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Dear friends, as is the case with all others here, I am happy to be a member of this community (thank you, administrators). I have been following quite a few discussions and conversations (relevant to my interests) in this community for the past 6-8 months, and finally decided to test my luck, regarding registering myself as a member.

Having read some of the other introductions, I was initially very reluctant to post a formal intro message. This is because I do not have fancy qualifications and fancy hobbies and interests, being an ordinary person in the real sense of the term. However, since I am about to post a thread seeking technical advice regarding an upcoming vehicle purchase, I felt a formal intro will make the passage to the other thread easier!

For the records, I am in my early 40s. However, my experience with four-wheelers goes only 11 years back. I am not a technical expert, but have a deep interest in learning the different aspects of automobile purchase/maintenance/repair, from a layman's point of view. I have not seen a site that can rival Team-BHP on this score.

I have owned the following, since 1998

1. Nissan (Altima & Maxima) -- No other brand of cars has earned my satisfaction as much as Nissan. Not one fault or issue during my 5 years of continuous usage of the Nissan cars (except for the regular services)
2. Volvo S80 -- A deep sense of disappointment overtook me within 6 months of owning this car. During the three years that I owned this car, I had more than my fair share of issues, such as leak in the AC vent (put me back by almost a thousand USD), engine trouble and so on.
3. Volkswagen Passat -- Good (3/5 in overall satisfaction)

Apart from these, I have sufficient experience with almost all leading brands (but, and here is the catch, all during my decade-long stay in the USA).

Phew -- never thought I will end up with this much. Thank you for putting up with me so patiently.

I assure all respected members that I will be a net contributor to this remarkable community.

Thanks.

Welcome to team-bhp.

Check out the announcements section. The information there is sure handy.

btw, I am a Chennai guy myself. But now live and work in Hyderabad.

welcome to Team BHP,Raghu! having owned a Nissan Maxima 30GV(in Oman-middle east) myself, i can sympathise with you on how much you must be missing the cars!
looking forward to seeing more of your posts..

Warm Welcome Raghu

I'm sure you'll learn lots of things about automobiles here!

Cheers,
L&S.

Thank you, friends. <Sigh> truly missing my Nissan!

Welcome Raghu. Seems Nissan's having ambitious plans for India. So you are not far away from getting one in India again!

Hi Friends,
I too a Chennaite,I owned a Bolero,Indica,Wagon R and to RITZ VDI ABS.Why the Chennai BHPians make a forum to keep updated and get useful tips.