[ram_hyundai]

OT-So time for another meet buddie.Did you check the mileage and awaiting the reports to flow.
ram

[dicorex4x4]

The front windscreen gets fogged fast in a rainy day. This is in comparison to the Santro I had.

Congratulations on your new Safari.

Try setting the A/C vents to fresh air mode when it rains. Assuming that the A/C is on.

First gear hates being used, its short and its tough to put into first gear now and then. Same with reverse gear. Need to sort this when I go for service.

Unless you're trying to get into 1st or reverse from a full stop, the vehicle will complain. Even then, the truck requires you to coax the lever into 1st or reverse. This will get better over time.

Hope you have read the instructions on clutch usage.

[smsrini]

Congrats on your new ride and welcome to Club Safari.

Enjoy the car... and drive safe.

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by jkdas

The front windscreen gets fogged fast in a rainy day. This is in comparison to the Santro I had.

Change wiperblades to Bosch, clean your windshield very regularly, use Sonax windshield washer in your reservoir. The only explanation I could find is that the windshield is rather large and rather upright hence it tends to catch all the grime from the road.

Or else keep one bar of Chandrika/Medimix sample soap in your car. The wash can get very messy (might as well throw the bar out after the wash) as the soap is very lathery, but it does a great job all the same.

[whatcanthisbe]

Congrats JK ... join the pearl white club .. for the seating position your seat should be height adjustable ... raise it and tiy should be all set ... get some tints soon ...

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by shatrughna

Congrats! Your vivid comments on most of the current threads are always a delight to read. I am sure you will soon share your views and first hand experience with your new Safari- the beast as its known on this forum.

Thanks pal. Will be doing so as I didnt get a proper feedback here for a guy who wanted to upgrade to an SUV fom a hatch..

Originally Posted by druva

Great. Congrats. Can you tell us price you paid and any discounts.
Also some photos of interiors. BTW the electronics display looks tempting. How do you make all the lights glow?

I may also jump to Safari from Santro (maybe limited bcos of moolah perspective...)

No cash discounts. I was offered teflon, unde rbody and Garware sun films. Couldnt get them done thanks to heavy rain.

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Congrats, JK! 'Anginey JK Pappanayi' <malluspeak, sorry>

Do drive down to Kochi soon We want to see her, and enjoy your treat

Anginey JK Papparayi!

Originally Posted by Sankar

Nice!! What about further ICEing?

And more importantly....

When do i get a test drive

Soon my friend. Just wave and stand if from on my Beast near CCD next time you see it.

Originally Posted by praJEEP

Mr Das congrat's on the truck, pearl white is my favourite colour

P.S i somewhere read on the forum that you have already booked a
3.0ltr (old one) and awaiting delivery. what happend ?


Not only a test drive but some cheers: too..

I didnt book the 3.0L though it was offered to me for 7.5Lac OTR and 3.25lac for my Xing.

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by arif_t01

You mean, JK Paappaan (one who hordes the elephant, i.e: Mahout?)

@ J.K: How do you find the turning radius? That's the only thing i don't like about Safari

So, J.K when's the TREAT?

Felt funny when I read people calling it an elephant. I was surprised when my friends too called it the same! White Elephant because you sit at a height and people love it but is afraid!

Originally Posted by zucchero

jk safari do have issues regarding the first and reverse gear but trust me it will get better with time.this is what i have felt.
jk i would highly recomend that you go for a better alloys and a decent set of tubeless tyres(michelin,yokohama).

On cards First I need that reverse camera + screen. Cant see the fly sitting/hiding behind my Beast's tail when I reverse.

Originally Posted by jerish666

Finally Jk got her in his hands.Congrts for you new car.Nice colour and good reg number 5678.

Just ordered the high security number plates.

Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Congrats man .... one hell of a ride you got there

and upgrade the tyres as everyone is suggesting, you will get good price on the stock tyres

Maybe later. Let me get used to the SUV with stock tyres first.

Originally Posted by suman

JK, congrats on taking the plunge! Now start making your own roadcheers:

Thanks Suman.

Originally Posted by GTO

White safari + black tints + meaty alloy / rubber combo = Headturner. Good choice of colour and congratulation, JK.

Tints have to wait thanks to rain. I think I am the only guy who own a Pearl White Safari were I work...that's one among 10k people!

[Bigzero]

Congratulations, JKDas!

I am another one of those who is eyeing Safari ( among other options ). I dont have a timeline for the buy decision, but every single visit to this forum pulls me closer . There are a lot of Safari fans here! even with all the small glitches its supposed to have! Thats quite impressive.

For me the challenges with Parking etc are the major negative points. ( I do have some space constraint ).

Anyway, great to see another one joining the Safari club! Have a great time!

[basilmabraham]

JK...congrats on the buy...

couldnt be there to see the beast...tame it well by the time I get back...

are you the first to own the Safari in the company.?? i think so...

congrats and al the best..

[iraghava]

Congratulations JK! Better tyres are a must around your area you know!

[chaxy]

Congrats JK !!

I have a question on the subject of upgrading the tyres. (sorry if i missed a similar thread somewhere on Tbhp)

What would be the cost to replace the stock tyres on a safari and upgrade to tubeless 255s? And how much would one get for the stock tyres exchanged?

[Su-47]

Originally Posted by chaxy

What would be the cost to replace the stock tyres on a safari and upgrade to tubeless 255s? And how much would one get for the stock tyres exchanged?

Go through this thread chaxy. Ensoi.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ghlight=safari

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by djbobo

Congrats JK. Nice ride.

Whats with the Alpine? Tata decided to say good bye to their old partner that makes Blau. Enjoy the feeling that comes with the Safari and welcome to the club.

Cheers

Not yet. I was lucky

Grande gets Alpine HUs though, but not sure if the ipod connector I got comes with it. Can someone confirm this?

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Congrats da JK !! You told me it was coming, but i was wondering what took you so long to put up the review.

Had to cancel first booking and hence the delay.

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Congrast JK & good choice of color

Any ICE upgrades planned?

yes, add my Pio mono to my JBL ported sub box for now. Get an ID later

Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

congrats buddy!
O.T. is that the new IBS campus in the pic?

Thanks. yes it is the new campus.

Originally Posted by Samurai

Congrats JK, that's a big promotion, Santo to Safari. Must be giving you the head in the clouds feeling compared to Santro.

Thanks,would have felt the cloud feeling more if I was upgrading from old zen or sort!

Actually when I drove my Alto last eve I felt the dash to be obstructing my view!

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Yeda kalla .. Congratulations my friend, hope you clock many miles on the beast. Drive safe.

Thanks pal. Expected you to over take me in procuring one.

Originally Posted by theMAG

I believe you're next on the block, with you and JK mirroring each other's situations - first you both get married back-back, and now 2 Safaris shortly back-back. What next - li'l Jyothi-Surya and li'l Riju-Suma ?

bachelor !chi chi.Go marry!

[jkdas]

Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

Congrats JK and great color choice.

Enjoy the ride and welcome to the beast club

thanks pal

Originally Posted by deepakhon

JK buddy, congrats! Enjoy your ride. This one is one hell of an upgrade...

Thanks

Originally Posted by nikkibike

Thatz a great choice buddy! A huge upgrade!!

so whenz the treat?! Hope to see you this weekend!!! Guess you mentioned it somewhere!!!

Awaiting to floor it..... he heee!
cheers and double CONGO man!!

Floorrr it!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

OT-So time for another meet buddie.Did you check the mileage and awaiting the reports to flow.
ram

Yet to go for a long drive. Filled her up last sunday. Drove 150km or so till today after that. The needle just started moving a bit. Good sign I guess.

Originally Posted by dicorex4x4

Congratulations on your new Safari.

Try setting the A/C vents to fresh air mode when it rains. Assuming that the A/C is on.

Unless you're trying to get into 1st or reverse from a full stop, the vehicle will complain. Even then, the truck requires you to coax the lever into 1st or reverse. This will get better over time.

Hope you have read the instructions on clutch usage.

Thanks. Issue when its from a full stop. But I am sure it will get better over time.

Could you post link of the clutch usage!

Originally Posted by smsrini

Congrats on your new ride and welcome to Club Safari.

Enjoy the car... and drive safe.

cheers:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Change wiperblades to Bosch, clean your windshield very regularly, use Sonax windshield washer in your reservoir. The only explanation I could find is that the windshield is rather large and rather upright hence it tends to catch all the grime from the road.

Or else keep one bar of Chandrika/Medimix sample soap in your car. The wash can get very messy (might as well throw the bar out after the wash) as the soap is very lathery, but it does a great job all the same.

Today or so... Bosch indeed does wonder. Had in on my Xing. What about horns?

Originally Posted by whatcanthisbe

Congrats JK ... join the pearl white club .. for the seating position your seat should be height adjustable ... raise it and tiy should be all set ... get some tints soon ...

I have selected a bit dark tints from the choice the dealer gave me. Yet to get them fixed as its raining.

[redfire]

Congrats JK, thats a nice choice and you are gonna rule the roads. When can we see the beauty (or beast) ? Please let us know.