Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24)

am1m · 4th January 2011, 11:40

Had a question about the Thar MDi as compared to the Gypsy. For highway use and moderate off-road requirement (adventure, forest trails mainly, broken hill roads, maybe some occasional snow) is the 4x2/4x4 MDi a good enough alternative to the ridiculous wait that Maruti subjects civilian Gypsy buyers to? Or is the Gypsy that much better than the Thar MDi that the wait is worth it? Please note: a. Am not asking from a 'which vehicle is the boss' angle; I have no allegiance to either manufacturer. b. Have not mentioned the Thar CRDe as that's out of my budget.

Perhaps this is a 'newbie' question in the light of the heavy technical and aesthetic discussions that are going on on the 3 Thar threads right now, but I have a hunch that there may be not a few people who are weighing the two alternatives before making that first 'off-road vehicle' booking.

Jaggu · 4th January 2011, 12:17

I would vote for Thar Mdi for your needs. Its diesel, cheap to maintain with service access almost anywhere in this country. Go for it!

jeepster · 5th January 2011, 09:21

need a reason to buy Thar MDI 4x2?

here is one.

source:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post2196872

svsantosh · 5th January 2011, 11:29

^^ Actually it is a deterrent, only with sub 4.xx axles can such numbers be achieved...!!

IronWolf · 13th January 2011, 14:53

Its been a week and strangely news on the Thar MDi has just died down.

Questions:
How come specimens of this vehicle were at Bangalore showrooms? How come Bangalore showrooms have listing info and details of this vehicle?
Where in Bangalore City / Bangalore Rural can the Thar MDi be registered?

New Thar MDi 4x4 Vs (Ex-Army) MM550XD rebuild, which would you choose and why?

roy_libran · 13th January 2011, 14:58

Thanks Ironwolf for reviving this thread. More than a week's hiatus on this thread for such a capable vehicle, whilst the CRDe thread is raining Pages!

The dealers in Gurgaon even deny knowledge of the MDI. After all getting it registered is not their headache, but the customers. Mahindra should at least push some brochures and information about the MDI, to all dealers.

Tejas@perioimpl · 14th January 2011, 13:19

What are circled parts?

It is to allow the windshield to fold down? If so, the CRDe buyers are doing to be mighty annoyed.

Samurai · 14th January 2011, 13:24

Yeah, the windshield can be opened in DI.

It is mentioned in the DI brochure too.

musicmanaman · 14th January 2011, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Yeah, the windshield can be opened in DI.

It is mentioned in the DI brochure too.

There you go, one more reason the DI seems to be the better proposition.

The Wolf · 14th January 2011, 13:38

The windshield can be opened to around 6inches-outward but keeping it there by tightening the screw type angle holder on bad roads is another thing

Tried to open and keep it locked on my friends 5yr old CL550mdi, despite of tightening the screw with all our might it still would loosen and collapse back 3-4inches in secs even while driving on smooth tarmac.

If the Thar mdi is 75% as smooth as a CL550mdi (theoretically it should be equivalent minus the door rattle coz CL550mdi does not have doors remember?), we have struck gold coz with slightly longer, heavier and broader base the Thar mdi definitely should be a bit more tarmac friendly...

Jaggu · 14th January 2011, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Tried to open and keep it locked on my friends 5yr old CL550mdi, despite of tightening the screw with all our might it still would loosen and collapse back 3-4inches in secs even while driving on smooth tarmac.

Ask him to buy a complete new locking clamp. This was the saving grace while driving back to Pune from Examm iirc when it was raining and the wiper suddenly packed up. Different thing i was mud black when we stopped at the petrol station on Pune-Mumbai freeway.

Last avalaconda outing me and star aqua drove the whole trip on DwArF with open window. And it was good fun, and a very good alternative to AC.

DKG · 14th January 2011, 15:20

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

Guys, I made this video to lighten up the mood.

Hilarious !! you have a great sense of humour !!

lurker · 17th January 2011, 12:56

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

Attachment 484497

ahh .. atlast what I keep hearing on 4X4 threads.

Articulation

DirtyDan · 17th January 2011, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Did you notice any additional vibrations/grinding noise/humming after upgrading the ratio??

Hey! It's a Mahindra. That's what it does best.

But no, no difference at all.

svsantosh · 17th January 2011, 13:58

6 leafs on the front? Why so less?

Spike, will the 4x4 have the same # or more?

4th January 2011, 11:40	#451
am1m Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,898 Thanked: 12,015 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) Had a question about the Thar MDi as compared to the Gypsy. For highway use and moderate off-road requirement (adventure, forest trails mainly, broken hill roads, maybe some occasional snow) is the 4x2/4x4 MDi a good enough alternative to the ridiculous wait that Maruti subjects civilian Gypsy buyers to? Or is the Gypsy that much better than the Thar MDi that the wait is worth it? Please note: a. Am not asking from a 'which vehicle is the boss' angle; I have no allegiance to either manufacturer. b. Have not mentioned the Thar CRDe as that's out of my budget. Perhaps this is a 'newbie' question in the light of the heavy technical and aesthetic discussions that are going on on the 3 Thar threads right now, but I have a hunch that there may be not a few people who are weighing the two alternatives before making that first 'off-road vehicle' booking.
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4th January 2011, 12:17	#452
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) I would vote for Thar Mdi for your needs. Its diesel, cheap to maintain with service access almost anywhere in this country. Go for it!
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5th January 2011, 09:21	#453
jeepster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MH24 aka LATUR Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 1,927 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) need a reason to buy Thar MDI 4x2? here is one. source: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post2196872 Last edited by jeepster : 5th January 2011 at 09:23.
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5th January 2011, 11:29	#454
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 3,996 Thanked: 6,279 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) ^^ Actually it is a deterrent, only with sub 4.xx axles can such numbers be achieved...!!
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13th January 2011, 14:53	#455
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) Its been a week and strangely news on the Thar MDi has just died down. Questions: How come specimens of this vehicle were at Bangalore showrooms? How come Bangalore showrooms have listing info and details of this vehicle? Where in Bangalore City / Bangalore Rural can the Thar MDi be registered? New Thar MDi 4x4 Vs (Ex-Army) MM550XD rebuild, which would you choose and why?
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13th January 2011, 14:58	#456
roy_libran Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DNCR Posts: 1,643 Thanked: 3,456 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) Thanks Ironwolf for reviving this thread. More than a week's hiatus on this thread for such a capable vehicle, whilst the CRDe thread is raining Pages! The dealers in Gurgaon even deny knowledge of the MDI. After all getting it registered is not their headache, but the customers. Mahindra should at least push some brochures and information about the MDI, to all dealers.
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14th January 2011, 13:19	#457
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) What are circled parts? It is to allow the windshield to fold down? If so, the CRDe buyers are doing to be mighty annoyed. Attached Thumbnails
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14th January 2011, 13:24	#458
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,521 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) Yeah, the windshield can be opened in DI. It is mentioned in the DI brochure too.
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14th January 2011, 13:38	#460
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) The windshield can be opened to around 6inches-outward but keeping it there by tightening the screw type angle holder on bad roads is another thing Tried to open and keep it locked on my friends 5yr old CL550mdi, despite of tightening the screw with all our might it still would loosen and collapse back 3-4inches in secs even while driving on smooth tarmac. If the Thar mdi is 75% as smooth as a CL550mdi (theoretically it should be equivalent minus the door rattle coz CL550mdi does not have doors remember?), we have struck gold coz with slightly longer, heavier and broader base the Thar mdi definitely should be a bit more tarmac friendly... Last edited by The Wolf : 14th January 2011 at 13:42.
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17th January 2011, 13:58	#465
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 3,996 Thanked: 6,279 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Thar MDi Thread (more pics at page 24) 6 leafs on the front? Why so less? Spike, will the 4x4 have the same # or more?
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