Are you thinking what I’m thinking

Tumbler · 2nd July 2008, 19:54

Automobiles. It all started with automobiles. My fascination for these mechanical marvels has not diminished with time. It all started with a Fiat (not the Premiere Padmini and not that I have anything against this and yes, we eventually acquired one) that my father had. Lots of fond memories there.

Moving on, I had to follow the path of progression. Started college on an IND-Suzuki. As I was too puny for this bike, moved on to an Explorer. Big mistake. Finally ended college in a Kinetic Honda. Ofcourse, living in a joint family, I was the glorified chauffer for all my aunts for their vegetable shopping and hence a scooter was the popular choice (obviously, I had none)

Moved on to grad school and got my first car there. A Mazda 323 sedan. I truly enjoyed this car and put in a lot of miles with a lot of friends. Fast forwarding to present, I passed thru 2 M800s (VFM), Zen (Passion yellow and one of the best cars I’ve had), Esteem (met with a crash because the booster assisted brakes failed and so did my trust in Maruti), Ford Escort (endurance personified), Matiz (had to part with the beauty because I was concerned about the spares after Daewoo sale), Scorpio (and just to be doubly sure that Indian companies could actually manufacture quality SUVs, sold the old Scorpio and bought a new one; Fantastic road presence), a Ford Ikon (I have a feeling that the gas tank opens a channel to a Black Hole; can anyone please confirm). Common sense has hence prevailed.

Presently own a Logan (the common sense part) besides the above mentioned gas guzzler (nobody is perfect) and drive an R15 (common sense without passion would make no sense).

What goes around, comes around. I’m now back in square one, awaiting the launch of the Fiat cars (Bravo, GP and Linea in order of preference). Who knows, circle of life, maybe it will happen all over again.

What brings me to Team-BHP: Share this journey with folks who also have a passion for mechanical thingamajigs.

My Profile: The Tumbler (courtesy Bruce Wayne aka Batman). This radical shape and maneuverability inspires me to look beyond the ordinary.

abhinav.gupta88 · 3rd July 2008, 01:31

Wow thats some collection even though you had. the R - one - five ( yes its not R-fifteen but the R-1-5) Nice

Welcome to the forum. Nice thinks you waiting for but why the overpriced bravo ( 21 lakh badly spent)

Hope to see your rides especiallly the R-1-5

faithless_1984 · 3rd July 2008, 01:40

Wonderful intro.......Welcome aboard Tumbler.!

Have a pleasant stay here.

ImmortalZ · 3rd July 2008, 01:59

A fan of the new Batman series I see.

Welcome, you'll love this place. I've been walking around, taking in the sights - it's glorious!

Saurabh M · 3rd July 2008, 05:54

Fantastic intro Tumbler. Welcome to the forum.

mobike008 · 3rd July 2008, 14:16

Awesome Intro. Welcome to the forum.

bhp1 · 3rd July 2008, 14:28

welcome tumbler, interesting introduction from a batman fan!
did it figure in any of batman movies?

hows the logan, is it a diesel one?

well you must be heavy on gas for ikon to open the channel to black hole!

Tumbler · 3rd July 2008, 18:34

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Wow thats some collection even though you had. the R - one - five ( yes its not R-fifteen but the R-1-5) Nice

Welcome to the forum. Nice thinks you waiting for but why the overpriced bravo ( 21 lakh badly spent)

Hope to see your rides especiallly the R-1-5

abhinav.gupta88, thank you for your greetings. R-1-5 it is and I shall ensure that I quote it phonetically always.
The Bravo, though overpriced it may be, is pure obsession which knows no objectivity. One look and I was smitten. Ofcourse, the OTR price may shake me back to reality. I'm Waiting.

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Originally Posted by faithless_1984

Wonderful intro.......Welcome aboard Tumbler.!

Have a pleasant stay here.

faithless_1984, Thank you for your kind words.

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Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

A fan of the new Batman series I see.

Welcome, you'll love this place. I've been walking around, taking in the sights - it's glorious!

ImmortalZ, Batman Forever. The warm welcome has made me feel more than welcome. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Saurabh M

Fantastic intro Tumbler. Welcome to the forum.

Saurabh M, Thanks a lot for reading.

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Awesome Intro. Welcome to the forum.

mobike008, Thank you for your kind words

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Originally Posted by bhp1

welcome tumbler, interesting introduction from a batman fan!
did it figure in any of batman movies?

hows the logan, is it a diesel one?

well you must be heavy on gas for ikon to open the channel to black hole!

bhp1, Thanks you for your greetings. The Tumbler appeared in Batman Begins and features in The Dark Knight also. Awesome car. Would love to buy one if available. Dont miss it.
The Logan is a 1.5 Diesel and superb mileage (16-24).
With regards the Ikon, either the black hole theory should hold good, else the gas tank is directly connected to the exhaust pipe.

cyclops · 3rd July 2008, 19:02

ha ha. great intro.. welcome aboard!

married2speed · 4th July 2008, 00:49

- See the ear to ear grin . Tumble over to bhp.com

Amien · 4th July 2008, 01:04

Welcome bro, We are thinking the same things

Tumbler · 4th July 2008, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclops

ha ha. great intro.. welcome aboard!

cyclops,Thank you for reading.

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Originally Posted by married2speed

- See the ear to ear grin . Tumble over to bhp.com

Married and grining. Hmmm. Thanks a lot married2speed

2nd July 2008, 19:54	#1
Tumbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 66 Times	Are you thinking what I’m thinking Automobiles. It all started with automobiles. My fascination for these mechanical marvels has not diminished with time. It all started with a Fiat (not the Premiere Padmini and not that I have anything against this and yes, we eventually acquired one) that my father had. Lots of fond memories there. Moving on, I had to follow the path of progression. Started college on an IND-Suzuki. As I was too puny for this bike, moved on to an Explorer. Big mistake. Finally ended college in a Kinetic Honda. Ofcourse, living in a joint family, I was the glorified chauffer for all my aunts for their vegetable shopping and hence a scooter was the popular choice (obviously, I had none) Moved on to grad school and got my first car there. A Mazda 323 sedan. I truly enjoyed this car and put in a lot of miles with a lot of friends. Fast forwarding to present, I passed thru 2 M800s (VFM), Zen (Passion yellow and one of the best cars I’ve had), Esteem (met with a crash because the booster assisted brakes failed and so did my trust in Maruti), Ford Escort (endurance personified), Matiz (had to part with the beauty because I was concerned about the spares after Daewoo sale), Scorpio (and just to be doubly sure that Indian companies could actually manufacture quality SUVs, sold the old Scorpio and bought a new one; Fantastic road presence), a Ford Ikon (I have a feeling that the gas tank opens a channel to a Black Hole; can anyone please confirm). Common sense has hence prevailed. Presently own a Logan (the common sense part) besides the above mentioned gas guzzler (nobody is perfect) and drive an R15 (common sense without passion would make no sense). What goes around, comes around. I’m now back in square one, awaiting the launch of the Fiat cars (Bravo, GP and Linea in order of preference). Who knows, circle of life, maybe it will happen all over again. What brings me to Team-BHP: Share this journey with folks who also have a passion for mechanical thingamajigs. My Profile: The Tumbler (courtesy Bruce Wayne aka Batman). This radical shape and maneuverability inspires me to look beyond the ordinary.
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3rd July 2008, 01:31	#2
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Wow thats some collection even though you had. the R - one - five ( yes its not R-fifteen but the R-1-5) Nice Welcome to the forum. Nice thinks you waiting for but why the overpriced bravo ( 21 lakh badly spent) Hope to see your rides especiallly the R-1-5
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3rd July 2008, 01:40	#3
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Wonderful intro.......Welcome aboard Tumbler.! Have a pleasant stay here.
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3rd July 2008, 01:59	#4
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	A fan of the new Batman series I see. Welcome, you'll love this place. I've been walking around, taking in the sights - it's glorious!
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3rd July 2008, 05:54	#5
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	Fantastic intro Tumbler. Welcome to the forum.
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3rd July 2008, 14:16	#6
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,702 Thanked: 14,828 Times View My Garage	Awesome Intro. Welcome to the forum.
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3rd July 2008, 14:28	#7
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	welcome tumbler, interesting introduction from a batman fan! did it figure in any of batman movies? hows the logan, is it a diesel one? well you must be heavy on gas for ikon to open the channel to black hole!
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3rd July 2008, 19:02	#9
cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	ha ha. great intro.. welcome aboard!
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4th July 2008, 00:49	#10
married2speed BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: gurgaon Posts: 215 Thanked: 9 Times	- See the ear to ear grin . Tumble over to bhp.com
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4th July 2008, 01:04	#11
Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 253 Thanked: 322 Times	Welcome bro, We are thinking the same things
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