Mahindra Classic 4x4

kimibabe · 13th October 2004, 02:00

GTO,

What, with the great write up and even more excellent pictures, your jeep sure seems like an awesome one. Just shows how attached you are to your jeep....must be an experience in itself!!

Kimibabe...

ported_head · 13th October 2004, 02:43

One of the best reviews around, you bloody do love your jeep don't you. You wouldn't happen to have an extra seat, or rather a cross bar to hang on to the nest time you go off roading, now would you?

Rudra Sen · 13th October 2004, 09:26

If I remember right, the launch ad for Classic headline was: Admit it, you always liked topless model! Picture of a red coloured tight shaped jeep with wire wheels (made by Wheels India of TVS Group) was enough to drool for.
Alas! I didn't have financial support at that point (I still don't have, anyway) to get a beauty like that.

Great write up pal. Tell me, those original rims are not good enough for off roading? Unless it's an issue fitting those mama of tyres...

I've experienced your jeep. The true feeling is every time I come back to town from Pune meeting, I desperately feel the need for your jeep. One needs your jeep to make it from Vasi toll gate to airport in time. *

GTO · 13th October 2004, 10:44

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]You're one of the rarest breed - people who actually take their 4x4's offroading (hell most people buy a rwd jeep !)

Thanks. Thats really where the Jeep feels at home. Imagine buying a Ferrari and staying within 3000 rpm!!

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] You wouldn't happen to have an extra seat, or rather a cross bar to hang on to the nest time you go off roading, now would you?

Hahaha, will certainly let you guys know of extra seats next time around. We go off-roading in groups also. Something like 3 - 4 Classic together.

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]If I remember right, the launch ad for Classic headline was: Admit it, you always liked topless model! Picture of a red coloured tight shaped jeep with wire wheels (made by Wheels India of TVS Group) was enough to drool for.

Spot on, Rudra!! Brings back memories. Mahindra had launched a series of great ads for the Classic, the most memorable of which was a photo of a Classic in the air (really. No Photoshop) on the beach. Caption "Call of the wild". Man, what I would not do to get a look at those advertisements today. Would anyone on Team-BHP be able to source? From old magazines or something?

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Great write up pal. Tell me, those original rims are not good enough for off roading? Unless it's an issue fitting those mama of tyres...

I changed those wire rims with the current three spoke Pajero alloys. The wire rims were extremely tough, no doubt. Never seen them bent in 6 years of driving. But they did look like a bunch of sissies. Thats why I changed over.

GTO

Tarun · 13th October 2004, 14:26

Just E-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t !

Truly, from a heart of passionate Jeep lover !

Tarun

sid_lath · 13th October 2004, 14:26

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Admit it, you always liked topless model!

Thats a good line

GTO, I never could figure out what your avtaar picture was. Now I know

Revvmaster · 13th October 2004, 14:58

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Spot on, Rudra!! Brings back memories. Mahindra had launched a series of great ads for the Classic, the most memorable of which was a photo of a Classic in the air (really. No Photoshop) on the beach. Caption "Call of the wild". Man, what I would not do to get a look at those advertisements today. Would anyone on Team-BHP be able to source? From old magazines or something?

I think its possible... a membership of Ad CLub Bombay definitely would help u gain access. I'll am getting one soon and will keep u posted whenever i head to their library.

Revv

Rudra Sen · 13th October 2004, 15:31

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Revvmaster @ Oct. 13 2004,13:28)]I think its possible... a membership of Ad CLub Bombay definitely would help u gain access. I'll am getting one soon and will keep u posted whenever i head to their library.

Revv

Rev, I think it was from Enterprise Nexus... if that helps..

zaphod · 13th October 2004, 17:14

www.agencyfaqs.com has many print campaigns available online - sadly the classic isn't there but many more are ...

So GTO - how about some more mods on your Classic - get a snorkel next, maybe a suspension lift

....

those new 3 spokes do look better than the wire wheels (which IMHO look best on old cars - old 70's BMW's Jags...) but i'm nor particularly fond of 3 spoke designs.

but are these alloys strong enough for real offroading ? heard that the allloys we get here aren't as tough or light as ones from say BBS would be.

GTO · 14th October 2004, 02:54

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] sadly the classic isn't there but many more are ...

Not sad. Thats what makes it that much more valuable.

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]So GTO - how about some more mods on your Classic - get a snorkel next, maybe a suspension lift

....

You read my mind.

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but are these alloys strong enough for real offroading ? heard that the allloys we get here aren't as tough or light as ones from say BBS would be.

Hell ya, if anything...they are much more durable than the regular spokes.

GTO

aadix · 15th October 2004, 19:36

hey gto
cooooool review!!

some day i too will post a review similar to this!!!

btw who is driving the red jeep????looks like a person of a fairer kind if i am not mistaken.

GTO · 15th October 2004, 21:41

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Originally Posted by [b

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btw who is driving the red jeep????looks like a person of a fairer kind if i am not mistaken.

A goan dude is driving. The fairer kind is next to and behind him.

GTO

Rudra Sen · 21st November 2004, 00:47

For some reason Goa is full of Classic. This guy had a big fight with his wife/girlfriend. Don't ask me how do I know. I was standing on the other side, watching everything.

GTO · 21st November 2004, 23:32

Very immaculately maintained Classic. And a late gen model too. Just wondering how those fog lights look on the bull bar? Any front angle shots?

GTO

Rudra Sen · 22nd November 2004, 00:41

No front angle shot pal. I was busy watching them fight. Great fun.

13th October 2004, 02:00	#16
kimibabe Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24 Thanked: Once	GTO, What, with the great write up and even more excellent pictures, your jeep sure seems like an awesome one. Just shows how attached you are to your jeep....must be an experience in itself!! Kimibabe...
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13th October 2004, 02:43	#17
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	One of the best reviews around, you bloody do love your jeep don't you. You wouldn't happen to have an extra seat, or rather a cross bar to hang on to the nest time you go off roading, now would you?
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13th October 2004, 09:26	#18
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	If I remember right, the launch ad for Classic headline was: Admit it, you always liked topless model! Picture of a red coloured tight shaped jeep with wire wheels (made by Wheels India of TVS Group) was enough to drool for. Alas! I didn't have financial support at that point (I still don't have, anyway) to get a beauty like that. Great write up pal. Tell me, those original rims are not good enough for off roading? Unless it's an issue fitting those mama of tyres... I've experienced your jeep. The true feeling is every time I come back to town from Pune meeting, I desperately feel the need for your jeep. One needs your jeep to make it from Vasi toll gate to airport in time. *
	() Thanks

13th October 2004, 14:26	#20
Tarun BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 159 Thanked: 17 Times	Just E-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t ! Truly, from a heart of passionate Jeep lover ! Tarun
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13th October 2004, 17:14	#24
zaphod BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NO IDeA/Madurai Posts: 236 Thanked: 4 Times	www.agencyfaqs.com has many print campaigns available online - sadly the classic isn't there but many more are ... So GTO - how about some more mods on your Classic - get a snorkel next, maybe a suspension lift .... those new 3 spokes do look better than the wire wheels (which IMHO look best on old cars - old 70's BMW's Jags...) but i'm nor particularly fond of 3 spoke designs. but are these alloys strong enough for real offroading ? heard that the allloys we get here aren't as tough or light as ones from say BBS would be.
	() Thanks

15th October 2004, 19:36	#26
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hey gto cooooool review!! some day i too will post a review similar to this!!! btw who is driving the red jeep????looks like a person of a fairer kind if i am not mistaken.
	() Thanks

21st November 2004, 00:47	#28
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	For some reason Goa is full of Classic. This guy had a big fight with his wife/girlfriend. Don't ask me how do I know. I was standing on the other side, watching everything.
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21st November 2004, 23:32	#29
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,517 Thanked: 300,584 Times View My Garage	Very immaculately maintained Classic. And a late gen model too. Just wondering how those fog lights look on the bull bar? Any front angle shots? GTO
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22nd November 2004, 00:41	#30
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	No front angle shot pal. I was busy watching them fight. Great fun.
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