re: The "I Booked my Car" Thread Hi everyone. First post on Team-BHP. Take it easy on me if I step on any toes unintentionally. My name is Amit and I currently live in Chennai.
I've booked my car recently and am awaiting delivery. I wanted a practical no-nonsense car which anyone in my family could drive, was easy on the pocket but not a downright drag. Had to be spacious for occupants with good visibility all around and small turning radius. Plus it has to have a good resale as I will be leaving Chennai in a couple of years, so I intend to dispose off the car here; God willing, will be able to afford a better car by then back home. This is the first car I am buying, and despite it being a regular car-of-the-masses hatchback, it holds a special place in my heart. My wife is expecting and the baby's due in August. I wanted the freedom to be able to take my wife to the hospital without depending on anyone else / taxi and to bring my precious child back home in his/her papa's own car. That may sound a bit stupid and immature, but that's how I felt. I'm sorry I'm not eloquent enough to explain, but I'm sure some here will understand the feeling. Anyway, it's a Maruti Wagon R.
I'm not a "car" person, at least not yet, and consider myself more of a biker. I've been riding since I was in 8th standard when I managed to con my dad into handing over his Yamaha RX 100 to me (on the premise that i could attend school and tuition more punctually and save time for self study... meh!) That bike liberated me like nothing I had felt before and I will always have a special place in my heart for it. This was followed by a Pulsar in 2002 (college) and then I graduated to more serious biking in 2008 with a Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 5S. Am still madly in love with the Bullet and love going out for trips whenever I can. Haven't done the Himalayan Odyssey yet but mostly 300-500 km trips as my profession doesn't allow me to be away from work for very long. Plus, I'm a very leisurely rider (I roll rather than rip) and a Bullet loses it's grand appeal when you try covering distance in haste.
I came to know of Team-BHP during my research for a car to buy, and was hooked. The quality of this community is exceptional and I knew I had to be part of the family. I've only parasitized information from the site so far for my own education, but I hope one day I can start contributing to this community.
So once again, Hello everyone. Nice to meet you. Quote: Make : Maruti Suzuki Model : Wagon R Variant : VXi Fuel : Petrol Booking Date : 22 April 2014 Color : Glistening Grey Expected Delivery Date : 10 May 2014 Dealer & City : Kapico Maruti, Chennai Freebies : Mud Flaps, Floor mats, Full body cover, Perfume, Steering Cover (Will try haggling for more during PRI) Others : Rs. 25000 off (Consumer offer by Maruti Suzuki); Have opted for Bumper-to-Bumper zero depreciation Insurance Cover from Dealer; Extended Warranty 2+2 = 4 years.
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