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Originally Posted by Thebat Congratulations,
Please do keep the thread updated, your thread on the RC and the Duke before that are a treat to follow.
Happy mile munching. |
Thanks a lot buddy!
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Originally Posted by SJM1214 Congratulations on the new acquisition.
Safari DICOR replaced with Safari Storme. One of the big example of the cult following of this amazing vehicle. May your new car take you to new places and open up new opportunities in your life. Congratulations. |
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by NTO Contrary to regular belief, your review reads that your old Safari was niggle free. This proves what a proper maintenance can do to any car. You have maintained your old safari really well and I guess that has paid off. Please keep updating the thread and when I am in for a new car Safari will be on my bucket list. |
Thanks NTO, there is no comparison between the cramped bouncy Scorpio and Safari.
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Originally Posted by prithm Good one Prasanna. Safari's have always been the true models of SUV along with Sumo's of 90's. Atleast for the upper middle class families which wanted a vehicle for the love of the long distance road trip all season.
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Thank you Prithm, I am lucky enough to drive over bales of paddy even today's age.
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Originally Posted by gururajrv Congratulations Prasanna! I've read your ownerships on Safari and RC390!
I was and always a Safari fan! Macho looks smashing and it compliments your build too
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Waiting for few more pics |
Thanks a lot Gururaj! I will post a lot of pics in this thread shortly.
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Originally Posted by Amit_Kapoor4750 Congratulations on your new ride.
. I am sure that Hexa must have given a good competition to Safari in your decision-making process. |
Thank you Amit. Yes, if not for my dad's love and loyalty over Safari,I would have picked the Hexa
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Originally Posted by APV Congratulations PrasannaDhana. True Beast indeed. Wish you many more happy miles.
As you rightly mentioned, the alloys look really out of place. any plans to change them? |
Thank you APV! I prefer keeping the cars stock, so no plans for a change, atleast not until the stock tyres are worn out.
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Originally Posted by n.devdath Hearty Congratulations Prasanna...!!!
However outdated the Safari maybe, with hardly any features and a roly-poly on-road performance, one thing which can't be ignored is its continued regal stance, especially in its pearl white shade.
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Thanks Devdath!
Absolutely! A safari makes no sense inside the city. I prefer my ciaz anyday over the safari in urban conditions. But on bad roads and 800km a day trips,there is no beating the Safari.
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Originally Posted by avinash_m Heartiest Congratulations again Prasanna, thread subscribed!!
Heartening to see there's still this group of cult followers, of a 20 year old designed car and that too your own Dad in this case! I don't know how but it still tugs at your heart; even after 2 years (almost) I have to have a second glance everytime I park it for the day!
Couple of changes I noticed in yours':
1. No chrome finish on the ORVMs; actually I kindof like the body colored ones more than the chromes myself.
2. Did they remove the cigratte lighter altogether!? I added another charging socket on the empty 4X4 selector slot, as I didn't want to spoil the OE look, even if I used it rarely for charging.
Wishing you a million Happy and trouble free miles with it!! Please do keep updating your thread.
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Thankyou Avinash!
The ashtray and lighter has been removed. You do get two charging ports, one in the dash and the other at the rear ac area. You are right when you say bodycolor ORVMs are better, my DICOR looked better with body colored ORVM.
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Originally Posted by The Brutailer Man, you buy cars at the rate people change phones. Congratulations on the buy.
Though honestly I think you should’ve gone for Hexa. It’s a much modern, yet old school machine which has a much better handling, a top notch interior and an amazing, supple ride.
Safari is simply way too old to be worth 17 lakhs on road. Though I’m sure the legacy, looks and road presence can be matched by few cars in that price bracket. Wait...few cars? Can’t name even one. |
Thank you Brutalier
It looks like I change cars often, but that is not true. I had DICOR for 6 years, bought ciaz in 2015(sold my sumo gold at that time), kwid and celerio in 2016(as i sold my chevy beat at that time) and Storme in 2018. Bikes, yes,I change them frequently.LOL
Hexa was my choice too. But then there are a few reasons to choose safari over hexa
1. Safari is more spacious
2. Hexa rode stiffer
3. Dad was sold onto buying a second safari. No convincing helped.
Though it is a 20 year oldcar, (they do claim the chassis is new and the engine is upgraded with every update), I really do feel it is a VFM package at 17 lakhs. Compare a creta at 16 lakhs and Vento at 16 lakhs OTR! Safari is a lot more spacious, comfortable, and has a very reliable engine. As you said, the cult following and presence are unmatched. Comparing the same top spec scorpio which costs same, I find safari rightly priced.
It may lack in features and handling, but it does the primary job exceedingly well - taking 5 people in extraordinary comfort over any kinds of roads. Not to forget the durable, very solid construction. it can take abuse extremely well. My dicor is a great example for that fact.