Buying a Force Gurkha!!

Spitfire · 22nd July 2008, 14:28

Didnt you got the engine specs from the dealer?

sridhga · 23rd July 2008, 10:21

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

7.78 was the ex-showroom price in Cochin. 8.2L OTR.

You mean 8.2L 'Off-the Road' Price ?

Monster_BHP · 23rd July 2008, 22:00

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Originally Posted by sridhga

You mean 8.2L 'Off-the Road' Price ?

ya hahaha 8.2L Off-the Road price and i bought it.

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dadu · 24th July 2008, 10:23

Please post complete Interiors/ Exteriors, engine, chasis etc pictures.

4x4addict · 24th July 2008, 17:59

Monster_BHP:

I am happy for you. Finally got to own a Gurkha. Just want to point out one thing.

Never, Ever engage the diff locks unless all wheels loose traction or you could potentially damage the differentials.

Blue Thunder · 24th July 2008, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Monster_BHP

ya hahaha 8.2L Off-the Road price and i bought it....

Congrats, Monster_BHP, please do put up a separate thread for the Initial ownership experience in the appropriate section, with lot of pics

I am sure that there are a lot of us eager to see those pics and you report

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Samurai · 24th July 2008, 18:34

Congrats Monster_BHP on becoming the first new gen Gurkha on Team-BHP. Make sure you learn all the 4WD basics well, if not you might damage the mechanicals. Palar challenge probably is the best place to kick-start your 4WD adventure.

gowda79 · 24th July 2008, 22:37

You stuck to your words and your dream of getting the Gurkha, enjoy your drive and show everyone what it can do with good offroading pictures and video

Good Luck and enjoy off-roading

phamilyman · 25th July 2008, 16:01

I like you man. Gumption and guts to go against the grain and buy a product whose support strategy's not yet in place at Force - Kudos

Monster_BHP · 26th July 2008, 12:57

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Originally Posted by dadu

Please post complete Interiors/ Exteriors, engine, chasis etc pictures.

I gave the check on Tue but the Vehicel is still not delivered!!! I wonder if its normal to take this long. I will post the pics when i get the Vehicle.

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Monster_BHP:

I am happy for you. Finally got to own a Gurkha. Just want to point out one thing.

Never, Ever engage the diff locks unless all wheels loose traction or you could potentially damage the differentials.

I have been reading up on the Diff Locks, i guess i am getting some idea of when to use it and when not to. Thanks for the wishes and advise will keep em in mind.

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Congrats, Monster_BHP, please do put up a separate thread for the Initial ownership experience in the appropriate section, with lot of pics

I am sure that there are a lot of us eager to see those pics and you report

.

Will do.. thanks.

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Congrats Monster_BHP on becoming the first new gen Gurkha on Team-BHP. Make sure you learn all the 4WD basics well, if not you might damage the mechanicals. Palar challenge probably is the best place to kick-start your 4WD adventure.

Thanks Samurai but i am not a fan of words like new gen, young man, teenager etc., becoz before you know it your out of them.

I am sure by the end of next year they will release the new om611 engine then i will be a grand daddy soon..

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Originally Posted by gowda79

You stuck to your words and your dream of getting the Gurkha, enjoy your drive and show everyone what it can do with good offroading pictures and video

Good Luck and enjoy off-roading

Thanks mate, will try put some up when possible.

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

I like you man. Gumption and guts to go against the grain and buy a product whose support strategy's not yet in place at Force - Kudos

"Product whose support strategy's not yet in place"!! the sales man told me you could get the parts in any force dealer. The good thing was that it had many parts common with the Trax so i am sure i can get most of the parts needed.

But i was hoping there wont be any troubles atleast for the next 50,000km.. after that am planning to put a Safari-VTT engine or a M-Hawk.

Samurai · 29th July 2008, 01:40

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Congrats Monster_BHP on becoming the first new gen Gurkha on Team-BHP.

Oops! Just realised you ain't the first, oldmodel bought it before you.

4x4addict · 31st July 2008, 01:23

Monster, Please put a detailed TD and pictures in the Initial Ownership reports section. Unfortunately names like Beast, Black Beauty, Stallion, etc are already claimed by Maruthi 800 and Santro owners so you will have to call your care something else.

I can't but help but laugh when Santro owners title their threads "My black beast etc". Guess they have never seen a Gurkha.

RedMM340 · 31st July 2008, 01:34

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I can't but help but laugh when Santro owners title their threads "My black beast etc". Guess they have never seen a Gurkha.

Ha Ha, I totally agree!

So by this standard, the Gurkha could be a Godzilla-Beast on Steroids (and F/R lockers).

Spitfire · 31st July 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I can't but help but laugh when Santro owners title their threads "My black beast etc". Guess they have never seen a Gurkha.

Where does it say in the Indian Law that santro/800 owners cant call their cars the Black Beast? His money his car - you dont like it fine - you dont have to make it a joke.

What do owners of better offroaders then the Gurkha call a Gurkha Owner who calls his vehicle Black Beast? Stupid no

srishiva · 31st July 2008, 14:38

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Monster_BHP:

I am happy for you. Finally got to own a Gurkha. Just want to point out one thing.

Never, Ever engage the diff locks unless all wheels loose traction or you could potentially damage the differentials.

Just curious. How will it help ?
You need to use the locks before getting stuck on all four. I think one learns thisas they use it.

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24th July 2008, 10:23	#49
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	Please post complete Interiors/ Exteriors, engine, chasis etc pictures.
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4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,531 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Monster_BHP: I am happy for you. Finally got to own a Gurkha. Just want to point out one thing. Never, Ever engage the diff locks unless all wheels loose traction or you could potentially damage the differentials.
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24th July 2008, 18:34	#52
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,521 Times View My Garage	Congrats Monster_BHP on becoming the first new gen Gurkha on Team-BHP. Make sure you learn all the 4WD basics well, if not you might damage the mechanicals. Palar challenge probably is the best place to kick-start your 4WD adventure.
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24th July 2008, 22:37	#53
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,478 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	You stuck to your words and your dream of getting the Gurkha, enjoy your drive and show everyone what it can do with good offroading pictures and video Good Luck and enjoy off-roading
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25th July 2008, 16:01	#54
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	I like you man. Gumption and guts to go against the grain and buy a product whose support strategy's not yet in place at Force - Kudos
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31st July 2008, 01:23	#57
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,531 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Monster, Please put a detailed TD and pictures in the Initial Ownership reports section. Unfortunately names like Beast, Black Beauty, Stallion, etc are already claimed by Maruthi 800 and Santro owners so you will have to call your care something else. I can't but help but laugh when Santro owners title their threads "My black beast etc". Guess they have never seen a Gurkha.
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