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28th March 2016, 10:54 | #541 | |
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Looking at your situation, the car will be really used only very occasionally and I would say if you are not 100% convinced do not go for the SUV right now. Buyers remorse at 16lakh is a very expensive proposition! A lot of rental services (Zoomcar, Myles) let you rent Scorpio S10. You can use these whenever the occasions come up. Instead of paying the emi, start a SIP with the amount and buy only when you are 100% sure of your decision. Another point is that you can check out S4+ variant which comes to around 11 lakh OTR. Add another 1 lakh for ICE, alloys, etc etc and you can get it for 12lakh. | |
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28th March 2016, 11:59 | #542 | |
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1-Ban on vehicles with 2.0L engine in Delhi. Cant guarantee if the same rule mite be imposed in rest of the country slowly. 2-Thanks to the recent budget everything above 10 lakhs and 1.5L capacity engines have become expensive. 3-Recent decision of the MH govt to increase road tax. have put me in a strange situation where anything that was in my budget has simply slipped away. Out of all the confusion i have booked a Breeza ZDI+ for the time being. Last edited by rakesh_r : 28th March 2016 at 12:00. Reason: Grammar | |
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28th March 2016, 16:08 | #543 | ||||
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| Re: Mahindra Scorpio : Official Review This is what I love about Team BHP. Not only is this a community with a common passion; but all of the members here invest in serious thought leadership. For example, I am willing to bet that in most other enthusiast forums, the general trend of suggestions would probably be 100% in the direction of moving a prospective buyer towards a buying decision of said product (whether that product is an SUV or anything else for that matter). It is only here at Team-BHP that we can seek advise and receive in return shouts of encouragement and enthusiasm, balanced with voices of moderation. It's quite incredible when you think about it. When I wrote my post, what I really wanted was to take the temperature of life situations out there to see if there are others facing a similar predicament, and to hear from people who have been down this road before. And from the responses, it is quite clear that I have plenty of company. More importantly, those of you who have responded have taken the time not just to think about the facts, but to also put yourself in my shoes and examine how I would possibly feel if I went one way or another. Empathy is this community's biggest strength. Really, I thank you all - srivibhu, n.devdath, timuseravan, rakesh_r. Quote:
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http://mumbai.quikr.com/White-2015-M...AdIdZ259400923 http://mumbai.quikr.com/Mahindra-Sco...AdIdZ245133990 https://www.olx.in/item/mahindra-sco...tml#c98b7dfbfb Nothing looks promising yet. Incidentally, in that third link, I inquired as to why the tailgate is painted over in white, and couldn't get a satisfactory answer; which makes me think that maybe they are trying to cover up something. But, like you said, I will probably find something in the next few months. Quote:
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Everyone... Thank you for your inputs. One other thing that I wanted to put across is this: I am a software guy who has transitioned into an account management / sales role. Consequently, there is considerable pressure on me, both from my org and from our clients to move to the US. The fact that I used to live there for the first decade of my career gives more credence to the forces pushing me to make the move. I am gamely pushing back because.. 1.) Although I salivate at the prospect of US roads, I have no desire to move abroad at this juncture in my life. Plus, the rigour of packing up and moving has just gotten old for me. Also, giving my child access to grandparents, and vice versa is quite nice. 2.) My wife and I are the only children for our parents left in India. I recently helped my dad get thru' his chemo phase for his Lymphoma. And at the cost of sounding morbid, I have to say that I got more satisfaction out of helping my dad beat the big C back, than what I did in 16 years of professional exploits in 3 continents. 3.) Finally, it is only after I have reluctantly returned that I have woken up to how wonderful it is to live in one's own country. Yes, the money isn't all that great, and I am not rich by any measure. But, being home kicks some serious ass. I never realized how much of an Indian I am, and how much I enjoyed my Indian identity. Having said the above, I should also say that I am not sure how long I would be able to hold out. At some point in the next 3 years, the probability of my move abroad is much closer to one than my liking. So, this is an added consideration in my purchase decision. Having to turn around and sell the car in a couple of years is not a welcoming thought. Cheers | ||||
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28th March 2016, 16:41 | #544 | |
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That is easy. For one, the service history of the vehicle should reveal any accident repair as should the insurance NCB. However, even if the tailgate has been repaired/replaced outside, it is a standalone component which can safely be replaced without compromising on the structural integrity of the vehicle. Get the vehicle thoroughly checked at an M&M service centre or an trusted independent garage and you should be set to take a decision. | |
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28th March 2016, 17:40 | #545 | ||
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Actually the XUV feels pretty nice when you raise the seat that I can actually see the front of the vehicle, and I'm 5 11 but the elevated seat position does not feel awkward. But Scorpio is I agree a bit better. There are a at least 3 cars in the MUV/XUV style from Renault, Honda and Toyota coming in June I guess which should give you a wider choice. Quote:
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30th March 2016, 12:07 | #546 | |
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I am seriously considering Scorpio W10 AT. We are 6 adults in the family. I am interested in the Captain seats version. Could you share your experiences and if possible some photos too? Thanking you in advance, Girish Mahajan | |
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30th March 2016, 12:27 | #547 | |
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However, I feel you really want S10. Why don't you replace Ritz with S10 for the time being and use Uber etc. whenever required. They are quite convenient IMO. | |
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30th March 2016, 14:35 | #548 | |
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Also, the zoomcar option only becomes economical for long trips. I don't foresee us making any at all. We are most homebodies and generally drive in the city. I can't justify the S10 based on any of my usage patterns. I just like the car. That's all. I am a patient man when it comes to these things. And it's a good drill to evaluate different options and exercise restraint. | |
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1st April 2016, 12:14 | #549 |
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| Guys, this post is to understand the general quality of the new generation Scorpio over the previous gen. To give a little background, I've just sold off my 4 year old VLX 4wd and am now in two minds whether to go for the new gen despite it being touted as much improved. Why I'm doubtful? Check out the small "review" and the issues that I'd faced with my Scorpio. 1) 4wd sensor gone twice. 2) After replacement of the sensor, was told that the front hubs also need replacement at 28k a piece. This despite negligible 4wd usage. 3) Clock spring gone kaput. 4) Cruise control not working. 5) One horn always shorted and was non working despite changing the horn twice. I suspected faulty wiring, ASC did not think so. 6) Puddle lamps not working. 7) Remote lock had a mind of its own. 8 ) AC blower motor needs replacement due to wear and tear of inner bushes. 9) Both rear power window motors gone due to "low usage". 10) Both vacuum modulator valves gone one after the other within 1 month of each other. All these issues happened after my warranty got over and sadly I didn't have the extended warranty and had to spend lots of money in the parts replacements. Now let's hear about some quality issues. 1) There was rust on the body where both the rear doors touch the wheel well. If you notice, there is a large gap between the body and the rear door cladding which is covered by a rubber beading. I had rust on both sides where the rubbers touch the body. 2) Rust on the A pillar of the size of a Rs 10 coin. The rust ran so deep that bare corrugated metal had started to come off. 3) The wiper arms, both front and rear, never set aligned right when placed back, say after a wash. 4) The general quality of the switchgear, plastics etc suck big time. To give an example, one fine day, one of the switches from the steering mounted controls just came off on its own. Solution? Replace the entire panel of switches. I didn't even bother to ask the cost. I'm not considering the numerous other mechanical parts replaced, which I'm considering as wear and tear (even which, in all my years of other car ownership, I'd never faced). Silver lining in all those issues was that the dreaded clutch slave cylinder failure hit me only at 83k, at night, right in front of the gate of the ASC. How convenient. One funny incident was when I'd parked, was getting down from the seat and the back of my coat got caught in the seat back adjustment lever. There was this sound and I, fearful that my suit got ripped and ruined, turned around to see that the handle had broken off without a scratch to my jacket. How thoughtful of M&M to give such plastics, at the right places to prevent jacket tear. However, even after facing all these issues, I don't see a replacement vehicle among the current offerings for my needs apart from the Scorpio. If I at all go with the Scorpio, it'll be a barebones S4+ 4wd as I don't trust M&M electronics and gadgets anymore. I've test driven the new one, (incidentally which didn't have the reverse camera and steering controls working and the glove box not closing properly, in a 5k run car) interiors of which didn't feel much too great a jump over my Scorpio. My query to the current gen owners /users is that are the actual improvements vast as compared to the previous gen over a longer term. Let's keep the ride and handling aside as I'm more concerned here about the quality issues. Last edited by wanderer4x4 : 1st April 2016 at 12:41. |
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1st April 2016, 13:17 | #550 |
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It's M&M buddy. Even if they have fixed the previous gen issues, you can be reasonably confident that there are new ones in the new gen (I own a 6 year old mHawk SLE) |
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1st April 2016, 13:41 | #551 | |
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1st April 2016, 13:57 | #552 | |
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July 2015 10000 km till date
It's a great vehicle on paper - and that's about it! | |
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1st April 2016, 14:12 | #553 | ||
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But the issue is there is no other vehicle in that price range offering what I'm looking for. The day there is a competitor offering something in that segment with good reliability with what other benefits the Scorpio offers, I'll be the first to jump ship. And am sure I'll not be alone in taking that decision. Last edited by wanderer4x4 : 1st April 2016 at 14:32. | ||
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1st April 2016, 14:41 | #554 |
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If having a Chassis is NOT an Absolute Must, mainly for very bad roads regularly, load applications or off-roading, I would encourage you to look at Monocoque options. Almost, all the monocoque alternatives are way ahead in terms of refinement and reliability, and with the Duster AWD, even capability! |
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1st April 2016, 19:30 | #555 | |
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Sigh, only if TATA/ M&M made the Scorpio / Safari more reliable, a lot of us would have been spared this dilemma.:banghead: | |
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