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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coorg
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| ![]() I used a 2012 Thar as a daily driver for 3-4 yrs and 60k odd kms. Its a 2 seater as the back is uncomfy. I still have it. I have got a whole lot of minor mods done for performance, safety and comfort. If you live in a city you need to protect against theft. A used Thar is good cheap fun. |
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For me the turn-off thing was the noise and vibrations - nothing else except these two points. Maybe this is because of it's body which doesn't have a rigid roof and hence flexes quite a lot. This flexing causes a lot of rattling at the doors - especially the rear gate (which rattle even more due to added mass of the stepney). Flapping was not that big an issue because I didn't take the vehicle above 6-80 kmph at any time. Yes flapping also become irritating if you love high speeds. But the noise and vibrations are the key reasons why I cannot use it as a daily drive. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai
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You will have a much pleasant ride. Swami | |
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Bangalore
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Also, please share the financial hit (or gain) you incurred in the Thar deals, if you're comfortable. Thanks! | |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: trivandrum
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Do you feel any perceivable difference in ride or performance when compared to your previous Thar? | |
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Now that I have my new Amaze VCVT for family and also a Civic V AT (2007) for fun, i was looking for a used Thar and i got one for 5.75L, 2nd owner, 34K kms done, but was in excellent condition, with service records, HRS alloys, 245/70 R16 AT tyres, ARC shocks, ARC CFL springs and i went for it. Considering the new one is 11L +, i think mine was a descent price and a very good vehicle. Quote:
![]() To be very honest, my wife was the saddest person to let go of our earlier Thar as somehow she feels very joyous travelling in a Thar. My daughters too have started liking it much now after a gap of 3 years - perception and things change over time ! | ||
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BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pune
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| ![]() My dad bought a used April 2013 Thar CRDe in Jan 2014 when it only had 6k Kilometers on it and a burnt clutch which was replaced the day the jeep came home. The first owner was a youngster who got tired of it in 6 months. The car was fitted with 16inch Alloys and Nexen Roadian MT tyres and HELLA aux lights. Yesterday I Clocked 70k Kilometers and the history is as below: - The car was in Chandigarh from 2014-2018, where it clocked 55k kilometers. - The jeep has never been for serious off roading. - It was a daily driver for my mother, so it had been used gently.(Relatively). In a city like Chandigarh where the roads are butter smooth, the Thar was an absolute pleasure to drive. The torque surge was extremely addictive. It was never serviced at the Mahindra Dealership, just because there are so many skilled and specialized Mechanics in Chandigarh, one doesn't feel the need to take the car to the dealership and pay exorbitantly for labor charges and tax. The Jeep has been religiously serviced every 7-8k Kms. Major repairs apart from regular services during these 4 years were: 1. Clutch Replacement @ 6k 2. Trans and Diff oil replaced @20k 3. EGR Cleaning @ 35k 4. Canopy Replaced @ 40k 5. Suspension mountings and bushings replacement along with tie rods @ 45k 6. Seal replacement due to leakage from Transmission @ 50k 7. Air intake hoses to and from Intercooler Replaced @ 55k - In 2018, the jeep was driven down to Pune from Chandigarh by my parents, and at the end of it they were happy to get it off their hands and into mine, because the grueling flapping canopy and excessive MT tire road noise had deafened them in those 3 days, But it performed flawlessly in mechanical terms. - I have since then clocked additional 15k kilometers, and my lack of knowledge of specialized jeep mechanics here in Pune, I have only taken it to the service center which has been a stressful experience. Over estimated and unnecessary repair suggestions have always made skeptical to go back. - It has gone through some major repairs in Pune, and I'm still confused whether it is because of the pathetic roads or the age of the car. 1. Differential Oil Leakage @ 58k 2. High Pressure Pump leakage (O-rings and Seals replaced) @ 60k 3. Clutch Replacement @ 60k 4. Wiper Motor Replacement @ 60k 5. Link rods and related bushes @70k 6. Stabalizer bar bushes @70k 7. Rear Drum Brake Cylinders @70k I have been getting this grinding underbody noise for the last couple of months, it is intermittent in nature and on my 70k service the advisor said that there is play in the propeller shaft, and will need replacement soon. That could be the route cause of the sound. I am on the lookout for a good specialized mechanic to whom I can refer as a second opinion. If any one has suggestions please let me know. As far as the rattlings and sounds from the body go, I have found the best solution to be a good audio setup ![]() For sound insulation I have done the following and has helped insulate quitre a bit of noise: 1. High Density Foam under the bonnet 2. Damp Matts under the dashboard 3. Damp mats on the driver and codriver side body floor 4. 2 layers of Mats Owning the Thar is an exciting experience, the command one gets on driving is so satisfying, but it comes with its niggles and concerns as mentioned above. Coming to think of it, it has gone for repairs way too often, but honestly it is all worth the feeling of driving a "JEEP". Last edited by damanbir : 10th September 2019 at 12:46. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle/Pune
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| ![]() Is it still worth buying previous gen Thar now that 2020 model is out? To my surprise, older ones are still going for a hefty price- the ones from 2017-18 are all 9lac + around, some asking more than 10l. 2015-16 ones around 7.5l. Is that a good price or overpriced? |
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