[Twiny]

Originally Posted by mpksuhas

Any specific reason you were planning of changing the horn ? Asking since I felt XUV company fitted horns were sufficient.

Yes Suhas, stock Horns are good; but at times in Highways need a long press to get proper attention/alert. Basically I like horns which gives good sound on a single tap of the Horn pad.

Originally Posted by .anshuman

You may find this post useful: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3057065

Thanks anshuman.. that looks like perfect fit.

[m_upreti]

Originally Posted by falconion

Shock absorber costs around 8k each. Warranty on shock absorbers is valid up to 1,00,000 km even if it happens to be in the 5th year of ownership while under warranty.
Other coverage:- MASTER SCHEDULE OF PARTS COVERED

It all looks good on paper, speaking out of experience with M&M A.S.S., to illustrate, they tried to pass on the blame for the broken ABS harness to rat bite and had the gall to try proving it to me when it was very clear that the cabling had degraded and broken. Only good shouting and a call to the Mahindra Regional Service Manager ensured that the same was replaced under warranty.

There are multiple instances like this which I had and other M&M owners have and can be found in the niggles thread of both Scorpio & XUV5OO

[saneguy]

Hi All,

Going to be a proud owner of the XUV 500 W6 very soon (Thursday, Dec 11 as per current schedule ). Looking forward to driving a big car. Its going to be a very different experience for me coming off the Polo. But I hear the road visibility is quite good so I am expecting it to be a good transition.

I am looking for a good roof carrier as we may end up using the rear seats for kids. The stock M&M carrier seems quite expensive at ~Rs 10k. Any suggestions on this front? Will post some updates once I have my hands on the car

[PMK-MoJo]

Originally Posted by saneguy

Hi All,

Going to be a proud owner of the XUV 500 W6 very soon (Thursday, Dec 11 as per current schedule ). Looking forward to driving a big car. Its going to be a very different experience for me coming off the Polo. But I hear the road visibility is quite good so I am expecting it to be a good transition.

I am looking for a good roof carrier as we may end up using the rear seats for kids. The stock M&M carrier seems quite expensive at ~Rs 10k. Any suggestions on this front? Will post some updates once I have my hands on the car

Advanced Congratulations...
I am using a carrier from standard accessory list of M&M. i think it costs around 9500/- one year ago. it can support upto 60Kgs weight. It can be detachable also but may need two persons support.
Not sure about outside carriers- how much weight they can support.

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by saneguy

But I hear the road visibility is quite good so I am expecting it to be a good transition.

Whoa, you hear road visibility is good? Didn't you take a test drive and see for yourself?

Seriously, yeah, road visibility is quite good. I know many drivers who prefer the bonnet to be seen while driving (I'm 50:50 on that). In the XUV you can just manage to see it if you are tall enough, but if you are under 6' tall and not sitting straight up, it would be difficult.

[saneguy]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Whoa, you hear road visibility is good? Didn't you take a test drive and see for yourself?

Seriously, yeah, road visibility is quite good. I know many drivers who prefer the bonnet to be seen while driving (I'm 50:50 on that). In the XUV you can just manage to see it if you are tall enough, but if you are under 6' tall and not sitting straight up, it would be difficult.

I have taken a test drive. In fact 3 times! But to be honest at the time it all looks good. My reaction at the time was that the road visibility is good. But then that was a test drive and now it will be a complete transition. So some anxiety along with excitement

Originally Posted by PMK-MoJo

Advanced Congratulations...
I am using a carrier from standard accessory list of M&M. i think it costs around 9500/- one year ago. it can support upto 60Kgs weight. It can be detachable also but may need two persons support.
Not sure about outside carriers- how much weight they can support.

Thank u!!

Hmmm if nothing else I will get the M&M carrier. But I definitely want to explore outside before finalizing. But thanks. Its a good input. Weight carrying capacity is more important to me than removal of the carrier. I am ok if the carrier stays afixed all the time.

[vaibhavdalal]

Originally Posted by Stryker

In the XUV you can just manage to see it if you are tall enough, but if you are under 6' tall and not sitting straight up, it would be difficult.

I am 5.3, yet i am able to see the bonnet

All you need to do is raise the seat and as pointed out, keep the seat upright (I prefer it that way)

[tirthankard77]

Originally Posted by pgupta

I am planning to get rear view sensor and camera done for my W4 - looking for a good accessory shop preferably in and around Whitfield Any suggestions.

Not sure you have already done it, I got mine done at Mahindra accessories, just to ensure there are no warranty issues later.

[balpreetsingh]

All,

Couple of queries for new XUV owners specially from Maharashtra.

1) The Registration Smart Card ( instead of RC Booklet) for a new vehicle, how long does it take to be made?

Is it 45 days / 90 days from date of registration. Is there a way to follow up on this with RTO?

2) During this time period of 45 / 90 days, if I plan to take my vehicle to other state, without RC Book is there any issue I may face at the border?.

I am planning a road trip to Bangalore from Navi Mumbai and hence asking this?


Looking for inputs on these.

Regards

[pgupta]

Originally Posted by tirthankard77

Not sure you have already done it, I got mine done at Mahindra accessories, just to ensure there are no warranty issues later.

Could you please let me know where did you get it done and what was the cost ? I am still looking for a place where they do a good job without cutting wires etc.

[ptaneja]

Originally Posted by saneguy

I have taken a test drive. In fact 3 times! But to be honest at the time it all looks good. My reaction at the time was that the road visibility is good. But then that was a test drive and now it will be a complete transition. So some anxiety along with excitement

Thank u!!

Hmmm if nothing else I will get the M&M carrier. But I definitely want to explore outside before finalizing. But thanks. Its a good input. Weight carrying capacity is more important to me than removal of the carrier. I am ok if the carrier stays afixed all the time.

Woow!! 10K for carrier ?! I got mine for 1500rs from local car accessories shop - pretty decent, half metal, and surrounded by aluminium to prevent rust, and I am able to pack along 5 bags full with stuff. I pay 50rs to local tyre walah for getting it fitted,and 50rs again after the trip is over.

Also, since you have just booked XUV W6, did you happen to take a test drive of new scorpio as well ? with the same price, you would have got S10 top version ... i am yet to take a test drive of both vehicles.

[tirthankard77]

Originally Posted by pgupta

Could you please let me know where did you get it done and what was the cost ? I am still looking for a place where they do a good job without cutting wires etc.

Hi Pgupta,

I did mine is India Garage accessories Shop in India Garage St Marks Road, I fitted the camera and the screen in the Dash board total cost was round 6400/-
Now I do all my service or work in sireesh at singasandra

[saneguy]

Originally Posted by ptaneja

Woow!! 10K for carrier ?! I got mine for 1500rs from local car accessories shop - pretty decent, half metal, and surrounded by aluminium to prevent rust, and I am able to pack along 5 bags full with stuff. I pay 50rs to local tyre walah for getting it fitted,and 50rs again after the trip is over.

Also, since you have just booked XUV W6, did you happen to take a test drive of new scorpio as well ? with the same price, you would have got S10 top version ... i am yet to take a test drive of both vehicles.

Wow thats quite cheap! I will look around locally to see what suits. I did not take the Scorpio tesst drive. Somehow the family did not really like the looks as compared to the SUV.

[rahul_kej]

Originally Posted by saneguy

Wow thats quite cheap! I will look around locally to see what suits. I did not take the Scorpio tesst drive. Somehow the family did not really like the looks as compared to the SUV.

I think that's a typing error. I feel he paid 15k for it.

[WheelWake]

Originally Posted by balpreetsingh

All,

Couple of queries for new XUV owners specially from Maharashtra.

1) The Registration Smart Card ( instead of RC Booklet) for a new vehicle, how long does it take to be made?

Is it 45 days / 90 days from date of registration. Is there a way to follow up on this with RTO?

2) During this time period of 45 / 90 days, if I plan to take my vehicle to other state, without RC Book is there any issue I may face at the border?.

I am planning a road trip to Bangalore from Navi Mumbai and hence asking this?


Looking for inputs on these.

Regards

Hi,

AFAIK there shouldnt be any issue if you are carrying all the papers like RTO receipt/challan, insurance papers, etc. When I took my XUV delivery last year drove it around in Karnataka without being stopped. there was sticker which said registered with RTO or something (as there was no number assigned too!!!). Dealer said atleast in Bangalore its usually the case where RC/Smart Card takes a while and the registration number too takes some days in the beginning.


So I hope its still the same.