Hey guys
I took the vehicle to MASS. The vibrations and all were still there and guess what, on immediate inspection it was observed that one of the tyres was 255/70/r15 compared to the rest 205/70/r15's. So naturally the odd tyre was changed back to 205 and the vehicle tested on and off-road again.
And WOLLA was as smooth as it should be.
No vibrations, no sound or winning from the gearbox, nothing. The oil seal on the gear box is leaking and the SA said that that might be because of the odd tyre that was there on the vehicle. Additionally the oil seal is not that expensive.
On a busy road I managed to touch 100 km/hr in the 4th gear. I know that its not a bench mark but there was considerable difference in the before and after feel of the vehicle. The vehicle still felt a little sluggish but that too was because the owner has reduced the fuel supply to get a better milage or the SA said that "the fuel has been retarded and will be set to normal".
So that issue is also over.
In the words of the SA at MASS the vehicle is in quite a good condition and can be bought and I think that Ill do just that tomorrow
@Turboholic
Buddy I think that having already restored 2 army disposals, I dont think that I have the energy or the time to do a third restoration. its not just the cost that one pays but the time spent. Having restored 2 and the 3rd LHD waiting for its turn, I think that I will give myself a little rest for now.
:-)) @tharakan9
Thanks buddy. I think that majority of my doubts have been cleared.
BTW the engine and the body are in quite a good condition. Also The MASS guys checked and confirmed that the extended warranty is valid and the vehicle has always been regularly serviced at MASS with the last service been done @ 32k kms at MASS
@Shibu it was nice talking to you. and the pleasure was all mine
@JeepCaptian @Yogesh
@SirAlec
The 4WD and top speed issues have been sorted out. So no Issues on those fronts. Rest all is not that major.
Regarding the price, I might be able to walk with much less than what was originally anticipated.
@married2speed
Buddy I am not sure about gurgaon but here in Delhi new Gypsys non metallic are for 5.42Lacs On-Road price. So even if I get this one for 3.50 lacs that good money and the balance I save will be good for performance mods, AC, fixed cabin, tyres, instrument clusters, etc etc. The thing is that tough 3.25 or 3Llacs sounds good, how many have we actually seen vehicle going around in these range and how many have actually bought. I mean that this is the first gypsy that I’ve seen which is post 2005 model, which is available for sale. All others MPFI’s are 2002’s, 3’s or older carbs. So I am meeting with the owner again tomorrow and wont leave the vehicle for 10-20 grands.
I think that the reason is that not many gyspys are sold by maruti in a year, and of the little number that are sold not many hit the 2nd hand market. Thats one of the reason gypsy's demanding absurd prices in the 2nd hand market.
@pushkin
Welcome buddy to TeamBHP!!!
You are totally right about the rubber parts, but the issue as Ive written above was because of different tyre height and circumference and now the doubts stand sorted out. So all other issues are all minor and can be easily sorted out.
Yaar I am not planning it to do either like Arjuns or Allan’s. Its not that I don’t admire their vehicles, their vehicles are amazing will always be on my list of things when I have that kind of moolah.
But the vision of a gypsy I have in mind is that with a single cab, with an air con, a fixed cabin and a rally spec roll cage, decent tyres, performance mods (better headers, air intake, etc) and one vehicle for long distances crusing, city driver and OTR vehicle too. Somewhat like Vaibhav’s Gypsy, I love the look.
Additionally even if this vehicle is able to do even 70-75% of what the MM550 can do, I am happy as I have the RHD hurricane CJ3B for serious off-roading. The other day I drove Ashish's Carb gypsy and was surprised to experience the refinement of the engine, compared to the MM550. I simply loved it!!!
Regarding the price, I think that tomorrow Ill try my best to bring him down by as much as possible, but again wont leave the deal for 10-20 grands here and there.
@Sorcererenator
Thanks buddy. Ill keep that in mind!!!
@Sutripta
You've got it right. The issue was because of different rolling diameter/ circumferences. Thankgod it wasn't anything major.