Tata Safari 2.2 VTT - Black Beast - 8.5 years and 100,000 kms up!

v&v · 25th August 2009, 13:56

It was one of my childhood dream to own a tata safari and this dream came true on 31st Jan 2009 when i bought beast.My first observation in the first 1000 km was the road respect i get even by the bule-line and other passenger cars.
I took a while to get used to the size for driving it in city traffic.It took only 11 day to complete the fist 1000 kms and counting.

List of Accessories Loaded
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1. Bull bars
2. JVC Dvd Player
3. RC Rear Camera and 7" display
4. Sony Xplod Speakers
5. Neo Alloy Wheels
6. Autocop Central Locking
7. Fog Lamps
8. Autoform Custom Seat Covers

Also Did Teflon and Under Body coat at first service.

Issues Faced till now
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1. Both front windows loader changed (Slow topup and occationally getting stuck) (in First 2000 kms)
2. Front windshield bottle leak - replaced - (At 2000 kms)
3. Ac fuse blown - replace with 30 Amps (At 5000 kms)

Road trips done till now
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March - Rafting Trip - Rishikesh and around - 800 kms

April - Discover Rajasthan - Delhi - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kumbalgarh, Udaipur - Delhi - 2200 kms

Aug - Delhi - Manali - Rohtang - Delih - 1400 kms

Here are some pics of my beast,

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vijaythacker · 25th August 2009, 14:03

v&v, congratulations on your dream acquisition, i know how does it feels getting behind those wheels.Black has always looked the best on safari's and scorpios but also they does require more time to maintain as well.Which variant did you choosed and what were you offered/discounts/dealer experience do share with us as well.wishing you more happy miles on your wheels.

n.devdath · 25th August 2009, 16:30

What is the mileage that you have been getting from it in city and highway conditions?

v&v · 25th August 2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

v&v, congratulations on your dream acquisition, i know how does it feels getting behind those wheels.Black has always looked the best on safari's and scorpios but also they does require more time to maintain as well.Which variant did you choosed and what were you offered/discounts/dealer experience do share with us as well.wishing you more happy miles on your wheels.

Thanks vijay. Mine is a Lx 4x2 version. I got a discount of 35k after a hard negotiation.

v&v · 25th August 2009, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by n.devdath

What is the mileage that you have been getting from it in city and highway conditions?

i am getting 11 in city with Ac and highway got around 12.5

sumitsingh · 25th August 2009, 19:00

congratulations on completing 10000 KM milestone. Wishing you many miles of trouble free driving. My Safari looks the same except the alloys... haven't been able to find a set that will make me change the original steel wheels.

Drive safe.

v&v · 25th August 2009, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumitsingh

congratulations on completing 10000 KM milestone. Wishing you many miles of trouble free driving. My Safari looks the same except the alloys... haven't been able to find a set that will make me change the original steel wheels.

Drive safe.

Thanks sumit. Post some pics of ur beast too.

Shubhendra · 25th August 2009, 21:07

Hi V&V,
NIce Safari you have. I also have Safari Ex and on this dewali we are planning to buy Lx. I just wanted to know if i put Stereo, Fog Lights, DVD Player Screen and other accessories, will my vehicle Warranty be Void?

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

HappyWheels · 25th August 2009, 22:16

v&v,

Congrats on the ride. Nice photos of the beast with you on the side!

Edit: hope you got the retro-fits done.

jkdas · 25th August 2009, 22:19

v&v; nice pix. Any idea regarding the width of the alloys?

v&v · 26th August 2009, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Hi V&V,
NIce Safari you have. I also have Safari Ex and on this dewali we are planning to buy Lx. I just wanted to know if i put Stereo, Fog Lights, DVD Player Screen and other accessories, will my vehicle Warranty be Void?

Regards,
Shubhendra Singh

No as long as you are not tampering the electrical system its ok. Reverse guide and Central locking i got it done from the dealer itself. As for fog lamp i did a separate wiring.

v&v · 26th August 2009, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyWheels

v&v,

Congrats on the ride. Nice photos of the beast with you on the side!

Edit: hope you got the retro-fits done.

Thanks buddy.
Retro has not started in delhi. Any updates ?

v&v · 26th August 2009, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

v&v; nice pix. Any idea regarding the width of the alloys?

Thanks
Mine is a 16 x 6.5, Offset = 12

v&v · 31st August 2009, 18:10

hi,
yesterday my safaris spare wheel cover got stolen from my society parking. Some body just unziped the cover and vanished.

I dont know how safe is the spare tyre ?

Can any one suggest what it cost for new cover ?

vnv

jkdas · 31st August 2009, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by v&v

hi,
yesterday my safaris spare wheel cover got stolen from my society parking. Some body just unziped the cover and vanished.

I dont know how safe is the spare tyre ?

Can any one suggest what it cost for new cover ?

vnv

3000Rs and then you need to pay for the painting

25th August 2009, 13:56	#1
v&v Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,545 Thanked: 1,205 Times View My Garage	Tata Safari 2.2 VTT - Black Beast - 8.5 years and 100,000 kms up! It was one of my childhood dream to own a tata safari and this dream came true on 31st Jan 2009 when i bought beast.My first observation in the first 1000 km was the road respect i get even by the bule-line and other passenger cars. I took a while to get used to the size for driving it in city traffic.It took only 11 day to complete the fist 1000 kms and counting. List of Accessories Loaded -------------------------- 1. Bull bars 2. JVC Dvd Player 3. RC Rear Camera and 7" display 4. Sony Xplod Speakers 5. Neo Alloy Wheels 6. Autocop Central Locking 7. Fog Lamps 8. Autoform Custom Seat Covers Also Did Teflon and Under Body coat at first service. Issues Faced till now ----------------------- 1. Both front windows loader changed (Slow topup and occationally getting stuck) (in First 2000 kms) 2. Front windshield bottle leak - replaced - (At 2000 kms) 3. Ac fuse blown - replace with 30 Amps (At 5000 kms) Road trips done till now ------------------------ March - Rafting Trip - Rishikesh and around - 800 kms April - Discover Rajasthan - Delhi - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kumbalgarh, Udaipur - Delhi - 2200 kms Aug - Delhi - Manali - Rohtang - Delih - 1400 kms Here are some pics of my beast,
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25th August 2009, 14:03	#2
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	v&v, congratulations on your dream acquisition, i know how does it feels getting behind those wheels.Black has always looked the best on safari's and scorpios but also they does require more time to maintain as well.Which variant did you choosed and what were you offered/discounts/dealer experience do share with us as well.wishing you more happy miles on your wheels.
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25th August 2009, 16:30	#3
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,811 Times	What is the mileage that you have been getting from it in city and highway conditions?
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25th August 2009, 19:00	#6
sumitsingh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 128 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	congratulations on completing 10000 KM milestone. Wishing you many miles of trouble free driving. My Safari looks the same except the alloys... haven't been able to find a set that will make me change the original steel wheels. Drive safe.
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25th August 2009, 21:07	#8
Shubhendra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Poona Posts: 1,274 Thanked: 2,236 Times	Hi V&V, NIce Safari you have. I also have Safari Ex and on this dewali we are planning to buy Lx. I just wanted to know if i put Stereo, Fog Lights, DVD Player Screen and other accessories, will my vehicle Warranty be Void? Regards, Shubhendra Singh
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25th August 2009, 22:16	#9
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	v&v, Congrats on the ride. Nice photos of the beast with you on the side! Edit: hope you got the retro-fits done.
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25th August 2009, 22:19	#10
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	v&v; nice pix. Any idea regarding the width of the alloys?
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31st August 2009, 18:10	#14
v&v Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,545 Thanked: 1,205 Times View My Garage	Attention : Safari Owners - How safe is the spare wheel cover ? hi, yesterday my safaris spare wheel cover got stolen from my society parking. Some body just unziped the cover and vanished. I dont know how safe is the spare tyre ? Can any one suggest what it cost for new cover ? vnv
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