Mahindra Thar vs Maruti Gypsy (Or Something Else)?

[Umang]

Mods - this thread is new version of my old thread http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/off-terrain-4x4-adventures/1547-jeep-gypsy-off-roading.html. you can close old one.

So guys, now Mahindra Thar is launched, which one will you vote for?
Mahindra Thar or Maruti Gypsy for off roading adventures?
There is other option also so that you can vote for any other offroading car also. This will be interesting. Start voting now with reasons!

 

[type-r]

gotta be the Thar for me. it is more modern and has those classic Jeep looks. but for some offroading, i'd get a fortuner. LOL

 

[AMG]

Thar

Reasons
Better off road
Diesel

 

[carfreak]

Definitely Thar. Better ground clearance, rugged and masculine looks, diesel, impressive tyres

 

[350Z]

Now this poll gets a little trickier. I personally like both the cars but if you are looking for some real “Off-Road” stint, it has to be the Thar anyday. For rally-types (Like Raid the Himalayas), I would still pick up the Gypsy though.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[ilango[speed thirst]]

The most difficult poll , yeah even the car vs girl friend poll.

Both the car has some specialities.
gypsy can go through a rough road , where even a Nissan patrol struck.

Thar plus point , Clssy looks , diesel engine and a better engine from mahindra.

Gypsy a fine class of car , light weigh with good torque with helps it to roll over difficult obstacle.

In the end , i have not yet voted

 

[Frankenstein]

Gypsy makes sense if you buy a used one,not that the Thar makes sense at that price.

 

[Rhandle]

Thar is poor vehicle from maintenance, use and value of money point of view. 10 years down the line you would have spend so much money on that that you could have actually bought 4 THAR.

Gypsy is comparatively a leaner, meaner machine and is pretty cheap to maintain.

Thar design in itself is not very ergonomic so when on long expedition kind of journey you would be soon fuming.

If the pricing of Thar comes down by a lac rs, it might then be a good buy. At that Price which Thar is selling, I would recommend a Gurkha any day - which is hardtop, A/C + PS and PTO and Diff. Locks!!

 

[mastersquall]

i would always go for gypsy .

 

[gears1313]

Personal Choices here.
From the given options; I would prefer THAR.
But for serious off roading; I would prefer either a Safari or a Fortuner(if my budget permits!)

 

[Rhandle]

Personal Choices here.
From the given options; I would prefer THAR.
But for serious off roading; I would prefer either a Safari or a Fortuner(if my budget permits!)

I am sure this was a Joke!

 

[ken peterson]

for off roading adventures ground clearance drives main roles.And this is big difference between them.and Big wheels too.

so It must be Thar.

 

[sakmji]

Personal Choices here.
From the given options; I would prefer THAR.
But for serious off roading; I would prefer either a Safari or a Fortuner(if my budget permits!)

Fortuner And Safari Will not go where Jeep or Gypsy Go, both of these vehicles will go any where ,,but Modern SUV will go only in Road and Says they are Sports Utility Vehicle hahahaaaaaaa

 

[mastersquall]

i don't know about you but i have seen many safari and fortuner doing off-roading where jeep and gypsy doing but problem is that not many have big heart to put such expensive to this work .

 

[jalex]

I love both and to me it feels like asking someone which of your two sons you like best.

And so I dont vote for any particular one.