When Safari lovers TD a Scorpio mHawk! EDIT:Its a Safari

SumitB · 16th June 2008, 15:20

OT: Suman, where is your detailed comparison between the Scorpio and Safari? That would let us decide further between the two vehicles!

suman · 16th June 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by SumitB

OT: Suman, where is your detailed comparison between the Scorpio and Safari? That would let us decide further between the two vehicles!

OT: Sumit, sometime this week & not on this thread my friend.

Will put it together sometime, didn't want to waste the weekend over unproductive tasks when the conclusion is known

SumitB · 16th June 2008, 15:26

Conclusion is known but if we have facts to put forward (albeit biased facts), it helps in convincing the fanboys and eases their pain

rkbharat · 16th June 2008, 15:31

Tanveer, very good comparison, now I see where are you going buddy

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It looks like you have exchanged rings with 2.2 scorp while TD.

Boss ladka dobara bik gaya (Sold again)

. Don't ask me when was first

Rahulk76 · 16th June 2008, 15:44

Tanveer,

"Excellent comparo and review of mHawk."

I always wonder what makes M&M chalks out reliable & refined scorpio engines..

& Tata always lags behind in the same deptt..(almost)

Is there any understanding between them that ..Hey..you make lavish engine and ill make lavish interiors and space

dkamath · 16th June 2008, 15:52

Hi tsk1979, screaming over, again, from other posts that it's personal tastes and likings which contribute most towards a purchase decision.
All i can add for now is, if you got to take frequent U-turns, then the Scorpio would win in that area. And this, i believe should not be overlooked while buying an SUV.
Good luck on your final purchase decision!

The_Warrior · 16th June 2008, 15:53

Hey TSK, nice review buddy!

Jammy70 · 16th June 2008, 15:54

TSK, very well written comparison which was a good read too! Thanks for the time and effort.

Cheers,

Jaggu · 16th June 2008, 18:07

Well written thread, sadly (for safari lovers might not like it) i share the same feeling after driving the old 2.6 vs the safari 3 lit, havent tried the new versions from both manufacturers. But if my eyes are to be believed i say the new scorpio does handle well, and acceleration is awesome (yeah i had tailed one 2 weeks back from hosur till bangalore in the middle of night, and she just ROCKED!).

Even with the older versions i somehow felt more confidence in scorpio (mechanicals and interiors). Its purely my personal perception, and i often remark to my wife that if we are buying another diesel for the highway its gonna be the scorp, jeez i hate the shape though!

anupmathur · 16th June 2008, 20:41

Does this thread merit being in the 'Best Threads' section?

SumitB · 16th June 2008, 20:58

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Does this thread merit being in the 'Best Threads' section?

Any particular reason why you say this?

anupmathur · 16th June 2008, 21:10

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Originally Posted by SumitB

Any particular reason why you say this?

I'm asking! Your opinion would be valuable.

SumitB · 16th June 2008, 21:16

Mods can decide! I have no personal preference and no reservations about it being made a sticky.

aaggoswami · 16th June 2008, 21:33

An honest write up that just made more confusions for you. We were in almost similar situation when we finally bought Baleno. We thought of Scorpio and were ready to stretch budget. Dad rejected it for lack of refinment and somewhat crapmed interiors. NHC, Optra 1.6, Corsa, Innova, Tavera were all one the list and I was inclined on Swift.

kuttapan · 16th June 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Well written thread, sadly (for safari lovers might not like it) i share the same feeling after driving the old 2.6 vs the safari 3 lit, havent tried the new versions from both manufacturers. But if my eyes are to be believed i say the new scorpio does handle well, and acceleration is awesome (yeah i had tailed one 2 weeks back from hosur till bangalore in the middle of night, and she just ROCKED!).

Even with the older versions i somehow felt more confidence in scorpio (mechanicals and interiors). Its purely my personal perception, and i often remark to my wife that if we are buying another diesel for the highway its gonna be the scorp, jeez i hate the shape though!

Why did you tail it? Once when coming back from Kerala, a Scorpio 2.2 tried to act smart with my swift, he didn't like the fact that a puny hatchback overtook him. Showed him a clean pair of heels..

16th June 2008, 15:20	#46
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 989 Thanked: 265 Times	OT: Suman, where is your detailed comparison between the Scorpio and Safari? That would let us decide further between the two vehicles!
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16th June 2008, 15:26	#48
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 989 Thanked: 265 Times	Conclusion is known but if we have facts to put forward (albeit biased facts), it helps in convincing the fanboys and eases their pain
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16th June 2008, 15:31	#49
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,603 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	Tanveer, very good comparison, now I see where are you going buddy . It looks like you have exchanged rings with 2.2 scorp while TD. Boss ladka dobara bik gaya (Sold again). Don't ask me when was first
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16th June 2008, 15:44	#50
Rahulk76 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 235 Times	Tanveer, "Excellent comparo and review of mHawk." I always wonder what makes M&M chalks out reliable & refined scorpio engines.. & Tata always lags behind in the same deptt..(almost) Is there any understanding between them that ..Hey..you make lavish engine and ill make lavish interiors and space
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16th June 2008, 15:52	#51
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: BLR / MLR Posts: 579 Thanked: 162 Times	Hi tsk1979, screaming over, again, from other posts that it's personal tastes and likings which contribute most towards a purchase decision. All i can add for now is, if you got to take frequent U-turns, then the Scorpio would win in that area. And this, i believe should not be overlooked while buying an SUV. Good luck on your final purchase decision!
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16th June 2008, 15:53	#52
The_Warrior BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travelling Most of the time!!! Posts: 133 Thanked: 24 Times	Hey TSK, nice review buddy!
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16th June 2008, 15:54	#53
Jammy70 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164 Thanked: 144 Times	TSK, very well written comparison which was a good read too! Thanks for the time and effort. Cheers,
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16th June 2008, 18:07	#54
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,384 Thanked: 17,299 Times	Well written thread, sadly (for safari lovers might not like it) i share the same feeling after driving the old 2.6 vs the safari 3 lit, havent tried the new versions from both manufacturers. But if my eyes are to be believed i say the new scorpio does handle well, and acceleration is awesome (yeah i had tailed one 2 weeks back from hosur till bangalore in the middle of night, and she just ROCKED!). Even with the older versions i somehow felt more confidence in scorpio (mechanicals and interiors). Its purely my personal perception, and i often remark to my wife that if we are buying another diesel for the highway its gonna be the scorp, jeez i hate the shape though! Last edited by Jaggu : 16th June 2008 at 18:08.
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16th June 2008, 20:41	#55
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 311 Times	Does this thread merit being in the 'Best Threads' section?
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16th June 2008, 21:16	#58
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 989 Thanked: 265 Times	Mods can decide! I have no personal preference and no reservations about it being made a sticky.
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16th June 2008, 21:33	#59
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,000 Times	An honest write up that just made more confusions for you. We were in almost similar situation when we finally bought Baleno. We thought of Scorpio and were ready to stretch budget. Dad rejected it for lack of refinment and somewhat crapmed interiors. NHC, Optra 1.6, Corsa, Innova, Tavera were all one the list and I was inclined on Swift.
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