2010 Scorpio Automatic 4x4: Initial Report

4x4addict · 22nd July 2010, 15:45

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

feels sad to see your new vehicle entirely stripped down...

Sad. But why did they do this? Why can't they just touch up exterior scratches. IMHO, it is worse to make dealer dismantle and reassemble the whole interiors.

raj_5004 · 22nd July 2010, 18:07

i dont want to dishearten pramod, but i just hope the dealer assembles everything back tightly & nothing squeaks or rattles in the long run.

pramods · 22nd July 2010, 20:14

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Sad. But why did they do this? Why can't they just touch up exterior scratches. IMHO, it is worse to make dealer dismantle and reassemble the whole interiors.

Its was not just scratch most of the panel were dented too[front bonnet is getting replaced], and for doing that they have to open the panels, plus touch up was not possible they have to paint it inside out, the complete vehicle has to be painted no other option. To do this they have to remove each and every thing, else the interior get spoiled!!!

I hope every thing get in right place and this ordeal ends here, its been long 8 weeks!!

-Pramod

amitk26 · 22nd July 2010, 20:42

It is good that they are taking care of all the damage I hope the paint is under warranty. I feel sorry for your ordeal but then hopefully you will get it back as good as new.

I hope they learn their lessons and put better hose and hose clips and also test the new versions more before launch in difficult terrines.

quadra · 22nd July 2010, 22:33

Just finished reading this thread (quickly). Really enjoyed those pics. Sorry to hear about the tavera and Leh incident.

1. How much did you finally pay for that tavera brush up accident ?
2. How much is the bill now after the AT transmisison change ???

tanwaramit · 23rd July 2010, 13:16

Not a good feeling to see the vehicle stripped off, but as you said this was the only way to take care of other dents.

3 days is a justified time I guess, hope dealer fits in everything back firmly so that the vehicle feels new.

pramods · 24th July 2010, 21:23

Update: My Scorpio is back, its raining here and already too late in night to really judge the paint job, but overall it looks ok!
All the cost and every thing was taken care by Mahindra and I hope everything works and stay as expected from now onward. Will update this with images later tomorrow.

-Pramod

tanwaramit · 24th July 2010, 23:29

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Originally Posted by pramods

Update: My Scorpio is back, its raining here and already too late in night to really judge the paint job, but overall it looks ok!
All the cost and every thing was taken care by Mahindra and I hope everything works and stay as expected from now onward. Will update this with images later tomorrow.

-Pramod

Good to hear this, I am sure the car is in good shape.

Must be an amazing feeling to have the car back. I can relate this as I also got my car today thought mine was just after one week.

pramods · 25th July 2010, 09:54

Couple of images that I took while the things were still pending

2010 Scorpio Automatic 4x4: Initial Report-20100724-13.48.211.jpg

2010 Scorpio Automatic 4x4: Initial Report-20100724-13.48.361.jpg

-Pramod
PS: I told them to paint the bumper and cladding to body color instead of dual color, and they agreed. I believe it looks better at least to me in same color.

KMT · 25th July 2010, 11:45

Pramod- You are right, it looks much nicer in a single colour.
Hopefully M&M will use your experience for R&D on their couplings.

raj_5004 · 25th July 2010, 13:29

Good, all's well that ends well. happy to see your scorpio shining & back to its full glory.

n.devdath · 26th July 2010, 10:12

Congrats on getting your car back Pramod. Hope all the niggles have been sorted out and will not resurface again. Continue to enjoy your experience.

PS: A few clear pictures would help to check the paint job though.

pramods · 26th July 2010, 10:26

Its raining in Nagpur since Saturday evening, was not able check the complete vehicle in bright sunlight, now the vehicle need a wash before I can reinspect the paint and other thing, over all its "OK" but I believe the thickness of the paint is on lower side and any minute scratch will expose the metal!
have just driven 50 kms after getting it back, yet to ascertain if everything is in proper place or not.

NOTE: I am not sure if I kept the Music System remote with myself while handing over or was it with the vehicle, bottom line its missing, do anyone know from where I can get the remote or any other remote will work with it? if any one having spare remote do let me know.

-Pramod

MileCruncher · 26th July 2010, 11:21

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Originally Posted by pramods

NOTE: I am not sure if I kept the Music System remote with myself while handing over or was it with the vehicle, bottom line its missing, do anyone know from where I can get the remote or any other remote will work with it? if any one having spare remote do let me know.

-Pramod

If its the OEM HU then you should be able to get the remote from mahindra. Or you can get it from Kenwood directly.

pramods · 26th July 2010, 11:48

Its OEM HU, have already asked service center to let me know when I can get the remote, but generally it take lots of time to get not so common parts. Will try to look at Kenwood dealer for the remote.

-Pramod

22nd July 2010, 18:07	#332
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,239 Thanked: 3,147 Times	i dont want to dishearten pramod, but i just hope the dealer assembles everything back tightly & nothing squeaks or rattles in the long run.
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22nd July 2010, 20:42	#334
amitk26 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 716 Times	It is good that they are taking care of all the damage I hope the paint is under warranty. I feel sorry for your ordeal but then hopefully you will get it back as good as new. I hope they learn their lessons and put better hose and hose clips and also test the new versions more before launch in difficult terrines.
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22nd July 2010, 22:33	#335
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 553 Thanked: 68 Times	Just finished reading this thread (quickly). Really enjoyed those pics. Sorry to hear about the tavera and Leh incident. 1. How much did you finally pay for that tavera brush up accident ? 2. How much is the bill now after the AT transmisison change ???
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23rd July 2010, 13:16	#336
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,941 Thanked: 510 Times	Not a good feeling to see the vehicle stripped off, but as you said this was the only way to take care of other dents. 3 days is a justified time I guess, hope dealer fits in everything back firmly so that the vehicle feels new.
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24th July 2010, 21:23	#337
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 988 Thanked: 839 Times	Update: My Scorpio is back, its raining here and already too late in night to really judge the paint job, but overall it looks ok! All the cost and every thing was taken care by Mahindra and I hope everything works and stay as expected from now onward. Will update this with images later tomorrow. -Pramod
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25th July 2010, 09:54	#339
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 988 Thanked: 839 Times	Couple of images that I took while the things were still pending -Pramod PS: I told them to paint the bumper and cladding to body color instead of dual color, and they agreed. I believe it looks better at least to me in same color. Last edited by pramods : 25th July 2010 at 09:56.
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25th July 2010, 11:45	#340
KMT BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coorg Posts: 455 Thanked: 881 Times	Pramod- You are right, it looks much nicer in a single colour. Hopefully M&M will use your experience for R&D on their couplings.
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25th July 2010, 13:29	#341
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,239 Thanked: 3,147 Times	Good, all's well that ends well. happy to see your scorpio shining & back to its full glory.
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26th July 2010, 10:12	#342
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,813 Times	Congrats on getting your car back Pramod. Hope all the niggles have been sorted out and will not resurface again. Continue to enjoy your experience. PS: A few clear pictures would help to check the paint job though.
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26th July 2010, 10:26	#343
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 988 Thanked: 839 Times	Its raining in Nagpur since Saturday evening, was not able check the complete vehicle in bright sunlight, now the vehicle need a wash before I can reinspect the paint and other thing, over all its "OK" but I believe the thickness of the paint is on lower side and any minute scratch will expose the metal! have just driven 50 kms after getting it back, yet to ascertain if everything is in proper place or not. NOTE: I am not sure if I kept the Music System remote with myself while handing over or was it with the vehicle, bottom line its missing, do anyone know from where I can get the remote or any other remote will work with it? if any one having spare remote do let me know. -Pramod
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26th July 2010, 11:48	#345
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 988 Thanked: 839 Times	Its OEM HU, have already asked service center to let me know when I can get the remote, but generally it take lots of time to get not so common parts. Will try to look at Kenwood dealer for the remote. -Pramod
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