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vasudhir · 11th April 2005, 11:52

Hi Folks,

This is Sudhir Shivaram, s/w eng by profession with a passion for Wildlife/Birds photography. I have a requirement of an off road vehicle for my photography purpose. I'll be posting about it now.

You can have a look at my work at:
http://www.thejunglelook.com

Hope to get some advice and help from fellow members about the off road vehicle.

Regards,
Sudhir

vasudhir · 11th April 2005, 12:00

Since I dont have the permission to post in "What Car", could some one please guide me as to in which section I need to post my querry. Basically have question about Gypsy King ST.

Thanks,
Sudhir

drifter · 11th April 2005, 12:11

Hi first of all welcome to teambhp.

The gypsy king is the best choice in the offroad vehicle category.
Its offroading capabilities are unmatched.
Its a maruti, its reliable. But then its a petrol, gives a mileage of 7-8kmpl. A diesel version with more torque would have been really good.
No matter how good it is offroad...its onroad manners leave a lot to be desired...ride is pathetic because of leafsprings. Doesnt have much of creature comforts.

But as a true offroader nothing except maybe a mahindra jeep comes close to it.
If you are exclusively going to use it off the road...then its the ideal choice.
I would take one with my eyes closed...only if someone else would foot the fuel bills.

Drifter

bhp · 11th April 2005, 12:20

welcome aboard dude
njoy ur stay !!!
i also had a gypsy soft top but never went off roading though . it use to give me a average of about 6 kmpl in city and these days the fuel bills are rising like crazy . so watch out ....

vasudhir · 11th April 2005, 12:20

Thanks Drifter. But when I read the review of the Gypsy King ST Euro 2, in the specs it was mentioned that it gives 16 kmpl. Am I missing something here ? My other choice is the Bolero Invader 4wd. But am looking for a second hand vehicle, so not sure how much that would be and also its availability.

Thanks for your help.

Sudhir

vinsanity · 11th April 2005, 12:28

Welcome aboard mate.. We have quite some photographers here..
Mahindra classic would be my choice.. The review about GTO's babe would make u want one..
Nyways hope u enjoy u'r stay here and also get inputs for the best buy...

drifter · 11th April 2005, 12:51

Quote:

Thanks Drifter. But when I read the review of the Gypsy King ST Euro 2, in the specs it was mentioned that it gives 16 kmpl. Am I missing something here ? My other choice is the Bolero Invader 4wd. But am looking for a second hand vehicle, so not sure how much that would be and also its availability.

Thanks for your help.

Sudhir

16kmpl....no way!!! those figures are way too optimistic.
Compared to the bolero i'd still pick a gypsy...and if you are going for second hand then go for the mpfi gypsy....i think they were year 1999 onwards.
However the bolero has a diesel engine...and is quite capable off road in its own right.

Drifter

revtech · 11th April 2005, 13:25

hey dude
nice to have you on tbhp
have a great stay

lamborghini · 11th April 2005, 14:18

Hey dude,
Great to have you here.
Enjoy your stay here.

Rudra Sen · 11th April 2005, 15:00

Welcome to TBHP Sudhir. Seen your photographs. Really good.
Regarding your 2nd hand 4wd hunting PM me. I'll try to work out something.

It's important that you read the announcement section before you post anything.

gamerno1 · 11th April 2005, 21:45

hey vasudhir. welcome to tbhp.
amazing photographs taken by you posted in the link.
enjoy your stay & good luck for the offroader you'r planning

Vulken Auto · 11th April 2005, 21:55

waw what a life!! do you visit all these places

vasudhir · 13th April 2005, 14:11

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waw what a life!! do you visit all these places

Thanks for the warm welcome folks. Yes, I do visit these kind of places at least 2-3 times in a month. And have been using my matiz as the off road vehicle. Has performed very well in off road conditions. But I think its time to get a 4x4.

Sudhir

Rtech · 13th April 2005, 14:52

Why don't you look at a Tatamobile 4X4 crew cab? though I doubt those are an easy find in the used car market.

Amazing photographs BTW. Rudra, I think you have some competition here

Scuderia · 13th April 2005, 14:55

welcome aboard mate

Guess Rudra sir has a padner now!!

As far as off-roading goes, the gypsy ROCKS!!!

i myself had one.. did some very primary offroading.. believe me... the car suddenly comes alive!!

beautiful balance n handling off the road

The 4 leaf springs are really tuf. also it is extremely reliable, the engine is a marvel + maintenance is pretty low

If thts what u r looking at, Gypsy is the way to go

The mileage it gives is around 8 kmpl (atlst in city).

Offroading, esp if u r on 4WD, is a diff ball game ... so dont expect high mileage from any vehicle

11th April 2005, 11:52	#1
vasudhir BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 30 Times	New member Hi Folks, This is Sudhir Shivaram, s/w eng by profession with a passion for Wildlife/Birds photography. I have a requirement of an off road vehicle for my photography purpose. I'll be posting about it now. You can have a look at my work at: http://www.thejunglelook.com Hope to get some advice and help from fellow members about the off road vehicle. Regards, Sudhir
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11th April 2005, 12:00	#2
vasudhir BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 30 Times	Since I dont have the permission to post in "What Car", could some one please guide me as to in which section I need to post my querry. Basically have question about Gypsy King ST. Thanks, Sudhir
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11th April 2005, 12:11	#3
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Hi first of all welcome to teambhp. The gypsy king is the best choice in the offroad vehicle category. Its offroading capabilities are unmatched. Its a maruti, its reliable. But then its a petrol, gives a mileage of 7-8kmpl. A diesel version with more torque would have been really good. No matter how good it is offroad...its onroad manners leave a lot to be desired...ride is pathetic because of leafsprings. Doesnt have much of creature comforts. But as a true offroader nothing except maybe a mahindra jeep comes close to it. If you are exclusively going to use it off the road...then its the ideal choice. I would take one with my eyes closed...only if someone else would foot the fuel bills. Drifter
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bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	welcome aboard dude njoy ur stay !!! i also had a gypsy soft top but never went off roading though . it use to give me a average of about 6 kmpl in city and these days the fuel bills are rising like crazy . so watch out ....
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11th April 2005, 12:20	#5
vasudhir BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 30 Times	Thanks Drifter. But when I read the review of the Gypsy King ST Euro 2, in the specs it was mentioned that it gives 16 kmpl. Am I missing something here ? My other choice is the Bolero Invader 4wd. But am looking for a second hand vehicle, so not sure how much that would be and also its availability. Thanks for your help. Sudhir
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11th April 2005, 12:28	#6
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Welcome aboard mate.. We have quite some photographers here.. Mahindra classic would be my choice.. The review about GTO's babe would make u want one.. Nyways hope u enjoy u'r stay here and also get inputs for the best buy...
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revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hey dude nice to have you on tbhp have a great stay
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11th April 2005, 14:18	#9
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Hey dude, Great to have you here. Enjoy your stay here.
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11th April 2005, 15:00	#10
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	Welcome to TBHP Sudhir. Seen your photographs. Really good. Regarding your 2nd hand 4wd hunting PM me. I'll try to work out something. It's important that you read the announcement section before you post anything.
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11th April 2005, 21:45	#11
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	hey vasudhir. welcome to tbhp. amazing photographs taken by you posted in the link. enjoy your stay & good luck for the offroader you'r planning
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Vulken Auto BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: . Posts: 545 Thanked: 263 Times	waw what a life!! do you visit all these places
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13th April 2005, 14:52	#14
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Why don't you look at a Tatamobile 4X4 crew cab? though I doubt those are an easy find in the used car market. Amazing photographs BTW. Rudra, I think you have some competition here
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13th April 2005, 14:55	#15
Scuderia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 127 Thanked: 8 Times	welcome aboard mate Guess Rudra sir has a padner now!! As far as off-roading goes, the gypsy ROCKS!!! i myself had one.. did some very primary offroading.. believe me... the car suddenly comes alive!! beautiful balance n handling off the road The 4 leaf springs are really tuf. also it is extremely reliable, the engine is a marvel + maintenance is pretty low If thts what u r looking at, Gypsy is the way to go The mileage it gives is around 8 kmpl (atlst in city). Offroading, esp if u r on 4WD, is a diff ball game ... so dont expect high mileage from any vehicle
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