That's me there in the Corner...

Uddalakgupta · 6th March 2006, 14:57

Hi there. A stranger in town, feeling my way through... seems like a fun place this.

Well, here's to introductions. Am 39, based in Delhi, work as an advertising writer. Love my Palio Sport 2003 model, gives me a bang. Took her to the mountains on weekend trips four times last year, she's quite the ripper. A Fiat fan, it just isn't right the way things turned out for them in India. But there's hope yet.

Of the new stuff I've read about, my heart beats for the Yeti from Skoda. Just the small SUV we city slickers need (but can't get!) Distance, I guess, makes the heart grow fonder. Am now looking for a Mahindra Classic (post 1995, if possible) to buy in delhi ASAP. If anyone knows the whereabouts and general thingummies of said machine, please give me a buzz. Will be a great help.

Trip on travelling and rock music, though the gears have gone a bit rusty by now. Some silly stuff I did in 1999, here's a link: www.cybersteering.com/cruise/feature/woody/route.html

Seeya guys around. Dish out a reply. Uddalak

ghostrider4385 · 6th March 2006, 15:18

Hey Uddalak! Welcome to TBHP... hope you have a rip-roaring time here.
Your name is really unique... I havent heard anyone with the name before... what does it mean?

So which advertising agency do you work for?

Godspeed.

Alok.

major · 6th March 2006, 15:22

Hey buddy

Welcome to the group, great to hear from another palio owner, well I own a S10 and absolutely love it.

I see your snap with a santro !!!

Cheers...Major

GTO · 6th March 2006, 15:31

Hi Uddalak, and welcome to the Team-BHP.

Heres some links that may help you during your search for a Classic:

Link 1

Link 2

Will surely update you if any Classic comes around for sale. However, there is a chance that you will have to spend a good amount getting it back to shape. The last Classic was manufactured in 1998. Thus, the minimum you are looking at is 8 year old vehicle.

GTO

Uddalakgupta · 6th March 2006, 16:30

thanks, mates for the quick responses.

ghost, about the name, since you asked... it's from vedic times, he was the favourite disciple of aruni rishi and the father of nachiketa. was a 'learned one' with many stories about his devotion to his guru and his wisdom, if you get my drift. maneka gandhi's book of names though, describes it enigmatically enough: 'burnt wide open'. don't know where she got that one from!

major, glad you checked the link, it was from 1999 about a 5000 km mumbai-spiti-mumbai saga when i didn't know how to drive! bummed a ride in my friend's new santro, and played navigator.

gto (what's it stand for?), i'd already checked the 2 links earlier this morning, your piece on the classic was a beaut. if you get any dope on a classic in delhi, pass it along. shall consult with you, should i hear of anything.

ciao now. uddalak

BUSA · 6th March 2006, 17:27

hey uddalakgupta welcome to the forum.

Have fun and hope you get a good classic.

6th March 2006, 14:57	#1
Uddalakgupta Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NEW DELHI Posts: 8 Thanked: 6 Times	That's me there in the Corner... Hi there. A stranger in town, feeling my way through... seems like a fun place this. Well, here's to introductions. Am 39, based in Delhi, work as an advertising writer. Love my Palio Sport 2003 model, gives me a bang. Took her to the mountains on weekend trips four times last year, she's quite the ripper. A Fiat fan, it just isn't right the way things turned out for them in India. But there's hope yet. Of the new stuff I've read about, my heart beats for the Yeti from Skoda. Just the small SUV we city slickers need (but can't get!) Distance, I guess, makes the heart grow fonder. Am now looking for a Mahindra Classic (post 1995, if possible) to buy in delhi ASAP. If anyone knows the whereabouts and general thingummies of said machine, please give me a buzz. Will be a great help. Trip on travelling and rock music, though the gears have gone a bit rusty by now. Some silly stuff I did in 1999, here's a link: www.cybersteering.com/cruise/feature/woody/route.html Seeya guys around. Dish out a reply. Uddalak Last edited by Uddalakgupta : 6th March 2006 at 14:59.
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6th March 2006, 15:18	#2
ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 389 Thanked: 12 Times	Hey Uddalak! Welcome to TBHP... hope you have a rip-roaring time here. Your name is really unique... I havent heard anyone with the name before... what does it mean? So which advertising agency do you work for? Godspeed. Alok.
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6th March 2006, 15:22	#3
major BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 53 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey buddy Welcome to the group, great to hear from another palio owner, well I own a S10 and absolutely love it. I see your snap with a santro !!! Cheers...Major
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6th March 2006, 15:31	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,787 Times View My Garage	Hi Uddalak, and welcome to the Team-BHP. Heres some links that may help you during your search for a Classic: Link 1 Link 2 Will surely update you if any Classic comes around for sale. However, there is a chance that you will have to spend a good amount getting it back to shape. The last Classic was manufactured in 1998. Thus, the minimum you are looking at is 8 year old vehicle. GTO
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6th March 2006, 16:30	#5
Uddalakgupta Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NEW DELHI Posts: 8 Thanked: 6 Times	Rapid Fire Round thanks, mates for the quick responses. ghost, about the name, since you asked... it's from vedic times, he was the favourite disciple of aruni rishi and the father of nachiketa. was a 'learned one' with many stories about his devotion to his guru and his wisdom, if you get my drift. maneka gandhi's book of names though, describes it enigmatically enough: 'burnt wide open'. don't know where she got that one from! major, glad you checked the link, it was from 1999 about a 5000 km mumbai-spiti-mumbai saga when i didn't know how to drive! bummed a ride in my friend's new santro, and played navigator. gto (what's it stand for?), i'd already checked the 2 links earlier this morning, your piece on the classic was a beaut. if you get any dope on a classic in delhi, pass it along. shall consult with you, should i hear of anything. ciao now. uddalak Last edited by Uddalakgupta : 6th March 2006 at 16:35.
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6th March 2006, 17:27	#6
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	hey uddalakgupta welcome to the forum. Have fun and hope you get a good classic.
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