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Safari DICOR 2.2 317 78.08%
Scorpio mHawk 2.2 89 21.92%
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Old 4th December 2007, 17:37   #16
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My choice is always safari. It looks gorgeous and surely well planted on road than the scorpio.
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Old 4th December 2007, 18:47   #17
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Voted for Safari because it is not crampy and a good handler than Scorpio, Few gizmos not exactly differentiating the old and the new scorpio
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any day its safari for me
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Old 4th December 2007, 21:05   #19
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I have neither driven Safari nor Scorpio. But to me Safari feels like more Royal and Scorpio is more like a public carrier. So my vote goes to Safari.
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looks like no scorpio fans visited this thread yet. Till then
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Old 4th December 2007, 22:30   #21
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56 against 5!!!

The poll results are shocking, to say the least. Knew Safari would lead, but seems Team-bhp'ians have said 'good-bye' to the Scorpio!
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Old 4th December 2007, 22:34   #22
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voted for safari for it's macho road presence. loved the vehicle when i saw it first and until now none of the vehicle comes in mind against safari.
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Old 4th December 2007, 23:12   #23
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1. I think it looks better. It looks more "expensive" and more "upwardly mobile".
To me the Safari looks dated and yesterdays SUV. Even LR changed the shape of the Disco a few years ago. The Safari reminds me of a 90s disco.

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2. It has space on inside, while scorpio is a little "cramped".
Yes that is true. The Safari beats the Scorpio in terms of interior space.


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5. I see so many scorpio taxi's in my neck of woods. I already own one taxicab, don't want another
I have seen plenty of Safari taxis in Punjab. Even small villages have them, in Bara Pind near Goraya there were several Safari taxis on my last visit. Similalry there were several Safari taxis in Sangrur and loads opposite the bus stop in Patiala (under the flyover). There were similar numbers of Scoprio taxis as well. So I guess the taxi score is dependant on which area of the country you come from.

I think Mahindra will have to have a rethink on pricing as they are not going to sell many Scorpio at the 9L+ price.

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My vote is for Safari, any time.

Enjoy "Royal Ride"!!!
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Old 4th December 2007, 23:57   #25
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I think the scorpio is way over priced. If they bring out a base 2.2 may be it will get my vote. Till then I think the safari is the better VFM of the two. Will have to give a consideration to the FE of the scorpio too when it is known.
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I have seen plenty of Safari taxis in Punjab. Even small villages have them, in Bara Pind near Goraya there were several Safari taxis on my last visit. Similalry there were several Safari taxis in Sangrur and loads opposite the bus stop in Patiala (under the flyover). There were similar numbers of Scoprio taxis as well. So I guess the taxi score is dependant on which area of the country you come from.

I think Mahindra will have to have a rethink on pricing as they are not going to sell many Scorpio at the 9L+ price.
I don't remember seeing safari taxi's in Ludhiana. However whenever relatives come over from joo ke, there are ample scorpio and sumo Taxi's waiting to come home.
I am not saying there are no safari Taxi's but then there are merc and Accord Taxi's too.
Scorpio Taxi's are pretty common the the NH1(Delhi-Ludhiana-Beyond) route.
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Man, the poll results are amazing to say the least

I voted for the Safari (surprise-surprise )



Yup, read this -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...est-drive.html

And Dockap is a die hard Scorpio fan or Safari hater (read it whichever way sounds better)

Thanks Suman! Even the Die-hard or harder fan has given -ve feedback after the TD report. Though he didn't mention the FE.

I guess M&M have tried to axe themselves out of the market.
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Old 5th December 2007, 11:20   #28
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I dont own any of these vehicles but have been observing them for a while. Voted for Safari as its VFM, I like the scorp looks but beyond this I feel that it needs lot of improvement in cabin space, handling and above all this M&M can't take its customers for a ride with extra cost of 2 Lakhs that will give you frivolous gadgets (which could be added later, if required), there needs to be something substantial other than a detuned engine.
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Old 5th December 2007, 11:57   #29
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Voted for SAFARI for VFM and the thought they've put into the product.
I'd value USEFUL features like "Electrically Controlled ORVMs" anyday than gimmicks like "Cruise Control" / "Automatic Wipers".

Safari looks could improve if they cut some flab. A 7-seater SUV needn't look like a ship. Look at the overhangs. Learn from Land Rover for those CLEAN design lines.
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Old 5th December 2007, 13:00   #30
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safari baby!!! anytime,,wel basically i own one he he
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