[mycarhasablower]

Originally Posted by digitalblood

Sorry, couldn't start a new thread! Hence asking all sierra owners on this thread/forum, is it worth buying a sierra turbo '98 with outer mag radial tyres (all 5 new ones) & ice (4 channels) and a very very neatly maintained bodyline/floor for 1.2L?

Just don't want to be baited with this hard earned money.

Pros & Mods, Please help.

try for within 1lakh....sierras go for about 75 for the turbo here in delhi but since its got new tyres (ice rarely commands a premium)and it being a bangalore car, where prices for used cars are always high , i probably would have given 1.2 for the car but definitely , you cant call it a steal.

[sierrakamat]

digitalblood please have a very very good look at the sierra if it has everything that you wanted it to have and doesnt require a paint and body job , is mechanically sound and you are not going to end up doing it all anew then 1 to 1.2 lacs is a decent price because at 60 to70 k you will end up with vehicle which will require 50 k to set it straight.
if the current owner has kept the car in pristine condition go for it cos these specimens are few and far between

[TheARUN]

Originally Posted by digitalblood

Sorry, couldn't start a new thread! Hence asking all sierra owners on this thread/forum, is it worth buying a sierra turbo '98 with outer mag radial tyres (all 5 new ones) & ice (4 channels) and a very very neatly maintained bodyline/floor for 1.2L?

Just don't want to be baited with this hard earned money.

Pros & Mods, Please help.

Please take up this exercise before you buy. Pop into 3 or 4 used car dealerships. Tell them that you are looking for a car and while you are discussing the options available slowly let in that you have a SIERRA 98 model with all that is said above. See what they say, add about 25% to their average quoted price and that should be the price for the SIERRA.

Having said that, you could still make an emotional desicion. A SIERRA bought for even 2 lakhs, if it does not burn a hole in your pocket can still keep you smiling

[digitalblood]

Thanx for all your valuable comments

Originally Posted by mycarhasablower

try for within 1lakh....sierras go for about 75 for the turbo here in delhi but since its got new tyres (ice rarely commands a premium)and it being a bangalore car, where prices for used cars are always high , i probably would have given 1.2 for the car but definitely , you cant call it a steal.

As you have already mentioned, Bangalore is sure a place where you endup paying that "little extra" on everything. After a lot of math & Random, i have zeroed in on a sierra & am firm on the decision now. It is either a sierra or nothing. Thanx for the consoling line "i probably would have given 1.2 for the car".

Originally Posted by sierrakamat

digitalblood please have a very very good look at the sierra if it has everything that you wanted it to have and doesnt require a paint and body job , is mechanically sound and you are not going to end up doing it all anew then 1 to 1.2 lacs is a decent price because at 60 to70 k you will end up with vehicle which will require 50 k to set it straight.
if the current owner has kept the car in pristine condition go for it cos these specimens are few and far between

I have taken a very neat & a very long look at the beast and was quite happy at its maintenance. The current owner has maintained it very very neat except for a small 1 Rupee coin size rust on the driver door. He also told me that the gasket for the silencer has been roasted & the smoke enters the cabin when speeding over 70 kmph. However, after a test drive, i found that the suspension needs a VERY LITTLE attention. Apart from this, i fund nothing awry in it and i actually increased my fixed budget due to temptation.

Originally Posted by TheARUN

Please take up this exercise before you buy. Pop into 3 or 4 used car dealerships. Tell them that you are looking for a car and while you are discussing the options available slowly let in that you have a SIERRA 98 model with all that is said above. See what they say, add about 25% to their average quoted price and that should be the price for the SIERRA.

Having said that, you could still make an emotional desicion. A SIERRA bought for even 2 lakhs, if it does not burn a hole in your pocket can still keep you smiling

I did take a good friend along for the test drive & this guy happens to understand the tunes of such beasts better than me. Even his conclusion was that i will not be able to find another such piece in such good condition. Though i cant decide on just one person's opinion, I thought it would be a great help in deciding on this particular machine by taking all your help.

Thanx a bunch all!

[Saptarshi B]

Originally Posted by digitalblood

Thanx for all your valuable comments

As you have already mentioned, Bangalore is sure a place where you endup paying that "little extra" on everything. After a lot of math & Random, i have zeroed in on a sierra & am firm on the decision now. It is either a sierra or nothing. Thanx for the consoling line "i probably would have given 1.2 for the car".

So have you finally bought your Sierra ?

I have bought a Sierra a couple of years ago and it is in very good condition with no need of any mechanical work needed except a regular service.

Even then I have managed to spend 30-40 k on stuff I wanted upgraded for the car (tyres / battery / seat covers / autocops / vkool). So if this car comes preloaded with what you would want, hope you have bought it already !

Post some pics

[digitalblood]

Originally Posted by Saptarshi B

So have you finally bought your Sierra ?

I have bought a Sierra a couple of years ago and it is in very good condition with no need of any mechanical work needed except a regular service.

Even then I have managed to spend 30-40 k on stuff I wanted upgraded for the car (tyres / battery / seat covers / autocops / vkool). So if this car comes preloaded with what you would want, hope you have bought it already !

Post some pics

unfortunately, not yet. :( Had to re-route the money for medical expenses that rose from no-where.

Still struggling to fill up the empty slot.

[sashas]

Here are the pic of mine 99 model sierre turbo after restoration

[Saptarshi B]

Good pics! What all did you get done in the restoration ? And how long did it take ?

Goa regn ?

[urajkumar]

Nice pics guys! Makes me nostalgic! Also made me wonder, TATA reely did come up with gorgeous vehicles during that time (Safari, Sierra) which were ahead of its time! Wonder what happened later to TATA(Of course Indica & Nano did get a lot of attention but still...) ?

[sashas]

Originally Posted by Saptarshi B

Good pics! What all did you get done in the restoration ? And how long did it take ?

Goa regn ?

Ya it is a goa regn It took me almost 5 month for restoration.minor patch work and the running board has been changed. repainted the vehicle and pump was also overhauled.

[digitalblood]

Originally Posted by Saptarshi B

So have you finally bought your Sierra ?

I have bought a Sierra a couple of years ago and it is in very good condition with no need of any mechanical work needed except a regular service.

Even then I have managed to spend 30-40 k on stuff I wanted upgraded for the car (tyres / battery / seat covers / autocops / vkool). So if this car comes preloaded with what you would want, hope you have bought it already !

Post some pics

Yay!! Finally I got my hands on the beast! Here are a few pics that was taken on the day i took delivery.

[dracul]

Can any body help me to find a pair of sierra tail lamps?.

Abin

[hillram]

To all Tata Sierra lovers..My 1997 Sierra recently restored to its glory !!!

[condor]

Guess that fellow Sierra fans may have seen this, but here goes :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byn5...&nohtml5=False

[condor]

A 1992 Sierra on sale @ Bangalore. The ad is on FB on the 220 page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/seco...80408575353608