[aquavivarium]

To start with, this name. It basically means an enclosure of water in which there is life. So it's us, we all are 70-80% water. Try thinking of yourself as that and mind you, it's water, not beer. I came across this while reading an old Darwin age book on natural history and evolution.

Coming to Team-BHP, I just came across it while casually browsing, was not immediately attracted to it, but it was in my browsing history. So I found it relevant when I was to buy a car - my first car (Chevrolet Beat) - I mean my first car in which only I had to make the decision .

"A little intro"- I am a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. I repair commercial aircraft (like Airbus and Boeing) for a living. Thus, I am aware and focused on the mechanical aspects. I read all reviews (was Dec. 2009) and was actually very impressed about how the car was in sync with the review (but the impression was short-lived).

4-cylinder NA engine , funky ODO (did not like it) and great handling, the decision was made. I still did not think twice about how the review matched the car. It bought a smile during an overtake and that was enough for me. Now, within a month, two of my friends bought the same car. Both were Team-BHP readers.

I read the review again and the follow up posts, since it was my 1st personal machine. I was a mechanical guy, so I read in detail all that was written about this car. I noticed the fairness and genuineness in the review. I felt it happening to me in the car. So, here was a group of people not trying to sell anything.

We see a lot of racing / trekking / cycling groups. I guess most of their focus is on the Ops part - the thrill / adventure, etc. It is very rare to find an unbiased, empirical and flawless approach to a common passion.

A vehicle is not just a mobility solution, a dopamine kick, social need, ego trip, etc. For me it's a living thing - it's my Vivarium .

Thanks for letting me in.

[Aditya]

Hi,

Welcome to Team-BHP. Good to have you onboard.

Originally Posted by aquavivarium

I am a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer , I repair commercial aircraft for a living like the Airbus and Boeing

That's interesting. I am sure you'll have a lot to share with other BHPians.

I read the review again and the follow ups , since it was my 1st personal machine , and I was a mechanical guy I read in details on all that was written about this car, i noticed the fairness and genuineness in the reviews ,I felt it happening to me in the car, so here was a group of people not trying to sell anything .

Thanks for the kind words.

It is very rare to find unbiased , empirical and flawless approach to a common passion

It's all thanks to the members who understand what this community is all about and conduct themselves so well.

Please take some time to go through the posting rules of Team-BHP.

See you on the forum.