Pics: Tata Sierra

Dippy · 17th February 2009, 10:38

After going through this thread for the past few days, I finally decided to post. We owned a Sierra from 1998 to 2007. Mine was a 94' NA model. My sentiments are the same as the other guys in this thread. I absolutely loved My Sierra. There may be newer SUVs like the Safari and Scorpio today but none and I mean none have the character that the Sierra came with. My dad loved it, my mom, brother and my dog loved it. He would actually sit comfortably in the space between the front and rear seat. And if you folded the rear seat its nothing short of a double bed.

My Sierra did have its share of niggling problems but we didnt mind. It was THE car to bully rickshaws on the road. Everyone would give way to you . The comfort and ride quality even puts some other cars of today to shame. Never once did I feel tired after a long journey. It was a mile muncher to the true sense of the word. The bumpers were really strong compared to those on the SUVs we have today. Towards the end of it time with us, it started having wierd heating problems and getting good PUC readings were a problem. We eventually sold it in 2007 for just 35k and we still havent bought a replacement for dad yet.

Fond memories I have of this car. Here are some pictures of MH02-N-8269 for all to see.

tazmaan · 17th February 2009, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Fond memories I have of this car.

This is one thing in common with everyone who has experienced the sierra. Fond Memories and thats what's important.

sunilchakola · 17th February 2009, 19:01

Dippy,

I need an advise from your side to sort out an issue for my Sierra Turbo, since i thought u r the right person to help me... While going long journeys with AC, temprature is showing very high. Then i ll turn off the AC for somewhile and the temprature comes down. Thermostat/ Fan everything is working fine, donno any issue with the water pump or something...

Awaiting for reply...

vishnu7185 · 18th February 2009, 10:07

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Originally Posted by sunilchakola

Dippy,

I need an advise from your side to sort out an issue for my Sierra Turbo, since i thought u r the right person to help me... While going long journeys with AC, temprature is showing very high. Then i ll turn off the AC for somewhile and the temprature comes down. Thermostat/ Fan everything is working fine, donno any issue with the water pump or something...

Awaiting for reply...

Dude, Get your AC compressor checked. Not Sure whether that might be exact issue.

I guess @dinar is the right person for your query.

@Dinar/ Gurus: please suggest

vishnu7185 · 22nd February 2009, 13:21

Hey Guys

i thought i would post the complete set now.

Thatz a new set of headlights and the grill and also the front arch. Job well executed

Now a bit on the interiors

Brand new two tone upholstery done

How abt the rears?

Thts the new gear box on play[2004 Safari]

A small Sub just to add a bit for my music

Not but least the rear. Waiting for the team-bhp stickers to be put up

aditya.86 · 23rd February 2009, 02:10

@vishnu7185

Hey nice ride there. Well maintained and clean. Only one thing i would like to suggest here. Please get rid of the marlboro and ferrari stickers.

vishnu7185 · 23rd February 2009, 10:39

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Originally Posted by aditya.86

@vishnu7185

Hey nice ride there. Well maintained and clean. Only one thing i would like to suggest here. Please get rid of the marlboro and ferrari stickers.

Hey Aditya.. yeah i will do that when i will go for a repaint as i am not sure how old the sticker is and if i pull that out it might look as a patch there.

sunilchakola · 24th February 2009, 19:02

Ur Bull looks pretty cool dude!!!

aditya.86 · 25th February 2009, 00:47

There is no need to worry about the patches. The team-bhp stickers are here. Wat else does one need.

vishnu7185 · 25th February 2009, 11:46

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Originally Posted by aditya.86

There is no need to worry about the patches. The team-bhp stickers are here. Wat else does one need.

Well said

, but i have hosted the clear sticker from T-bhp on the back window.

vishnu7185 · 25th February 2009, 11:53

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Originally Posted by sunilchakola

Ur Bull looks pretty cool dude!!!

Thanks Sunil for the compliments. Its really cool to hear the good comments about your car from someone , which will indirectly motivate you to keep your car maintained.

headers · 3rd March 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by sunilchakola

While going long journeys with AC, temprature is showing very high. Then i ll turn off the AC for somewhile and the temprature comes down. Thermostat/ Fan everything is working fine,

Clean the AC condensor, if it is blocked, it overloads the engine leading to overheating issues!

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Originally Posted by vishnu7185

i am not sure how old the sticker is and if i pull that out it might look as a patch there.

Use Petrol to wipe the patch off! Kerosene works better!

sunilchakola · 3rd March 2009, 22:30

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Originally Posted by headers

Clean the AC condensor, if it is blocked, it overloads the engine leading to overheating issues!

Thanks Headers!!! let me try that...

vishnu7185 · 5th March 2009, 12:25

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Originally Posted by sunilchakola

Thanks Headers!!! let me try that...

Hey Sunil

Please share whats the outcome of your A/C issue, so that in case anyone come across the same they can easily identify this.

sunilchakola · 7th March 2009, 06:13

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Originally Posted by vishnu7185

Hey Sunil

Please share whats the outcome of your A/C issue, so that in case anyone come across the same they can easily identify this.

Sure vishnu. i 'll share the feedback.

17th February 2009, 10:38	#76
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	After going through this thread for the past few days, I finally decided to post. We owned a Sierra from 1998 to 2007. Mine was a 94' NA model. My sentiments are the same as the other guys in this thread. I absolutely loved My Sierra. There may be newer SUVs like the Safari and Scorpio today but none and I mean none have the character that the Sierra came with. My dad loved it, my mom, brother and my dog loved it. He would actually sit comfortably in the space between the front and rear seat. And if you folded the rear seat its nothing short of a double bed. My Sierra did have its share of niggling problems but we didnt mind. It was THE car to bully rickshaws on the road. Everyone would give way to you . The comfort and ride quality even puts some other cars of today to shame. Never once did I feel tired after a long journey. It was a mile muncher to the true sense of the word. The bumpers were really strong compared to those on the SUVs we have today. Towards the end of it time with us, it started having wierd heating problems and getting good PUC readings were a problem. We eventually sold it in 2007 for just 35k and we still havent bought a replacement for dad yet. Fond memories I have of this car. Here are some pictures of MH02-N-8269 for all to see. Attached Thumbnails
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17th February 2009, 19:01	#78
sunilchakola BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 124 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Dippy, I need an advise from your side to sort out an issue for my Sierra Turbo, since i thought u r the right person to help me... While going long journeys with AC, temprature is showing very high. Then i ll turn off the AC for somewhile and the temprature comes down. Thermostat/ Fan everything is working fine, donno any issue with the water pump or something... Awaiting for reply...
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22nd February 2009, 13:21	#80
vishnu7185 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Trivandrum/Bangalore/London Posts: 89 Thanked: 10 Times	Hey Guys i thought i would post the complete set now. Thatz a new set of headlights and the grill and also the front arch. Job well executed Now a bit on the interiors Brand new two tone upholstery done How abt the rears? Thts the new gear box on play[2004 Safari] A small Sub just to add a bit for my music Not but least the rear. Waiting for the team-bhp stickers to be put up Last edited by vishnu7185 : 22nd February 2009 at 13:24.
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23rd February 2009, 02:10	#81
aditya.86 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porbandar Posts: 305 Thanked: 92 Times	@vishnu7185 Hey nice ride there. Well maintained and clean. Only one thing i would like to suggest here. Please get rid of the marlboro and ferrari stickers.
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24th February 2009, 19:02	#83
sunilchakola BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 124 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Ur Bull looks pretty cool dude!!!
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25th February 2009, 00:47	#84
aditya.86 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porbandar Posts: 305 Thanked: 92 Times	There is no need to worry about the patches. The team-bhp stickers are here. Wat else does one need.
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