The
BIG S Completes One Splendid Year![/FONT]
I thought its time to review the performance of my prized possession, the
Big S or my Brute SUV ! Its one full year and the day is still fresh on my mind (rather every family members) when the Scorpio (very cool from the inside with the AC on in full blast) reached my house on a hot summer evening from the dealership with the temporary number plate on April 14th 2009. We took it for the customary Puja and then it went back to the dealer only to come back via the RTO office the next day permanently.
I was scared of driving around in such a huge SUV as I assumed that nothing will happen to me, but maybe something happens to the 3rd Party, as insurance guys call it, because of my callousness. But Touchwood! Its all in safe hands.
During the first few drives, my little daughter always quipped, “Baba all those smaller Marutis and Hyundais appear like toys to me sitting on this mighty beast.” So again the 3rd Party factor intrigued me but I have emerged from this phobia now.
The Scorpio I must say is a splendid SUV given its price. And its sporty throttle never lets you down. It’s a SUV after all. It’s a diesel after all .The alacrity with which its gobbles up potholes and uneven surfaces is something praiseworthy. Every drive where I can engage the fifth cog for a long time is great fun, but in dense traffic with the use of third and rarely fourth cog, it’s a drive with no meaning.
The dealership has given me a very fine impression and I am quite pleased with their service quality. Their calls to me are quite regular with updates of service camps and check ups.
Overall, the Scorpio is the SUV for those with a near Rs 8- 10 L budget (the AT is 12L plus) and nothing comes near it. The spares are quite affordable. For others who brag about some other brands, let the sales figures speak for themselves. I used to speak about the crap plastics on the dash and elsewhere but a 3M coat has enriched their looks.
A few hiccups here- there is rust on some components within this one year and M&M could better do better QC here. These are tiny components which may be costing a few rupees but the rust has arrived and is here to stay. The pictures will speak for themselves below.
Also lifting the beast on the jack is a hell of a job. Not for the 1.8 ton beast you are lifting but for the jacking point on the under body.
ITS VERY UNSAFE and God save the jack engager should the jack be applied on an uneven road surface.There is just a small convex surface near the wheel on the under body to fasten and hold the jack.I remember those lovely jacking points of the old Ambassadors and Fiats where nothing could go wrong! My Landmaster too has a splendid jacking point on its under body.
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc03728.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338368d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc03728.jpg)
flashback from 14/04/2009
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc04128.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338370d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc04128.jpg)
rust and rust
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc04439.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338371d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc04439.jpg)
The hit during mid October 2009 on its rear right.This was callousness. I overtook a Tata truck from its left swerving suddenly to my right to avoid hitting a sluggishly moving Zen ahead of me and Bang!The truck's bumper hit (rather kissed) my Scorpio
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc05205.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338372d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc05205.jpg)
The mighty MHawk
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc05209.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338375d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc05209.jpg)
rust rust and more rust on the cheap crap clips/screws-wonder about those Scorps in humid areas-I live in a drier climate
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc05208.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338376d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc05208.jpg)
cheap insulation material placed between the engine and the cabin
![My New Refreshed Scorpio LX-dsc05212.jpg](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/long-term-ownership-reviews/338377d1692731833t-my-new-refreshed-scorpio-lx-dsc05212.jpg)
the crap quality mirror adjusting knob is detached & wants to retire but I have used my veto by applying Fevicol wanting it to serve me more.