Jeeps in India

MeCasa · Jun 10th, 2006, 10:02

Tell me about them. Are they all old? Why? And if jeep is the best vehicle for runnin' the himilaya's, then why don't we hear more about them other than 'rent me an my driver'

Does anyone own one?

Are they common? Are they actual Jeeps or a british version of a 4wd goat?

edwardseco · Jun 10th, 2006, 11:31

Don't get a white one for God's sake. We stole it from a friend who had just won a prestigious award (Mag....or whatever). Actually, he wanted us to borrow it. He just couldn't get himself to say yes instead of no. It was a real Indian government surplus jeep. When we hit the villages all males ran to the bushes. Finding it of no use we returned it. It was surplus from the government involuntary sterilization program which is why he had never had a big problem with theft..

Bigzero · Jun 10th, 2006, 12:05

Jeeps are common, mostly in rural areas. In cities you find the jazzed up version owned by rich kids.

Jeep is not a brand name in india, it is the category of the vehicle itself . most Jeeps are made by Mahindra & Mahindra. solid workhorses.

Rugged, reliable. gives your body a real workover. Carries 18-20 people in villages. See it to believe it.

Interesting to drive. Goes to the left of the road and then to the right of the road, till you realise that you have to keep on adjusting the steering wheel to keep it on a straight line. typically 3 forward gears and a reverse. noisy diesel. Petrol version is more or less extinct ( willys - that was a fun machine ). The orginal one with a soft top had little protection from weather. But you get hard-top versions and even ones with air conditioning.

Basic instrumentation in the dash board. Good view from the drivers seat. decent ride in the front row, very bumpy in the back row.

IMO the best option if you are planning to go around bad unsurfaced country/jungle roads. Will leave cars far behind under these conditions.

You will find Jeeps put to good use as people transport, and goods transport as well. Traditional police vehicle in india, but now replaced by faster & more comfortable qualises, taveras and sumos.

Let me tell you again - a real fun vehicle to drive since it keeps you so engaged.

Not recommended for a 1000 km trip thro highways though.

MeCasa · Jun 10th, 2006, 12:19

I guess this is a Mahindra, is it 4wd?

Mahindra

Bigzero · Jun 10th, 2006, 13:27

That is an interesting link, MeCasa!

I guess it is a 4wd - both versions are available, i guess.

arunchs · Jun 10th, 2006, 15:06

The reason they are used in the mountains is - they have unusually high road clearance and can be a good off roader. And you can find people to fix it even i remote areas if something goes wrong.

But they are very painful to drive, painful to sit in.

mk26in · Jun 10th, 2006, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeCasa

I guess this is a Mahindra, is it 4wd?

Mahindra

She's Mahindra and she's not 4 WD. Look at the Registration Number Plate. Its old registration number, i.e., this vehicle was registered before 1991. No one was making 4 WD jeeps in India that time.

goangoangone · Jun 10th, 2006, 18:16

If you're genuinely going off road, then you need a Land Rover. If you want a reliable rugged car with comfort you need a Toyota Land Cruiser. All others are imitations.

mk26in · Jun 10th, 2006, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

If you're genuinely going off road, then you need a Land Rover. If you want a reliable rugged car with comfort you need a Toyota Land Cruiser. All others are imitations.

you're talking of opulence

MeCasa · Jun 10th, 2006, 21:45

I like this truck

bijapuri · Jun 11th, 2006, 00:28

so, McCasa, are you finally on your way for your virgin trip to Ma India?

MeCasa · Jun 11th, 2006, 01:10

Hell ya, mid-sept, is India ready?

I'll no doubt look like this

I'll either fit in or I won't, either way it should be humorous

shere · Jun 11th, 2006, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk26in

She's Mahindra and she's not 4 WD. Look at the Registration Number Plate. Its old registration number, i.e., this vehicle was registered before 1991. No one was making 4 WD jeeps in India that time.

Yes they were. In the 1980s a friend had a ex army Mahindra which had 4x4.

By and large most the Mahindra Jeeps you see will not be 4x4. Many owners get the original engines changed and as part of this the 4x4 system is usually removed.

concoran · Jun 11th, 2006, 05:59

Here's a picture I took sometime back. As you can see, there is space for two more people.

haritha · Jun 14th, 2006, 19:44

http://jeepthrills.in/community/index.php

Jun 10th, 2006, 10:02	#1
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Jeeps in India Tell me about them. Are they all old? Why? And if jeep is the best vehicle for runnin' the himilaya's, then why don't we hear more about them other than 'rent me an my driver' Does anyone own one? Are they common? Are they actual Jeeps or a british version of a 4wd goat?

Jun 10th, 2006, 12:05	#3
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,460	Jeeps are common, mostly in rural areas. In cities you find the jazzed up version owned by rich kids. Jeep is not a brand name in india, it is the category of the vehicle itself . most Jeeps are made by Mahindra & Mahindra. solid workhorses. Rugged, reliable. gives your body a real workover. Carries 18-20 people in villages. See it to believe it. Interesting to drive. Goes to the left of the road and then to the right of the road, till you realise that you have to keep on adjusting the steering wheel to keep it on a straight line. typically 3 forward gears and a reverse. noisy diesel. Petrol version is more or less extinct ( willys - that was a fun machine ). The orginal one with a soft top had little protection from weather. But you get hard-top versions and even ones with air conditioning. Basic instrumentation in the dash board. Good view from the drivers seat. decent ride in the front row, very bumpy in the back row. IMO the best option if you are planning to go around bad unsurfaced country/jungle roads. Will leave cars far behind under these conditions. You will find Jeeps put to good use as people transport, and goods transport as well. Traditional police vehicle in india, but now replaced by faster & more comfortable qualises, taveras and sumos. Let me tell you again - a real fun vehicle to drive since it keeps you so engaged. Not recommended for a 1000 km trip thro highways though. __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Jun 10th, 2006, 15:06	#6
arunchs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 323	The reason they are used in the mountains is - they have unusually high road clearance and can be a good off roader. And you can find people to fix it even i remote areas if something goes wrong. But they are very painful to drive, painful to sit in. __________________ My India travel blog and my Images from India

Jun 10th, 2006, 18:16	#8
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,535	If you're genuinely going off road, then you need a Land Rover. If you want a reliable rugged car with comfort you need a Toyota Land Cruiser. All others are imitations. __________________ GoanGoan......here

Jun 11th, 2006, 00:28	#11
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	so, McCasa, are you finally on your way for your virgin trip to Ma India? __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Jun 10th, 2006, 11:31	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,137	Don't get a white one for God's sake. We stole it from a friend who had just won a prestigious award (Mag....or whatever). Actually, he wanted us to borrow it. He just couldn't get himself to say yes instead of no. It was a real Indian government surplus jeep. When we hit the villages all males ran to the bushes. Finding it of no use we returned it. It was surplus from the government involuntary sterilization program which is why he had never had a big problem with theft..

Jun 10th, 2006, 12:19	#4
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	I guess this is a Mahindra, is it 4wd? Mahindra

Jun 10th, 2006, 13:27	#5
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,460	That is an interesting link, MeCasa! I guess it is a 4wd - both versions are available, i guess.

Jun 10th, 2006, 21:45	#10
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	I like this truck

Jun 11th, 2006, 01:10	#12
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Hell ya, mid-sept, is India ready? I'll no doubt look like this I'll either fit in or I won't, either way it should be humorous

Jun 11th, 2006, 05:59	#14
concoran Explorer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 317	Here's a picture I took sometime back. As you can see, there is space for two more people.

Jun 14th, 2006, 19:44	#15
haritha Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kadalikad-Kerala-India Posts: 527	http://jeepthrills.in/community/index.php

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