Pics: Imports gathering dust in India

QuilonSpitfire · 5th January 2020, 04:25

I remember seeing this car in this state since 2004. From a fb car page, I came to know that the owner is asking 10 lakhs for this car. I don't know how legit it is but I remember the car had a "govt vehicle" written on it.

Rshrey22 · 5th January 2020, 12:19

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Originally Posted by Redline Shooter

Found this Toyota Celica in poor state in a parking or residential complex. From the looks of it, it was painted or wrapped. Doesn't looks like a factory paint.

I don't think it's been left to die, the tyres still have pressure as is clearly visible, it just needs wash.

porsche_guy · 6th January 2020, 20:06

Been seeing this Terracan here at the same spot since more than 6 months. However, it seems relatively clean so I assume it is still looked after by somebody, though certainly not driven. There may be an issue with its registration since it does have HSRP but details aren't available through Vahan

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Cheers!

alias · 8th January 2020, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Redline Shooter

Found this Toyota Celica in poor state in a parking or residential complex. From the looks of it, it was painted or wrapped. Doesn't looks like a factory paint.

This Celica is a runner and belongs to a friend, it was parked there as he was not in town for a few days, i think he has recently decided to sell it as well.
this pic is from yesterday.

GTO · 15th January 2020, 14:30

Seeing this collapsed Audi in the same place since 3 - 4 months now. Location = Shivaji Park. In other news, am seeing an alarmingly high number of W203 C-Class' abandoned, all around Bombay. Guess it's at that point in its life when the repair costs far exceed its value, and the 2nd / 3rd / 5th owner doesn't give a damn.

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ChiragM · 20th January 2020, 17:51

Thanks to Swapnil for sending these images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP page!

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Here are some of the luxury cars spotted abandoned on road side.

Lexus from Kora Kendra, Borivali West:

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BMW X1 from Ghatala Village, Chembur:

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BMW 3 series and Range Rover from Magathane, Borivali:

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rohit choudhary · 21st January 2020, 11:40

A collapsed W218 CLS

sumathindra · 21st January 2020, 11:54

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Originally Posted by rohit choudhary

A collapsed W218 CLS

I fail to understand how these beauties eventually land up in this condition? Neglect? Lack of funds to maintain? OR just squandering money!!

duke · 21st January 2020, 14:46

Spotted this BMW 740iL opposite Malcha Marg market

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Storm2.0 · 22nd January 2020, 12:32

Just a noob question, can't the cars with collapsed air suspension be restored by using any substitute non air suspension system and brought back on road.

Rshrey22 · 22nd January 2020, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Storm2.0

Just a noob question, can't the cars with collapsed air suspension be restored by using any substitute non air suspension system and brought back on road.

Yes it is possible, some 80's Cadillacs are restored by this method, because the airmatic suspension parts are no longer produced.

Redline Shooter · 22nd January 2020, 16:31

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Originally Posted by alias

This Celica is a runner and belongs to a friend, it was parked there as he was not in town for a few days, i think he has recently decided to sell it as well.
this pic is from yesterday.

I am happy to be wrong here. A car such as Celica is good when properly used.
Can we have more photos or perhaps a little insight into the ownership from your friend?

Storm2.0 · 22nd January 2020, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Rshrey22

Yes it is possible, some 80's Cadillacs are restored by this method, because the airmatic suspension parts are no longer produced.

That's great. If some sharp minded person can apply simple techniques to bring these cars back on road and provide it to the masses at throw away price this can turn out to be a good business. Indians are very good at jugaad and it's in our DNA (which foreigners lack) so probably such problems in expensive cars can be solved by a simple and practical jugaad.

devilwearsprada · 24th January 2020, 02:48

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Originally Posted by Rshrey22

Yes it is possible, some 80's Cadillacs are restored by this method, because the airmatic suspension parts are no longer produced.

Not really, airlift has something for it.

Rshrey22 · 24th January 2020, 09:48

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Originally Posted by devilwearsprada

Not really, airlift has something for it.

https://youtu.be/X8gQl2JLuAo

This video somewhat clears my point.

5th January 2020, 04:25	#1351
QuilonSpitfire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London & Kollam Posts: 80 Thanked: 95 Times View My Garage	Re: Pics: Imports gathering dust in India I remember seeing this car in this state since 2004. From a fb car page, I came to know that the owner is asking 10 lakhs for this car. I don't know how legit it is but I remember the car had a "govt vehicle" written on it.
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6th January 2020, 20:06	#1353
porsche_guy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: GJ06<=>GJ01 Posts: 914 Thanked: 3,264 Times View My Garage	Re: Pics: Imports gathering dust in India Been seeing this Terracan here at the same spot since more than 6 months. However, it seems relatively clean so I assume it is still looked after by somebody, though certainly not driven. There may be an issue with its registration since it does have HSRP but details aren't available through Vahan Cheers!
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15th January 2020, 14:30	#1355
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 72,009 Thanked: 313,440 Times View My Garage	Re: Pics: Imports gathering dust in India Seeing this collapsed Audi in the same place since 3 - 4 months now. Location = Shivaji Park. In other news, am seeing an alarmingly high number of W203 C-Class' abandoned, all around Bombay. Guess it's at that point in its life when the repair costs far exceed its value, and the 2nd / 3rd / 5th owner doesn't give a damn. Last edited by GTO : 15th January 2020 at 14:33.
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21st January 2020, 11:40	#1357
rohit choudhary BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 77 Thanked: 268 Times	Re: Pics: Imports gathering dust in India A collapsed W218 CLS Attached Thumbnails
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21st January 2020, 14:46	#1359
duke BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 226 Thanked: 137 Times	Spotted this BMW 740iL opposite Malcha Marg market
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22nd January 2020, 12:32	#1360
Storm2.0 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bangalore Posts: 380 Thanked: 1,416 Times	Re: Pics: Imports gathering dust in India Just a noob question, can't the cars with collapsed air suspension be restored by using any substitute non air suspension system and brought back on road.
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