Advice needed from Jeep fans

DKG · 12th February 2009, 22:32

While I wait for the new gen Gurkha I had set the ball rolling for trying to wangle out a 550 from M&M. There appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and my dilemma is do I opt for the current version (DI engine?) or wait for the next gen 550 with a CRDi (maybe?) engine after March. What say guys?

Would appreciate your views

sreerajunnithan · 12th February 2009, 23:16

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Originally Posted by DKG

While I wait for the new gen Gurkha I had set the ball rolling for trying to wangle out a 550 from M&M. There appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and my dilemma is do I opt for the current version (DI engine?) or wait for the next gen 550 with a CRDi (maybe?) engine after March. What say guys?

Would appreciate your views

New MM550 from Mahindra? But i thought it never came with DI engine. Even today, the army versions comes with XD3P i think. And i do not see a remote possibility of planting a CRDi in MM550 from M&M since its only made for Army. However, if you have contacts which will help you to get a new 550 from M&M go for it. (I have a wild idea of converting the current IDI XD3P to Di). There are guys who done that. The current DI offering from M&M is MDI3200, thoug it has lot of low end torque, it lacks the refinement of XD3P. XD3P is far more peppier than MDI3200. There are some crazy guys around, who convereted XD3P to DI + TCIC and power said to be amazing (100-103BHP) and 14km/l. BUT a costly deal.

Thanks
--Sree--

jkdas · 12th February 2009, 23:23

Since we have the Bolero with the CRDi, I expect to see it in other Jeeps too.

sreerajunnithan · 12th February 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Since we have the Bolero with the CRDi, I expect to see it in other Jeeps too.

I agree, But the fact here is they no more make MM550 for civilians unlike Bolero.

Thanks
--Sree--

DKG · 12th February 2009, 23:50

All I gather is there is some engine change on the military 550 after March. Assuming the current unit is the XD3P IDI unit would the next engine not be the CRDi unit? The current 550 don't seem to be that noisy so would it be accurate to state its the IDI unit instead of the DI?

Red Liner · 13th February 2009, 00:01

Di turbo with tcic? Can you sree give me a little more wing on that? Point me to another thread or pm me, if you think this thread should not get diluted.

4x4addict · 13th February 2009, 00:21

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Originally Posted by DKG

All I gather is there is some engine change on the military 550 after March. Assuming the current unit is the XD3P IDI unit would the next engine not be the CRDi unit? The current 550 don't seem to be that noisy so would it be accurate to state its the IDI unit instead of the DI?

As far as I know the engines from 2007 have been the DI Turbo engine. Same as on the Mahindra Legend. If there is a change this march, it maybe the CRDi or possibly the next iteration of the DI Turbo engine which has higher output. Again I have no concrete information, just information from talking to other Jeep enthusiasts.

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sreerajunnithan · 13th February 2009, 00:51

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

Di turbo with tcic? Can you sree give me a little more wing on that? Point me to another thread or pm me, if you think this thread should not get diluted.

You have a PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

As far as I know the engines from 2007 have been the DI Turbo engine. Same as on the Mahindra Legend. If there is a change this march, it maybe the CRDi or possibly the next iteration of the DI Turbo engine which has higher output. Again I have no concrete information, just information from talking to other Jeep enthusiasts.

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If it is from 2007, then Tini might be correct. I am sorry about the wrong info. I thought it always came with XD3P, at least for army.

Thanks
--Sree--

DirtyDan · 13th February 2009, 05:03

What are you guys referring to when you say 'CRDI'? The Thar-like turbo XDP3 or the new CRDE that is in the up market Bolero?

vinod_nookala · 13th February 2009, 10:49

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Originally Posted by DKG

While I wait for the new gen Gurkha I had set the ball rolling for trying to wangle out a 550 from M&M. There appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and my dilemma is do I opt for the current version (DI engine?) or wait for the next gen 550 with a CRDi (maybe?) engine after March. What say guys?

Would appreciate your views

Hi DKG,

I dont think M&M is thinking of launching a 550 with CRDe engine any time soon in india. M&M official has told to autocar in the recent issue that they are planning to launch thar in europe and south africa this year. No plans for india yet!

If you are looking to buy a new MWB 4x4 with doors your only option today is Invader or the Gypsy other than the present Gurkha 4wd.

You may have to wait for MM550 CRdi until then!

starter · 13th February 2009, 11:46

Dear DKG,
Is it really true of what i am reading or am i dreaming? Could we really buy/order a brand new MM550? Really

.. Wow!! Could you please share some details about it? I would be really interested too..
Thank you very much for sharing this info.
Cheers,
Deepak

DKG · 13th February 2009, 13:19

The discussion with people helping me get a 550 entailed either release of a vehicle in its present config or apparently a new engine after March. I obviously have no clue what engine the current vehicle comes with and what it might get. As a layman I figured the current engine is a DI unit. Elsewhere on the forum someone mentioned an XD3P IDI unit as the current engine. I was confused so felt I'd ask some of our more knowledgeable friends here.

Spitfire · 13th February 2009, 13:26

Wait for the Gurkha. Looking at the other thread i would buy one just because of what was discussed on there.

Unfortunately i dont have the money.

vinod_nookala · 13th February 2009, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKG

The discussion with people helping me get a 550 entailed either release of a vehicle in its present config or apparently a new engine after March. I obviously have no clue what engine the current vehicle comes with and what it might get. As a layman I figured the current engine is a DI unit. Elsewhere on the forum someone mentioned an XD3P IDI unit as the current engine. I was confused so felt I'd ask some of our more knowledgeable friends here.

Can you confirm the source who said it could be available from march to the general public?(only if you are comfortable)

shams · 13th February 2009, 15:10

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Originally Posted by DKG

While I wait for the new gen Gurkha I had set the ball rolling for trying to wangle out a 550 from M&M. There appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and my dilemma is do I opt for the current version (DI engine?) or wait for the next gen 550 with a CRDi (maybe?) engine after March. What say guys?

Would appreciate your views

Hi DKG, Nice to see that you are finally considering a 4x4 Jeep. Best of Luck

12th February 2009, 22:32	#1
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Advice needed from Jeep fans While I wait for the new gen Gurkha I had set the ball rolling for trying to wangle out a 550 from M&M. There appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and my dilemma is do I opt for the current version (DI engine?) or wait for the next gen 550 with a CRDi (maybe?) engine after March. What say guys? Would appreciate your views Last edited by DKG : 12th February 2009 at 22:34.
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12th February 2009, 23:23	#3
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Since we have the Bolero with the CRDi, I expect to see it in other Jeeps too.
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12th February 2009, 23:50	#5
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	All I gather is there is some engine change on the military 550 after March. Assuming the current unit is the XD3P IDI unit would the next engine not be the CRDi unit? The current 550 don't seem to be that noisy so would it be accurate to state its the IDI unit instead of the DI? Last edited by DKG : 12th February 2009 at 23:58.
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13th February 2009, 00:01	#6
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Di turbo with tcic? Can you sree give me a little more wing on that? Point me to another thread or pm me, if you think this thread should not get diluted.
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13th February 2009, 05:03	#9
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,563 Times	What are you guys referring to when you say 'CRDI'? The Thar-like turbo XDP3 or the new CRDE that is in the up market Bolero? Last edited by DirtyDan : 13th February 2009 at 05:05.
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13th February 2009, 11:46	#11
starter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 903 Times	Dear DKG, Is it really true of what i am reading or am i dreaming? Could we really buy/order a brand new MM550? Really .. Wow!! Could you please share some details about it? I would be really interested too.. Thank you very much for sharing this info. Cheers, Deepak
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13th February 2009, 13:19	#12
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	The discussion with people helping me get a 550 entailed either release of a vehicle in its present config or apparently a new engine after March. I obviously have no clue what engine the current vehicle comes with and what it might get. As a layman I figured the current engine is a DI unit. Elsewhere on the forum someone mentioned an XD3P IDI unit as the current engine. I was confused so felt I'd ask some of our more knowledgeable friends here.
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13th February 2009, 13:26	#13
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Wait for the Gurkha. Looking at the other thread i would buy one just because of what was discussed on there. Unfortunately i dont have the money.
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