A member from Pakistan

panicslayer · 30th August 2009, 02:13

Hi guys! I am from Peshawar, Pakistan and joined this forum to share my experience and to gain something from you guys. I am also moderating a Pakistani Automotive Website so i think i can share quite healthy knowledge here

Gandhi · 30th August 2009, 11:46

Whoa. Welcome aboard. You can give a lot of insights into Pakistan car scene.

ph03n!x · 30th August 2009, 11:51

Jump in

Would be great to know how the scene is that side of the border! Tell us about the cars you have, mods & performance stuff that you do- every thing

abk · 30th August 2009, 12:09

Welcome aboard! Do also provide us insights (with pictures galore) into the most coveted travel destinations. Who knows, one day we may be allowed to drive across to our neighbouring countries without eyebrows being raised

Already quite a lot of demands made

Have a fulfilling time here.

KITE RUNNER · 30th August 2009, 12:19

Welcome aboard, eager to hear from you about the ur experiences.

vijaythacker · 30th August 2009, 13:06

Welcome onboard.Would be glad to exchange views and car scenes across border in pakistan.Do share automobiles you own, seen, modified, availability everything you can.

raamki · 30th August 2009, 13:28

hey buddy!! welcome to the forum!! enjoy your stay here!!

tj123 · 30th August 2009, 13:30

Welcome Panicslayer, nice to have you on-board.
Do share about the automobile scenario from across the border. It will be a new learning experience for all of us here in India.

Astleviz · 30th August 2009, 14:12

Good to have you here panicslayer. Could you provide us with the link to the auto forum that you moderate? I am sure many of us here would like to know more about the automotive scenario in Pakistan specifically-
1. Which are the most popular cars in Pakistan?
2. Which are the most modded cars there and what all mods are popular and easily available?
3. Which cars feature high on the wish list of auto enthusiasts?
4. Do you guys prefer diesels or petrols?
5. Any race tracks over there?
6. How is the modding/tuning scenario in Pakistan? Are there local professional tuners or do you guys import most of the parts?

panicslayer · 30th August 2009, 16:23

Thanks a lot guys for such such a warm welcome. That's what i was expecting from you guy. Well you will see me soon very active in the forum and i would keep updating you about the car scenes here. Regarding the queries asked by @Astlevis. About the link of the site that i moderate, i don't know would it be allowed to mention external URL here or not. Well it is the largest Automotive forum of Pakistan...
1. Honda (Civic, City), Toyota (Corolla) and Suzuki are the most popular cars we have, i think same as india
2. When it comes to the mods, like the whole world, people prefer honda for that
3. Demand and resale for Toyota n suzuki has no comparison at all. But if you say about "car enthusiasts"... Honda all the way
4. About 4-5 years back, it was diesel trend but now due to economic recession and price gone insane high, diesel is even 1 Re. expensive than petrol now, so petrol and CNG
5. Yup certain track as there in Karachi, Lahore and recently a beautiful track built in the capital, Islamabad
6. Moding is usually done from karachi n lahore. But imports are also there about engine mods. Ricers have whole country open to fulfill there needs

passion4cars · 30th August 2009, 17:27

Welcome Brother , From Across The Border

ENJOY Indian Hospitality & Cars

MileCruncher · 30th August 2009, 17:50

Hey Welcome to Team - BHP. Do provide us a bitof insight into the Pakistani Car Scene, especially home grown stuff apart from the standard Japanese and European OImports.

Hope you have a good time here.

deky · 30th August 2009, 18:13

Welcome and hope you have a great time here.

Apart from all the other request I will also add one.

Recipe for Peshawari Raan, Please!!!

shankar.balan · 30th August 2009, 19:10

good to have you over with us pal.

do share some interesting stuff about the 4WD and Jeep/SUV scene in Pakistan.

what are the popular SUV's and 4WD's there?
Hows their service network?
Do you have a lot of SUV/4WD enthusiasts?
How expensive are these vehicles to buy and own and maintain there compared with here?
Diesel vs Petrol - which is more popular and why?
Whats the relative pricing in Pakistan Rupees?
And what do common people like us generally drive - say a mid-senior Management Executive in a Multi-national company in a place like Islamabad or Peshawar or Karachi?
(and frankly, forgive my ignorance but do give me a quick dipstick on relative value of Pak Rupee vs INR)

It is sad we guys dont know enough probably about the country itself, the common people's point of view and the normal day to day things there.

Do enlighten us

Cheers

sam_boy · 30th August 2009, 20:10

Welcome Brother to the most respected automotive community in India .. Would love to know about the automotive scene in Pakistan ... By the way do you guys also talk about the latest sensation on India the 1 lakh Rupee Car ( TATA NANO) ???

30th August 2009, 02:13	#1
panicslayer Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Peshawar, Pakistan Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	A member from Pakistan Hi guys! I am from Peshawar, Pakistan and joined this forum to share my experience and to gain something from you guys. I am also moderating a Pakistani Automotive Website so i think i can share quite healthy knowledge here
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30th August 2009, 11:46	#2
Gandhi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 962 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Whoa. Welcome aboard. You can give a lot of insights into Pakistan car scene.
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30th August 2009, 11:51	#3
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,602 Thanked: 6,158 Times	Jump in Would be great to know how the scene is that side of the border! Tell us about the cars you have, mods & performance stuff that you do- every thing
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30th August 2009, 12:09	#4
abk BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NOIDA / Gurgaon Posts: 277 Thanked: 15 Times	Welcome aboard! Do also provide us insights (with pictures galore) into the most coveted travel destinations. Who knows, one day we may be allowed to drive across to our neighbouring countries without eyebrows being raised Already quite a lot of demands made Have a fulfilling time here.
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30th August 2009, 12:19	#5
KITE RUNNER BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kochi Posts: 101 Thanked: 7 Times	Welcome aboard, eager to hear from you about the ur experiences.
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30th August 2009, 13:06	#6
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	Welcome onboard.Would be glad to exchange views and car scenes across border in pakistan.Do share automobiles you own, seen, modified, availability everything you can.
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30th August 2009, 13:28	#7
raamki BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 97 Times View My Garage	hey buddy!! welcome to the forum!! enjoy your stay here!!
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30th August 2009, 13:30	#8
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 704 Times	Welcome Panicslayer, nice to have you on-board. Do share about the automobile scenario from across the border. It will be a new learning experience for all of us here in India.
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30th August 2009, 14:12	#9
Astleviz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panjim, Goa Posts: 370 Thanked: 175 Times	Good to have you here panicslayer. Could you provide us with the link to the auto forum that you moderate? I am sure many of us here would like to know more about the automotive scenario in Pakistan specifically- 1. Which are the most popular cars in Pakistan? 2. Which are the most modded cars there and what all mods are popular and easily available? 3. Which cars feature high on the wish list of auto enthusiasts? 4. Do you guys prefer diesels or petrols? 5. Any race tracks over there? 6. How is the modding/tuning scenario in Pakistan? Are there local professional tuners or do you guys import most of the parts?
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30th August 2009, 16:23	#10
panicslayer Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Peshawar, Pakistan Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot guys for such such a warm welcome. That's what i was expecting from you guy. Well you will see me soon very active in the forum and i would keep updating you about the car scenes here. Regarding the queries asked by @Astlevis. About the link of the site that i moderate, i don't know would it be allowed to mention external URL here or not. Well it is the largest Automotive forum of Pakistan... 1. Honda (Civic, City), Toyota (Corolla) and Suzuki are the most popular cars we have, i think same as india 2. When it comes to the mods, like the whole world, people prefer honda for that 3. Demand and resale for Toyota n suzuki has no comparison at all. But if you say about "car enthusiasts"... Honda all the way 4. About 4-5 years back, it was diesel trend but now due to economic recession and price gone insane high, diesel is even 1 Re. expensive than petrol now, so petrol and CNG 5. Yup certain track as there in Karachi, Lahore and recently a beautiful track built in the capital, Islamabad 6. Moding is usually done from karachi n lahore. But imports are also there about engine mods. Ricers have whole country open to fulfill there needs
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30th August 2009, 17:27	#11
passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Welcome Brother , From Across The Border ENJOY Indian Hospitality & Cars
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30th August 2009, 17:50	#12
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,491 Thanked: 1,319 Times View My Garage	Hey Welcome to Team - BHP. Do provide us a bitof insight into the Pakistani Car Scene, especially home grown stuff apart from the standard Japanese and European OImports. Hope you have a good time here.
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30th August 2009, 18:13	#13
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,251 Times	Welcome and hope you have a great time here. Apart from all the other request I will also add one. Recipe for Peshawari Raan, Please!!!
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30th August 2009, 19:10	#14
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,797 Thanked: 27,220 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/3 (13)	good to have you over with us pal. do share some interesting stuff about the 4WD and Jeep/SUV scene in Pakistan. what are the popular SUV's and 4WD's there? Hows their service network? Do you have a lot of SUV/4WD enthusiasts? How expensive are these vehicles to buy and own and maintain there compared with here? Diesel vs Petrol - which is more popular and why? Whats the relative pricing in Pakistan Rupees? And what do common people like us generally drive - say a mid-senior Management Executive in a Multi-national company in a place like Islamabad or Peshawar or Karachi? (and frankly, forgive my ignorance but do give me a quick dipstick on relative value of Pak Rupee vs INR) It is sad we guys dont know enough probably about the country itself, the common people's point of view and the normal day to day things there. Do enlighten us Cheers
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30th August 2009, 20:10	#15
sam_boy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OD10 -> KA-01 Posts: 226 Thanked: 157 Times View My Garage	Welcome Brother to the most respected automotive community in India .. Would love to know about the automotive scene in Pakistan ... By the way do you guys also talk about the latest sensation on India the 1 lakh Rupee Car ( TATA NANO) ???
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