The First Grand Vitara on Team-BHP

sudev · 21st June 2008, 15:06

will try bosch and revert.

sudev · 27th June 2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by sudev

will try bosch and revert.

Quick report ...installed boash wipers last week and so far they appear to clean windshield much better without leaving "white" ruber scruff that clouded the windscreen earlier.
Small problem was that the size is about half inch smaller and can be a problem for a tall guy behind the wheel.

Samurai · 2nd July 2008, 19:53

Today I reset the average meter and had a sedate highway run for 30Kms on NH-17, which is a 2-lane highway. Then I shot this at the end of the run, using my crappy mobile camera.

The First Grand Vitara on Team-BHP-htc-013.jpg

sudev · 2nd July 2008, 19:56

yeaaaa...that is what I have been saying that new GV is not a petrol hog it is made out to be. When you get a chance drive on the same highway keeping your speed between 75~80 in fifth and easy right foot....that is best average zone.

Samurai · 23rd December 2008, 15:36

Today I turned in the GV for the 10,000Kms or 3rd service.

Since yesterday I have been thinking how to answer one question. I have been thinking very hard, practically raking my mind, pulling my hair to come up with a substantial answer. I have been pouring over all my experience with the GV in the last few months. In fact I could think nothing but this even while driving to the service center.

And then the service advisor asked the inevitable question...

He: Ok, we'll do the 3rd free service. What other problems do you have with the vehicle?

Me: Umm... er... Nothing!

That's it folks, I couldn't think of one problem to report after all that thinking, several months of bad road conquering and moderate off-roading.

sudev · 23rd December 2008, 15:50

@Samurai: Bad, V.bad not one problem? How can you be the all conquering avtar if after all the abuse heaped upon the GV you could not find ONE problem....

That is why I love this car. I am heading to Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Rann of Kutch starting tomorrow and have not even thought of any special checkup. Hope to just be up and away early.

tsk1979 · 23rd December 2008, 16:11

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Originally Posted by sudev

@Samurai: Bad, V.bad not one problem? How can you be the all conquering avtar if after all the abuse heaped upon the GV you could not find ONE problem....

That is why I love this car. I am heading to Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Rann of Kutch starting tomorrow and have not even thought of any special checkup. Hope to just be up and away early.

Looking forward to pics and report.
anyways, tell me if you want GPS trails of sand dune tracks near Jaisalmer.

Now only if GV had a diesel heart for the same price, it would be the ideal mile muncher!

sudev · 23rd December 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Looking forward to pics and report.
anyways, tell me if you want GPS trails of sand dune tracks near Jaisalmer.

Thanks but no.

The holiday+work plan is to finalize road books for Desert Storm 2009. That part of track is already finalized and I am only doing a cross check on final road book. No deviation there now.

The work that needs to be done now is to discover a new section1 of day 1 (between Delhi and Bikaner) and full day 4&5 (Rann onwards). Day 6 is almost all done.

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Now only if GV had a diesel heart for the same price, it would be the ideal mile muncher!

If wishes were horses.

But the way I see it with average of 10kmpl on GV (and assuming similar on Safari) for same kilometers you are paying about 1.5 times. If you do 30000kms in a year then you are looking at 3000*15=45000 (<Rs4000/month) extra on fuel.

For peace of mind and much superior build quality and network to me it is worth. Each has its plus and minus but small niggles that are expressed by Safari owners all over to me will be an irritant.

If I have to go for a 2000kms drive and first I have to log in to a workshop - reminds me too much of Amby days when a trip to hills would invariably mean two days at workshop before and after PLUS some breakdown in middle of nowhere.

tsk1979 · 24th December 2008, 10:40

Sudev, I did not mean for the Storm, but for your own personal enjoyment. Its a hour long detour where you can do some sand blasting

Anyways happy tripping.
Over 8000kms safari is giving me 10.93kmpl(all combined). I guess if I drove at a sedate 90-100 on highways I will actually get more.

Samurai · 4th January 2009, 18:13

BTW, the third free service bill came to 1854/- only. Most of it was wheel balancing (&weights), wheel alignment, wheel rotation, filter and oil. The only out of ordinary item was superglue, not sure where they used it.

sudev · 9th May 2009, 07:24

Samurai san - your GV thread has been silent too long?!!

rishi_kapoor · 9th May 2009, 11:57

Any news on 2009 GV range? All dealers' are reporting zero stock!

sudev · 9th May 2009, 20:55

@Rsishi : OT here, lets keep discussion of new GV in appropriate forum thread.

shankar.balan · 9th May 2009, 22:31

good show. this is absolutely true for most vehicles. speeds constant 80-100 in 5th cruising along will invariably return the best FE. Higher speeds than this means constant braking, changing down, re-accelerating and so on which will certainly impact the overall FE. trouble is that most of us are trapped inside the horrible city traffic most times so when we do pop out onto the highways we tend to floor it a bit -possibly just the sudden sense of freedom that we experience.
but your statement is absolutely correct.
all the best and have loads of fun with your GV!
cheers

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Originally Posted by sudev

yeaaaa...that is what I have been saying that new GV is not a petrol hog it is made out to be. When you get a chance drive on the same highway keeping your speed between 75~80 in fifth and easy right foot....that is best average zone.

jack7 · 10th May 2009, 22:44

amazing pictures pal. Just love the last pic you have posted.

21st June 2008, 15:06	#196
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	will try bosch and revert.
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2nd July 2008, 19:53	#198
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,547 Times View My Garage	Today I reset the average meter and had a sedate highway run for 30Kms on NH-17, which is a 2-lane highway. Then I shot this at the end of the run, using my crappy mobile camera.
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2nd July 2008, 19:56	#199
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	yeaaaa...that is what I have been saying that new GV is not a petrol hog it is made out to be. When you get a chance drive on the same highway keeping your speed between 75~80 in fifth and easy right foot....that is best average zone.
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23rd December 2008, 15:36	#200
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,547 Times View My Garage	Today I turned in the GV for the 10,000Kms or 3rd service. Since yesterday I have been thinking how to answer one question. I have been thinking very hard, practically raking my mind, pulling my hair to come up with a substantial answer. I have been pouring over all my experience with the GV in the last few months. In fact I could think nothing but this even while driving to the service center. And then the service advisor asked the inevitable question... He: Ok, we'll do the 3rd free service. What other problems do you have with the vehicle? Me: Umm... er... Nothing! That's it folks, I couldn't think of one problem to report after all that thinking, several months of bad road conquering and moderate off-roading.
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23rd December 2008, 15:50	#201
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	@Samurai: Bad, V.bad not one problem? How can you be the all conquering avtar if after all the abuse heaped upon the GV you could not find ONE problem.... That is why I love this car. I am heading to Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Rann of Kutch starting tomorrow and have not even thought of any special checkup. Hope to just be up and away early.
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24th December 2008, 10:40	#204
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Sudev, I did not mean for the Storm, but for your own personal enjoyment. Its a hour long detour where you can do some sand blasting Anyways happy tripping. Over 8000kms safari is giving me 10.93kmpl(all combined). I guess if I drove at a sedate 90-100 on highways I will actually get more.
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4th January 2009, 18:13	#205
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,547 Times View My Garage	BTW, the third free service bill came to 1854/- only. Most of it was wheel balancing (&weights), wheel alignment, wheel rotation, filter and oil. The only out of ordinary item was superglue, not sure where they used it.
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9th May 2009, 07:24	#206
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Samurai san - your GV thread has been silent too long?!!
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9th May 2009, 11:57	#207
rishi_kapoor BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 486 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Any news on 2009 GV range? All dealers' are reporting zero stock!
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9th May 2009, 20:55	#208
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	@Rsishi : OT here, lets keep discussion of new GV in appropriate forum thread.
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10th May 2009, 22:44	#210
jack7 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 100 Thanked: Once	amazing pictures pal. Just love the last pic you have posted.
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