Greetings from Mumbai!

Porcupine · 23rd April 2017, 01:13

Hey Guys!

I’ve been wandering and reading this forum since 2014, as I was researching on which BMW 5 series variant to go for. What was supposed to be an innocent visit to a review, among many others open in numerous tabs on my browser I slowly found myself getting hooked on to Team-BHP! One review after the another, up-to-date news, and needless to say, the forum made it to my bookmarks pretty fast. It was only last week that I decided to register as a member to be a part of this community with you fine people, and sent the application in. I waited patiently, having heard about the difficult acceptance procedure here, but I was lucky enough to get approved on the first go!

So now that I’m finally here, let me tell you guys a bit about myself. I’m 25 and based in Mumbai. Academically I hold a BSc. in management, and an MSc. in Finance and Actuarial Science; both from City University London, UK. Professionally, my family has a private equity and real estate development business in India and in the UK, which means that I spend nearly 3 months a year in the UK.

In our family garage we have a W222 Mercedes S350 and a BMW 520d which are used by my father and mother respectively, a Mercedes A180 that is used by my sister, and I have recently been fortunate enough to acquire a brand new Porsche Panamera this last October which I now use as my daily drive (also hoping to put a review together for this soon!).

In the past we have owned numerous cars, mainly from the Mercedes stable as my father is a huge fan, a BMW e90 325i, briefly a Range Rover Vogue (previous generation) which had a very short stint with us due to numerous reliability issues – but that’s a story for another day! However the most favourite car of mine that we’ve ever owned was the first generation Toyota Camry! The most versatile car in the world according to me, and it has a special corner in my heart as that’s the car I learned to drive on!

Outside of work and cars, I’m interested in electronics and gadgets, luxury watches and music.

Now that that’s out of the way, I’m hoping to get to know you guys more and trying to add my two cents to this fantastic community you guys have created here!

Cheers!

The Brutailer · 23rd April 2017, 07:56

Wow man, that's an impressive garage. Welcome aboard. This is one hell of a community which has treasure troves of information from cars to basically everything in life.

P. S. Can't wait for the Panamera's ownership review.

dailydriver · 23rd April 2017, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Porcupine

What was supposed to be an innocent visit...

A visit to the forum can never be called an innocent endeavor. We are driven and guided by the guardian angels of ulterior motives such as modding our cars, of beautifying their interiors and waking up the dormant DIYer in us.

Browsing team-bhp is one addiction you won't wish to get rid of

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Welcome to what will soon prove to be the first and the last site you will end up visiting - at the beginning and end of your days respectively.

We look forward to reading your experiences on owning the German beasts.

Akshay1234 · 23rd April 2017, 10:52

Welcome bro, nice to see someone else from Mumbai of the same age. Look forward to seeing you around on the forum.

BlackPearl · 23rd April 2017, 11:33

Welcome to the forum. An impressive garage, no wait, it is jealousy inspiring garage

Waiting to hear more about your vehicles and see their pics. Wish you a lovely experience on Team-bhp.

Cyborg · 23rd April 2017, 13:39

Hi Porcupine, welcome to the forum!

Your handle piqued my interest, care to share why you picked such an unusual handle

Super cars in your family

Cheers

thatfastdude19 · 23rd April 2017, 14:41

Welcome to the community!!!!!!!

Great introduction to yourself and we all welcome you with wide open arms all filthy in Grease and motor oil and with spanners and torque wrenches in our hands.

Hope your radiator of questions will be filled up to the top by the best quality antifreeze of answers here.

Cheers mate!!!!!

Porcupine · 23rd April 2017, 14:56

Thanks a lot guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyborg

Hi Porcupine, welcome to the forum!

Your handle piqued my interest, care to share why you picked such an unusual handle

Haha, well I was/am a member of numerous music and guitar forums, and Porcupine Tree is one of my all-time favourite bands. Ever since then I've used this handle on most of the forums I join!

The Brutailer · 23rd April 2017, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

Haha, well I was/am a member of numerous music and guitar forums, and Porcupine Tree is one of my all-time favourite bands. Ever since then I've used this handle on most of the forums I join!

OT : Hey man! Big Porcupine Tree fan here as well!

Sad that it doesn't exist anymore. The band took Progessive rock to absolute next level.

Recently went to Steve Wilson's performance in Bangalore. Was pretty good.

23rd April 2017, 01:13	#1
Porcupine BHPian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mumbai Posts: 588 Thanked: 1,257 Times	Greetings from Mumbai! Hey Guys! I’ve been wandering and reading this forum since 2014, as I was researching on which BMW 5 series variant to go for. What was supposed to be an innocent visit to a review, among many others open in numerous tabs on my browser I slowly found myself getting hooked on to Team-BHP! One review after the another, up-to-date news, and needless to say, the forum made it to my bookmarks pretty fast. It was only last week that I decided to register as a member to be a part of this community with you fine people, and sent the application in. I waited patiently, having heard about the difficult acceptance procedure here, but I was lucky enough to get approved on the first go! So now that I’m finally here, let me tell you guys a bit about myself. I’m 25 and based in Mumbai. Academically I hold a BSc. in management, and an MSc. in Finance and Actuarial Science; both from City University London, UK. Professionally, my family has a private equity and real estate development business in India and in the UK, which means that I spend nearly 3 months a year in the UK. In our family garage we have a W222 Mercedes S350 and a BMW 520d which are used by my father and mother respectively, a Mercedes A180 that is used by my sister, and I have recently been fortunate enough to acquire a brand new Porsche Panamera this last October which I now use as my daily drive (also hoping to put a review together for this soon!). In the past we have owned numerous cars, mainly from the Mercedes stable as my father is a huge fan, a BMW e90 325i, briefly a Range Rover Vogue (previous generation) which had a very short stint with us due to numerous reliability issues – but that’s a story for another day! However the most favourite car of mine that we’ve ever owned was the first generation Toyota Camry! The most versatile car in the world according to me, and it has a special corner in my heart as that’s the car I learned to drive on! Outside of work and cars, I’m interested in electronics and gadgets, luxury watches and music. Now that that’s out of the way, I’m hoping to get to know you guys more and trying to add my two cents to this fantastic community you guys have created here! Cheers!
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23rd April 2017, 07:56	#2
The Brutailer BHPian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: - Posts: 566 Thanked: 1,434 Times	Re: Greetings from Mumbai! Wow man, that's an impressive garage. Welcome aboard. This is one hell of a community which has treasure troves of information from cars to basically everything in life. P. S. Can't wait for the Panamera's ownership review.
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23rd April 2017, 10:52	#4
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	Re: Greetings from Mumbai! Welcome bro, nice to see someone else from Mumbai of the same age. Look forward to seeing you around on the forum.
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BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	Re: Greetings from Mumbai! Welcome to the forum. An impressive garage, no wait, it is jealousy inspiring garage Waiting to hear more about your vehicles and see their pics. Wish you a lovely experience on Team-bhp.
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23rd April 2017, 13:39	#6
Cyborg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 3,856 Times	Re: Greetings from Mumbai! Hi Porcupine, welcome to the forum! Your handle piqued my interest, care to share why you picked such an unusual handle Super cars in your family Cheers
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thatfastdude19 BHPian Join Date: May 2016 Location: JHANSI Posts: 44 Thanked: 92 Times	Re: Greetings from Mumbai! Welcome to the community!!!!!!! Great introduction to yourself and we all welcome you with wide open arms all filthy in Grease and motor oil and with spanners and torque wrenches in our hands. Hope your radiator of questions will be filled up to the top by the best quality antifreeze of answers here. Cheers mate!!!!!
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