Importing LHD M&M THAR into india!

Samurai · 6th January 2009, 19:20

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Originally Posted by GTO

Is the Thar still in actual production?

Supposedly a concept in Bologna Motor Show 2008, can't comment beyond that.

Interestingly it has full-floating axle. I thought they only gave it in military and loading carrying models.

4x4addict · 6th January 2009, 19:39

Sweet !!

Hope Mahindra can build it to order in India. It will blow he Gurkha out of the water !!

Samurai · 6th January 2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Hope Mahindra can build it to order in India. It will blow he Gurkha out of the water !!

How? Thar doesn't have snorkel intake, it can't do water fording as much as Gurkha.

14000rpm · 6th January 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by jeepster

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Mahndra's have a penchant to leave a sore point.This time , its the dash panel. Its too ancient and I hope mahindra is reading this.

Parm · 6th January 2009, 22:29

its called re-cycling by M&M! in these tough times of world wide economic depression, M&M is using its dated dead stock and making sure cost cutting take place, thats why they are utilising the armada dashboard in thar!

cheers:

bhp1 · 6th January 2009, 23:09

Mahindra can't come out of its cheapness, shades of Red, writing "Mahindra" in bold letters wherever possible, even on the bull bars, its R&D is gasping for some fresh air!

Torque-ative · 6th January 2009, 23:21

Just bring back the MM540 with
1. Disc brakes
2. Power steering
3. HVAC.
4. Sorted out NVH levels.
And Mahindra would sell in decent numbers, not many can afford to plonk 6 lacs for a Big Boy Toy. The THAR if launched as a recreational vehicle will sell in "Limited" numbers (PUN intended)

DirtyDan · 6th January 2009, 23:42

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Originally Posted by gotzuk

Sorry, but this garish drag queen doesn't impress me a bit!!

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Originally Posted by GTO

Man, this thread is full of drool-worthy pictures.

"A difference of opinion is what makes a horse race."

-Mark Twain

Dashboards can be painted, replaced. Those useless tailpipe-gage roll bars can be chucked for real ones.

Full floating axles pre-empt the need for snorkels

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Parm · 7th January 2009, 01:23

can anyone photoshop the Thar and make it look nicer and post the photos here. i will email them to mahindra design department!

4x4addict · 7th January 2009, 07:08

Mahindra launched the Legend which is basically an army mm550 with alloys/radials/extra lights and a winch. At about 7 lakhs a piece, Mahindra sold all of them. I don't see any issues with selling the Thar at about the same price.

Kandisa · 7th January 2009, 10:01

As per I remember, Legend was sold on invitation basis (around 50 pieces may be). The 'extra' alloys and lights were craps to say the least! If something like this (without any modifications as wished for in another thread) is rolled out for general public through normal sale channel, I doubt how many will be interested to buy in that kind of price.

DesertKing · 7th January 2009, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Parm

can anyone photoshop the Thar and make it look nicer and post the photos here. i will email them to mahindra design department!

yes, I can. I have already done something like this but not in photo shop. After spending all my heard earned money, this look nicer atleast to me

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Other designs are also welcomed.

vinod_nookala · 7th January 2009, 12:26

hi desert king,
Your vehicle is a rue eye candy:-))))) But the black coloured thar in the pic looks good minus interiors.

randeep04 · 7th January 2009, 12:33

Hi Desert King,

Your vehicle sure looks a bit like the Thar. The roll cage is more or less the same. Your jeep looks fantastic, with a little more effort it could look amazing.

Cheers !!!

Samurai · 7th January 2009, 12:41

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Mahindra launched the Legend which is basically an army mm550 with alloys/radials/extra lights and a winch. At about 7 lakhs a piece, Mahindra sold all of them. I don't see any issues with selling the Thar at about the same price.

This review says it has lockable diffs, that's news to me.

Indiacar.com - Mahindra Legend

6th January 2009, 19:39	#32
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,529 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Sweet !! Hope Mahindra can build it to order in India. It will blow he Gurkha out of the water !!
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6th January 2009, 22:29	#35
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	its called re-cycling by M&M! in these tough times of world wide economic depression, M&M is using its dated dead stock and making sure cost cutting take place, thats why they are utilising the armada dashboard in thar! cheers:
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6th January 2009, 23:09	#36
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	Mahindra can't come out of its cheapness, shades of Red, writing "Mahindra" in bold letters wherever possible, even on the bull bars, its R&D is gasping for some fresh air!
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6th January 2009, 23:21	#37
Torque-ative BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 500 Thanked: 89 Times	Just bring back the MM540 with 1. Disc brakes 2. Power steering 3. HVAC. 4. Sorted out NVH levels. And Mahindra would sell in decent numbers, not many can afford to plonk 6 lacs for a Big Boy Toy. The THAR if launched as a recreational vehicle will sell in "Limited" numbers (PUN intended)
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 01:23	#39
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	can anyone photoshop the Thar and make it look nicer and post the photos here. i will email them to mahindra design department!
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 07:08	#40
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,529 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Mahindra launched the Legend which is basically an army mm550 with alloys/radials/extra lights and a winch. At about 7 lakhs a piece, Mahindra sold all of them. I don't see any issues with selling the Thar at about the same price.
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 10:01	#41
Kandisa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 1,117 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	As per I remember, Legend was sold on invitation basis (around 50 pieces may be). The 'extra' alloys and lights were craps to say the least! If something like this (without any modifications as wished for in another thread) is rolled out for general public through normal sale channel, I doubt how many will be interested to buy in that kind of price.
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 12:26	#43
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	hi desert king, Your vehicle is a rue eye candy:-))))) But the black coloured thar in the pic looks good minus interiors.
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 12:33	#44
randeep04 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 629 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Hi Desert King, Your vehicle sure looks a bit like the Thar. The roll cage is more or less the same. Your jeep looks fantastic, with a little more effort it could look amazing. Cheers !!!
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