What is the future of Ambassador?

mxx · 6th April 2006, 08:08

What is the future of Ambassador?????
the question should be : Does Ambassador have a future?
As i feel, it does not even have a present, only past.

HM is most incompetent automobile manufacturer in our country. I sincerely hope some company with brains aquire HM and stop the production of this awful car. Ambassador is a disgrace even to the museum, let alone the roads.

man23ish · 6th April 2006, 09:56

The only good thing about the Amby is its rear-seat comfort, leg-room and head-room. It is not a drivers car.

Steeroid · 6th April 2006, 10:08

I dont care much for the nostalgia factor associated with the Ambassador - nostalgia is something you feel for good memories, not bad ones. For me all Ambassadors (okay old man, except yours) should be forced off the roads because they are an impediment to other traffic. Amby drivers insist on hugging the fast lane (where available) or sticking to the middle of the road (where multiple lanes are not available) in order to try and overtake something ahead of them that is so obviously faster and more nimble. Unfortunately the 'vehicle fitness test' in India is such a sham - all you need is a shiny coat of paint to pass the 'test' and in some places even that is not required.

Most of them have malfunctioning brakes, leaky engines and worn out clutches. Feeling all warm and fuzzy about these things is fine when you're typing out words on the PC, but how many of you havent cursed that stupid cabbie up ahead who blurs your vision with his thick black smoke and hogs the road while planning an overtake manouvre on a truck that is only slightly faster than him?

I hate Ambys on the road. BAN THEM. Put them up on a pedestal and decorate street junctions if you want, but dont let them run on the road. They are a menace.

ajmat · 6th April 2006, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

I hate Ambys on the road. BAN THEM. Put them up on a pedestal and decorate street junctions if you want, but dont let them run on the road. They are a menace.

You've just hurt an affable old man !!!!

Steeroid · 6th April 2006, 10:34

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Originally Posted by ajmat

You've just hurt an affable old man !!!!

I'm not that inconsiderate:

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

For me all Ambassadors (okay old man, except yours) should be forced off the roads

PLUS, how many Ambys MOVE like the Bling King's Bling Thing?

amitoj · 6th April 2006, 10:35

and besides, u can always make peace with the old man if u drink whisky

Gordon · 6th April 2006, 10:43

IMO if they increase their quality, make a proper Ambassador with an awesome paint-job and good luxurious interiors, make it limited and price it well, they may have good response. Just like how the Bullets had it. Make a "Classic" car.

And the only way this can happen is by collaborating with some other company who is also interested in the project.

The military personnel will love it, so will some civilians

revharder · 6th April 2006, 12:59

the worst thing in ambassador is its bootspace.
they never wished to change its style.
it is huge no doubt, but not of any practical use.

and hey whats the turning radius of an amby?!

frankmehta · 9th April 2006, 22:04

guys check this beauty i saw at cst.....
i just feel like weeping at her beauty!

islero · 9th April 2006, 22:09

You like it that much? Im not that much of a fan....I prefer the good old original Amby's styling.....somehting on the lines of Rudra sir's car would be the perfect amby i spose.

frankmehta · 9th April 2006, 22:18

ya thats there....but an amby is an amby....is an amby.....even if u change the lingerie......ha ha ha!

Aditya · 9th April 2006, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

I hate Ambys on the road. BAN THEM. Put them up on a pedestal and decorate street junctions if you want, but dont let them run on the road. They are a menace.

Well said! And along with the Amby, there's a whole lot of other cars, some of which are considered luxurious, which I would like to see booted out.

BuRnT RuBbEr · 9th April 2006, 23:01

it' not a bad car. it' just a misfit now. really misfit. keep them in a garage and bring out in old car rally' where they will get respect.

ah, i hope i did not offend the old man.

frankmehta · 10th April 2006, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Aditya

Well said! And along with the Amby, there's a whole lot of other cars, some of which are considered luxurious, which I would like to see booted out.

come on guys.....
its not THAT bad a car.....
besides everyone has their own preference...
remember one man's petrol can be another man's diesel....
so that's that.....and btw u must mention the other 'luxury' cars.....
throw some light on them

Aditya · 10th April 2006, 16:24

I was being sarcastic. What I meant to say was that if the Amby should go, there are many other cars which, I feel, have no place on our roads either. I won't mention any names because that'll only lead to another fight.
As you said

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

everyone has their own preference...
remember one man's petrol can be another man's diesel....

6th April 2006, 08:08	#16
mxx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 761 Thanked: 271 Times	What is the future of Ambassador????? the question should be : Does Ambassador have a future? As i feel, it does not even have a present, only past. HM is most incompetent automobile manufacturer in our country. I sincerely hope some company with brains aquire HM and stop the production of this awful car. Ambassador is a disgrace even to the museum, let alone the roads.
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6th April 2006, 09:56	#17
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	The only good thing about the Amby is its rear-seat comfort, leg-room and head-room. It is not a drivers car.
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6th April 2006, 10:08	#18
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I dont care much for the nostalgia factor associated with the Ambassador - nostalgia is something you feel for good memories, not bad ones. For me all Ambassadors (okay old man, except yours) should be forced off the roads because they are an impediment to other traffic. Amby drivers insist on hugging the fast lane (where available) or sticking to the middle of the road (where multiple lanes are not available) in order to try and overtake something ahead of them that is so obviously faster and more nimble. Unfortunately the 'vehicle fitness test' in India is such a sham - all you need is a shiny coat of paint to pass the 'test' and in some places even that is not required. Most of them have malfunctioning brakes, leaky engines and worn out clutches. Feeling all warm and fuzzy about these things is fine when you're typing out words on the PC, but how many of you havent cursed that stupid cabbie up ahead who blurs your vision with his thick black smoke and hogs the road while planning an overtake manouvre on a truck that is only slightly faster than him? I hate Ambys on the road. BAN THEM. Put them up on a pedestal and decorate street junctions if you want, but dont let them run on the road. They are a menace.
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6th April 2006, 10:35	#21
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	and besides, u can always make peace with the old man if u drink whisky
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6th April 2006, 10:43	#22
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	IMO if they increase their quality, make a proper Ambassador with an awesome paint-job and good luxurious interiors, make it limited and price it well, they may have good response. Just like how the Bullets had it. Make a "Classic" car. And the only way this can happen is by collaborating with some other company who is also interested in the project. The military personnel will love it, so will some civilians
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6th April 2006, 12:59	#23
revharder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 460 Thanked: 56 Times	the worst thing in ambassador is its bootspace. they never wished to change its style. it is huge no doubt, but not of any practical use. and hey whats the turning radius of an amby?!
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9th April 2006, 22:04	#24
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	The Amby Avigo:A beauty to behold.... guys check this beauty i saw at cst..... i just feel like weeping at her beauty!
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9th April 2006, 22:09	#25
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	You like it that much? Im not that much of a fan....I prefer the good old original Amby's styling.....somehting on the lines of Rudra sir's car would be the perfect amby i spose.
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9th April 2006, 22:18	#26
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	ya thats there....but an amby is an amby....is an amby.....even if u change the lingerie......ha ha ha!
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9th April 2006, 23:01	#28
BuRnT RuBbEr BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: DL 1 Posts: 367 Thanked: 13 Times	it' not a bad car. it' just a misfit now. really misfit. keep them in a garage and bring out in old car rally' where they will get respect. ah, i hope i did not offend the old man.
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