Need help on SUV purchase

shishir_bn · 10th November 2009, 13:16

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Originally Posted by columbus

Anyways dropped the plan for Binsar as wife and kid want to chill out and not freeze out...

so heading for Konkan beaches of Tarkarli/Devbag.

Superb.I couldn't stop LOL and finally my friend and whole team started LOL and I was almost falling off my chair by seeing this sentence

Devil on Wheels · 11th November 2009, 01:03

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Originally Posted by columbus

The road upto Almora is excellent. And from Almora binsar is hardly 30 kms. Is the last 30 kms that bad..?? The drive of 11 km from forest check post to KMVN Binsar is said to be very scenic. Anyways dropped the plan for Binsar as wife and kid want to chill out and not freeze out...

so heading for Konkan beaches of Tarkarli/Devbag.

The roads are pretty good all the way.

And won't freeze in Binsar. I went to Mcleodgunj/Manali last November and it was fun.

Nattusbs · 11th November 2009, 06:45

Thanks Samurai for the reply. I plan to get the Marshall serviced before buying (half-half cost) and then have the Mahindra mechanic inspect so that I know which parts need to be replaced over the next year or so - I will be then prepared! I will also check the tyres and may want to replace all 5 with good Jeep treads

After all a lot is riding on the rubber especially if going off-road.

I need to add an A/C and ICE (of some kind).

Cheers

Nattusbs

sudev · 11th November 2009, 07:38

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Originally Posted by Nattusbs

...I need to add an A/C and ICE (of some kind)...

ICE and Marshal go together?

Nattusbs · 11th November 2009, 12:27

Sudev

Maybe I used the wrong terminology

I meant that I want to add a Radio/CD player with speakers. I am not into any fancy boom-boom stuff!

Cheers

Nattusbs

sudev · 11th November 2009, 17:20

Yeah that's what I thought - fancy stuff will have competition from engiine. ;-)

columbus · 11th November 2009, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Devil on Wheels

The roads are pretty good all the way.

And won't freeze in Binsar. I went to Mcleodgunj/Manali last November and it was fun.

Devil: I was in Munsyari in May08 and it was pretty cold in the evenings.
Binsar will definitely be VERY cold in December end. However the views will be stunning in December.

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Originally Posted by shishir_bn

Superb.I couldn't stop LOL and finally my friend and whole team started LOL and I was almost falling off my chair by seeing this sentence

Shishir: me and my wife are poles apart when ir comes to travelling. I like to rough it out and i am game for everything. Where as she prefers comforts. So its always a compromise for both of us.

And i know Binsar would have been great, i just love the Himalayas.

Meanwhile working on the GV guy to bring some senses in his mind.!
Will TD the Scorp this weekend. Hope they have a TD vehicle!

MileCruncher · 11th November 2009, 19:08

Btw can someone tell me what is the difference between Mahindra Commander & Marshall. I thought both came in Soft Top and Hard Top options

Nattusbs · 18th November 2009, 18:38

Checked out the Marshal at the dealer - looked good - couple of fenders have cracks - need to be replaced. Told the seller that I would call him on Tuesday (yesterday) - the seller called me and wanted to know what I would offer - I said, as I have to spend Rs 50-60,000 for A/C and other things, I can offer Rs 1.5L. He said the reason he called was to tell me that he had another person in his office who was offering Rs 2.5L, but, since he had already spoken to me first, he thought he should check with me (really?).

I told him, "As you are getting Rs 1L more than my offer, please go ahead and sell it to the other person". In a way, I was calling his bluff (I do not think it is worth Rs 2.5L, especially based on the feedback on this thread).

So that is it. As I told my Dad, in government parlance "I saved Rs 2L yesterday" !!!!

Cheers

Nattusbs

11th November 2009, 06:45	#48
Nattusbs BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks Samurai for the reply. I plan to get the Marshall serviced before buying (half-half cost) and then have the Mahindra mechanic inspect so that I know which parts need to be replaced over the next year or so - I will be then prepared! I will also check the tyres and may want to replace all 5 with good Jeep treads After all a lot is riding on the rubber especially if going off-road. I need to add an A/C and ICE (of some kind). Cheers Nattusbs
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11th November 2009, 12:27	#50
Nattusbs BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	Sudev Maybe I used the wrong terminology I meant that I want to add a Radio/CD player with speakers. I am not into any fancy boom-boom stuff! Cheers Nattusbs
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11th November 2009, 17:20	#51
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Yeah that's what I thought - fancy stuff will have competition from engiine. ;-)
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11th November 2009, 19:08	#53
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Btw can someone tell me what is the difference between Mahindra Commander & Marshall. I thought both came in Soft Top and Hard Top options
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18th November 2009, 18:38	#54
Nattusbs BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	Checked out the Marshal at the dealer - looked good - couple of fenders have cracks - need to be replaced. Told the seller that I would call him on Tuesday (yesterday) - the seller called me and wanted to know what I would offer - I said, as I have to spend Rs 50-60,000 for A/C and other things, I can offer Rs 1.5L. He said the reason he called was to tell me that he had another person in his office who was offering Rs 2.5L, but, since he had already spoken to me first, he thought he should check with me (really?). I told him, "As you are getting Rs 1L more than my offer, please go ahead and sell it to the other person". In a way, I was calling his bluff (I do not think it is worth Rs 2.5L, especially based on the feedback on this thread). So that is it. As I told my Dad, in government parlance "I saved Rs 2L yesterday" !!!! Cheers Nattusbs
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