An impulsive buy - 1999 Mahindra Classic; Sold and bought back after 10 years!

tanwaramit · 8th December 2009, 12:39

Nice buy, steal price, looks excellent.

I liked the flashing of headlights on seeing the other Jeep guy thing

beejay · 9th December 2009, 13:25

Patience has its own virtues.

A great find and an awesome buy Tejas. I have come to understand that there is no fixed market price for SWB except that they are upwards. You have nevertheless got it for a song.

I was in a similar dilema a while back, I posted the pictures here and then there was no looking back or racking my brains. The stalwarts here are selfless when it comes to helping you on a purchase. In fact now I am planning on another Classic buy. The prices are very scary.

All the best and happy Jeepin'.

getsurya · 9th December 2009, 13:38

Tejas,

Went through the full thread! Awesome buy! superb pick! Happy Jeeping!

Ym-enjn · 9th December 2009, 14:48

Great Tejas, big congrats. All those who want to buy Classics should start searching for gypsy.. If Tejas wouldn't have called for gypsy he would have never come across this beauty. SWB is so much fun, enjoy..

Blur · 9th December 2009, 16:21

Tejas, I will add myself to the line of shameless droolers here

You lucky, lucky man. She's beautiful, in a brutish way!

sinner · 9th December 2009, 16:30

Congrats on the purchase , It looks like its raining 4X4 everywhere..

Quote:

You better pay a visit to your trusted god soon - because you are in for a LOT OF ENVY

And i second this.

beejay · 9th December 2009, 17:33

Tejas, What happened to the original soft top and doors?

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th December 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by beejay

Tejas, What happened to the original soft top and doors?

hey. Your thread has been very useful for me. and whomever i spoke to has used your car as a benchmark! congrats!

Do you have the user's manual and a service manual?

The doors, soft-top and frames are very much there in pristine condition. As of now, they are lying safely packed and wrapped in a friend's garage.

Did a lot of spares shopping. More updates soon.

beejay · 10th December 2009, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

hey. Your thread has been very useful for me. and whomever i spoke to has used your car as a benchmark! congrats!

Do you have the user's manual and a service manual?

The doors, soft-top and frames are very much there in pristine condition. As of now, they are lying safely packed and wrapped in a friend's garage.

Did a lot of spares shopping. More updates soon.

Doc, thanks a lot for your kind words. You have now got yourself an equally good piece.

I am removing my original soft top and doors for safe keeping too. Whilst you are shopping please do keep your eyes open for a new soft top for me. I know its hard to come by, yet you can never say.

Thanks in advance and congrats on the brilliant buy.

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th December 2009, 16:03

i'm planning to get one of these made for my jeep. I'm thinking of putting a small black motorcycle side mounted storage box fitted on the rear door behind the spare wheel from inside. I can store the cover there and it will be easier to pull it over the car. the full body cover is too much of a hassle. What say guys? feasable?
My sofawala guy is coming on sunday to take measurements. Any suggestions before that. I plan to secure it to the vehicle using velcro straps.

manaa45 · 10th December 2009, 17:54

Congratulations Tejas on your purchase. It surely has been a steal. I normally don't comment on Jeep threads as I have no experience with them but I realy envy your luck and more then that, the passion that you have in you, wherein you dint bother about the appointments while cancelling them. Surely you deserve this classic.

Mansi

V-16 · 10th December 2009, 20:24

Fantastic buy doc. Now can we call you Doc4X4? Welcome to this ever growing club of 4X4 addicts. Now we have one more Mumbai Jeep on OTRs.

By the way your Jeep looks squeaky clean. Great find and buy!!

53BHP · 14th December 2009, 11:19

Congrats. Enjoy the ride

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th December 2009, 11:29

Went for my first OTR. Tyres definitely need to be upgraded.

Pics are here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...announced.html

The rusted nut holding the windshield broke when i took it down. Thankfully allan's workshop was at hand and he got it fixed pronto. I guess the windshield was never taken down ever.

bhunu AMG · 16th December 2009, 18:45

hi Tejas,

superb jeep and passionate driver...hope by this time you have finalised a dress to cover him.As you rightly said a two wheeler side box will do to kee that cover and it's a nice idea.cheers

8th December 2009, 12:39	#61
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,946 Thanked: 514 Times	Nice buy, steal price, looks excellent. I liked the flashing of headlights on seeing the other Jeep guy thing
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9th December 2009, 13:25	#62
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Patience has its own virtues. A great find and an awesome buy Tejas. I have come to understand that there is no fixed market price for SWB except that they are upwards. You have nevertheless got it for a song. I was in a similar dilema a while back, I posted the pictures here and then there was no looking back or racking my brains. The stalwarts here are selfless when it comes to helping you on a purchase. In fact now I am planning on another Classic buy. The prices are very scary. All the best and happy Jeepin'.
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9th December 2009, 13:38	#63
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,046 Times View My Garage	Tejas, Went through the full thread! Awesome buy! superb pick! Happy Jeeping!
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9th December 2009, 14:48	#64
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 61 Times	Great Tejas, big congrats. All those who want to buy Classics should start searching for gypsy.. If Tejas wouldn't have called for gypsy he would have never come across this beauty. SWB is so much fun, enjoy..
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9th December 2009, 16:21	#65
Blur BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 173 Thanked: 19 Times	Tejas, I will add myself to the line of shameless droolers here You lucky, lucky man. She's beautiful, in a brutish way!
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9th December 2009, 17:33	#67
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Tejas, What happened to the original soft top and doors?
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10th December 2009, 16:03	#70
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,429 Thanked: 9,767 Times View My Garage	i'm planning to get one of these made for my jeep. I'm thinking of putting a small black motorcycle side mounted storage box fitted on the rear door behind the spare wheel from inside. I can store the cover there and it will be easier to pull it over the car. the full body cover is too much of a hassle. What say guys? feasable? My sofawala guy is coming on sunday to take measurements. Any suggestions before that. I plan to secure it to the vehicle using velcro straps. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Tejas@perioimpl : 10th December 2009 at 16:04. Reason: typos
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10th December 2009, 17:54	#71
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 359 Thanked: 49 Times	Congratulations Tejas on your purchase. It surely has been a steal. I normally don't comment on Jeep threads as I have no experience with them but I realy envy your luck and more then that, the passion that you have in you, wherein you dint bother about the appointments while cancelling them. Surely you deserve this classic. Mansi
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10th December 2009, 20:24	#72
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Fantastic buy doc. Now can we call you Doc4X4? Welcome to this ever growing club of 4X4 addicts. Now we have one more Mumbai Jeep on OTRs. By the way your Jeep looks squeaky clean. Great find and buy!!
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14th December 2009, 11:19	#73
53BHP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 399 Thanked: 266 Times	Outstanding Congrats. Enjoy the ride
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14th December 2009, 11:29	#74
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,429 Thanked: 9,767 Times View My Garage	Went for my first OTR. Tyres definitely need to be upgraded. Pics are here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...announced.html The rusted nut holding the windshield broke when i took it down. Thankfully allan's workshop was at hand and he got it fixed pronto. I guess the windshield was never taken down ever.
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16th December 2009, 18:45	#75
bhunu AMG BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coimbatore Posts: 91 Thanked: 57 Times	hi Tejas,superb jeep and passionate driver...hope by this time you have finalised a dress to cover him.As you rightly said a two wheeler side box will do to kee that cover and it's a nice idea.cheers
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