saving up for it, couple of months and i'll have my own baby. Yeah its very difficult to get a decent condition piece for a low price, but still worth it IMO

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