@TVM. Taking a baby step; upgrading from an 800

darklord · 23rd December 2009, 22:51

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Originally Posted by longhorn

Congrats buddy! Hoping for an initial review with some interior pictures of the new Santro.

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Originally Posted by basilmabraham

Congrats on the Santro.

Do post some more pics, both interior and exterios. Which dealer did you get it from?

Thanks guys. Pics once I get the number plates fixed and have the car washed. The dealer is Hilton Hyundai.

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Originally Posted by Latheesh

Congrats on the new Santro, I learned driving in it

off topic: is it parked infront of your home? if so why two rows of pillars? just curious

Thank you. Yes it is my home. It is a recent addition when we renovated our old house. The "architect" insisted that those were an aesthetic necessity. Structurally, not even half of those are needed.

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Congrats

Would advise you get better tyres. 175 if you can. Turenza would be a good buy.

And those internally adjustable mirrors; gives the car a more neat look IMHO.

Thanks, JK. Tyres are a no go. I will have a hard time convincing my folks. Mirrors are certainly on the big list I am preparing. In a few months, once the sail catches wind again.

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Originally Posted by foby.sebastian

Congrats mate !!!

Thank you.

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd December 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by darklord

Yeah, probably she will. But it is a bit too cute for my taste. I am hoping we will get a consensus on the Santro.

Sure i missed a few posts, but within my time frame to edit

Congratulations on the Sunshine Car.

Happy motoring.

darklord · 23rd December 2009, 23:22

Pavan, I think you missed a few posts.

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We took delivery a few days ago.

navan49 · 24th December 2009, 10:34

Hi dark,

Congrats on your up gradation to santro. Did you get your number. I believe you are waiting to get it in 2010. That is fine if it is the plan. Why don't you post the interior pictures.

sidindica · 25th December 2009, 13:34

Congratulations!

Get Michelin XM1 155/70 R 13 shoes for your Santro, they make a whole lot of difference to the overall ride, handling and highway stability to the car. Mine has covered about 67,000 km and still going strong.

Your car already has more of "brown" shade in beige/ brown 2 tone combo interiors IIRC.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 25th December 2009, 21:07

Sinindica, what is that vertical screwdriver type thing on the right hand side of the front console, (little to forward of the gear shift, aside what seems like power window switches)?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 25th December 2009, 21:35

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Sinindica, what is that vertical screwdriver type thing on the right hand side of the front console, (little to forward of the gear shift, aside what seems like power window switches)?

I think you are referring to the gear-lock lever!

sidindica · 25th December 2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Sinindica, what is that vertical screwdriver type thing on the right hand side of the front console, (little to forward of the gear shift, aside what seems like power window switches)?

Its a gear lock lever. Its for 2 reasons:

to prevent the car from getting stolen when stationery.
When moving, if someone distracts me while I drive, I take that thing out and hit on his b**t.

OT: have I created any sin? Kya maine koi paap kiya hai that you changed my name from sid to sinindica?

darklord · 26th December 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by navan49

Hi dark,

Congrats on your up gradation to santro. Did you get your number. I believe you are waiting to get it in 2010. That is fine if it is the plan. Why don't you post the interior pictures.

Thanks. Yeah, I did get the number; chose not to wait till January. Pics coming up shortly.

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Originally Posted by sidindica

Congratulations!

Mine has covered about 67,000 km and still going strong.

Your car already has more of "brown" shade in beige/ brown 2 tone combo interiors IIRC.

Thank you. I went through your ownership thread before making my decision

. Yes, it has a dual tone interior.

OT: I thought you have sold your car.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 26th December 2009, 22:20

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Originally Posted by sidindica

OT: have I created any sin? Kya maine koi paap kiya hai that you changed my name from sid to sinindica?

Oh dear!!! Oh dear!!!! My sincere apologies!!! It was a typo.

darklord · 27th December 2009, 01:40

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vijaythacker · 27th December 2009, 16:49

darklord, congratulations on your GL sunshine car.Darker dashboard looks nice in this shade.As a suggestion, dont go for painting your bumpers as of now.Enjoy your ride.

longhorn · 2nd January 2010, 15:47

Is the brown dash standard now or do we get the grey colour too that we used to have earlier?

darklord · 2nd January 2010, 23:38

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

darklord, congratulations on your GL sunshine car.Darker dashboard looks nice in this shade.As a suggestion, dont go for painting your bumpers as of now.Enjoy your ride.

Thank you. Yeah, the bumpers will be left as it is for some time.

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Originally Posted by longhorn

Is the brown dash standard now or do we get the grey colour too that we used to have earlier?

I don't think that a choice is available. Nobody asked us when we booked it. Moreover, per their brochure, the "two tone beige and brown interior" is touted as an improvement. So, I presume they don't make ones in grey anymore.

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shuvadips · 3rd January 2010, 00:32

Darklord enjoy your ride and your drive. You have bought a good car, Congrats!

23rd December 2009, 23:22	#48
darklord BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TVM (KL-16) Posts: 743 Thanked: 3,112 Times View My Garage	Pavan, I think you missed a few posts. We took delivery a few days ago.
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24th December 2009, 10:34	#49
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Hi dark, Congrats on your up gradation to santro. Did you get your number. I believe you are waiting to get it in 2010. That is fine if it is the plan. Why don't you post the interior pictures.
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25th December 2009, 13:34	#50
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Congratulations! Get Michelin XM1 155/70 R 13 shoes for your Santro, they make a whole lot of difference to the overall ride, handling and highway stability to the car. Mine has covered about 67,000 km and still going strong. Your car already has more of "brown" shade in beige/ brown 2 tone combo interiors IIRC. Attached Thumbnails
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BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Sinindica, what is that vertical screwdriver type thing on the right hand side of the front console, (little to forward of the gear shift, aside what seems like power window switches)?
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27th December 2009, 01:40	#56
darklord BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TVM (KL-16) Posts: 743 Thanked: 3,112 Times View My Garage	Some pics. Last edited by darklord : 27th December 2009 at 01:41.
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27th December 2009, 16:49	#57
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	darklord, congratulations on your GL sunshine car.Darker dashboard looks nice in this shade.As a suggestion, dont go for painting your bumpers as of now.Enjoy your ride.
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2nd January 2010, 15:47	#58
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 1,567 Times View My Garage	Is the brown dash standard now or do we get the grey colour too that we used to have earlier?
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shuvadips BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 134 Thanked: 23 Times	Darklord enjoy your ride and your drive. You have bought a good car, Congrats!
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