27th March 2009, 21:35
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How on earth do you get back with a crashed hard disk? Errrr...you do mean the computer's HDD and not the front brake hard disk? LOL, what's your take on these recent happenings?  | |
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27th March 2009, 22:06
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Getting really tired of the driving conditions in Mumbai ... and then I really don't do the kind of off roading that you and other scorpers here do. My main running is on "roads". Ok all the excuses are done!!! ..So am seriously thinking of trading my current 2005 non Crde SLX and raising the funds to reach the magic figure of approximately 11.5L for the VLX AT.... All the conveniences / luxuries and build quality for the price is really a steal when you compare to what else is available. Then again, irrespective of what else is available, nothing compares to the Scorp! Hope I am not debarred by Anup for this !!!! | |
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27th March 2009, 22:14
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Debarred, as though I am lord of all I survey??  Mohnish, have you tried out the Automatic? Would love to hear a first hand evaluation. The mags said it was very good. BUT.... T-BHP seems to suggest that it is a total no-no! Last edited by GTO : 1st April 2009 at 13:40. Reason: Lets not turn every thread into a Safari versus Scorpio debate | |
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27th March 2009, 22:23
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.About other opinions...well to each their own. I personally find it ridiculous that people expect the steadiness of a sedan in an SUV !!! | |
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27th March 2009, 22:25
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28th March 2009, 06:44
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Do have a longer test drive and have a feel. We have lots of comments here saying that the gears as all over the place and has not be properly set. Quote:
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28th March 2009, 10:03
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The other point to note here is that AT does not have the option of extended warranty. | |
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28th March 2009, 11:53
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28th March 2009, 12:02
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28th March 2009, 13:06
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28th March 2009, 13:24
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28th March 2009, 22:19
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 Having said all that...I still stand smitten...Its the auto box + all the goodies at the price and all this in a Scorp...(sone pe suhaaga!!!) . Its a great buy for my kind of use...but the lack of extended warranty sounds worrying, specially if the reason is as I suspect above. But then, the only difference between the VLX AT & the VLX MT is the AT box, and the extended warranty is available on the VLX MT (I presume), so does it mean that there are doubts on the AT box??? Again, the AT is an Australian box of reputed manufacture...Drivetrain International Systems ...WHOA READ UPDATE BELOW...The reason for no extended warranty?Anyone know how good the sales are for the VLX AT compared to the VLX MT and compared to other ATs in the similar segment (if there are any)? UPDATE: Drivetrain International Systems in Receivership | Global Insolency Australia’s ailing car industry has taken another blow, with Albury manufacturer Drivetrain International Systems falling into receivership with debts of $30 million to $40 million, SmartCompany.com.au reported. Production has been suspended for a week, with the company’s 400 workers stood down. Receivers and manager Stephen Longley from PricewaterhouseCooopers will assess the company’s financial position and attempt to sell the business as a going concern. Production is expected to resume next week in a reduced form. The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union expects at least 200 workers will lose their jobs, and are concerned there may not be enough money to pay workers’ entitlements, which are believed to be around $25 million for the entire 400-strong workforce. DSI has been hit hard by the collapse of Korean car marker Ssangyong, not long after DSI had invested heavily in tooling to support its contract with the Korean giant. Customers in India and Russia have also cut back in recent months as the global car industry has stalled FURTHER UPDATE: Geely buys Drivetrain Systems International Geely has acquired Australian automatic transmission manufacturer Drivetrain Systems International. Drivetrain Systems International is the company that supplies the 6-speed automatic transmission to Korean car company Ssangyong, truck sold here in Malaysia. It also supplies transmissions for the Australian-built Ford Falcon and the important Territory... Last edited by Mohnish : 28th March 2009 at 22:35. | ||||
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28th March 2009, 23:19
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- When I asked for TD of AT, the salesperson told me that they share one AT car among two dealership so they would have to check and call me back. After some time she called me back saying that it is actually with them so I can come for the TD. I am assuming that if AT was being TD'ed frequently, she would have known the whereabouts of that car without the need for looking for it. - When I went for the TD, it took them some time to get the AT car out. It was in third row (there were two other scorps ahead of it) and extremely dusty. This implies that the car hasn't been used for some time. There was no fuel in it too and I had to wait for some more time before they got some fuel for it. So, while other versions of Scorpio are selling like hot cakes, AT doesn't seem to be doing all that well. This is ofcourse my deduction based on my observations. Apparently, after the face-lift, SLE version seems to be in big demand now that it comes with MHawk and without the silly stuff (IMO, no offense) like rain sensing wipers, cruise control and tyre pressure sensor. | |
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29th March 2009, 01:08
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29th March 2009, 06:44
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And yes, from your point of view, the lack of extended warranty is surely a damper! Were you able to get any answer from the dealer as to why the extended warranty is not offered? Or maybe write to M&M customer care and ask. | |
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