New Tata Safari 2.2 VTT EX 4X2 EDIT 25000kms service done

Steeroid · 6th November 2007, 15:32

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I would love to have a blacklist of Tata dealers who are rubbish, but if we do have one, it would mean that there would be no dealer left.

I think we should create one here. Right here, right now. New thread - "Avoid these Tata Motors Dealers"

If it means all of them are avoidable, so be it. Somebody should get the message.

My contribution - Koyenco in Kerala.

harjeev · 6th November 2007, 16:23

@reachmash
The problem was not because of the air or somoething but due to the cardboard sheet in front of the radiator. If the thing cant get any air it cannot cool the engine. Thats why the car was overheating but below the red mark on the temp gauge.

@m3_07 thanks and I am sure that the beast will give years of faithful service

@tsk1979 yeah I know. It was like a big load was taken off from my head Once the problem was resolved.
Though the car was overheating but was still way below the red line. It was a little above the half way mark maybe between half and 3/4th. And I drove the car for just 5-6 KMS when the car was overheating and that too at an RPM of 1700. Does this still qualify for damaging the engine oil. If it does then I would certainly write to Tata Motors about this. Otherwise I am having a wonderful time taming the beast and am loving every moment of this.
Other than this I dont have any complaint with my dealer Pawha Motors.

tsk1979 · 7th November 2007, 03:42

Engine oil may be fine but why take a risk?
Write to Tata motors and see if they are willing to change oil for free

rkbharat · 7th November 2007, 13:18

I am really pi@#$#$ed off that Gurgaon has only one Tata Dealer, its just clear monopoly

ggkg · 7th November 2007, 13:59

Price you pay for fast growth. Not too long ago Gurgaon had only one car perhaps.

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

I am really pi@#$#$ed off that Gurgaon has only one Tata Dealer, its just clear monopoly

rkbharat · 7th November 2007, 14:14

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Originally Posted by ggkg

Price you pay for fast growth. Not too long ago Gurgaon had only one car perhaps.

Very true ggkg, but I am surprised this business opportunity is not looked at by dealers. Though Dhingra motors ar ok, but they do behave like they have monopoly. Ask them for TD at home, they will not say yes at first. They will ask you to come to showroom

djbobo · 7th November 2007, 16:06

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Originally Posted by rkbharat

Very true ggkg, but I am surprised this business opportunity is not looked at by dealers. Though Dhingra motors ar ok, but they do behave like they have monopoly. Ask them for TD at home, they will not say yes at first. They will ask you to come to showroom

You can buy from Delhi and get it registered in Gurgaon.

harjeev · 7th November 2007, 21:48

I had my first brush with the delhi traffic. Infact I should say that the beast had the first brush with delhi traffic yesterday evening.

I was standing on the Patel Chowk red light and just when the light was about to turn green this man in a Maruti 800 just came and banged my beast from behind LHS rear.

The whole car jerked a little. I first laughed then thought to pick up a fight but decided I dont want to become another statistic on the road rage issue. Ayways got out of the car and first reaction was to see the damage on my beast. Some scratches on the rear bumper and a broken fog lamp (though the lamp still works).. The scratches are also not really noticeable unless one really tries to find where they are.
But when I saw the damage on this guys 800 I had a small laugh instead of feeling angry. He had a broken head lamp, bent fender and broker front bumper.

and on top of that he was feeling really sorry. Poor guy dint even notice the damage on his car as I think he was a little scared and dint get out of his car. I think seeing two 6 feet+ people (me & my bro) must have him really scared.
Laughing within ourselves we drove on.

abbey4u · 8th November 2007, 10:39

Got my Beast delivered yesterday. Its the black LX.

I am leaving for now to Chattisgarh today (BY Train). Will update the whole experience once i return. But one thing I must mention

Before me there was an EX delivered and by the time I was abt to take my delivery the EX was back to showroom.
Reason: The guy driving had hit the beast onto some iron pole or something and the bumper got damaged...

"Oh god...Let me take my beast to my home untouched"....This was my prayer and since it was dhanteras....a huge amt of traffic...What n experience

suman · 8th November 2007, 11:20

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Laughing within ourselves we drove on.

Hey man, I must compliment you on your cool temperament. Well done, but I'm sorry to hear about the damage on your new car. Grrr, it can be so frustrating

adc · 8th November 2007, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Country Road

I am a proud owner of the beast, finally. I got my Black beast VX 4 x 4 last week. Getting the beast has been quite a roller coaster ride.

Coming to the beast, it is absolutely awesome. Great pick-up, great handling, impressive breaking, drawing room sofa comfort ride, chilling AC. Quality of finish I do not think I need to say anything. Enough has been said. At high speed I felt in total control and secured. It touches 140 effortlessly.

Congrats and please do keep it within the recommended speed levels as of now.

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Originally Posted by abbey4u

Got my Beast delivered yesterday. Its the black LX.

Congrats to you also. We are closing on to 15 owners [2.2] in around a month's time!!!

harjeev · 8th November 2007, 20:13

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Originally Posted by abbey4u

Got my Beast delivered yesterday. Its the black LX.

I am leaving for now to Chattisgarh today (BY Train). Will update the whole experience once i return. But one thing I must mention

Before me there was an EX delivered and by the time I was abt to take my delivery the EX was back to showroom.
Reason: The guy driving had hit the beast onto some iron pole or something and the bumper got damaged...

"Oh god...Let me take my beast to my home untouched"....This was my prayer and since it was dhanteras....a huge amt of traffic...What n experience

Congrats on the possession of the beast.
Now may the power be with you.
Feel sorry for the guy who hit in the pole. Last thing someone would like to damage a car on the first day itself. That too in the first couple of hours.

Now as you are going out of station do you need someone to take care of the beast while you are away. I would be happy to report for duty SIR

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Originally Posted by suman

Hey man, I must compliment you on your cool temperament. Well done, but I'm sorry to hear about the damage on your new car. Grrr, it can be so frustrating

Dont mistake me man. I think that I am still very short tempered sometimes. But on this instance I thought to myself even if I pick-up a fight the car would get repaired by itself. So thought to let it go. I amaze myself sometimes

hmishra83 · 8th November 2007, 22:27

Thats a nice deal My Friend. Keep Rolling on those fab wheels.

obaidhakim · 9th November 2007, 11:21

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Got new shoes for by beast
I changed the stock tyres today evening. Actually went to the market to get an idea on the rates and stuff and saw one gut with a VX 4X2 Dicor 2.2 changing his alloys. Original company fitted. I dont know how much did he sold them for as he had already done his deal with the shopkeeper and was settling the bill.
I talked to the shop keeper as I dint want to leave the new alloys. At first he asked 22K for the alloys and 5 K for the tyres. (i got Bridgestone as stock). This for the complete set of 5. Haggled for a little bit and he agreed for 24K I thought that it was a good deal and went ahead.

Might be a really dumb question but thought id might as well ask

i have seen the tyres on the safari, do you think it "really" needs a change or an upgradation?

as in, i agree with the asthetic point of view, but practically is it really required? will it improve the drive quality noticibly? and is the loss of FE really worth it in addition to the initial expence.

More than a question please treat it as a request for advice, cus im expectimg my safari by the 13th Nov, i might go in for a tyre upgrade if you guys really recommend it.

Thanks in Advance.

Holyghost · 9th November 2007, 11:47

I've been following the threads on 2.2 VTT for almost a month. I'd be booking my beast in December and BHPians are giving me more confidence to buy her as no one as yet faced any serious issues. This will be my first car and thought would be a great way to start off.

Thanks to Team-BHP for this wonderful forum and the kind of support the members give.

6th November 2007, 16:23	#62
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	@reachmash The problem was not because of the air or somoething but due to the cardboard sheet in front of the radiator. If the thing cant get any air it cannot cool the engine. Thats why the car was overheating but below the red mark on the temp gauge. @m3_07 thanks and I am sure that the beast will give years of faithful service @tsk1979 yeah I know. It was like a big load was taken off from my head Once the problem was resolved. Though the car was overheating but was still way below the red line. It was a little above the half way mark maybe between half and 3/4th. And I drove the car for just 5-6 KMS when the car was overheating and that too at an RPM of 1700. Does this still qualify for damaging the engine oil. If it does then I would certainly write to Tata Motors about this. Otherwise I am having a wonderful time taming the beast and am loving every moment of this. Other than this I dont have any complaint with my dealer Pawha Motors.
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7th November 2007, 03:42	#63
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	Engine oil may be fine but why take a risk? Write to Tata motors and see if they are willing to change oil for free
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7th November 2007, 13:18	#64
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,603 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	I am really pi@#$#$ed off that Gurgaon has only one Tata Dealer, its just clear monopoly Last edited by rkbharat : 7th November 2007 at 13:26.
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7th November 2007, 21:48	#68
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	I had my first brush with the delhi traffic. Infact I should say that the beast had the first brush with delhi traffic yesterday evening. I was standing on the Patel Chowk red light and just when the light was about to turn green this man in a Maruti 800 just came and banged my beast from behind LHS rear. The whole car jerked a little. I first laughed then thought to pick up a fight but decided I dont want to become another statistic on the road rage issue. Ayways got out of the car and first reaction was to see the damage on my beast. Some scratches on the rear bumper and a broken fog lamp (though the lamp still works).. The scratches are also not really noticeable unless one really tries to find where they are. But when I saw the damage on this guys 800 I had a small laugh instead of feeling angry. He had a broken head lamp, bent fender and broker front bumper. and on top of that he was feeling really sorry. Poor guy dint even notice the damage on his car as I think he was a little scared and dint get out of his car. I think seeing two 6 feet+ people (me & my bro) must have him really scared. Laughing within ourselves we drove on.
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8th November 2007, 10:39	#69
abbey4u BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Got my Beast delivered yesterday. Its the black LX. I am leaving for now to Chattisgarh today (BY Train). Will update the whole experience once i return. But one thing I must mention Before me there was an EX delivered and by the time I was abt to take my delivery the EX was back to showroom. Reason: The guy driving had hit the beast onto some iron pole or something and the bumper got damaged... "Oh god...Let me take my beast to my home untouched"....This was my prayer and since it was dhanteras....a huge amt of traffic...What n experience
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8th November 2007, 22:27	#73
hmishra83 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City & New Delhi Posts: 222 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Thats a nice deal My Friend. Keep Rolling on those fab wheels.
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9th November 2007, 11:47	#75
Holyghost BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 1,130 Times	I've been following the threads on 2.2 VTT for almost a month. I'd be booking my beast in December and BHPians are giving me more confidence to buy her as no one as yet faced any serious issues. This will be my first car and thought would be a great way to start off. Thanks to Team-BHP for this wonderful forum and the kind of support the members give.
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