Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019)

Pain_in_U · 26th April 2011, 08:01

M&M RECALL THAR's in BLR to fix a glitch

Hi all,

Yesterday i got a call from India garage saying M&M is recalling the THAR's to fix the some problem. I couldn't speak much since i was in a meeting. I am going today by 9:30 am will update once the job is done.

BlackRaven · 26th April 2011, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Pain_in_U

Typo...."M&M RECALL THAR's in BLR to fix a glitch"

I know of a glitch in my car that caused the fuel tank to deform. Sireesh offered to fix it FoC and immediately secured a replacement fuel tank and related parts. I will be going to tomorrow to get it replaced.

I don't know if this problem is an isolated incident or occurs in all Thar's.

Let me know what is getting fixed in India Garage.

Kandisa · 26th April 2011, 23:18

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Originally Posted by BlackRaven

I know of a glitch in my car that caused the fuel tank to deform.....

Can you elaborate the problem?? Really surprised to know about the kind of mechanical issues cropping up in the brand new vehicles like these. Wonder how many of the THAR CRde's are totally hassle free on the mechanical front!

Pain_in_U · 26th April 2011, 23:19

Hi,

Had been to India garage today morning, Service advisor told me some retrofitting job to be done to ensure proper fuel flow, Vacuum was getting created in the tank due to faulty fuel filler cap!!!

It took 1.5 hrs for the job.

The manifold of the fuel entry pipe was replaced, attached is the pic for reference. Thats the only difference i could figure out. No doubt it was FoC.

Vishal Rajan · 27th April 2011, 01:16

Guys,
The Thar now costs Rs 7.2 lacs on road and the ac fitment from NBS is Rs 80K.
3lacs Min to do up the vehicle. Gets u To a 11 lacs .

Jaggu · 27th April 2011, 12:00

I am firm believer of recalls, ie its a responsible company that does it. Atleast the company is doing something about the mistakes and owning up. Wish they did not make it in the first place, but at the end of the day engineers are also humans

somubj · 27th April 2011, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Vishal Rajan

Guys,
The Thar now costs Rs 7.2 lacs on road and the ac fitment from NBS is Rs 80K.
3lacs Min to do up the vehicle. Gets u To a 11 lacs .

IMO: 80k is really outrageous for an AC.

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

I am firm believer of recalls, ie its a responsible company that does it. Atleast the company is doing something about the mistakes and owning up. Wish they did not make it in the first place, but at the end of the day engineers are also humans

Agreed. But this creates doubts about the QC being done on the vehicle. It is a basic and critical part of the vehicle - from the parts bin - i beleive?

AWD · 27th April 2011, 20:05

Great that I did not jump on buying the Thar, it certainly pays to wait for atleast a year after new launches from Mahindra. Else be happy to be a guinea pig!

For ~ 8L Rs one is much better off buying a 2nd hand Endeavour or Safari. Gypsy still is the budget 4x4 champ(Jaggu are you there!)

Jaggu · 27th April 2011, 22:42

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Originally Posted by AWD

Gypsy still is the budget 4x4 champ(Jaggu are you there!)

I have officially retired from offroading world, so no more comments

Yes that is what i have been trying to get others to understand. At 6.5 lakh on the road price the softop still rules like a King.

star_aqua · 28th April 2011, 01:06

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

I am firm believer of recalls, ie its a responsible company that does it. Atleast the company is doing something about the mistakes and owning up. Wish they did not make it in the first place, but at the end of the day engineers are also humans

Especially in automobile development, there should be NO assumptions.

DKG · 28th April 2011, 10:03

Does anyone know when the factory fitted a/c Thar is reaching showrooms?

aadix · 28th April 2011, 10:12

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Originally Posted by DKG

Does anyone know when the factory fitted a/c Thar is reaching showrooms?

this is news!, is a factory fitted thar coming out in first place? was this mentioned anywhere dkg sir?

mayankk · 28th April 2011, 10:25

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Originally Posted by aadix

this is news!, is a factory fitted thar coming out in first place? was this mentioned anywhere dkg sir?

No info from mahindar so far
Thar weblink:
Experience superior comfort and convenience with the elegant instrument panel integrated with a blower and heater. Counter the harsh terrains by maximising comfort with an A/c ready cabin ( A/c fitment by customer possible).

I did, however, mention it in the rajnikanth thread...

DKG · 28th April 2011, 10:41

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Originally Posted by aadix

this is news!, is a factory fitted thar coming out in first place? was this mentioned anywhere dkg sir?

Considering the Thar has been well received and the sales team are enthused with the response it seems like the logical progression to first do the factory a/c bit and eventually develop a hardtop accessory just like how Jeep does it for their Wranglers/Rubicons

I am assuming this is the way M&M will head, and will be surprised if they don't

rajamuneeb · 28th April 2011, 13:01

Thar desperately needs a V2 or in couple of years its going to be extinct. M&M needs to seriously revamp its policy towards this vehicle if they really want to rise.

26th April 2011, 08:01	#1531
Pain_in_U BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 37 Thanked: 5 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) M&M RECALL THAR's in BLR to fix a glitch Hi all, Yesterday i got a call from India garage saying M&M is recalling the THAR's to fix the some problem. I couldn't speak much since i was in a meeting. I am going today by 9:30 am will update once the job is done. Last edited by Stratos : 28th April 2011 at 10:54.
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26th April 2011, 23:19	#1534
Pain_in_U BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 37 Thanked: 5 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) Hi, Had been to India garage today morning, Service advisor told me some retrofitting job to be done to ensure proper fuel flow, Vacuum was getting created in the tank due to faulty fuel filler cap!!! It took 1.5 hrs for the job. The manifold of the fuel entry pipe was replaced, attached is the pic for reference. Thats the only difference i could figure out. No doubt it was FoC. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Pain_in_U : 26th April 2011 at 23:22.
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27th April 2011, 01:16	#1535
Vishal Rajan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) Guys, The Thar now costs Rs 7.2 lacs on road and the ac fitment from NBS is Rs 80K. 3lacs Min to do up the vehicle. Gets u To a 11 lacs .
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27th April 2011, 12:00	#1536
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,384 Thanked: 17,299 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) I am firm believer of recalls, ie its a responsible company that does it. Atleast the company is doing something about the mistakes and owning up. Wish they did not make it in the first place, but at the end of the day engineers are also humans
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27th April 2011, 20:05	#1538
AWD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Drivers seat Posts: 844 Thanked: 369 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) Great that I did not jump on buying the Thar, it certainly pays to wait for atleast a year after new launches from Mahindra. Else be happy to be a guinea pig! For ~ 8L Rs one is much better off buying a 2nd hand Endeavour or Safari. Gypsy still is the budget 4x4 champ(Jaggu are you there!) Last edited by AWD : 27th April 2011 at 20:08.
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28th April 2011, 10:03	#1541
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,725 Thanked: 1,659 Times View My Garage	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) Does anyone know when the factory fitted a/c Thar is reaching showrooms?
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28th April 2011, 13:01	#1545
rajamuneeb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gurgaon/Srinaga Posts: 354 Thanked: 160 Times	re: Review: 1st-gen Mahindra Thar (2011 - 2019) Thar desperately needs a V2 or in couple of years its going to be extinct. M&M needs to seriously revamp its policy towards this vehicle if they really want to rise.
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