When Safari lovers TD a Scorpio mHawk! EDIT:Its a Safari

[suman]

Originally Posted by SUV

You are right ..... come to think of it everytime a comparison is made its to do with a Relative's Safari,Friends Safari, etc......

I also have one submission about a "friend"s Scorpio 2.6 SLX - moved through three sets of rear left tyres before dealer admitted that there was an issue with the rear axle which was eventually replaced under warranty.

All this after he yelled blue murder & threatened to sue them. Mind you, this is the biggest dealer in Delhi. But this was quite a while ago & he's since moved on to his second SLX.

But we're not discussing friends or relatives here, right?

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Which one Sumit?? Running wheel or the spare that dangles below?!

Come, come, Anup, a well-read man like you missing out on this one? Here you go mate -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ke-my-car.html (The day my wheel decided to overtake my car)

[SumitB]

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Which one Sumit?? Running wheel or the spare that dangles below?!
If the former, hope there were no injuries to anyone! That's a crowded place and this kind of mishap can have bad consequences!

And yes, there are enough cases of M&M also goofing up in the service department.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ke-my-car.html (The day my wheel decided to overtake my car)

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by SumitB

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ke-my-car.html (The day my wheel decided to overtake my car)

Thanks for that Sumit! Had somehow missed this thread.

In this context, slightly OT, but relevant perhaps: (From another thread)

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Gypsy: 1994-2002: 55000 kms.
No breakdowns.
Maruti WagonR: 2002-2007: 35000 kms.
No breakdowns.
Scorpio CRDe 4WD: 2006-present: 13000 kms.
No breakdowns.
Maruti WagonR: 2007-present: 7000 kms.
No breakdowns.
...end of boring report....

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Hmmm Anup you seem to have a trouble free run with your cars.Would you like to share how you keep your cars maintained.

Originally Posted by anupmathur

Past the first few 'necessary' services, to retain warranty, I do not ever take my cars to the Authorized stations.
Never leave your car with them. Get everything done in your presence and drive away.
And anyway, I'm an engineer myself. I listen to machinery. I believe machinery TALKS to you!
Listen, and it will never let you down.
Got by with this (corny?) philosophy so far! There not very much more to go; I'm 56.
Somewhere, in all of this, God also has a role! At least I thank him regularly, so He better be doing something!

[Jr Godzilla]

steer dadu sumit anup tanveer thanks for your inputs on safari scorpio. I have 2 months more to make my purchase decision and will keep a close watch on this and all safari scorpio related threads.

PS Steer I was checking some old auto mags AutoIndia and the Safari fuel filter was quoted at Rs 188!!!! anyways the info put up by your ownership of the 3.0, Suman Dadus 2.2 is very informative.

I would appreciate if some cost of frequent spares required (at each service interval) can be put up on a separate thread.
heart says EX 4x4
mind says mhawk vlx

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by Jr Godzilla

heart says EX 4x4
mind says mhawk vlx

Don't blame you Jr God!
I went with the head/mind as I love to travel the himalayas and I have a carload of 'women' travelling with me!!

[gd1418]

The human body functions the best when the heart & mind work in tandem. Listen to both and buy both....very simple..

Originally Posted by Jr Godzilla

heart says EX 4x4
mind says mhawk vlx

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by gd1418

The human body functions the best when the heart & mind work in tandem. Listen to both and buy both....very simple..

That is called nirvana!!
Need your blessings to be able to achieve that, LOL!!

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by gd1418

The human body functions the best when the heart & mind work in tandem. Listen to both and buy both....very simple..

LOL
JrGodzilla, I am also in the same situation.
Heart Safari, head scorpio.
So buddy, I will listen to heart(because Scorpio 4x4 is not likely before sept, too long a wait), and you listen to head.
If you are also in NCR, every few months we will exchange our trucks

[suman]

Originally Posted by Jr Godzilla

Suman Dadus 2.2 is very informative.

Mine's a 3.0 litre, lol

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by gd1418

The human body functions the best when the heart & mind work in tandem. Listen to both and buy both....very simple..

Wah! Guruji, WAH! Words of wisdom flow from you like $$$ flow into Behnji's coffers!

[SumitB]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

LOL
JrGodzilla, I am also in the same situation.
Heart Safari, head scorpio.
So buddy, I will listen to heart(because Scorpio 4x4 is not likely before sept, too long a wait), and you listen to head.
If you are also in NCR, every few months we will exchange our trucks

Where did you hear this Tanveer? The other day you mentioned they will come out with the 4x4 in July!

So you've made up your mind on the 4x4 EX?

[tsk1979]

Originally Posted by SumitB

Where did you hear this Tanveer? The other day you mentioned they will come out with the 4x4 in July!

So you've made up your mind on the 4x4 EX?

The mind is made after you book the vehicle, before that you always flop flop.
The Scorpio 4x4 may be out by end july, but the waiting times are huge.
I think anup had to wait for 2 months for 4x4 2.6, anup please clarify
Moreover there is a price issue, and pricing is not clear(can't be before launch).

So in the end it boils down to how long can we wait. If we have to have a new car by July end, then the only choice is EX 4x4.

[motorheadinc]

took me lots and i mean lots of time to read through the entire 9 pages and 132 posts.
and i must admit that it was worth every single moment of it.
Its a classic case of heart vs Mind.
Even i would go where my heart takes me.
All the best for your new buy TSK

Cheers

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I think anup had to wait for 2 months for 4x4 2.6, anup please clarify

Yes, that is what I was told at the time of booking, but I got it in well under 2 months.

[svaid]

Originally Posted by tsk1979

LOL
So buddy, I will listen to heart(because Scorpio 4x4 is not likely before sept, too long a wait), and you listen to head.

TSK, what are your plans for your Indica; Is Safari going to be your only ( reliable ) vehicle in the future? I am sure you would agree that in NCR - Safari is not the vehicle that one would like to take at each and every corner & hence there would be a requirement for an additional vehicle.