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Gurkha · 7th August 2005, 17:18

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Originally Posted by zaphod

Gurkha - is your Trax the SWB one with the snorkel ? Is it available in India in the market ?

our previous cars :

77 Beetle 1200 (1982-1996)
Mahindra Armada 4x4 (1995-1996)

we still have our trusty 9 year old esteem (8v,carbed, no power steering), 3 year old Fiat Palio Adventure 1.6 and our newest addition - a Baleno Lxi.

Zaphod,

I have the 1997 model where there was no snorkel, that was incorporated for the 1998 model, but it is the SWB Gurkha, the same type the German 4x4 magazine tested, the snorkel was incorporated at the request of the South African market, the Euro market gets the sonrkel less model with the air intake positioned on the firewall. Gurkha is no longer sold in India due to the high cost of the German components and the low demand.

satan_crazy · 15th August 2005, 21:33

1989 - Present: Bajaj Chetak ... lots of memories (used it during my college days too) ... inspite of ppl asking me sell it off, just don't feel like it ... dad uses it sometimes
1991 - 1993: Fiat Black colour
1993 - 1995: Fiat Grey colour
1995 - Present: Maruti 800 ('91 model)
2005 - Present: Baleno (Bharat III) (my first new car ... feels great after the drive in M800)

zaphod · 20th August 2005, 16:39

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have the 1997 model where there was no snorkel, that was incorporated for the 1998 model, but it is the SWB Gurkha, the same type the German 4x4 magazine tested, the snorkel was incorporated at the request of the South African market, the Euro market gets the sonrkel less model with the air intake positioned on the firewall. Gurkha is no longer sold in India due to the high cost of the German components and the low demand.

Do you have your Gurkha here in India or somewhere abroad ? How is it off road - in the deepest of muck ?

I wanted to buy a tempo trax (the Judo model) but i settled for practicality and bought a baleno.

are any available second hand ?

zaphod

Gurkha · 20th August 2005, 16:46

Zaphod,

My Gurkha is right here in HP, I was the 3rd person to get it in India, if you can read German, I have the copies of German 4x4 mag where it was tested against major off road vehicles and it came at top with the title of Ironhorse. With diff locks for rear and front, fully independent front, floating rear with two piece rear axle, divorced transfer case which swings, 16" wheels and super flexy tubular chassis, it is a dream off road in any kind of terrain. On road, you need the 15" 215-15 tires to make it stable after 130kmph.

Would be hard to find a Judo in good condition for sale, those who have them are still using them and would not part with it. If you need a new one, send me a PM and I will see what can be done at company level. Gurkha and Judo are still being exported to Germany and other parts of Europe, last year, Gurkha did superb in a East European rally where many big names faltered.

zaphod · 20th August 2005, 16:56

Nice choice in vehicles Gurkha ....

If you ever want to sell it , you know whom to contact

I was surprised why the Army didn't show interest in them .
I visited a dealer last year but all he could offer me were 4x2's ....

Not about to buy another vehicle now but I'll save up for a year and then catch up with you.
So as Tempo still exports them, it is possible to manage to get hold of a new Gurkha ?

will contact you soon as I save up 6l or so !- is that how much they cost ?

zaphod

Gurkha · 20th August 2005, 17:09

Zaphod,

Would be my pleasure to sell to an enthusiast like you, the army found it too expensive, SA Army as well as Malaysian Army bougth them though. The Bofors self propelled gun uses the OM 616 turbo mated to an auto tranny, the OM 616 turbo is the same engine used in Gurkha and Judo, the latest plans are to put the 2.7L MB CRDI which would raise the bhp and torque significantly making it the best value here.

Insane Devil · 30th August 2005, 11:25

well, for us its been a lot of car changes!

since 1977
1. Matador,
2. Mahindra Commander JEEP,
3. Ambassador,
4. 1985: Maruti 800
5. 1988 Maruti 800 again
6. 1991: Fiat 118NE (shud say, this was a real nice vehicle! and its gearbox is still the best around!)
7. 1994: Maruti Esteem
8. 1995: Maruti Zen
9. 1998: Ford Escort
10. 2000: Honda City
11. 2003: Mahindra Scorpio
12. 2005: Hyundai Getz & Tucson!

hopefully my next purchase after using the Tucson for 4 years, would be the Land Cruiser, but not the funny prado! the elongated one!

i jus luv the Land Cruiser! n after that, finally the HUMMER!

raja_ys · 19th September 2005, 15:44

2005 wagon r lxi
2001 zen d
1997 amby stride
1994 m800
1992 mahindra jeep
1990 amby
1987 mahindra jeep
1986 amby
1971 premier padmini
1968 austin

Steeroid · 19th September 2005, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by raja_ys

1997 amby stride

Dear Raja

Whats an amby STRIDE ?

a4_attitude · 19th September 2005, 17:27

steeroid the car u have in avtaar is that the same car in salam namastey, wts the name ?

Steeroid · 19th September 2005, 17:30

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Originally Posted by a4_attitude

steeroid the car u have in avtaar is that the same car in salam namastey, wts the name ?

Its a Smart Cabrio Brabus (or Brabus Smart Cabrio) and its the family's favourite ride...

n_aditya · 28th October 2005, 01:19

Hey guys....

First Car was Premier Padmini, Navy Blue color. Followed by premier padmini again - off white color and white walled tires, Maruti 800 carb version, Maruti Esteem MPFI Limited Edition and Maruti 800 MPFI.

Dont intend to sell either of the 2 cars mentioned last (esteem and M800 MPFI).

kausu · 28th October 2005, 01:56

hey guys these are my past/present cars

1) bullet enfield (black)
2) premier padmini (black)
3) premier padmini (grey / bought again)
4) maruti van (light brown)
5) maruti van (white)
6) maruti zen ( aquamarine / was my car)
7) opel astra (maroon / astra club)
8) hyundai santro (bright silver)- present (sisters car)
9) hyundai accent (white)- present (my car)
10) honda city (heather mist / crystal lights)- present (dads car/bought on our company's name)

Bob · 6th November 2005, 15:13

hi ALL.

1st car santro. ( still miss my santro days. . .nostalgia )
car now optra. ( i'm loving it )

thanx . . .BOB

Beeman · 30th December 2005, 15:17

Among the earlier cars my father owned were some fiat,ambassadors a few contessa's....and then we had one of the first Maruti 1000's which later became the esteem with a bigger engine..........
Personaly i had hand me downs from a maruti 1000, then a daewoo cielo , opel astra and now i have a hyundai elantra.............finally something brand new...

15th August 2005, 21:33	#62
satan_crazy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 0 Times	1989 - Present: Bajaj Chetak ... lots of memories (used it during my college days too) ... inspite of ppl asking me sell it off, just don't feel like it ... dad uses it sometimes 1991 - 1993: Fiat Black colour 1993 - 1995: Fiat Grey colour 1995 - Present: Maruti 800 ('91 model) 2005 - Present: Baleno (Bharat III) (my first new car ... feels great after the drive in M800)
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20th August 2005, 16:46	#64
Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	Zaphod, My Gurkha is right here in HP, I was the 3rd person to get it in India, if you can read German, I have the copies of German 4x4 mag where it was tested against major off road vehicles and it came at top with the title of Ironhorse. With diff locks for rear and front, fully independent front, floating rear with two piece rear axle, divorced transfer case which swings, 16" wheels and super flexy tubular chassis, it is a dream off road in any kind of terrain. On road, you need the 15" 215-15 tires to make it stable after 130kmph. Would be hard to find a Judo in good condition for sale, those who have them are still using them and would not part with it. If you need a new one, send me a PM and I will see what can be done at company level. Gurkha and Judo are still being exported to Germany and other parts of Europe, last year, Gurkha did superb in a East European rally where many big names faltered.
	() Thanks

20th August 2005, 16:56	#65
zaphod BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NO IDeA/Madurai Posts: 236 Thanked: 4 Times	Nice choice in vehicles Gurkha .... If you ever want to sell it , you know whom to contact I was surprised why the Army didn't show interest in them . I visited a dealer last year but all he could offer me were 4x2's .... Not about to buy another vehicle now but I'll save up for a year and then catch up with you. So as Tempo still exports them, it is possible to manage to get hold of a new Gurkha ? will contact you soon as I save up 6l or so !- is that how much they cost ? zaphod
	() Thanks

20th August 2005, 17:09	#66
Gurkha BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kalyani, West Bengal Posts: 444 Thanked: 10 Times	Zaphod, Would be my pleasure to sell to an enthusiast like you, the army found it too expensive, SA Army as well as Malaysian Army bougth them though. The Bofors self propelled gun uses the OM 616 turbo mated to an auto tranny, the OM 616 turbo is the same engine used in Gurkha and Judo, the latest plans are to put the 2.7L MB CRDI which would raise the bhp and torque significantly making it the best value here.
	() Thanks

30th August 2005, 11:25	#67
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	well, for us its been a lot of car changes! since 1977 1. Matador, 2. Mahindra Commander JEEP, 3. Ambassador, 4. 1985: Maruti 800 5. 1988 Maruti 800 again 6. 1991: Fiat 118NE (shud say, this was a real nice vehicle! and its gearbox is still the best around!) 7. 1994: Maruti Esteem 8. 1995: Maruti Zen 9. 1998: Ford Escort 10. 2000: Honda City 11. 2003: Mahindra Scorpio 12. 2005: Hyundai Getz & Tucson! hopefully my next purchase after using the Tucson for 4 years, would be the Land Cruiser, but not the funny prado! the elongated one! i jus luv the Land Cruiser! n after that, finally the HUMMER!
	() Thanks

19th September 2005, 15:44	#68
raja_ys BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 177 Thanked: 225 Times	Present Wagon R 2005 wagon r lxi 2001 zen d 1997 amby stride 1994 m800 1992 mahindra jeep 1990 amby 1987 mahindra jeep 1986 amby 1971 premier padmini 1968 austin
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19th September 2005, 17:27	#70
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	steeroid the car u have in avtaar is that the same car in salam namastey, wts the name ?
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28th October 2005, 01:19	#72
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,681 Times View My Garage	Hey guys.... First Car was Premier Padmini, Navy Blue color. Followed by premier padmini again - off white color and white walled tires, Maruti 800 carb version, Maruti Esteem MPFI Limited Edition and Maruti 800 MPFI. Dont intend to sell either of the 2 cars mentioned last (esteem and M800 MPFI).
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28th October 2005, 01:56	#73
kausu BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 55 Thanked: 28 Times	hey guys these are my past/present cars 1) bullet enfield (black) 2) premier padmini (black) 3) premier padmini (grey / bought again) 4) maruti van (light brown) 5) maruti van (white) 6) maruti zen ( aquamarine / was my car) 7) opel astra (maroon / astra club) 8) hyundai santro (bright silver)- present (sisters car) 9) hyundai accent (white)- present (my car) 10) honda city (heather mist / crystal lights)- present (dads car/bought on our company's name)
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6th November 2005, 15:13	#74
Bob BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: vadodara.(guj).india Posts: 43 Thanked: Once	spellcheck hi ALL. 1st car santro. ( still miss my santro days. . .nostalgia ) car now optra. ( i'm loving it ) thanx . . .BOB Last edited by Bob : 6th November 2005 at 15:15. Reason: spellcheck
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30th December 2005, 15:17	#75
Beeman BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Treasure island Posts: 335 Thanked: 2 Times	Among the earlier cars my father owned were some fiat,ambassadors a few contessa's....and then we had one of the first Maruti 1000's which later became the esteem with a bigger engine.......... Personaly i had hand me downs from a maruti 1000, then a daewoo cielo , opel astra and now i have a hyundai elantra.............finally something brand new...
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