I've espoused my opinion earlier and shall do so again. Have had a Safari of '98 vintage a 2.0 ltr TCIC 90 BHP engine. That was the SUV of the day and the moment. I would very proudly park it next to Pajeros, Cruisers and Prados of the world and believe you me their owners too turned their necks to have a dekko. That was then and today it is different and my safari still chugs along smoothly.
The only mistake I did was to pick a vehicle from the Tata stable as soon as it was launched. I learnt after that it is best to buy a TATA vehicle atleast after a year of its launch.
Having said that, the only major problem I encountered was in 2002 when the Safaris Power Steering failed. The vehicle used to go to a ASC here in Delhi & I would not take its name here in a public forum. It was there mistake that they agreed after a lot of haggling and threats etc. In one of the services I had mentioned to them of some oil spots on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The power steering pipe had a leak and slowly the oil drained out thus the steering pump ran dry and seized up. They never checked the steering oil reservoir or topped it.
That was the day I decided having enough of ASCs and found myself a decent mechanic.
This above description is about the problems that the Safari is supposed to have. The vehicle is regularly serviced and had its shockers changed a few years back. Apart from that no trouble whatsoever.
Coming back to comparision with a Scorpio, I think it is a bit unfair. Coz, I would be doing a review of a 2.0 behemoth with a 2.6 engine.
Safari - massive road prescence, amazing road grip at high speeds, driving comfort, no fatigue encountered on long distances. Have done 700 kms at a stretch and have not felt tired.
Scorpio - very peppy and eager to scoot, better turning radius, body roll and brakes a bit suspect at high speeds. fun to drive.
Now I leave the field open to others to respond. Though I want to own the 3.0 L DICOR, I love my current Safari and am in no mood to dispose. maybe I might have a heart transplant for it. Quote:
Originally Posted by vkochar I like TATA as a company. What I fail to understand is that why such a huge compay like TATA still has so many glitches in the recently launched 2.2 !!
In today's cut throat automotive world, companies make flawless cars - I have purchased 5 Hyundai's, 1 Honda & 1 maruti these past 7 years and never ever have I had a single problem ( And I really mean even 1 single problem - Apart from punctures, wiper blades wearing off & headlight/tail lamp bulb fuses ).
Now what I read on Harjeev's safari's review is that it fails on the first day itself. Now I know diesels are famous for their glitches BUT I know people who have Scorpios / tavera's and never had a single problem till now.
Guru Bhai has both the trucks - tell me one thing Guru bhai - which do you think is a better buy ? I mean coming form a person who has both these cars - your answer would be unbiased !!
I am not against Safari - In fact I simply love its looks, its mach image and unbeatable interior comfort BUT the Engine ( the soul of a car ) remains a big question.
This is the reason for me not buying a Safari !!
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