I hate titles but here is me :)

namah · 17th December 2008, 09:27

Motoring was always a dangerous waste of time for my family so I always yearned to have my own set of wheels.

By the time I completed junior college in Pune I was adamant and bought myself my first Yezdi Roadking, a grandfatherly set of wheels for a paltry 5K with every metal joint rattling. Spending 4 times the price in repairs and renovating, I finally owned the famed 'Black Fog' - a fume spewling ride with a faulty third gear that slipped when needed.

Moving back to Mumbai, I was keen to retain the motoring pleasures and bought myself a new and subdued Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber whick lacked its namesake. Got the engine modded, seats redone, handlebar curled, but nothing would make it feel like a cruiser. Ended up exchanging it for a 1995 Enfield Bullet 350 that offered some thrills.

The Bullet it was, with its own pulsing and throbbing at throttle but had a short life till I had to sell it off to meet ends.

Withdrawl pangs set in and I replaced it with a Yamaha Enticer. Yeah yeah! Underpowered, under performed, under weight, and squatty, it was not my ride to be. I recently donated it for a good cause and I have never been happier

Got my first set of 4 wheels in 2004, a Tata Indica DLS. I remember the test drive so vividly. Newbie at the wheel, I took over from the salesperson and started overdrive. The temperature rose and hints of smoke were seen. When I parked on arrival, the showroom guy took me to the side, thanked me for "testing" the vehicle and booking one before, informed me that the E-Brake had been on all the while, and advised me to some serious driving lessons.

Had that car for a good 5 years till I sold it a month back.

Now I look forward to a new Tata Sumo Grande GX, Black 7 Seater. Due any day. And why a Sumo Grande one may ask. Well my main reason for a larger vehicle (non sedan) was because I have a large dog, a belgian shephard called Apache, whom I like to take along for long drives and vacations and a car like this is perfect (and within budget).

I think this makes a good intro. What says you?

adityamunshi · 17th December 2008, 10:50

Nice Intro, the title made me read the post ! And welcome to T-BHP.

greenhorn · 17th December 2008, 10:58

remember to get the 66k discount tata is giving on the grande till the 20th

oh, and welcome !

Steeroid · 17th December 2008, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by namah

I think this makes a good intro. What says you?

I say we should have more intros like this. Welcome to Team BHP!

Please read up on rumoured Sumo 'makeovers'

which are allegedly the reason for the huge price cuts on that vehicle.

RX135 · 17th December 2008, 13:51

Welcome aboard!

No offense meant for others but read a really nice intro after quite a while

Should be fun to have you on board.

Ajaybiz · 17th December 2008, 15:00

Nice intro but be careful as here in Bangalore i have seen only 2 Sumo Grande that too one was test drive vehicle.

throttleking · 17th December 2008, 16:15

Welcome aboard namah!!! I think its time to dig the past and look for the future, try your hands on New Royal Enfield Machismo 500

Jaggu · 17th December 2008, 16:22

welcome namah, neat intro i say. Enjoy your stay and do post more on your travel exploits.

iceman7 · 17th December 2008, 17:35

That sure was a good intro post. Was laughing like mad at the e-brake thing you mentioned.

Welcome!

Eddy · 17th December 2008, 17:44

Yes, the intro was nice

Welcome and enjoy your stay !!

shiva_cool87 · 17th December 2008, 17:49

Excellent intro,I never visit this section but the Title caught my attention

Looking forward for your posts

Enjoy ur stay.

Iswear · 17th December 2008, 20:23

You surely know how to catch people's attention eh?

Nice intro and eye-catchy title.

Welcome to Team-bhp

ashish22 · 17th December 2008, 20:26

welcome aboard...home of true motomobile enthusiasts

17th December 2008, 21:43

Nice intro, and welcome to TBHP. Also like the choice of your next car. Hope to see an ownership thread soon.

namah · 17th December 2008, 22:23

Wow,
This feels like receiving an ovation post an intense soliloquy ala "Kabhie kabhie mere dil mein khayaal aata hai". Thanks you guys.

I will document my travails from the time I receive my car to the trauma it endures getting me around. Though on receipt, the first order of business is a few mods to make it more friendly and then a drive to a coffee estate for new years.

Will keep the sour n spicy rasam laced updates on how I fare with the Grande.

17th December 2008, 09:27	#1
namah Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	I hate titles but here is me :) Motoring was always a dangerous waste of time for my family so I always yearned to have my own set of wheels. By the time I completed junior college in Pune I was adamant and bought myself my first Yezdi Roadking, a grandfatherly set of wheels for a paltry 5K with every metal joint rattling. Spending 4 times the price in repairs and renovating, I finally owned the famed 'Black Fog' - a fume spewling ride with a faulty third gear that slipped when needed. Moving back to Mumbai, I was keen to retain the motoring pleasures and bought myself a new and subdued Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber whick lacked its namesake. Got the engine modded, seats redone, handlebar curled, but nothing would make it feel like a cruiser. Ended up exchanging it for a 1995 Enfield Bullet 350 that offered some thrills. The Bullet it was, with its own pulsing and throbbing at throttle but had a short life till I had to sell it off to meet ends. Withdrawl pangs set in and I replaced it with a Yamaha Enticer. Yeah yeah! Underpowered, under performed, under weight, and squatty, it was not my ride to be. I recently donated it for a good cause and I have never been happier Got my first set of 4 wheels in 2004, a Tata Indica DLS. I remember the test drive so vividly. Newbie at the wheel, I took over from the salesperson and started overdrive. The temperature rose and hints of smoke were seen. When I parked on arrival, the showroom guy took me to the side, thanked me for "testing" the vehicle and booking one before, informed me that the E-Brake had been on all the while, and advised me to some serious driving lessons. Had that car for a good 5 years till I sold it a month back. Now I look forward to a new Tata Sumo Grande GX, Black 7 Seater. Due any day. And why a Sumo Grande one may ask. Well my main reason for a larger vehicle (non sedan) was because I have a large dog, a belgian shephard called Apache, whom I like to take along for long drives and vacations and a car like this is perfect (and within budget). I think this makes a good intro. What says you?
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17th December 2008, 10:50	#2
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Nice Intro, the title made me read the post ! And welcome to T-BHP.
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17th December 2008, 10:58	#3
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	remember to get the 66k discount tata is giving on the grande till the 20th oh, and welcome !
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17th December 2008, 13:51	#5
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Welcome aboard! No offense meant for others but read a really nice intro after quite a while Should be fun to have you on board.
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17th December 2008, 15:00	#6
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Nice intro but be careful as here in Bangalore i have seen only 2 Sumo Grande that too one was test drive vehicle.
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17th December 2008, 16:15	#7
throttleking BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 804 Thanked: 447 Times	Welcome aboard namah!!! I think its time to dig the past and look for the future, try your hands on New Royal Enfield Machismo 500
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17th December 2008, 16:22	#8
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	welcome namah, neat intro i say. Enjoy your stay and do post more on your travel exploits.
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17th December 2008, 17:35	#9
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	That sure was a good intro post. Was laughing like mad at the e-brake thing you mentioned. Welcome!
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17th December 2008, 17:44	#10
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,386 Thanked: 13,292 Times	Yes, the intro was nice Welcome and enjoy your stay !!
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17th December 2008, 17:49	#11
shiva_cool87 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 0 Times	Excellent intro,I never visit this section but the Title caught my attention Looking forward for your posts Enjoy ur stay.
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17th December 2008, 20:23	#12
Iswear BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	You surely know how to catch people's attention eh? Nice intro and eye-catchy title. Welcome to Team-bhp
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17th December 2008, 20:26	#13
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 598 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	welcome aboard...home of true motomobile enthusiasts
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17th December 2008, 21:43	#14
rippergeo Posts: n/a	Nice intro, and welcome to TBHP. Also like the choice of your next car. Hope to see an ownership thread soon.
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17th December 2008, 22:23	#15
namah Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Wow, This feels like receiving an ovation post an intense soliloquy ala "Kabhie kabhie mere dil mein khayaal aata hai". Thanks you guys. I will document my travails from the time I receive my car to the trauma it endures getting me around. Though on receipt, the first order of business is a few mods to make it more friendly and then a drive to a coffee estate for new years. Will keep the sour n spicy rasam laced updates on how I fare with the Grande.
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