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Old 23rd December 2016, 22:37   #61
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Re: RIP Maruti 800

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Hi,

Great to see some well maintained 800s here, we have a white '99 model at home done just 35k KM till date, the car is very dear to us and will hold on to it for a long long time.

Is the spare parts issue common to all 800s or specific to the pre '98 models?

For us, we faced a problem with the Fuel indicator, it was difficult to find a new one, finally my mechanic managed to fix the current one itself.

With age something or the other keeps failings though not very often and often very cheap so it is not a problem.

The fun part is with the compact dimensions, direct steering, peppy engine and being cheap on the pocket it is perfect and if you speak to my mech who has been working on 800s for 30 odd years, he will convince you that it is perfect and there is no need to upgrade to any other car!

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I am surprised that you have parts failing often. I do not have such issues except for the regular replacements I go through. If you need any help with restoration or maruti 800 in general, you can head over to my youtube videos at


Alternately, there is writeup at
www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/176773-diy-refurbishing-maruti-800-budget.html

As far as fuel indicator is concerned, you will have trouble finding replacement part even for a modern hotcake like creta or alto because they usually never fail. And if you need parts, your best bet is scrapyard. You can get OEM parts for 1/3 price. All the parts are currently available such as bumpers or brakelights or others. There is absolutely no difficulty as of now. But shops have stopped stocking spares for maruti 800 because the breed is dying. So, 5 years down the line, you may not have parts available.

I agree with the mechanic for some part. IF you want to commute in the city, there is absolutely nothing better than maruti 800. Great visibility, light clutch, compact dimensions, easy overtaking, chilling AC etc. But on highway, it is suitable only for 2 adults and 2 children because of the rear legroom. The boot space and brakes are also poor. But other than that, it is all the car you ever need. By the way, if you plan on retaining your car, get an underbody anti-rust coating because maruti 800 is a rust box. I do have a lot of tips for AC, engine overheating etc. Head over to my youtube channel and my thread.
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Is the spare parts issue common to all 800s or specific to the pre '98 models?
There is nothing like "spare parts issue" for 800s. I agree, the SS80 specific parts have been out of production for a long time, but for the SB308 model which was launched in 1986 and which continued right upto 2014- each and every spare is available as MGP.

The main reason why most of the spare parts stockists don't take interest in 800 spares is because they are too cheap, and they can make more money by attending to a Swift customer, rather than searching for a 20 rupees vent for that 1990 M800.

But the fact remains, that every single part is serviceable from Maruti's end. I have myself faced this issue when I tried searching for some spares(dashboard etc) of T1 800. One strong mail to Maruti, and the MGP stockist of my city had almost lost his dealership. Now the rarest of the rare spares reach me within a week. I don't expect my MGP stockist to give me each and every spare immediately, but I am glad that he is now happy to help me out with the spares by placing an order. All I do is making a list of the spare part numbers which I need, so that he doesn't waste his time hunting for the required part number.

So all 800 owners, keep revving!! There is no shortage of spares.

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There is nothing like "spare parts issue" for 800s. I agree, the SS80 specific parts have been out of production for a long time, but for the SB308 model which was launched in 1986 and which continued right upto 2014- each and every spare is available as MGP.

The main reason why most of the spare parts stockists don't take interest in 800 spares is because they are too cheap, and they can make more money by attending to a Swift customer, rather than searching for a 20 rupees vent for that 1990 M800.

But the fact remains, that every single part is serviceable from Maruti's end. I have myself faced this issue when I tried searching for some spares(dashboard etc) of T1 800. One strong mail to Maruti, and the MGP stockist of my city had almost lost his dealership. Now the rarest of the rare spares reach me within a week. I don't expect my MGP stockist to give me each and every spare immediately, but I am glad that he is now happy to help me out with the spares by placing an order. All I do is making a list of the spare part numbers which I need, so that he doesn't waste his time hunting for the required part number.

So all 800 owners, keep revving!! There is no shortage of spares.

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Shashi
This is not completely true Shashi. SB308 production started from 1986 but had quite a few changes over the years, first one being in 1994 when front grill was changed and interior also shades of grey's got changed and front parking lights colour got changed.
You get all parts from that era till 2014 but SB 308 first gen parts are elusive and you need to hunt badly in old shops or scrapyards.
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This is not completely true Shashi. SB308 production started from 1986 but had quite a few changes over the years, first one being in 1994 when front grill was changed and interior also shades of grey's got changed and front parking lights colour got changed.
You get all parts from that era till 2014 but SB 308 first gen parts are elusive and you need to hunt badly in old shops or scrapyards.
Well talking about changes, the first change actually happened in 1989/1990 when the Suzuki engine and other stuff were localised. On the exteriors, the visible changes were Maruti logo on the bonnet button in place of the inverted triangle shape on Suzuki engine cars. The exterior shape continued unchanged till 1994 as you said.

Regarding the parts availability, even the first gen SB308's spares are available. However if you wish to get the Stanley sealed beams, or those Tokai Denso branded indicator glass, then you'll have to look outside of MGP shops. For all other items, they are available.

I recently bought brand new grill and emblem on the grill for BHPian sumitsinha0280's SB308 from MGP. The reason of their low availability is because the grills come in a pack of 50, so MGP store won't entertain your order of a single piece.


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Well talking about changes, the first change actually happened in 1989/1990 when the Suzuki engine and other stuff were localised. Onthe exteriors, the visible changes were Maruti logo on the bonnet button in place of the inverted triangle shape on Suzuki engine cars. The exterior shape continued unchanged till 1994 as you said.

Regarding the parts availability, even the first gen SB308's spares are available. However if you wish to get the Stanley sealed beams, or those Tokai Denso branded indicator glass, then you'll have to look outside of MGP shops. For all other items, they are available.

I recently bought brand new grill and emblem on the grill for BHPian sumitsinha0280's SB308 from MGP. The reason of their low availability is because the grills come in a pack of 50, so MGP store won't entertain your order of a single piece.


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That's cargasm for me I would prefer it any day over anything... Can you help me with few of such things ? I visited quite a few MGP shops and all I face is blunt NO.

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Re: RIP Maruti 800

Suzuki recollects the making of history that changed the landscape of the Indian Auto Industry.

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Exactly 35 years ago, in 1983, production of the Maruti 800 began after remodelling for the Indian market. Its exceptional quality and affordability made the Maruti 800 a big hit in India.
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The Iconic Maruti 800 Turns 35 today .

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I regard the M800 as a relic of the licence-permit raj.

Before M800, I have, as a small kid, travelled in Buicks and Dodges. Apart from 4 iterations of the amby. And a "Safari" (hatch back - without a boot, but same length) version of the Premier Padmini. The late Sanjay Gandhi had a dream, and he formed "Maruti" as a company. But had no technology. So, Maruti became Maruti-Suzuki. In fact, before the Suzuki tie up, I recall a cartoon, on the occasion of Sanjay Gandhi's marriage, the bride being carried in a car-shaped planquin.

MSIL was also the object of a corporate finance manager's dream. Remember, those were days when the government controlled everything - including your reproduction.

And capital was scare, with banks nationalised and capital controls and stock markets under a monster, named CCI. And MSIL's waiting period was 1 year to 18 months, with 100% advance. And could buy components on credit from anciliaries. It was a case study for finance at business schools.

And of course, I never got over the insult of removing the 5 speed gearbox from the MPFI engine.

RIP, (Rust, if possible) M800!!! I still love you.
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RIP Maruti 800

I still have a Maruti 800. It is a 2008 model, but a 4 speed. Missed the 5 speed somehow. The car is used everyday. It is like a two wheeler for the household. Runs around for the grocery shopping etc. I drive it at least twice a week( to meet friends for a coffee around the block), though for short distances and still love it.

It accelerates effortlessly, can be still chucked into a corner, I love the negligible maintenance and a super and simple gearbox( no algorithms). The missing power steering is the only grouse( a JCB would be put to shame with the turning radius). Pure and simple mechanicals is what I love it for. Should stay for atleast a few more years.( let us hope that the NGT lets me keep it ). The car has now 39k kms on the Odo.

This is one car that had technology upgrade written all over it. From carburettor to fuel injection.

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