Another car addict joins the Team

DeepChat · 9th September 2011, 11:24

Hello All,

Finally joined the Team, after a very long period of addictively following various threads on T-BHP. Gives me the shivers that people may soon be following my threads! Looking forward to this. Thanks Mods.

My name is Deepanjan, and am based out of Bangalore. My ride is a 10-year old FIAT Palio which still drives and looks great. Other customers at the service stations throw me disbelieving looks when I say that my car is more than a decade old

I work in a software products firm.

anekho · 11th September 2011, 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepChat

Hello All,

Welcome aboard, DeepChat!

The Fiat Palio has a huge following here and you'll fit right in! Would be nice to read a long term ownership review on your steed.

Cheers!

DeepChat · 11th September 2011, 09:19

Thanks Anekho!! Brilliant idea for a new thread. Will do this today.

riturajsharma19 · 12th September 2011, 21:44

Welcome aboard DeepChat. Like you, even I have recently joined. Would like to know from you tips and tricks of keeping a car in pristine condition.

DeepChat · 13th September 2011, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by riturajsharma19

Welcome aboard DeepChat. Like you, even I have recently joined. Would like to know from you tips and tricks of keeping a car in pristine condition.

rituraj, I think the fabulous FIAT paint quality makes sure that the car always looks good. Daily washes and wipes help of course. Also, since my Palio is Golden Beige, minor scratches don't stand out. In Blr, you just can't avoid scratches

.

The BNW Punto is your ride? I have coveted the car for sometime now. She's a real looker. Take good care of her mate. It was my first choice for an upgrade until I decided against a diesel car.

sajands · 14th September 2011, 05:10

Welcome aboard Deepanjan, Feel free to be lost forever in this magical car lovers forum

sandip · 14th September 2011, 15:00

Hi Deep,

Welcome to TBHP.
Nice to have someone with a decade old FIAT.

Seeing the level of interest that you have, I am sure you will spend much if not most of your time here.

Mmmm which software company are you working with ? I dont want to invest in its share pretty soon ;P

raj_srini · 14th September 2011, 22:29

Warm welcome to the forum Deep chat. You'll meet many Fiat lovers out here. Look forward to sharing and learning with you.

riturajsharma19 · 14th September 2011, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepChat

The BNW Punto is your ride?

Yes, BNW Punto is indeed my ride. I give her a weekly wash and try not to wipe too much, so as to not induce many swirls. Just recently got a bottle of Collinite 845 wax which I plan to apply in the weekend.

Wonder what made you decide against a diesel.

DeepChat · 19th September 2011, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandip

Hi Deep,

Welcome to TBHP.
Nice to have someone with a decade old FIAT.

Seeing the level of interest that you have, I am sure you will spend much if not most of your time here.

Mmmm which software company are you working with ? I dont want to invest in its share pretty soon ;P

@sandip - yea, may not be a good idea given that a lot of office time is spent googling cars and related info

Fortunately we are still not listed.

Quote:

Wonder what made you decide against a diesel.

@rituraj - My driving is currently restricted to <1000 kms per day. It doesn't justify the premium I need to pay for a diesel car. I'd rather buy a fully loaded petrol car for the same price. It may also be the result of having driven petrol cars all these years, some kind of a mental block may be.

Quote:

Warm welcome to the forum Deep chat. You'll meet many Fiat lovers out here. Look forward to sharing and learning with you.

@raj_srini - Thanks!! I am planning a long-term review of my car pretty soon. Should make for some interesting reading.

9th September 2011, 11:24	#1
DeepChat BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 43 Thanked: 23 Times	Another car addict joins the Team Hello All, Finally joined the Team, after a very long period of addictively following various threads on T-BHP. Gives me the shivers that people may soon be following my threads! Looking forward to this. Thanks Mods. My name is Deepanjan, and am based out of Bangalore. My ride is a 10-year old FIAT Palio which still drives and looks great. Other customers at the service stations throw me disbelieving looks when I say that my car is more than a decade old I work in a software products firm.
	() Thanks

11th September 2011, 09:19	#3
DeepChat BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 43 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Another car addict joins the Team Thanks Anekho!! Brilliant idea for a new thread. Will do this today.
	() Thanks

12th September 2011, 21:44	#4
riturajsharma19 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: AS 03 Posts: 154 Thanked: 198 Times	Re: Another car addict joins the Team Welcome aboard DeepChat. Like you, even I have recently joined. Would like to know from you tips and tricks of keeping a car in pristine condition.
	() Thanks

14th September 2011, 05:10	#6
sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	Re: Another car addict joins the Team Welcome aboard Deepanjan, Feel free to be lost forever in this magical car lovers forum
	() Thanks

14th September 2011, 15:00	#7
sandip BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 72 Thanked: 53 Times	Re: Another car addict joins the Team Hi Deep, Welcome to TBHP. Nice to have someone with a decade old FIAT. Seeing the level of interest that you have, I am sure you will spend much if not most of your time here. Mmmm which software company are you working with ? I dont want to invest in its share pretty soon ;P
	() Thanks

14th September 2011, 22:29	#8
raj_srini BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Delhi Posts: 145 Thanked: 19 Times	Re: Another car addict joins the Team Warm welcome to the forum Deep chat. You'll meet many Fiat lovers out here. Look forward to sharing and learning with you.
	() Thanks