Which Jeep To Buy

sreejeshmp · 14th May 2011, 10:00

After the long wait for thar I decided to buy a Jeep (This time mind wins) .My plan is Buy a 4WD VFM Jeep and wait for the Thar with FF AC and quality interiors. From DB's and vinod's post I understand it will take time.So I shortlisted restored MM550 and Mahindra CLASSIC. from this two Which one is more Value for Money ? (I don't want to lose money while selling it) what will be the normal price range of this two vehicles ? does the classic comes with LSD ?

- Sreejesh

Shubhendra · 14th May 2011, 13:16

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Originally Posted by sreejeshmp

So I shortlisted restored MM550 and Mahindra CLASSIC. from this two Which one is more Value for Money ? (I don't want to lose money while selling it) what will be the normal price range of this two vehicles ? does the classic comes with LSD ?

- Sreejesh

Hi Sreejesh,
In my opinion MM550 is more value for money. I have recently bought Classic, base price of classic starts at 2.2 to 2.5 lacs. It has noisy XDP engine and can accommodate 4 people,whereas in case of 550 you can get well restored vehicle for 2.75 to 3 lacs which has refined xd3p engine can accommodate 7-8 people and has better handling than classic.
Most important Classic has become rare vehicle now, you need to search a lot, but 550 is easily available.But in offroading being SWB classic has many advantages.

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

V-16 · 14th May 2011, 18:26

I know of a Willys converted to Classic with a Peugeot engine for sale in Mumbai. (will find out which one) Is fully painted just recently with everything. Was offered only yesterday. Asking price is 2.75 but is opento offers. Will try getting pics!

scphanse · 30th May 2011, 14:48

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Originally Posted by V-16

I know of a Willys converted to Classic with a Peugeot engine for sale in Mumbai. (will find out which one) Is fully painted just recently with everything. Was offered only yesterday. Asking price is 2.75 but is opento offers. Will try getting pics!

Sir,
Waiting to see the promised pictures.
regards
salil

V-16 · 30th May 2011, 23:06

As soon as i get back. Am outta town now, back on the 1st.

vikrut · 24th June 2011, 21:31

Im on the lookout for a diesel 4x4 Jeep as well , But like most people Im not quite able to make my mind up which Jeep to go for , I do like the mahindra major 8seater / Mahindra MM550 DP 4wd ST , I would like a open top Jeep , the fog lights or whacky paint jobs do not catch my fancy. The jeep will see city usage more than offroading, I own a Maruti Omni which I drive for family & a Royal Enfield which is my commuting vehicle, With a modest budget of 2L what can I expect to get ?

And what are the major differences between MM550 DP /XD/XDB

14th May 2011, 10:00	#46
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 657 Thanked: 897 Times	Re: Which Jeep To Buy After the long wait for thar I decided to buy a Jeep (This time mind wins) .My plan is Buy a 4WD VFM Jeep and wait for the Thar with FF AC and quality interiors. From DB's and vinod's post I understand it will take time.So I shortlisted restored MM550 and Mahindra CLASSIC. from this two Which one is more Value for Money ? (I don't want to lose money while selling it) what will be the normal price range of this two vehicles ? does the classic comes with LSD ? - Sreejesh
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14th May 2011, 18:26	#48
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Re: Which Jeep To Buy I know of a Willys converted to Classic with a Peugeot engine for sale in Mumbai. (will find out which one) Is fully painted just recently with everything. Was offered only yesterday. Asking price is 2.75 but is opento offers. Will try getting pics!
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30th May 2011, 23:06	#50
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Re: Which Jeep To Buy As soon as i get back. Am outta town now, back on the 1st.
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24th June 2011, 21:31	#51
vikrut BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Which Jeep To Buy Im on the lookout for a diesel 4x4 Jeep as well , But like most people Im not quite able to make my mind up which Jeep to go for , I do like the mahindra major 8seater / Mahindra MM550 DP 4wd ST , I would like a open top Jeep , the fog lights or whacky paint jobs do not catch my fancy. The jeep will see city usage more than offroading, I own a Maruti Omni which I drive for family & a Royal Enfield which is my commuting vehicle, With a modest budget of 2L what can I expect to get ? And what are the major differences between MM550 DP /XD/XDB
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