[varun560061]

Awesome write up Karthik !! I felt like I was riding with you guys while reading.
I'm just imagining what an experience it would've been !!

If you don't mind, what did the 407 cost. (just curiosity)
and how much fuel did it consume to reach the destination..

Does it come with a PS ?
How is the clutch and gear compared to a normal car (operating wise)

[ottocycle]

I was glued to this thread and read every text and enjoyed every picture. Nicely written and captured.

What an experience you guys had.

[DieselAnna]

Take a bow buddy. This is one hell of a Travelogue/Car Review/DIY thread.
Your writing skill really kept me glued and am sure everyone enjoyed it.

[saisree]

The lengthiest meaning for the word PASSION is the first page of this thread. Awesome. Take a bow guys.

We always talk about Linea's, VW's, TSI's, GT's, but this 407 has proved, there are other vehicles on the road which are equally exiting to be driven.

@funkykar, What a narration I always thought AR Rehman is the only guy who can make you feel the actual drama behind with his music, but, NO. Your writing has made me feel as if I was driving along with you.

[ariesonu]

Karthik, You are NUTS & so are Sujith & Chethan and Arun definitely is a darling
This travelogue is way better than those scenic ones in Europe or US.

Special thanks must be extended to Tom & Varun. The weather and the route surely made it a fun drive but believe me doing the same drive in summers when engine bay "HEATS" up the cabin would not have been a pleasant one.

The best part is finding such a clean & good vehicle & your friend's (long-distance) bet has surely paid-off well. I envy him to have such a determined & CRAZY friends.

Regards.

[bejoy]

Wonderful "travelogue" Funkykar! Enjoyed reading every bit of it.

Kudos to Sujith and Chethan too!

While seeing the videos, I was expecting a lot of play in that 407 steering, but it seems well sorted. And nicely pulled off the party trick with the FWD escape

[Spinnerr]

Originally Posted by funkykar

Fans asking selfie to Chethan
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Fans asking selfie to Chethan
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Chethan has a strong resemblance of the actor Pranav Mohanlal.

I couldn't find a matching pose with similar hairdo, but this should give an idea.

[addyhemmige]

Lovely travelogue Mr.funkykar. Absolutely loved it. Read the whole log with a smile on my face. Have to give it to you to find such unique 'collectibles' and on top of that, you create an experience along with it. Super! May you continue to create more such experiences in the future too

Originally Posted by funkykar

Once we set sail, we cruised very comfortably as if we have been driving 407 all our life. The single lane or 4 lane, come what may, we were comfortable. The previous day, Bhpian Aditya Hemmige had shown keen interest in seeing the 407 when we pass Hassan his native and he happened to be there for the upcoming long weekend. We quickly spoke to Aditya and fixed up a place on ring road where we could meet. Luckily there was a good hotel and we stopped by. As soon as we stopped, the owner came running to shoo us away. After he saw our outfit and our intention to get to his hotel, he calmed down
At the hotel to meet Aditya Hemmige
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The 3 of us had some snacks and good coffee. Then Aditya drove the 407 for a few kilometres and got back some memories of their family owning a 407 long back for form use. Soon after, we continued our journey to Bangalore.

I was never going to miss an opportunity to drive this although I would have loved to try the 4x4 as well. Having seen, owned and driven a 407 long back, it was a pleasure to have driven it to rekindle my memories. Thanks a ton!

Originally Posted by guyfrmblr

Also nice to see Aditya Hemmige after a long time. I had met him in Madhugiri TBHP meet way back in 2012/13.

Hey Vinay, indeed it has been quite a long time since we met. I have spotted you a couple of times though. Great to hear from you

[Horizon85]

You are amazing. And you are really living a life which many like me just dream of.

I closely follow all your acquisition threads and they are very interesting. Everytime I read your threads that itch to get an old car intensifies.

Can't thank you enough for sharing these amazing acquisition threads.

[BlackBeard]

This is the craziest, funniest & most interesting road trip that I have ever read about.

Congratulations!
Your narration made me feel I was sitting inside the cab with you guys.

Originally Posted by funkykar

messaged me an ad in OLX of a used 2009 Tata 407. He said it was quite rare and it had a 4x4. I was surprised to know about 4x4, at the same time was least bothered or interested on the 407 or to dig more information.

Any idea what your friend ultimately plans to do with this vehicle?

Originally Posted by funkykar

Here are some things we checked in detail:

- Figure if it has accidents. Various things on doors and in the cabin we verified
- Check all-round vehicle for rusts. None on chassis and body. Some found on exhaust and misc areas which is not a worry
- All the 4 tyres were old and hard.
- Battery was good
- Power, pickup and torque was good. This is naturally aspirated and engine note was very healthy
- No heating issues. No leaks from radiator
- No leaks of engine, Gearbox, brakes or differential oils
- Engine did not appear to be touched
- Checked for any sounds or issues of the 4x4
- Brakes were nice and good. Could tell there is a lot of life left too
- All electricals functioned properly including wiper
- RC, insurance, permit and Fitness verified and validated online too.
- Checked operation of the tipper. All found to be good. The tipper lever had become loose and would engage while driving. Owner said he will get that tightened.

Any photographs of the 4x4 lever/operating mechanism?

I guess this is the NA version of TATAs later 3.0L DICOR engine?

[x-o-b]

Any chance this vehicle is around and on sale right now? (April 2024)