'99 Zen to '04 Ambassador Avigo 1800 ISZ EDIT: Pics on pg. 2

Karandeep81 · 23rd May 2008, 16:30

neat car and the modified looks of the avigo give it a very certain resemblance to the morris ... please post a dashboard pic

jkdas · 23rd May 2008, 16:50

The speedo/odo is in the centre of the cabin right?

stable rock · 23rd May 2008, 18:19

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Originally Posted by jkdas

The speedo/odo is in the centre of the cabin right?

Yes the speedo is in the center.The same dashboard is available for the higher end ambassador exported to UK through merlin garage.

shuvd · 23rd May 2008, 19:03

Nice looking Amby. Congrats. Can't the ORVMs be changed to a different design/shape? Looks out of place IMHO.

where were the snaps taken? The place looks awfully familiar to me.

jp1 · 23rd May 2008, 19:14

It is a very nice looking car, Congratulations

musicmanaman · 25th May 2008, 08:05

Hi All,

Would just like to share, why I bought the Amby and what are the things I considered while making the purchase. Below is a small list of my priorities that I wanted in my next car, compred to the carb zen I was driving.

1. More Power.
2. Powerful AC.
3. More Space.
4. Cheap to buy.
5. Cheap spare parts and cheap to service.
6. A boot to carry luggage.
7. A car that could soke up poth holes on our roads.

The Amby fitted the above to a T.

Now financially I knew that if I buy a new car, the amount I spent on buying the Amby would just go as down payment and I would have to pay an EMI over and above that every month. I though it's better I pay that amount one shot for the car and spend the amount that would other wise into the EMI on fuel and enjoy driving, and I won't be paying any bank interest also on the same. Financially it made a lot of sence to me.

The only thing about driving the Amby is the seating position, which takes some getting used to, as the Zen was mighty good in that area, however I have a few ideas on customizing the driving position, and once that is done, it should be fantastic. In Zen the reach from the seat to the steering and pedals was fantastic, however the seat in it self was too low, in Amby the seating is high, however the reach from the seat to the steering and pedals is not that great, and the pedals are heavy.

To be honest, I now a days feel like I'm driving an Automobile, while others are driving toys, just kidding, but I strongly recommend people to test drive the 1800 Isuz Amby Avigo, ignore the driving position and the pedal feel as this could be customised and improved. I feel you'll come out smiling as the car has got charector, however these are my views, and I know I driving a car that in terms of design is much older than me. It's the petrol 1800 Isuz engine I guess that makes all the difference compared to the other Amby's.

I shall keep updating this tread on my expirence with this Beast.

vkochar · 25th May 2008, 09:57

Nice pics there. Eager to see Interior pics of the ' All around Leather ' that you have mentioned.

amit V8 · 25th May 2008, 10:38

another "AMBY MAN", great

. paint the door window rims black, fit the oil cap inside & get a sunroof, like the new GRAND. I'M SURE YOU WILL LIKE IT. does she have PW??

kjdesigns_2000 · 25th May 2008, 10:46

looks very nice. Congrats for this. Does the amby have gear stick in the center or still attached to the steering column.

Rudra Sen · 25th May 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjdesigns_2000

looks very nice. Congrats for this. Does the amby have gear stick in the center or still attached to the steering column.

Only in the center. From the time they introduced ISZ engine.

musicmanaman · 25th May 2008, 11:15

Hi All,

Here are some Interior pics, let me know your views.

toiingg · 25th May 2008, 12:17

Congracts Ravi. And the best part is that its RWD. Drift away

Dippy · 25th May 2008, 12:25

Nice interior pictures . The upholstery looks really good and I didnt know the gear sticks become short in the Amby now.

. One suggestion would be to get some meaty and better alloys when finances permit.

Technocrat · 26th May 2008, 10:30

the Interiors look nice. The gear shift6 looks trendy & the Avigo as expected looks spacious

hrag · 26th May 2008, 12:23

Very nice! Congratulations.

A question though - I've noticed many Amby drivers struggling to maintain a straight line at slow speeds. Is it really that difficult?

I've driven Ambys myself and have always found the steering a little vague but that Isuzu engine has more than made up for it.

23rd May 2008, 16:30	#31
Karandeep81 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK/Ahmedabad Posts: 192 Thanked: 0 Times	neat car and the modified looks of the avigo give it a very certain resemblance to the morris ... please post a dashboard pic
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23rd May 2008, 16:50	#32
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The speedo/odo is in the centre of the cabin right?
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23rd May 2008, 19:03	#34
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Nice looking Amby. Congrats. Can't the ORVMs be changed to a different design/shape? Looks out of place IMHO. where were the snaps taken? The place looks awfully familiar to me.
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23rd May 2008, 19:14	#35
jp1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 47 Times	It is a very nice looking car, Congratulations
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25th May 2008, 08:05	#36
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Why I bought the Amby 1800 Isuz Hi All, Would just like to share, why I bought the Amby and what are the things I considered while making the purchase. Below is a small list of my priorities that I wanted in my next car, compred to the carb zen I was driving. 1. More Power. 2. Powerful AC. 3. More Space. 4. Cheap to buy. 5. Cheap spare parts and cheap to service. 6. A boot to carry luggage. 7. A car that could soke up poth holes on our roads. The Amby fitted the above to a T. Now financially I knew that if I buy a new car, the amount I spent on buying the Amby would just go as down payment and I would have to pay an EMI over and above that every month. I though it's better I pay that amount one shot for the car and spend the amount that would other wise into the EMI on fuel and enjoy driving, and I won't be paying any bank interest also on the same. Financially it made a lot of sence to me. The only thing about driving the Amby is the seating position, which takes some getting used to, as the Zen was mighty good in that area, however I have a few ideas on customizing the driving position, and once that is done, it should be fantastic. In Zen the reach from the seat to the steering and pedals was fantastic, however the seat in it self was too low, in Amby the seating is high, however the reach from the seat to the steering and pedals is not that great, and the pedals are heavy. To be honest, I now a days feel like I'm driving an Automobile, while others are driving toys, just kidding, but I strongly recommend people to test drive the 1800 Isuz Amby Avigo, ignore the driving position and the pedal feel as this could be customised and improved. I feel you'll come out smiling as the car has got charector, however these are my views, and I know I driving a car that in terms of design is much older than me. It's the petrol 1800 Isuz engine I guess that makes all the difference compared to the other Amby's. I shall keep updating this tread on my expirence with this Beast. Last edited by musicmanaman : 25th May 2008 at 08:10.
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25th May 2008, 09:57	#37
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Nice pics there. Eager to see Interior pics of the ' All around Leather ' that you have mentioned.
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25th May 2008, 10:38	#38
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	another "AMBY MAN", great. paint the door window rims black, fit the oil cap inside & get a sunroof, like the new GRAND. I'M SURE YOU WILL LIKE IT. does she have PW??
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25th May 2008, 10:46	#39
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 160 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	looks very nice. Congrats for this. Does the amby have gear stick in the center or still attached to the steering column.
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25th May 2008, 11:15	#41
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Interior Pics Hi All, Here are some Interior pics, let me know your views. Attached Thumbnails
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25th May 2008, 12:17	#42
toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 639 Thanked: 266 Times	Congracts Ravi. And the best part is that its RWD. Drift away
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25th May 2008, 12:25	#43
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	Nice interior pictures . The upholstery looks really good and I didnt know the gear sticks become short in the Amby now. . One suggestion would be to get some meaty and better alloys when finances permit.
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26th May 2008, 10:30	#44
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	the Interiors look nice. The gear shift6 looks trendy & the Avigo as expected looks spacious
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26th May 2008, 12:23	#45
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	Very nice! Congratulations. A question though - I've noticed many Amby drivers struggling to maintain a straight line at slow speeds. Is it really that difficult? I've driven Ambys myself and have always found the steering a little vague but that Isuzu engine has more than made up for it.
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