Hello, from Chennai

raghu65 · 9th November 2009, 12:21

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.

bblost · 9th November 2009, 12:26

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.

sterlingjames · 9th November 2009, 12:37

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..

lancer&shogun · 9th November 2009, 12:39

Warm Welcome Raghu

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

Cheers,
L&S.

raghu65 · 9th November 2009, 12:46

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

MX6 · 9th November 2009, 15:43

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

navan49 · 12th November 2009, 23:32

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.

9th November 2009, 12:21	#1
raghu65 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello, from Chennai 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.
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9th November 2009, 12:26	#2
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,363 Times View My Garage	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.
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9th November 2009, 12:37	#3
sterlingjames BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 116 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	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.. Last edited by bblost : 9th November 2009 at 13:17. Reason: do not quote a full post.
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9th November 2009, 12:39	#4
lancer&shogun BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Back in Chennai Posts: 148 Thanked: 2 Times	Warm Welcome Raghu I'm sure you'll learn lots of things about automobiles here! Cheers, L&S.
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9th November 2009, 12:46	#5
raghu65 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks Thank you, friends. <Sigh> truly missing my Nissan!
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9th November 2009, 15:43	#6
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	Welcome Raghu. Seems Nissan's having ambitious plans for India. So you are not far away from getting one in India again!
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12th November 2009, 23:32	#7
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	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.
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