The elusive MM540 / 550. EDIT: New Search for ex-Army 550 on page 9

IronWolf · 21st July 2009, 23:37

Vijay sir,

I agree for many of you'll its worth it. Different strokes (budgets) for different folks.

Here is Tarkesh's thread. This page has the last update with pic. I have to say of all the army 550 threads, he is the most excited of the lot. Speak to him on the phone and its the same vibe you get.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...y-spec-10.html

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Ricky_3007 · 22nd July 2009, 15:03

Dan,

Have you finalized or not? Get one yaar, its now enough to search for elusive jeep.

My say" Get a good one from Mayapuri " - " Restore it " - "Feel the satisfaction"

I am really feeling the same way.

Tarkesh

gbanavar · 22nd July 2009, 19:23

Ironwolf,
Here is what I have been able to unearth. A couple of 540s, but without 4WD.

MM540 with Di engine - closer to 1.7L
MM540 with Peugeot engine - about 1.1L

CJ340 with 4WD, in excellent condition - 2.25L

Tata Safari 4WD - 1.5 to 1.7L

sam_boy · 22nd July 2009, 21:59

Guys .. this is an excellent thread for any one who wants to search for a jeep in bangalore.

Best of luck Ironwolf, hope you get your Jeep soon ..

beejay · 22nd July 2009, 22:16

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Originally Posted by gbanavar

Ironwolf,
Here is what I have been able to unearth. A couple of 540s, but without 4WD.

MM540 with Di engine - closer to 1.7L
MM540 with Peugeot engine - about 1.1L

CJ340 with 4WD, in excellent condition - 2.25L

Tata Safari 4WD - 1.5 to 1.7L

Do you have any pictures of the CJ 340 that is up for sale.

IronWolf · 23rd July 2009, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky_3007

Have you finalized or not? Get one yaar, its now enough to search for elusive jeep.

My say" Get a good one from Mayapuri " - " Restore it " - "Feel the satisfaction"

I am really feeling the same way.

Hey Tarkesh, I felt that way about it sometime back. (Sounds very Mills&Boonish)

Its Finalized that its not a Maypuri Jeep for now. Maybe I will go the Mayapuri way when I have the time and the resources for it. Maybe I will do it when the army NGCS start coming to the auctions in about
6 years?

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Originally Posted by gbanavar

Ironwolf,
Here is what I have been able to unearth. A couple of 540s, but without 4WD.

MM540 with Di engine - closer to 1.7L
MM540 with Peugeot engine - about 1.1L

CJ340 with 4WD, in excellent condition - 2.25L

Tata Safari 4WD - 1.5 to 1.7L

Hey Ganesh, thanks for the call and for looking out, however I have gone with option 2 which I spoke to you about. Its in the works.

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Originally Posted by sam_boy

Guys .. this is an excellent thread for any one who wants to search for a jeep in bangalore.

Best of luck Ironwolf, hope you get your Jeep soon ..

Excellent to read. IMOH Not excellent to search for one down south.

However this search did connect me with some of the finest gentlemen on this forum. Am proud to be part of this community.

Thanks Sam.. coming very soon.

beejay · 23rd July 2009, 11:09

Iron wolf,

There is a 2000 model exceptionally well maintained MM550 for sale.
Blue, Asking 2L. TN 43. You can bargain with him. Give me a call anytime you are here, will show you the Jeep.
Cheers,
Benny John

Samurai · 23rd July 2009, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbanavar

CJ340 with 4WD, in excellent condition - 2.25L

Tata Safari 4WD - 1.5 to 1.7L

Even the latest CJ340 will be older than the oldest Safari. Still CJ340 holds better value than Safari.

nitrous · 23rd July 2009, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Even the latest CJ340 will be older than the oldest Safari. Still CJ340 holds better value than Safari.

Actually, the CJ340 has been appreciating in value.
It all started when all of a sudden,the internet generation wanted it. I think you started the trend, Sharat.

vinod_nookala · 23rd July 2009, 13:37

Cj 340 is not the only case. I have seen this trend with MM540 and to a great extent with MM550's as well. The more rare they become the more pricier.

p.s- I think safari 4wd at about 1.75-2.00 will make a good sense even with enemic engine. All you must have is a working a/c and power steering. At that price i wouldnt mind it thrashing like a jeep.

Samurai · 23rd July 2009, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Actually, the CJ340 has been appreciating in value.
It all started when all of a sudden,the internet generation wanted it. I think you started the trend, Sharat.

Oh no, you are not pinning it on me. It was Jeep Thrills that started the urban jeeping culture, they should get all the blame. I am just one of the victims, not the perpetrator.

Ricky_3007 · 23rd July 2009, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Hey Tarkesh, I felt that way about it sometime back. (Sounds very Mills&Boonish)

Its Finalized that its not a Maypuri Jeep for now. Maybe I will go the Mayapuri way when I have the time and the resources for it. Maybe I will do it when the army NGCS start coming to the auctions in about
6 years?

You have so much patience man!!! But what do you mean by time and resource because anyways if you are buying any other 540/550 then also you will have to have time and resource.
Tarkesh

IronWolf · 23rd July 2009, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Even the latest CJ340 will be older than the oldest Safari. Still CJ340 holds better value than Safari.

A 4x4 Safari for that price? I am sure it would be a big fat white elephant. Also it has a much greater change of becoming a see saw during a OTR. A SWB CJ340 would also have better articulation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Cj 340 is not the only case. I have seen this trend with MM540 and to a great extent with MM550's as well. The more rare they become the more pricier.

I agree completely. All the old school Jeeps are now getting pricier by the day. :(

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Originally Posted by Ricky_3007

You have so much patience man!!! But what do you mean by time and resource because anyways if you are buying any other 540/550 then also you will have to have time and resource.
Tarkesh

Will call and explain this in detail.

I will require your logistics expertise in a few years. Not just yet!

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Originally Posted by beejay

Iron wolf,
There is a 2000 model exceptionally well maintained MM550 for sale.
Blue, Asking 2L. TN 43. You can bargain with him. Give me a call anytime you are here, will show you the Jeep.
Cheers,
Benny John

Little late Benny. Thanks for looking out though. I have frozen on a jeep.

Ricky_3007 · 23rd July 2009, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronWolf

Will call and explain this in detail.

I will require your logistics expertise in a few years. Not just yet!

Little late Benny. Thanks for looking out though. I have frozen on a jeep.

Sure Dude!!! Will be happy to help you. Would have been more happy to get your 550 from Mayapuri this time as well..

Now you have frozen on the jeep then let us have some details with pics. After this long thread and wait its now your turn to show your selection. Waiting for pics and details...

Tarkesh

IronWolf · 14th October 2009, 21:15

Finally after a long search for that elusive MM5x0 and then a long long wait to get possession ~ I have finally got possession of a `92 MM540.

After a long painful waiting period, I don't dream anymore about the jeep's finish, color, color combos or what fittings to put on the jeep.
I now only dream of taking it to places, which God has created and man hasn't wrecked.

Pics coming shortly.

22nd July 2009, 15:03	#92
Ricky_3007 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 23 Times	Get one Yaar!!!! Dan, Have you finalized or not? Get one yaar, its now enough to search for elusive jeep. My say" Get a good one from Mayapuri " - " Restore it " - "Feel the satisfaction" I am really feeling the same way. Tarkesh
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22nd July 2009, 19:23	#93
gbanavar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 162 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Here is what I found so far. Ironwolf, Here is what I have been able to unearth. A couple of 540s, but without 4WD. MM540 with Di engine - closer to 1.7L MM540 with Peugeot engine - about 1.1L CJ340 with 4WD, in excellent condition - 2.25L Tata Safari 4WD - 1.5 to 1.7L
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22nd July 2009, 21:59	#94
sam_boy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OD10 -> KA-01 Posts: 225 Thanked: 147 Times View My Garage	Guys .. this is an excellent thread for any one who wants to search for a jeep in bangalore. Best of luck Ironwolf, hope you get your Jeep soon ..
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23rd July 2009, 11:09	#97
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Iron wolf, There is a 2000 model exceptionally well maintained MM550 for sale. Blue, Asking 2L. TN 43. You can bargain with him. Give me a call anytime you are here, will show you the Jeep. Cheers, Benny John
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23rd July 2009, 13:37	#100
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Cj 340 is not the only case. I have seen this trend with MM540 and to a great extent with MM550's as well. The more rare they become the more pricier. p.s- I think safari 4wd at about 1.75-2.00 will make a good sense even with enemic engine. All you must have is a working a/c and power steering. At that price i wouldnt mind it thrashing like a jeep.
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14th October 2009, 21:15	#105
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	`92 MM540 Arrived! Finally after a long search for that elusive MM5x0 and then a long long wait to get possession ~ I have finally got possession of a `92 MM540. After a long painful waiting period, I don't dream anymore about the jeep's finish, color, color combos or what fittings to put on the jeep. I now only dream of taking it to places, which God has created and man hasn't wrecked. Pics coming shortly.
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