Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years

ashis89 · 4th October 2018, 09:53

Congratulations on your new Safari Storme. Like Sandeepmohan mentioned, you are brave to have bought the Safari in 2018 and fulfilled your childhood dream. The Storme in white looks quite plain Jane. It shows its true beauty in Urban bronze or black. Hope you have many happy miles in your truck.

Switching from a low slung sedan, how easy or difficult has it been so far? I have always eyed the Safari with dreamy lustful eyes since the day it was launched (I was a kid back then). However today, I still can't bring myself to buy one today, given its price, features, the huge size and lack of space in cities (last 2 reasons are major concerns than the former).

lazy · 4th October 2018, 10:31

Many Many congratulations on getting the only real "one day I'll get this for myself" Indian SUV !!!

There's nothing like the Safari. Period.
Sure, it is dated, big, heavy, boxy, LoF, no-touchscreen, no-sunroof, no DRLs, no ACC, no this, no that, but, drive one and you'll know there's nothing like it.

Like you did, I too looked far and wide when I wanted to upgrade from my 2010 Honda Jazz earlier this year. The Safari just feels right.

I chose the VX Pearl White, because the dealer wouldn't commit on delivery date for Black. And once I had made up my mind, I simply couldn't wait.

Enjoy the elephant.

cheers
lazy

cityvic · 4th October 2018, 11:52

Many congratulations on your new ride Aniket Da. Car desperately needs a nice set of new number plates.

Let's catch up next time you are in Calcutta.

CarCynic · 4th October 2018, 13:33

Congratulations on the decision to buy a Safari. My dad currently owns his 2nd Safari (a 2014 Storme) and if they come with a nice update I am sure he will buy it a third time. Nothing comes close to its ride quality and road presence under 20lakh. The only other SUVs that evoked similar excitement in me are the old Pajero, Tata Sierra, old Nissan Patrol (around 2000 model year) and older Land Cruisers. The newer SUVs are too sleek and sophisticated like sedans.

I only disagree with you on one point that I think the original Safari is still the best looking one.

PrasannaDhana · 4th October 2018, 13:44

Well, you are the 3rd 2018 storme owner in TeamBHP.

I own a 2018 white VX (I wanted urban bronze to match my ciaz but VX in white was readily available and urban bronze would have had me wait for 2 months)

Agreed clutch is light and the travel is long(as always in a safari). I also had issue with fuel lid not opening in a single press of the button. But I figured it out that multiple presses(mostly 2) works in my storme. Storme is a lovely car and I do enjoy driving it. The turbo lag gets you initially but then it's a beast(more so with the 156PS version in mine)

I also believe that the DICOR version of the safari is the best looking safari till date.

BTW urban bronze is so unique but comes with the downside of scratches being visible very easily. Congratulations on the car !

Here both my Safaris (Dicor has been sold)

Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years-wp_20161014_12_17_13_pro-2-12.jpg

Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years-img_20180420_100436225.jpg

BipB · 4th October 2018, 13:48

Congratulations dear Predatorwheelz,

You may need to make a small correction in the second line, storme was launched in 2012.

From my experience, the monitor for the reverse cam is not really good. Mine gave up in 8 months. Replaced it with a Boyo 5" screen and is working fine ever since.

I am not sure about the acceleration issue you are facing. But the sound you hear on releasing the accelerator pedal quickly is something you will have to live with! Search for turbo flutter on net and most probably it should be the same sound you are referring to.

Reclaim your life!

Ani0404 · 4th October 2018, 14:38

Congratulations Predatorwheelz on your new buy.! Storme definitely is leagues ahead in terms of advancements when compared to a Dicor.! I drive a 2007 Make Dicor 2.2 VTT myself and its about to turn 11 years next month with over a lakh km under its belt.

Nice to see a handful of people still inclined the old school boxy designs and simple interiors. Bless you with safe miles and 'Reclaim Your Life'.!

bharatbits · 4th October 2018, 16:21

Great buy. Congrats. It easily matches with the road presence of SUVs upto 40 lakhs INR.

PapaBravo · 4th October 2018, 18:59

Congratulations predatorwheelz !! The Safari looks awesome in that shade. Good to see that Sable made the religious trip to Binsar of which predator is a veteran.

Wish you many happy miles on Sable !!

Cheers,

Pawan

Kosfactor · 4th October 2018, 19:47

The 'Make your own road' says it all, It was always considered, even the next time too it will be considered, there is something about a nice and shiny high riding rumble tumble SUV that makes it a cut above everything else on the road, be it any road.

You may notice that your paint repair jobs will cost a few times more than regular maintenance, that's just the way it is.

Having owned a Nano , and having to deal with many other Nanos and Indigos of friends and family, I found Concorde to be more responsive. Even when we had issues with their service, a complaint to tata customer care immediately sorts it out, very impressive.

Good to see that they come with the Dueler D689 as standard, excellent tires.

Wish you many miles of happy motoring.

ALTIMAed · 4th October 2018, 20:40

Hi Aniket, Congratulations to you on the purchase of 'you childhood dream machine'. Hope a Noida Kolkata drive is on your immediate wish list.

By the way, get rid of the number plates for something more smart. The alpha numerics on the present plate look really horrible (personal taste).

Wishing you many smiles for every km you drive.

devansn · 4th October 2018, 20:49

Hi predatorwheelz. Congrats on your possession. The car looks a real beauty.

As someone already asked: was the gearbox the only reason why you did not go for VX? And why Hexa was not in your consideration? I feel its a much better package for only slightly higher price that was well within your budget anyways? Pardon my ignorance, apart from the road presence, is there any significant advantage I may be missing, in the Storme?

PrasannaDhana · 4th October 2018, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by devansn

Pardon my ignorance, apart from the road presence, is there any significant advantage I may be missing, in the Storme?

As a person who contemplated hexa before storme vx purchase, the reasons I found storme better over hexa were

1. View of the road. Hexa has a great view of the road, safari is just better
2. Sheer space. Hexa is a spacious 7 seater while Safari is an even more spacious 5 seater
3. Safari is not a van (storme is a safari offspring while hexa reminded me of aria)

Everything said, hexa is the better car if the above reasons don't matter to the buyer.

av8er · 4th October 2018, 21:18

Congratulations on getting the beast.

Your story reminds me of mine, I have been an ardent fan of the Safari since its launch and driven it everytime a new variant has been launched (except the last one).

I was close to getting it in 2008 but then banks played spoilt sport then and so I am still saying 'One day One day'.

Happy miles to you and your beast.

Altocumulus · 4th October 2018, 22:03

Congratulations Aniket !!! A pleasant surprise, someone buying a Safari in 2018. No doubt it is still much better than most of the 'modern' SUVs out on the road today. How come you didnt try the vcross. Would have suited you well.

However as many have pointed out, specially since you paid nearly 40k for the alloys and reverse parking camera, you should have gone for the VX maybe. Airbags are not something you need everyday, but god forbid if a day comes you do, you will always be thankful that you got it.

OT: I have atlast moved to Delhi. Hope to see Sable in person soon.

4th October 2018, 09:53	#16
ashis89 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,460 Thanked: 10,897 Times View My Garage	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations on your new Safari Storme. Like Sandeepmohan mentioned, you are brave to have bought the Safari in 2018 and fulfilled your childhood dream. The Storme in white looks quite plain Jane. It shows its true beauty in Urban bronze or black. Hope you have many happy miles in your truck. Switching from a low slung sedan, how easy or difficult has it been so far? I have always eyed the Safari with dreamy lustful eyes since the day it was launched (I was a kid back then). However today, I still can't bring myself to buy one today, given its price, features, the huge size and lack of space in cities (last 2 reasons are major concerns than the former). Last edited by ashis89 : 4th October 2018 at 09:55.
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4th October 2018, 10:31	#17
lazy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 288 Thanked: 1,200 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Many Many congratulations on getting the only real "one day I'll get this for myself" Indian SUV !!! There's nothing like the Safari. Period. Sure, it is dated, big, heavy, boxy, LoF, no-touchscreen, no-sunroof, no DRLs, no ACC, no this, no that, but, drive one and you'll know there's nothing like it. Like you did, I too looked far and wide when I wanted to upgrade from my 2010 Honda Jazz earlier this year. The Safari just feels right. I chose the VX Pearl White, because the dealer wouldn't commit on delivery date for Black. And once I had made up my mind, I simply couldn't wait. Enjoy the elephant. cheers lazy
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4th October 2018, 11:52	#18
cityvic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,763 Thanked: 3,304 Times View My Garage	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Many congratulations on your new ride Aniket Da. Car desperately needs a nice set of new number plates. Let's catch up next time you are in Calcutta.
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4th October 2018, 13:33	#19
CarCynic BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nagpur Posts: 63 Thanked: 98 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations on the decision to buy a Safari. My dad currently owns his 2nd Safari (a 2014 Storme) and if they come with a nice update I am sure he will buy it a third time. Nothing comes close to its ride quality and road presence under 20lakh. The only other SUVs that evoked similar excitement in me are the old Pajero, Tata Sierra, old Nissan Patrol (around 2000 model year) and older Land Cruisers. The newer SUVs are too sleek and sophisticated like sedans. I only disagree with you on one point that I think the original Safari is still the best looking one.
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4th October 2018, 13:44	#20
PrasannaDhana Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: TRICHY - TN Posts: 2,923 Thanked: 18,375 Times View My Garage	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Well, you are the 3rd 2018 storme owner in TeamBHP. I own a 2018 white VX (I wanted urban bronze to match my ciaz but VX in white was readily available and urban bronze would have had me wait for 2 months) Agreed clutch is light and the travel is long(as always in a safari). I also had issue with fuel lid not opening in a single press of the button. But I figured it out that multiple presses(mostly 2) works in my storme. Storme is a lovely car and I do enjoy driving it. The turbo lag gets you initially but then it's a beast(more so with the 156PS version in mine) I also believe that the DICOR version of the safari is the best looking safari till date. BTW urban bronze is so unique but comes with the downside of scratches being visible very easily. Congratulations on the car ! Here both my Safaris (Dicor has been sold) Last edited by PrasannaDhana : 4th October 2018 at 14:08.
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4th October 2018, 13:48	#21
BipB BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mahe Posts: 100 Thanked: 197 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations dear Predatorwheelz, You may need to make a small correction in the second line, storme was launched in 2012. From my experience, the monitor for the reverse cam is not really good. Mine gave up in 8 months. Replaced it with a Boyo 5" screen and is working fine ever since. I am not sure about the acceleration issue you are facing. But the sound you hear on releasing the accelerator pedal quickly is something you will have to live with! Search for turbo flutter on net and most probably it should be the same sound you are referring to. Reclaim your life!
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4th October 2018, 14:38	#22
Ani0404 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kochi Posts: 114 Thanked: 95 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations Predatorwheelz on your new buy.! Storme definitely is leagues ahead in terms of advancements when compared to a Dicor.! I drive a 2007 Make Dicor 2.2 VTT myself and its about to turn 11 years next month with over a lakh km under its belt. Nice to see a handful of people still inclined the old school boxy designs and simple interiors. Bless you with safe miles and 'Reclaim Your Life'.!
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4th October 2018, 16:21	#23
bharatbits BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 471 Thanked: 634 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Great buy. Congrats. It easily matches with the road presence of SUVs upto 40 lakhs INR.
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4th October 2018, 18:59	#24
PapaBravo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: KOL-DEL-LKO Posts: 719 Thanked: 3,511 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations predatorwheelz !! The Safari looks awesome in that shade. Good to see that Sable made the religious trip to Binsar of which predator is a veteran. Wish you many happy miles on Sable !! Cheers, Pawan
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Kosfactor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: COK\BLR\MYS Posts: 3,602 Thanked: 10,189 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years The 'Make your own road' says it all, It was always considered, even the next time too it will be considered, there is something about a nice and shiny high riding rumble tumble SUV that makes it a cut above everything else on the road, be it any road. You may notice that your paint repair jobs will cost a few times more than regular maintenance, that's just the way it is. Having owned a Nano , and having to deal with many other Nanos and Indigos of friends and family, I found Concorde to be more responsive. Even when we had issues with their service, a complaint to tata customer care immediately sorts it out, very impressive. Good to see that they come with the Dueler D689 as standard, excellent tires. Wish you many miles of happy motoring.
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ALTIMAed BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: KOLKATA INDIA Posts: 315 Thanked: 1,118 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Hi Aniket, Congratulations to you on the purchase of 'you childhood dream machine'. Hope a Noida Kolkata drive is on your immediate wish list. By the way, get rid of the number plates for something more smart. The alpha numerics on the present plate look really horrible (personal taste). Wishing you many smiles for every km you drive.
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4th October 2018, 20:49	#27
devansn BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Covai/Kottayam Posts: 219 Thanked: 139 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Hi predatorwheelz. Congrats on your possession. The car looks a real beauty. As someone already asked: was the gearbox the only reason why you did not go for VX? And why Hexa was not in your consideration? I feel its a much better package for only slightly higher price that was well within your budget anyways? Pardon my ignorance, apart from the road presence, is there any significant advantage I may be missing, in the Storme?
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4th October 2018, 21:18	#29
av8er BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Autoville Posts: 146 Thanked: 86 Times	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations on getting the beast. Your story reminds me of mine, I have been an ardent fan of the Safari since its launch and driven it everytime a new variant has been launched (except the last one). I was close to getting it in 2008 but then banks played spoilt sport then and so I am still saying 'One day One day'. Happy miles to you and your beast.
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4th October 2018, 22:03	#30
Altocumulus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NCR/ KOL/ BLR Posts: 1,142 Thanked: 2,055 Times View My Garage	re: Sable – My 2018 Tata Safari Storme EX. EDIT: 40,000 km and 2 years Congratulations Aniket !!! A pleasant surprise, someone buying a Safari in 2018. No doubt it is still much better than most of the 'modern' SUVs out on the road today. How come you didnt try the vcross. Would have suited you well. However as many have pointed out, specially since you paid nearly 40k for the alloys and reverse parking camera, you should have gone for the VX maybe. Airbags are not something you need everyday, but god forbid if a day comes you do, you will always be thankful that you got it. OT: I have atlast moved to Delhi. Hope to see Sable in person soon.
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