3 years, 60,000 kms of living with the tall boy

vikas44 · 21st July 2009, 01:13

For me its been 9 years and 1.55k Km of driving on my silver santro. Although i have faced a few breakdowns (3-4) in the last 2 years but its not car's fault. I haven't maintained it well for the last 2 years but 1.55k and still going strong, this has to be one of the most reliable cars in India.

sidindica · 12th August 2009, 19:45

62, 400 kms covered and still going strong.

Clutch overhauled as it was too heavy for me to handle.

combined figure: 15.2 kmpl

pics taken later today:

harry10 · 12th August 2009, 20:13

@Sid- very well maintained ride.
Looks like brand new instead of one with 60k odd!

sidindica · 28th August 2009, 13:00

this just happened about an hour back-while returning home, just in front of it, a biker hit on my Santro's left rear door trying to avoid a MCD truck and ran away.

sidindica · 28th August 2009, 19:13

first stage of repairing completed

Goes for painting tomorrow.

prince_pervez · 28th August 2009, 19:14

^^Boy that was quick. How much for the denting work ?

sidindica · 29th August 2009, 11:37

second stage completed.

vijaythacker · 29th August 2009, 12:49

oh boy, that was quick sid, how much for the paint job?

sidindica · 29th August 2009, 13:01

est between 1700-2200, the right front fender is also repainted because someone had written an obscene word on it.

McLaren Rulez · 29th August 2009, 13:18

Did you get that done at the authorised work shop or outside? The colour looks pretty mismatched, that's why I'm asking.

siddvi · 29th August 2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Did you get that done at the authorised work shop or outside? The colour looks pretty mismatched, that's why I'm asking.

I think that's the primer coat before they spray the actual paint.

McLaren Rulez · 29th August 2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by siddvi

I think that's the primer coat before they spray the actual paint.

Oh that makes sense then. Because it looks really mismatched at the moment. Waiting for the final pics.

vijaythacker · 29th August 2009, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Did you get that done at the authorised work shop or outside? The colour looks pretty mismatched, that's why I'm asking.

cause its a primer on the doors, not painted yet, would be done soon i guess and sid would be up with its pictures.

sidindica · 29th August 2009, 17:54

Its an independent workshop WITH A PROPER PAINT BOOTH.

Door painted, stage three over. Last stage will be over by tomorrow evening.

First pic shows before the clearcoat and the second pic is after the first stage of clearcoat.

The colour may look mismatched but its a fresh paint VS a 3 year old paint on the front door.Will be back to normal after the whole car gets rubbing and polishing.

Paint used: DuPont QO bright silver cobra paint.

sidindica · 1st September 2009, 13:30

My cousin sister crashed my Santro today morning while reversing

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Both bumpers have to be repainted as it hit the parking boundary.

21st July 2009, 01:13	#46
vikas44 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	For me its been 9 years and 1.55k Km of driving on my silver santro. Although i have faced a few breakdowns (3-4) in the last 2 years but its not car's fault. I haven't maintained it well for the last 2 years but 1.55k and still going strong, this has to be one of the most reliable cars in India.
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12th August 2009, 19:45	#47
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	62, 400 kms covered and still going strong. Clutch overhauled as it was too heavy for me to handle. combined figure: 15.2 kmpl pics taken later today: Attached Thumbnails
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12th August 2009, 20:13	#48
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,740 Thanked: 3,909 Times View My Garage	@Sid- very well maintained ride. Looks like brand new instead of one with 60k odd!
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28th August 2009, 13:00	#49
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	this just happened about an hour back-while returning home, just in front of it, a biker hit on my Santro's left rear door trying to avoid a MCD truck and ran away. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Technocrat : 2nd September 2009 at 10:48. Reason: Splitting posts across 2 threads
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28th August 2009, 19:13	#50
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	first stage of repairing completed Goes for painting tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails
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28th August 2009, 19:14	#51
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	^^Boy that was quick. How much for the denting work ?
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29th August 2009, 11:37	#52
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	second stage completed. Attached Thumbnails
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29th August 2009, 12:49	#53
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	oh boy, that was quick sid, how much for the paint job?
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29th August 2009, 13:01	#54
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	est between 1700-2200, the right front fender is also repainted because someone had written an obscene word on it.
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29th August 2009, 13:18	#55
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,415 Thanked: 5,253 Times	Did you get that done at the authorised work shop or outside? The colour looks pretty mismatched, that's why I'm asking.
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29th August 2009, 17:54	#59
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Its an independent workshop WITH A PROPER PAINT BOOTH. Door painted, stage three over. Last stage will be over by tomorrow evening. First pic shows before the clearcoat and the second pic is after the first stage of clearcoat. The colour may look mismatched but its a fresh paint VS a 3 year old paint on the front door.Will be back to normal after the whole car gets rubbing and polishing. Paint used: DuPont QO bright silver cobra paint. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 29th August 2009 at 17:56.
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1st September 2009, 13:30	#60
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	My cousin sister crashed my Santro today morning while reversing. Both bumpers have to be repainted as it hit the parking boundary.
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