Hello to the Team-BHP Community

mystiikmonk · 30th April 2023, 22:12

Hello everyone, and I am elated to be a part of the community which taught me the nitty-gritty of automobiles, especially cars. I even had the buying checklist of TeamBHP when I got my first car. I am a huge fan of TeamBHP travelogues and many road trips are inspired from them.

About me: I am 30 years old and a native of Cuttack, Odisha, and have been staying in Bangalore for almost eight years now. For two years, I had the most adventurous experience of staying in China and working there, which exposed me to a different working environment and most importantly, some quirky automobiles that hardly anyone would see outside of China. I am a huge fan of F1 and have visited one epic night/rain race in the Singapore GP.

My Garage:

Polo GT - Charcoal Grey - 2017
Story behind the purchase: I always aimed for BMWs/Ferraris and all the big guns since I was a big drooler for cars ever since I was a kid. But reality was I had to work hard to earn it. Hence, I bought what could be the best entry-level enthusiastic car, the Polo GT 1.2L Petrol. I would definitely call it a pocket rocket.

BMW 330 Li M-Sport - Carbon Black - 2023
Purchasing my dream car has been a long-awaited moment for me. As a child, I used to see my dream cars passing by and always wished to own them someday. After years of hard work and saving, I finally managed to fulfill my childhood dream. Purchasing this has been an incredibly fulfilling and memorable experience, one that I will cherish for a lifetime. I had never stepped inside a 250+Bhp car till now, and the day I drove it, I felt as if I am in a cockpit maneuvering a spaceship.

Caption. : Just 2-3 Days into purchase . Onto the roadrip , up on the hairpindbends of Yeracud

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Finally , thank you for accepting into the community and looking forward to share my riding adventures.

Dippy · 1st May 2023, 16:59

Hello there,

First up that's a nice German garage you got there. The Polo GT and the 330Li, both awesome cars in their own the right. I too own a Carbon Steel Polo GT TSI from 2016 and its a joy to drive every time. Your Bimmer looks hot as well.

Would be interesting to hear about the China car scene from the 2 years that you stayed there especially the cars on sale in the country.

Hope to catch you you in some discussion around.

Looking forward to your threads.

mystiikmonk · 1st May 2023, 17:38

Sure , I would try to writeup something on the Chinese car scenes . Looking forward to some interesting discussions.

Scorpion009 · 1st May 2023, 20:26

You must be lucky!
Those hot Germans will always be putting a smile to your face , whenever you drive them,
right?

Oppanna · 2nd May 2023, 12:53

Welcome onboard and you have a great garage. Happy motoring.

30th April 2023, 22:12	#1
mystiikmonk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 15 Thanked: 123 Times	Hello to the Team-BHP Community Hello everyone, and I am elated to be a part of the community which taught me the nitty-gritty of automobiles, especially cars. I even had the buying checklist of TeamBHP when I got my first car. I am a huge fan of TeamBHP travelogues and many road trips are inspired from them. About me: I am 30 years old and a native of Cuttack, Odisha, and have been staying in Bangalore for almost eight years now. For two years, I had the most adventurous experience of staying in China and working there, which exposed me to a different working environment and most importantly, some quirky automobiles that hardly anyone would see outside of China. I am a huge fan of F1 and have visited one epic night/rain race in the Singapore GP. My Garage: Polo GT - Charcoal Grey - 2017 Story behind the purchase: I always aimed for BMWs/Ferraris and all the big guns since I was a big drooler for cars ever since I was a kid. But reality was I had to work hard to earn it. Hence, I bought what could be the best entry-level enthusiastic car, the Polo GT 1.2L Petrol. I would definitely call it a pocket rocket. BMW 330 Li M-Sport - Carbon Black - 2023 Purchasing my dream car has been a long-awaited moment for me. As a child, I used to see my dream cars passing by and always wished to own them someday. After years of hard work and saving, I finally managed to fulfill my childhood dream. Purchasing this has been an incredibly fulfilling and memorable experience, one that I will cherish for a lifetime. I had never stepped inside a 250+Bhp car till now, and the day I drove it, I felt as if I am in a cockpit maneuvering a spaceship. Caption. : Just 2-3 Days into purchase . Onto the roadrip , up on the hairpindbends of Yeracud Finally , thank you for accepting into the community and looking forward to share my riding adventures.
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1st May 2023, 16:59	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,597 Thanked: 2,748 Times	Re: Hello to the Team-BHP Community Hello there, First up that's a nice German garage you got there. The Polo GT and the 330Li, both awesome cars in their own the right. I too own a Carbon Steel Polo GT TSI from 2016 and its a joy to drive every time. Your Bimmer looks hot as well. Would be interesting to hear about the China car scene from the 2 years that you stayed there especially the cars on sale in the country. Hope to catch you you in some discussion around. Looking forward to your threads.
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1st May 2023, 17:38	#3
mystiikmonk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 15 Thanked: 123 Times	Re: Hello to the Team-BHP Community Sure , I would try to writeup something on the Chinese car scenes . Looking forward to some interesting discussions.
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1st May 2023, 20:26	#4
Scorpion009 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Ranchi Posts: 8 Thanked: 72 Times	Re: Hello to the Team-BHP Community You must be lucky! Those hot Germans will always be putting a smile to your face , whenever you drive them, right?
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2nd May 2023, 12:53	#5
Oppanna BHPian Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: KA05 Posts: 160 Thanked: 367 Times	Re: Hello to the Team-BHP Community Welcome onboard and you have a great garage. Happy motoring.
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