Hi,
I have been planning to do a long term ownership review for my M&M SCORPIO-BOSS from long time since now! BOSS has crossed 46k KM mark and here goes the journey so far…
I purchased the mHawk Scorpio in July-2008 while I had my earlier Crde SLX Scorpio. I retained my Crde for 6 months before I felt that the mHawk will be my primary ride at home.
HISTORY: Why mHawk when Crde was present? Too much of body roll and high speed braking were two main issues. My mother would not get into Crde for long drives and we were using our sedans at home keeping Scorpio parked. During one of my Crde services, had the opportunity to drive a new mHawk-was impressed. This set the seed in my mind going to buy the new one. Convinced the family and purchased Black BOSS mHawk on 14th July, 2008. Insisted upon the dealer that I would only want Bridgestone’s and not JK Elanzos(Useless tyres!) on the new Scorpio. The BOSS came to me with 140km initial Odometer reading and was a pleasure to drive the much refined engine, rear suspensions’ and ‘slightly’ bettered interiors.
Firstly, why again a Scorpio? The Customer Service of M&M and the Dealer AML Motors, Ranigunj, Hyderabad is the SOLE REASON for the second Scorpio!
THE JOURNEY so FAR:
Why retain my Crde SLX for 6 months? This was just to ensure that I do not sell away a better proposition and be left with the other one. So, waited for 6 months till I assured myself that mHawk will ride on and am happy with the performance. Handling a mHawk was a breeze compared to Crde! The cornering was much sharper and confident and the long journeys were comfortable due to rear multi-link Lotus suspension set up. Doing ‘inch to inch’ driving was much more re-assuring with better power at tap. Also, long drives became much more pleasurable with ABS confidence (had great exposure on this front many a times on our Indian high ways!). The various gizmos in VLX were owners delight- cruise control was a real relaxing tool on highways as much as possible. TPMS was apt and much required.
Key Activities:
1. 180 km-Brake bleeding done as the car was pulling to left on braking
2. 906 km-AC expansion valve replaced due to the ‘whoa’ whistling noise
3. 4554 km- First servicing done, replaced rear view mirror due to buzzer defect
4. 6665 km- First long drive in BOSS from Hyd to Bidar with TBHP
5. 7489 km- Replaced AC expansion valve as part of new design part
6. 12041 km- Spare tyre wheel TPMS sensor replaced due to failure
7. 12617 km- Clutch master cylinder and power windows switch console replaced
8. 25290 km- Head lamps and tail lamps replaced as couple of them had water seepage and condensation
9. 27171 km-Brake master cylinder replaced due to issues with braking at above 60 kmph speeds
10. 33077 km- Brake booster replaced as there was a delay in brake effectiveness
11. 33823 km- Changed all suspension bushes, the ride is smoother
12. 36467 km- Replaced reverse gear switch
13. 39964 km- Steering column replaced due to noise
14. 42915 km- Star bearing, propeller shaft replaced due to noise
15. 44197 km- Clutch release bearing, pressure plates & assembly replaced as clutch became hard
BOSS is BOSS:
The entire above are not necessarily defects, but me being a obsessive car maintenance freak- I insist upon changing the parts if I have any suspicion. There are my friends and colleagues who make fun out of me for my passion, I tell them ‘It was Passion long time ago, now it is an Obsession’.
Recently dressed up my BOSS with new genuine leather seat covers from Saddles as a gift to my ride on the occasion of the success in crossing the 45k KM mark. I have never kept a car beyond 40K KM so far. BOSS is BOSS!
I enjoy my car and miss my car on my frequent business trips. M&M can definitely work upon the interiors and make the Scorpio a much better one than it is now. There is still a lot left to be desired… till then BOSS is always right!!
Enjoy some pictures and more to follow.