What was your first 'new car'?

amtak · 19th December 2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by jerish666

Who is the mother then?

Ms. Suzuki. She's the one!!!

mjothi · 19th December 2007, 09:34

Booked a M800 in Jan 2005 but was not so happy since dream car was Zen. Seeing my face, my mum could get whats the problem. Permission granted for the new Zen LXi. Took it on 20th Jan 2005. Wow, you should me driving it in my place with those pride!!! Ofcourse thats my Benz or BMW for me

benbsb29 · 19th December 2007, 09:40

My first car purchase was timed along with my birthday. I got my Ikon five days later, and on the very first evening i branded the car with a scratch on the front bumper. Nearly gave it another one on the door while trying to park it within my building's parking slot.

I never cared much for what day i was taking the delivery or time. All i wanted was the car.

sreenidhibr · 19th December 2007, 10:03

Buying the first car (Santro LE, 2002) was an interesting experience, due to the circumstances at that time. Just a couple of days before the delivery, my dad was ill and was admitted to a hospital. At the time of car delivery, i had spent two consecutive nights at the hospital. Dad was okay, so along with friend, I went to the dealer and took the car.

My friend drove the new car and I drove his car on the way back. So, i had the pleasure of following my own car, which was being driven smoothly by an experienced driver

After temple, the first stop for the car was the hospital. My dad's first ride in our car was on the next day, upon his discharge.

kryptik83 · 19th December 2007, 10:12

Sep 8, 2007 - my first car - Maruti Swift VXi

RufRoc · 19th December 2007, 10:21

Picked up my Swift Diesel LDi on the 14th of June, which also happened to be my B'day so all the more special to me

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windsurfer · 19th December 2007, 11:22

16 October 2006, FIAT Palio 1.6 (Formula Red)

Car-Agey · 19th December 2007, 11:31

Maruti 800 in Nov 1995, still have it along with my Matiz Jan 2001 waiting for my first Sedan. Maybe early nextr year.

theMAG · 19th December 2007, 12:07

First car was Premier Padmini 1986 July model, purchased 2nd hand in 1990 by parents. Learned driving cars on that car in the 1st 10 mins of my 1st stint in a driver's cabin. We upsized to Apollo radials- a big thing at the time, and later on upgraded to the intrument console and steering wheel that came in the last versions of the Padmini. This car was with me till my Engineering days - and by far is the most special car for me as well as the family.

Next was the Ford Ikon 1.6 Zxi purchased in 2002 for my brother's return to India. I funded 50% of the car with all the savings I had then; and consider this to be my first car; albeit jointly owned/used.

Now of course, I have my black Swift, the first car I purchased with my money completely. This is equally the most special car along with the Padmini, the memories of which wont go away for a very long time to come.

narayan · 19th December 2007, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerish666

Who is the mother then?

Maruti Udyog Limited of course

murugaveln · 19th December 2007, 12:35

Mine was a white Maruti 800 in April 1999. Sold it last month and got a Santro.

vickey_jai · 19th December 2007, 12:39

For me it was Santro Xing XO.....took delivery on 19th Dec 2005, .....Many year end discounts made it possible to go for the top end model.......its has seved me well ever since.......and despite having acquired a new car , I have not been able to sell it.....

gbpscars · 19th December 2007, 13:09

yet to experience the feeling of driving out a gleaming new car.

would have done it if i did not fall for the OHC VTEC. but no regrets, i did have the same feeling of paying for all that in white cash

does give me a certain pride, though i did not opt for a company lease as they did not support my choice.

nevertheless, my 2nd hand OHC VTEC was lovingly polished for free by the previous owner before handing over, so GLEAMING in the sun was it.

DileepKS · 19th December 2007, 13:22

My first new car was a dark green M800STD bought in June 1998. It came in the form of a deal, so had not much of a choice. Used it for exactly 3 years, and sold it to wifes uncle when we moved abroad. The uncle still have it is an excellent condition. He takes much better care than I do.

The father-in-law commented that "show a car to him, and he will agree to any bad deal". I don't agree with him. Time proved that I was right, but that is OT.

I was all exited. I went there taking the bus. Maybe I looked naive, the salesguy asked me if I can drive. I said "A little bit, as I own a fiat". The new car smell, and the velvety seat covers were enough to intoxicate. Being used to driving the Padmini, the little M800 seemed to be in the class of the cars I rode in (not drove) abroad.

Reached home, took the wife and the infant on a joyride, went to my sisters home nearby, Took her and her two girls also along, took a round, dropped them back and came back home. That night the poor padmini slept in the street while the new girl took the garage.

simonkayar · 19th December 2007, 13:27

Maruti Estilo on 14th September 2007. The car was the first in both our families and we cherished each moment of it. It made us so proud to own a car before we were thirty, paid in full.

19th December 2007, 09:34	#17
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Booked a M800 in Jan 2005 but was not so happy since dream car was Zen. Seeing my face, my mum could get whats the problem. Permission granted for the new Zen LXi. Took it on 20th Jan 2005. Wow, you should me driving it in my place with those pride!!! Ofcourse thats my Benz or BMW for me
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19th December 2007, 09:40	#18
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,231 Times View My Garage	My first car purchase was timed along with my birthday. I got my Ikon five days later, and on the very first evening i branded the car with a scratch on the front bumper. Nearly gave it another one on the door while trying to park it within my building's parking slot. I never cared much for what day i was taking the delivery or time. All i wanted was the car.
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19th December 2007, 10:03	#19
sreenidhibr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 119 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Buying the first car (Santro LE, 2002) was an interesting experience, due to the circumstances at that time. Just a couple of days before the delivery, my dad was ill and was admitted to a hospital. At the time of car delivery, i had spent two consecutive nights at the hospital. Dad was okay, so along with friend, I went to the dealer and took the car. My friend drove the new car and I drove his car on the way back. So, i had the pleasure of following my own car, which was being driven smoothly by an experienced driver After temple, the first stop for the car was the hospital. My dad's first ride in our car was on the next day, upon his discharge.
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19th December 2007, 10:12	#20
kryptik83 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calcutta Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	Sep 8, 2007 - my first car - Maruti Swift VXi
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19th December 2007, 10:21	#21
RufRoc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 259 Thanked: 28 Times	Picked up my Swift Diesel LDi on the 14th of June, which also happened to be my B'day so all the more special to me .
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19th December 2007, 11:22	#22
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	16 October 2006, FIAT Palio 1.6 (Formula Red)
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19th December 2007, 11:31	#23
Car-Agey BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 344 Thanked: 54 Times	Maruti 800 in Nov 1995, still have it along with my Matiz Jan 2001 waiting for my first Sedan. Maybe early nextr year.
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19th December 2007, 12:07	#24
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	First car was Premier Padmini 1986 July model, purchased 2nd hand in 1990 by parents. Learned driving cars on that car in the 1st 10 mins of my 1st stint in a driver's cabin. We upsized to Apollo radials- a big thing at the time, and later on upgraded to the intrument console and steering wheel that came in the last versions of the Padmini. This car was with me till my Engineering days - and by far is the most special car for me as well as the family. Next was the Ford Ikon 1.6 Zxi purchased in 2002 for my brother's return to India. I funded 50% of the car with all the savings I had then; and consider this to be my first car; albeit jointly owned/used. Now of course, I have my black Swift, the first car I purchased with my money completely. This is equally the most special car along with the Padmini, the memories of which wont go away for a very long time to come.
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19th December 2007, 12:35	#26
murugaveln Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 22 Thanked: 5 Times	Mine was a white Maruti 800 in April 1999. Sold it last month and got a Santro.
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19th December 2007, 12:39	#27
vickey_jai BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	For me it was Santro Xing XO.....took delivery on 19th Dec 2005, .....Many year end discounts made it possible to go for the top end model.......its has seved me well ever since.......and despite having acquired a new car , I have not been able to sell it.....
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19th December 2007, 13:09	#28
gbpscars BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 402 Thanked: 5 Times	yet to experience the feeling of driving out a gleaming new car. would have done it if i did not fall for the OHC VTEC. but no regrets, i did have the same feeling of paying for all that in white cash does give me a certain pride, though i did not opt for a company lease as they did not support my choice. nevertheless, my 2nd hand OHC VTEC was lovingly polished for free by the previous owner before handing over, so GLEAMING in the sun was it.
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19th December 2007, 13:22	#29
DileepKS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 137 Thanked: 8 Times	My first new car was a dark green M800STD bought in June 1998. It came in the form of a deal, so had not much of a choice. Used it for exactly 3 years, and sold it to wifes uncle when we moved abroad. The uncle still have it is an excellent condition. He takes much better care than I do. The father-in-law commented that "show a car to him, and he will agree to any bad deal". I don't agree with him. Time proved that I was right, but that is OT. I was all exited. I went there taking the bus. Maybe I looked naive, the salesguy asked me if I can drive. I said "A little bit, as I own a fiat". The new car smell, and the velvety seat covers were enough to intoxicate. Being used to driving the Padmini, the little M800 seemed to be in the class of the cars I rode in (not drove) abroad. Reached home, took the wife and the infant on a joyride, went to my sisters home nearby, Took her and her two girls also along, took a round, dropped them back and came back home. That night the poor padmini slept in the street while the new girl took the garage. Last edited by DileepKS : 19th December 2007 at 13:26.
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19th December 2007, 13:27	#30
simonkayar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 163 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Maruti Estilo on 14th September 2007. The car was the first in both our families and we cherished each moment of it. It made us so proud to own a car before we were thirty, paid in full.
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