[COUGAR]

I did the rounds of these army auctions in Pune and Secunderabad back when i was huntin around for a gypsy 4 years back. But all the ones i saw were in pretty bad condition: they were overpriced even at the 1l price range.

One of the things the army guys did was to take out parts from vehicles destined for the auction lot for their spares pool and put in older parts. You cant blame these fellows who are only keeping the army interest in mind.

The best maal masala (the vehicles used to ferry the commandant and his family etc) are already booked out by army people for themselves and never reach the auction lot.

And seedy "dealers" have come into the business sensing a business opportunity which has only made this whole process less appealing.

In the end i went out and booked one brand new from maruti: extra money yes but piece of mind and a vehicle that will last me the next 15+ years with a little care.

As far as i am aware, dealers are not to be allowed in these auctions. Unnofficially they may be participating, but it isnt legal. On paper atleast, ownership of army vehicles are supposed to pass directly from the vehicle depot to the final owner. And the ownership is to be tracked by the military depot. This is to prevent an army vehicle from being misused.

The dealer business which happens is plain illegal.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by COUGAR

In the end i went out and booked one brand new from maruti: extra money yes but piece of mind and a vehicle that will last me the next 15+ years with a little care.

Can never go wrong with a brand new Maruti Gypsy! Smart move.

[KSM-Vtec]

Well one is always given a chance to inspect the vehicles before bidding. A bid can always be made based on the condition of the vehicle.

Another reason why most of us get put-off is the external condition of the vehicles which is bad because the vehicles are parked for months. What matters more is the mechanical condition of the vehicles.

Well similarly the condition i got my gypsy in was bad externally and amazing mechanically. Here you go - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...ter-gypsy.html

[pdev29]

Frankly speaking buying a gypsy from army auction is not a good deal, you buy the car, register it, get it running and spend on cosmetic.. in the same cost you get a used gypsy.. you save your time from running here and there to get your work done.

[KSM-Vtec]

Well yes if one dosent have the time and patience to get the work done then i guess you are right. But the amount of learning once gets in doing up the vehicle himself is unmatched.

Well its like saying - buying a brand new car is better than buying a second-hand one.

Originally Posted by pdev29

Frankly speaking buying a gypsy from army auction is not a good deal, you buy the car, register it, get it running and spend on cosmetic.. in the same cost you get a used gypsy.. you save your time from running here and there to get your work done.

[harjeev]

Originally Posted by pdev29

Frankly speaking buying a gypsy from army auction is not a good deal, you buy the car, register it, get it running and spend on cosmetic.. in the same cost you get a used gypsy.. you save your time from running here and there to get your work done.

Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

Well yes if one dosent have the time and patience to get the work done then i guess you are right. But the amount of learning once gets in doing up the vehicle himself is unmatched.

Well its like saying - buying a brand new car is better than buying a second-hand one.

On the topic between a IInd hand vehicle compared to buying and restoration of an Army Disposal I wiill like to say that

If the vehicle is bought from the second hand market then still one would have to spend some amount of time and money in getting it up to shape. I agree that this time would be considerably less that what would be needed on an Army disposal, but

if all other aspects are the same and the question is only on the amount of time saved, in my opinion a buyer will/ should be more confident with the mechanical aspects of the vehicle if he/ she has got all the work done under their supervision and they will know what exactly has gone into the restoration of their vehicle.

whereas army disposals or IInd hand whatever the case may be it is definitely the way it has been restored and repaired is what counts in the end.
I have seen many vehicles from both categories functioning quite well and pretty bad too. A good restoration is very important.

[joshguy]

Originally Posted by pdev29

Frankly speaking buying a gypsy from army auction is not a good deal, you buy the car, register it, get it running and spend on cosmetic.. in the same cost you get a used gypsy.. you save your time from running here and there to get your work done.

agreed But we dont see much (very rare) gypsy coming up for sale in chennai in papers or online classifieds.so the better option is army.

But definitely it take lot of time and energy to procure one

In Tbhp the best gypsy (condition while buying) was KSM-vtech's .

BTW is there any body from chennai who have the experience of buying a exarmy gypsy from chennai?

[abheekg]

Originally Posted by joshguy

agreed But we dont see much (very rare) gypsy coming up for sale in chennai in papers or online classifieds.so the better option is army.

BTW is there any body from chennai who have the experience of buying a exarmy gypsy from chennai?

There is an army auction scheduled in chennai on 27th , 28th July ncase u r interested and there r some MG 410's on sale. You can go after them incase u r interested. Call me on 09960332228 and i'll share with you whatever I have learned from my experience . My restoration thread is here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...storation.html

[Terrainsnooper]

Amry Auction in Pune - 13 August - 8 MM550XD, 2 Gypsies and 3 Jongas.
Check "Western regional office", MSTC/WRO/Tiger812 Central AFV Depot/10/Kirkee..... on Forthcoming_e_Auctions_For_All_regions_


Dont ask me more details, just stumbled upon this link when I was reading through this thread. Sorry to increase the competition, but we'd rather have our T-Bhp brothers laying their hands on these vehicles. Best of Luck!!!

[abheekg]

Originally Posted by Terrainsnooper

Amry Auction in Pune - 13 August - 8 MM550XD, 2 Gypsies and 3 Jongas.
Check "Western regional office", MSTC/WRO/Tiger812 Central AFV Depot/10/Kirkee..... on Forthcoming_e_Auctions_For_All_regions_


Dont ask me more details, just stumbled upon this link when I was reading through this thread. Sorry to increase the competition, but we'd rather have our T-Bhp brothers laying their hands on these vehicles. Best of Luck!!!

Absolutely.
I have confirmed info that lot number 27 has good mm550s and some gypsy lots are also in a similar condition like the vehicles I picked up.

regards,
Abheek

[joshguy]

how much will the be the approximate cost of the vehicle? is it only by lot? do we need to buy the entire lot and not one single gypsy?

[bigman]

The vehicles are sold in lots so you have to buy the whole lot. If you can rope a few friends together then it can be worth while.

[abheekg]

Originally Posted by joshguy

how much will the be the approximate cost of the vehicle? is it only by lot? do we need to buy the entire lot and not one single gypsy?

Originally Posted by bigman

The vehicles are sold in lots so you have to buy the whole lot. If you can rope a few friends together then it can be worth while.

I know a couple of friends who are bidding for the lots on 13th august in pune.
Call me if you want to join in.

regards,
Abheek

[joshguy]

Originally Posted by abheekg

I know a couple of friends who are bidding for the lots on 13th august in pune.
Call me if you want to join in.

regards,
Abheek

Hi Abheek,

I live in chennai ,will it not be dificult to register the jeep which is bought in pune?

[abheekg]

Originally Posted by joshguy

Hi Abheek,

I live in chennai ,will it not be dificult to register the jeep which is bought in pune?

It will be difficult yes but not impossible.