Finally TheDoors opens up to Team-BHP

TheDoors · 22nd August 2009, 20:50

Hello Everybody,

I belong to one of those breeds who have been lurking around in this forum for a long time, enthusiastically reading most of the posts in detail, but always procrastinated in posting one. Today accidentally as I was going through my membership details and I noticed that I had joined Team-Bhp on 22 Aug 2005 and today being 22 Aug 2009, I decided to post my introduction.

I am currently based in Bangalore working for the IT industry but my family, parents & in-laws are all based in Hyderabad. So I consider my self a Hyderabadi with a Non-Resident-Banglorean status. I try to spend most of my time in Hyderabad, almost all my weekends are in Hyderabad and all my cars are parked there. I work from Hyderabad many a times when possible and I am hoping to permanently move to Hyderabad soon. I rely on my office cab and public transport for getting around while in Bangalore.

I am in my mid 30's, married with a son who is close to 3 years. Wife is least interested in cars. My son seems to have been already influenced by cars. He currently owns over a 100 of those hotwheels and matchbox miniature car models.

Cars have been a passion since the day my dad got his first car, the 1987 Premier Padmini. Currently my stable consists of a 2001 Zen VXi, 2008 Civic 1.8V M/T and 2009 i10 Sportz. Between the Zen and the Civic, I have owned a Toyota Corolla 1.8E (2005-08).

My next purchase in the horizon is to replace the Zen with a big family mover (family+parents+in-laws), the Innova seems to be a perfect fit, but the heart longs a SUV. The Toyota FrontRunner is tempting but I like the Ford Endeavor simply for its size.

Many thanks to the forum members who post here regularly. Their reviews heavily influenced my last 2 buys. I have also been closely following the Hyderabad Team-BHP meets. I wish to catch up with them soon and also look forward to some regular postings now on.

As for the handle "TheDoors"; well, when I was first introduced to this site by my friend and started the registration process, I was listening to The Doors (Jim Morrison, An American Prayer) and just decided to use "TheDoors". I am a rock freak and swear by Pink Floyd and also love long distance drives.

Here is a picture of my stable. My Zen sports the Team-Bhp sticker on the rear glass. The Civic and the i10 will be sporting the stickers soon.

Rudra Sen · 22nd August 2009, 20:59

"This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end"..

You're through my friend.

Quote:

Wife is least interested in cars.

Keep your wife happy otherwise.

Welcome to TBHP. Please go through our announcement section for a better drive here.

vnabhi · 22nd August 2009, 21:29

Hey TheDoors, welcome to this forum! Going by your tastes (rock music, long drives, et al) you are a perfect fit!
You just missed a get together we had yesterday at Ella Suites, Gachibowli. We look forward to your active participation in future.
How about a review of your cars, to start with?

abhinav.gupta88 · 22nd August 2009, 21:37

Hey Mate, welcome to team-bhp.
You've maintained your rides pretty well.
Shows your love

Enjoy your stay.

TheDoors · 23rd August 2009, 16:56

Thanks folks,

@ vnabhi

Yes, I was following the Hyd meet planned at Gachiblowli, but unfortunately I go into town at 9:00 pm in the night on Friday. Will make all attempts to be there when ever the next one is planned.

Sure, I do intend to post a write up on the babies that I own.

SuperSelect · 23rd August 2009, 21:39

Welcome buddy, from another Jim Morrison devotee. Hope to read more of your posts.

funkydude · 24th August 2009, 08:43

Welcome on board!! Fasten your seat belts for a long drive. Let's start off with your review on Civic. What say??

B.R.S.Rao · 24th August 2009, 19:52

Nice cars. Welcome to Team-BHP.

22nd August 2009, 20:50	#1
TheDoors BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	Finally TheDoors opens up to Team-BHP Hello Everybody, I belong to one of those breeds who have been lurking around in this forum for a long time, enthusiastically reading most of the posts in detail, but always procrastinated in posting one. Today accidentally as I was going through my membership details and I noticed that I had joined Team-Bhp on 22 Aug 2005 and today being 22 Aug 2009, I decided to post my introduction. I am currently based in Bangalore working for the IT industry but my family, parents & in-laws are all based in Hyderabad. So I consider my self a Hyderabadi with a Non-Resident-Banglorean status. I try to spend most of my time in Hyderabad, almost all my weekends are in Hyderabad and all my cars are parked there. I work from Hyderabad many a times when possible and I am hoping to permanently move to Hyderabad soon. I rely on my office cab and public transport for getting around while in Bangalore. I am in my mid 30's, married with a son who is close to 3 years. Wife is least interested in cars. My son seems to have been already influenced by cars. He currently owns over a 100 of those hotwheels and matchbox miniature car models. Cars have been a passion since the day my dad got his first car, the 1987 Premier Padmini. Currently my stable consists of a 2001 Zen VXi, 2008 Civic 1.8V M/T and 2009 i10 Sportz. Between the Zen and the Civic, I have owned a Toyota Corolla 1.8E (2005-08). My next purchase in the horizon is to replace the Zen with a big family mover (family+parents+in-laws), the Innova seems to be a perfect fit, but the heart longs a SUV. The Toyota FrontRunner is tempting but I like the Ford Endeavor simply for its size. Many thanks to the forum members who post here regularly. Their reviews heavily influenced my last 2 buys. I have also been closely following the Hyderabad Team-BHP meets. I wish to catch up with them soon and also look forward to some regular postings now on. As for the handle "TheDoors"; well, when I was first introduced to this site by my friend and started the registration process, I was listening to The Doors (Jim Morrison, An American Prayer) and just decided to use "TheDoors". I am a rock freak and swear by Pink Floyd and also love long distance drives. Here is a picture of my stable. My Zen sports the Team-Bhp sticker on the rear glass. The Civic and the i10 will be sporting the stickers soon. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd August 2009, 21:29	#3
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	Hey TheDoors, welcome to this forum! Going by your tastes (rock music, long drives, et al) you are a perfect fit! You just missed a get together we had yesterday at Ella Suites, Gachibowli. We look forward to your active participation in future. How about a review of your cars, to start with?
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22nd August 2009, 21:37	#4
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Hey Mate, welcome to team-bhp. You've maintained your rides pretty well. Shows your love Enjoy your stay.
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23rd August 2009, 16:56	#5
TheDoors BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks folks, @ vnabhi Yes, I was following the Hyd meet planned at Gachiblowli, but unfortunately I go into town at 9:00 pm in the night on Friday. Will make all attempts to be there when ever the next one is planned. Sure, I do intend to post a write up on the babies that I own.
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23rd August 2009, 21:39	#6
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Welcome buddy, from another Jim Morrison devotee. Hope to read more of your posts.
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24th August 2009, 08:43	#7
funkydude BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 110 Thanked: 54 Times	Welcome on board!! Fasten your seat belts for a long drive. Let's start off with your review on Civic. What say??
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24th August 2009, 19:52	#8
B.R.S.Rao BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mangalore Posts: 121 Thanked: 60 Times	Nice cars. Welcome to Team-BHP.
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