Longtime lurker becomes a member

ZeroThoughts · 24th May 2010, 13:52

Hi All, I have been a lurker on these forums for years now, gleaning info for self and friends and family. Just can not say how fortunate I have been to be able to get quality information and advice that has been available on these forums. A big thank you to all members and moderators alike for all their efforts.
I am no spring chicken, approaching 50 now. Fascination with machinery with wheels started in childhood with a huge Dinky car collection, a small select few are still there. Learnt my first riding on Vespa, moved on to a Bajaj Super, then on to an LML with brief stints with a Yezdi Roadking, Escort's 'Bobby' and the legendeary RD350, before settling down towards the cars.
Driving was learnt on a Premier Padmini, polished on a Mahindra Jeep and a maruti Gypsy.
Cars owned include M800 DX the old 1984 model, Premier Padmini, M800 new model, Tata Sumo, Hyundai Accent.
Present stable consists of a Reva Classe-i, an i10 AT and the newest addition Honda City AT.
I really look forward to participate more on the forum and be of help to others as much as others have helped me over the years.
Cheers & Happy & Safe motoring to all.
Bharat

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 24th May 2010, 15:46

Whoa!!!

Welcome on board!!!

gopal.prabhu1 · 24th May 2010, 15:56

Welcome aboard - I used to be a lurker just like you and finally decided to register

rdna · 24th May 2010, 17:20

It's great to see that an experienced automobile enthusiast has joined the forum. Hope to see you help out the guys who look out for restoring their old beauties

wanderlust · 25th May 2010, 12:25

Welcome ZT.

I notice you have only automatics in your stable? Any reasons? Please do provide your feedback and report on living with the Reva, some of us will be enlightened.

ZeroThoughts · 25th May 2010, 13:12

Thanks to all. Really look forward to participating in the forums.

Yes, we settled for all ATs mainly because of the traffic and lately it's been a crawl through 5-6 kms. The knee was taking a hit and so thought lets go for the ATs. Was very hesitant with the sedan AT choice as I like to enjoy my drives on highways and the hills, but the TD on the Honda City AT with paddles and sequential mode just sealed the issue.

Reva is used a lot for daily commutes, has been there for 2 years, done about 18,000 kms. Fun to drive due to the flat torque of the electric motor and the dinky size. AC is just about adequate, build quality is below average for the price.

Bharat

Arkin evoisrevo · 26th May 2010, 14:25

I started lurking when I was just 12, and FINALLY joined soon after I became 14!!

24th May 2010, 13:52	#1
ZeroThoughts BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 62 Thanked: 6 Times	Longtime lurker becomes a member Hi All, I have been a lurker on these forums for years now, gleaning info for self and friends and family. Just can not say how fortunate I have been to be able to get quality information and advice that has been available on these forums. A big thank you to all members and moderators alike for all their efforts. I am no spring chicken, approaching 50 now. Fascination with machinery with wheels started in childhood with a huge Dinky car collection, a small select few are still there. Learnt my first riding on Vespa, moved on to a Bajaj Super, then on to an LML with brief stints with a Yezdi Roadking, Escort's 'Bobby' and the legendeary RD350, before settling down towards the cars. Driving was learnt on a Premier Padmini, polished on a Mahindra Jeep and a maruti Gypsy. Cars owned include M800 DX the old 1984 model, Premier Padmini, M800 new model, Tata Sumo, Hyundai Accent. Present stable consists of a Reva Classe-i, an i10 AT and the newest addition Honda City AT. I really look forward to participate more on the forum and be of help to others as much as others have helped me over the years. Cheers & Happy & Safe motoring to all. Bharat
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24th May 2010, 15:46	#2
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,522 Thanked: 752 Times	Whoa!!! Welcome on board!!!
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24th May 2010, 15:56	#3
gopal.prabhu1 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 40 Thanked: 2 Times	Welcome aboard - I used to be a lurker just like you and finally decided to register
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24th May 2010, 17:20	#4
rdna BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 181 Thanked: 7 Times	It's great to see that an experienced automobile enthusiast has joined the forum. Hope to see you help out the guys who look out for restoring their old beauties
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25th May 2010, 12:25	#5
wanderlust BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 147 Thanked: 171 Times	Welcome ZT. I notice you have only automatics in your stable? Any reasons? Please do provide your feedback and report on living with the Reva, some of us will be enlightened.
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25th May 2010, 13:12	#6
ZeroThoughts BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 62 Thanked: 6 Times	Thanks to all. Really look forward to participating in the forums. Yes, we settled for all ATs mainly because of the traffic and lately it's been a crawl through 5-6 kms. The knee was taking a hit and so thought lets go for the ATs. Was very hesitant with the sedan AT choice as I like to enjoy my drives on highways and the hills, but the TD on the Honda City AT with paddles and sequential mode just sealed the issue. Reva is used a lot for daily commutes, has been there for 2 years, done about 18,000 kms. Fun to drive due to the flat torque of the electric motor and the dinky size. AC is just about adequate, build quality is below average for the price. Bharat
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26th May 2010, 14:25	#7
Arkin evoisrevo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: KA03; AP02 Posts: 679 Thanked: 113 Times View My Garage	I started lurking when I was just 12, and FINALLY joined soon after I became 14!!
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