Supercars & Imports : Bangalore

Scorcher · 4th March 2010, 22:40

Toatally dude, it does look like a Hearse !

And, one i wouldn't even prefer to take my dog's body. Pathetic !

preetam_KORG · 4th March 2010, 22:47

Why do Volvo make practical cars?
Oh sorry, did I get something wrong here?
Actually Volvo makes cars for people who "practically" do not exist and do not create even a minimal fraction of any niche segment.

suhaas307 · 4th March 2010, 23:00

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Originally Posted by preetam_KORG

Dear Suhaas, IMO these cars are no value for money.
I have always, held this thought that big SUV's are absolutely pointless. Makes no sense IMO. Its best to get an endeavour for the purpose it serves. And if a car like that needs to be bought in the first place, I'd buy the Q7 in a heartbeat. Just my 2 cents...

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Originally Posted by preetam_KORG

Why do Volvo make practical cars?
Oh sorry, did I get something wrong here?
Actually Volvo makes cars for people who "practically" do not exist and do not create even a minimal fraction of any niche segment.

Point taken Preetam! They aren't exactly value for money, but they do serve a purpose and it does make sense to some. A lot like the Honda Jazz. It's overpriced for what it gives, but look at it differently, and it serves the purpose and makes sense!

People who don't want an SUV, but want a car that can tackle bad roads with aplomb and take you safely and in good comfort would buy this car This isn't an SUV. It's just an estate car that comes with a jacked up ride height.

AyAn! · 4th March 2010, 23:17

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

People who don't want an SUV, but want a car that can tackle bad roads with aplomb and take you safely and in good comfort would buy this car

Totally,but in reality there aren't too many people around who fall into that category..!

That's why crossovers like the Palio Adventure and Chevy/Subaru Forester failed miserably.These cars fair high on practicality and almost car like dynamics,but tend to carry that half-baked SUV image,the main reason for their failure. The Audi Allroad stands out though. I love it!

anupam9557 · 5th March 2010, 08:13

Lambo Gallardo Spyder in banglore. you see the kids kemp in the pic? That's in banglore.Got this pic from a friend in orkut.

shamik.bose · 5th March 2010, 08:16

This car has been on the forum before. IIRC, it was spotted by preetam_KORG and there was an elderly/middle aged man driving it. Nice spotting, anupam.

manishasrani · 5th March 2010, 08:24

The first pic was taken by me over 2 years ago.
The picture is already on the forum.
And the second picture has been taken in Delhi, not B'lore.

//M · 5th March 2010, 08:26

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Originally Posted by manishasrani

The first pic was taken by me over 2 years ago.
The picture is already on the forum.
And the second picture has been taken in Delhi, not B'lore.

I have seen this car twice in Bangalore along with the yellow Gallardo coupe and silver GT-R and Porsches.
Has it been sold off to someone in Delhi now?

manishasrani · 5th March 2010, 08:28

They are 2 different cars is what I mean !

//M · 5th March 2010, 08:31

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Originally Posted by manishasrani

They are 2 different cars is what I mean !

Oh my bad. Yes I remember the Bangalore Gallardo Spider was DL ** AY 2*** and the Delhi one has different plates.
Thanks for the info brother.

yajaman99 · 5th March 2010, 11:14

@Manish - thanks for the pics, i missed going to the showroom, will try the Forum this weekend but it will be too crowded to get good pics.

preetam_KORG · 5th March 2010, 12:29

@Shamik : See, you have your answer there. Guess Manish was active in TBhp even before we joined it

@Manish :
I agree that the second pic is taken in Delhi.
I think I have come across a similar picture somewhere else too.

suhaas307 · 5th March 2010, 13:05

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Originally Posted by AyAn!

Totally,but in reality there aren't too many people around who fall into that category..!

That's why crossovers like the Palio Adventure and Chevy/Subaru Forester failed miserably.These cars fair high on practicality and almost car like dynamics,but tend to carry that half-baked SUV image,the main reason for their failure. The Audi Allroad stands out though. I love it!

True! It's a real pity that the Forester bombed badly in our market. What a brilliant car! the rally derived boxer-4 motor should be the sole reason as to why one should go in for this car! Not to mention the sublime chassis and the sorted 'box and suspension!

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Originally Posted by anupam9557

Lambo Gallardo Spyder in banglore. you see the kids kemp in the pic? That's in banglore.Got this pic from a friend in orkut.

Manish, is this orange Gallardo Spyder still around in Bangalore? Haven't seen it in ages!

Nikhilb2008 · 5th March 2010, 13:36

Of course it's around

I can hear the orgasmic engine roar every sunday while I'm still dreaming of it!

suhaas307 · 5th March 2010, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Of course it's around

I can hear the orgasmic engine roar every sunday while I'm still dreaming of it!

Oh right! How could I forget! He roars past your house often, doesn't he?

4th March 2010, 22:40	#7561
Scorcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Trivandrum, KL Posts: 4,918 Thanked: 7,124 Times	Toatally dude, it does look like a Hearse ! And, one i wouldn't even prefer to take my dog's body. Pathetic !
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4th March 2010, 22:47	#7562
preetam_KORG BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 700 Thanked: 385 Times View My Garage	Why do Volvo make practical cars? Oh sorry, did I get something wrong here? Actually Volvo makes cars for people who "practically" do not exist and do not create even a minimal fraction of any niche segment.
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5th March 2010, 08:13	#7565
anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Lambo Gallardo Spyder in banglore. you see the kids kemp in the pic? That's in banglore.Got this pic from a friend in orkut. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by anupam9557 : 5th March 2010 at 08:14. Reason: Spelling mistake
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5th March 2010, 08:16	#7566
shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	This car has been on the forum before. IIRC, it was spotted by preetam_KORG and there was an elderly/middle aged man driving it. Nice spotting, anupam.
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5th March 2010, 08:24	#7567
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	The first pic was taken by me over 2 years ago. The picture is already on the forum. And the second picture has been taken in Delhi, not B'lore.
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5th March 2010, 08:28	#7569
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	They are 2 different cars is what I mean !
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5th March 2010, 11:14	#7571
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 801 Times	@Manish - thanks for the pics, i missed going to the showroom, will try the Forum this weekend but it will be too crowded to get good pics.
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5th March 2010, 12:29	#7572
preetam_KORG BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 700 Thanked: 385 Times View My Garage	@Shamik : See, you have your answer there. Guess Manish was active in TBhp even before we joined it @Manish : I agree that the second pic is taken in Delhi. I think I have come across a similar picture somewhere else too.
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5th March 2010, 13:36	#7574
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Of course it's around I can hear the orgasmic engine roar every sunday while I'm still dreaming of it!
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