Buy an assembled jeep or a 2nd hand one?

Ab3d · 30th August 2008, 18:05

Hi Guys,
My name is Abhinav and this is my first post at the forum.

It is really good to see so many jeep enthusiasts here and the love people have to this car even when there are so many other cars around.

I always wanted to buy a jeep since since ages but never had a chance. My dad promised one since I was 16 but as you can tell he’s not good at keeping all his promises. I was abroad for over 6-7 years and came back in late 2006. After being back in Ahmedabad, the long lost love has risen again.

A cousin of mine has a jeep similar to willy and he got it assembled here in Ahmedabad. It costs around 1.5 lakhs and the entire jeep is assembled by a local mechanic. The mechanic assembles all parts from scratch and he gets them from Rajasthan and Haryana (including the chassis). I am not too sure if I can trust it for long drives.

I am looking for a second hand jeep but haven’t come across any. Does anyone know where can I buy a second hand Classic or a willy in or around Ahmedabad.

Thanks,
~Abhi

rajivanoj · 30th August 2008, 19:46

dont rely on assembled jeeps...though it costs less.. u cant rely on it...better get an used jeep and recondition it..its better deal..

wolg · 30th August 2008, 21:10

Hi Abhinav,

Don't go for assembled jeeps. They are not reliable for long drives. If it is possible go for a second hand jeep or a new jeep. They would be more reliable than assembled ones.

amit V8 · 30th August 2008, 21:58

never ever rely on assembled cars unless you are personally involved with the car assembly. also if you are a jeep fan, i hope you wont go for a dabwala jeep (those horrible moded jeeps with toyota engines & square lights.) look out for a classic/mm340 or a mm540/550.

Parm · 30th August 2008, 22:19

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Originally Posted by amit V8

never ever rely on assembled cars unless you are personally involved with the car assembly. also if you are a jeep fan, i hope you wont go for a dabwala jeep (those horrible moded jeeps with toyota engines & square lights.) look out for a classic/mm340 or a mm540/550.

its dabwali jeeps.

anyway abhi, you need to locate or find a used jeep, recondition it under your supervision and get on with your dream of owning a jeep.

forgets assembled jeeps!

abhinav.gupta88 · 31st August 2008, 01:19

Take advice from Another Abhinav, Abhinav

Forget the assembled ones, try for used ones. Will be much better for the extra cents.

mdesai_1981 · 31st August 2008, 06:51

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30th August 2008, 18:05	#1
Ab3d Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Buy an assembled jeep or a 2nd hand one? Hi Guys, My name is Abhinav and this is my first post at the forum. It is really good to see so many jeep enthusiasts here and the love people have to this car even when there are so many other cars around. I always wanted to buy a jeep since since ages but never had a chance. My dad promised one since I was 16 but as you can tell he’s not good at keeping all his promises. I was abroad for over 6-7 years and came back in late 2006. After being back in Ahmedabad, the long lost love has risen again. A cousin of mine has a jeep similar to willy and he got it assembled here in Ahmedabad. It costs around 1.5 lakhs and the entire jeep is assembled by a local mechanic. The mechanic assembles all parts from scratch and he gets them from Rajasthan and Haryana (including the chassis). I am not too sure if I can trust it for long drives. I am looking for a second hand jeep but haven’t come across any. Does anyone know where can I buy a second hand Classic or a willy in or around Ahmedabad. Thanks, ~Abhi
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30th August 2008, 19:46	#2
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	dont rely on assembled jeeps...though it costs less.. u cant rely on it...better get an used jeep and recondition it..its better deal..
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30th August 2008, 21:10	#3
wolg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chandigarh Posts: 69 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi Abhinav, Don't go for assembled jeeps. They are not reliable for long drives. If it is possible go for a second hand jeep or a new jeep. They would be more reliable than assembled ones.
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30th August 2008, 21:58	#4
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	never ever rely on assembled cars unless you are personally involved with the car assembly. also if you are a jeep fan, i hope you wont go for a dabwala jeep (those horrible moded jeeps with toyota engines & square lights.) look out for a classic/mm340 or a mm540/550.
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31st August 2008, 01:19	#6
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Take advice from Another Abhinav, Abhinav Forget the assembled ones, try for used ones. Will be much better for the extra cents.
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mdesai_1981 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 186 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Note from Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Thanks. Last edited by aah78 : 31st August 2008 at 20:59. Reason: See note.
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