Introduction

kumarasanjaya · 2nd July 2010, 12:55

Dear Team BHP,

It is my pleasure to introduce myself to this august forum. I am doctor from Bangalore, a Surgeon by qualification. I am the proud owner of a Ford Endaevour 3.0 L AT, diamond white in color, which I recieved yesterday. It was an exhilarating experience to get behind the wheels of this lovely vehicle. I used to own an Innova for the last 4 years and decided to take the plunge into the next segment. I did not want to buy the Fortuner for the waiting period, and also because it was literally no different from the Innova in all its interiors. Infact, in my test drives, the Fortuner looked more cramped than my Innova which was a 7-seater with captain seats for the middle row also! Also the most irritating aspect of the Fortuner was the manual 4 WD shifter....which looked a second gear lever! But the aspect that sealed the deal in Ford Endaevour's favor was the brake issue being reported on most newly sold Fortuner vehicles. But having driven my Ford yeaterday, I do not want to look back and re-examine my decision. I feel proud and confident that I went in for the Endy. I will post some pics of the vehicle soon and also give an account of my first week with this vehicle ...once I complete 1 week....

ch.nathan · 2nd July 2010, 16:52

Welcome to the forum Doc!! This is the right place for people who love their cars, like you.

And, belated "Doctors' Day" wishes !!

whitesquall · 2nd July 2010, 17:31

Welcome Doc! and congrats on a great choice! Endy is one hell of an SUV and I love it too! Are you a general surgeon or you specialize in some area? Good to see non technical guys in this forum!

aargee · 2nd July 2010, 19:40

Welcome aboard Doctor. Looking forward for your contributions on this thread in addition to your ownership experiences, travelogues.

kumarasanjaya · 3rd July 2010, 14:52

Thanks everyone for the warmth shown. I am a general surgeon. However, for the last 6 years, my passion for technology and medical software has led me to work for Philips Healthcare, where I work as a senior clinical specialist - responsible for defining technical requirements from clinical requirements and also validation of software products on the latest CT scanners and workstations. However, I practice Surgery during the weekends together with my wife, who is also a General Surgeon.

Looking forward for a great time sharing and learning from this forum.

StarVegabond · 10th July 2010, 21:27

Hi Doc,

Welcome to this forum. I see that more medical professionals are joining this automobile forum.

BTW, convey my "Hi" to Mr. S. Bhaskaran in your office.

ampere · 10th July 2010, 22:46

Doc Nice to see a profession you are shaping according to your passion!
Some time back I had the chance to listen Dr Devi Shetty and then an academic professor in a conference.

I was amazed at how, medical consultation, wireless technology, video-conferencing. cloud-based-db management and sensor networking is
shaping the next generation of health care systems.

First it seemed like I am walking out of a sci-fi movie but then a little more thought, and it seemed plausible!

Welcome to the forum!

2nd July 2010, 12:55	#1
kumarasanjaya Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 2 Times	Introduction Dear Team BHP, It is my pleasure to introduce myself to this august forum. I am doctor from Bangalore, a Surgeon by qualification. I am the proud owner of a Ford Endaevour 3.0 L AT, diamond white in color, which I recieved yesterday. It was an exhilarating experience to get behind the wheels of this lovely vehicle. I used to own an Innova for the last 4 years and decided to take the plunge into the next segment. I did not want to buy the Fortuner for the waiting period, and also because it was literally no different from the Innova in all its interiors. Infact, in my test drives, the Fortuner looked more cramped than my Innova which was a 7-seater with captain seats for the middle row also! Also the most irritating aspect of the Fortuner was the manual 4 WD shifter....which looked a second gear lever! But the aspect that sealed the deal in Ford Endaevour's favor was the brake issue being reported on most newly sold Fortuner vehicles. But having driven my Ford yeaterday, I do not want to look back and re-examine my decision. I feel proud and confident that I went in for the Endy. I will post some pics of the vehicle soon and also give an account of my first week with this vehicle ...once I complete 1 week....
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2nd July 2010, 16:52	#2
ch.nathan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 516 Thanked: 70 Times	Welcome to the forum Doc!! This is the right place for people who love their cars, like you. And, belated "Doctors' Day" wishes !!
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2nd July 2010, 17:31	#3
whitesquall BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore/Gulbarga Posts: 175 Thanked: 148 Times	Welcome Doc! and congrats on a great choice! Endy is one hell of an SUV and I love it too! Are you a general surgeon or you specialize in some area? Good to see non technical guys in this forum!
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2nd July 2010, 19:40	#4
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,315 Thanked: 9,908 Times	Welcome aboard Doctor. Looking forward for your contributions on this thread in addition to your ownership experiences, travelogues.
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3rd July 2010, 14:52	#5
kumarasanjaya Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks everyone for the warmth shown. I am a general surgeon. However, for the last 6 years, my passion for technology and medical software has led me to work for Philips Healthcare, where I work as a senior clinical specialist - responsible for defining technical requirements from clinical requirements and also validation of software products on the latest CT scanners and workstations. However, I practice Surgery during the weekends together with my wife, who is also a General Surgeon. Looking forward for a great time sharing and learning from this forum.
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10th July 2010, 21:27	#6
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 43 Times	Hi Doc, Welcome to this forum. I see that more medical professionals are joining this automobile forum. BTW, convey my "Hi" to Mr. S. Bhaskaran in your office.
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10th July 2010, 22:46	#7
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,187 Thanked: 13,383 Times View My Garage	Doc Nice to see a profession you are shaping according to your passion! Some time back I had the chance to listen Dr Devi Shetty and then an academic professor in a conference. I was amazed at how, medical consultation, wireless technology, video-conferencing. cloud-based-db management and sensor networking is shaping the next generation of health care systems. First it seemed like I am walking out of a sci-fi movie but then a little more thought, and it seemed plausible! Welcome to the forum!
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