My Ambhaari: Mahindra XUV500 Buying & Ownership Experience
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XUV 500 is manageable without a side step. How are people above 50 Yrs , are they managing easy to ingress?
XUV 500 is manageable without a side step. How are people above 50 Yrs , are they managing easy to ingress?
My Grandparents can easily manage Ingress/Egress from XUV without side steps. I feel side steps spoil the already low GC of XUV.
My MiL and grand mother finds difficult to climb in Scorpio and XUV so we keep a fordable stool when ever they are travelling. Something like in attachment. Got it @290 at D-Mart.
I don't think so side steps provides any great help in climbing (instead a grab handle would do much) but they improve appearance. The downside is that GC is compromised.
I don't think so side steps provides any great help in climbing (instead a grab handle would do much) but they improve appearance. The downside is that GC is compromised.
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Firstly, consider leasing as an option if you plan to own the car only for 3~5 years. Google for more details.
The lease EMI I pay is exempted from tax; and even the fuel expenses (different companies have different policies) is exempted. In my case, my EMI and fuel expenses was nearly 6 lakhs per year, and I straight away saved 30% of 6 lacs, which is 2 lakhs (nearly 20K per month).
Apart from tax benefit, I did not have to pay for insurance. That's a decent saving in itself. Any damage, is fixed by leasing company (either thru insurance or their own tie up with workshops).
The EMI depends on the vehicle cost. Of course, you pay the premium.
I have some calculation sheet for lease Vs own, petrol Vs diesel. Ping me offline if you need more details.
Firstly, consider leasing as an option if you plan to own the car only for 3~5 years. Google for more details.
The lease EMI I pay is exempted from tax; and even the fuel expenses (different companies have different policies) is exempted. In my case, my EMI and fuel expenses was nearly 6 lakhs per year, and I straight away saved 30% of 6 lacs, which is 2 lakhs (nearly 20K per month).
Apart from tax benefit, I did not have to pay for insurance. That's a decent saving in itself. Any damage, is fixed by leasing company (either thru insurance or their own tie up with workshops).
The EMI depends on the vehicle cost. Of course, you pay the premium.
I have some calculation sheet for lease Vs own, petrol Vs diesel. Ping me offline if you need more details.
That's hell lot of benefits. I am feeling ![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
after reading it. Wish I would have got this information 15 days ago.
Can you please share those sheets with me? I will PM the details.
Thank you.
after reading it. Wish I would have got this information 15 days ago. Can you please share those sheets with me? I will PM the details.
Thank you.
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Updated my travelogue now - just in case someone is interested.
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/travel-itinerary/27103-bangalore-mangalore-back-pilgrimage-spots.html#post511670
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/travel-itinerary/27103-bangalore-mangalore-back-pilgrimage-spots.html#post511670
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5. Finally, the clutch is giving some problem now - thanx Mahindra There was some feeble noise and discomfort when you press, but the pedal is not struck. Still able to drive for more than a week now. Visited Sireesh and the RM needs a day/two to diagnose and fix, depending on the problem. Needs fixing (busy with a client visit) asap – before it breaks down on the road; shall complete it in next couple of weeks. I dont suspect it is to do with the driver. It is known issue with Mahindra, and perhaps the city traffic, to be blamed.
There was some feeble noise and discomfort when you press, but the pedal is not struck. Still able to drive for more than a week now. Visited Sireesh and the RM needs a day/two to diagnose and fix, depending on the problem. Needs fixing (busy with a client visit) asap – before it breaks down on the road; shall complete it in next couple of weeks. I dont suspect it is to do with the driver. It is known issue with Mahindra, and perhaps the city traffic, to be blamed.
Here are the pictures from replaced spare parts (old / damaged). For my naked eye I dont see much of an issue with most, except some wear-tear. Need some expert review / comments please.
The drive has been smooth after that, as expected. I dont know if it is driving style or the typical city traffic. Couple of my friends alludes this to city traffic, as they too have replaced clutch parts in/around 40K. My car is nearly 49K on the odo and I dont want to blame my drivers or myself. Considering the kind of mileage I am getting (~13KM) in the city traffic, it is unlikely the driving style.
My only regret is not going for extended warranty, though I was advised right here in TAI to take it up. No point in regretting now. I am not surprised with the clutch problem, as I have been driving Mahindra for 11+ years now.
Looking forward to Some expert review / comments please.
No. Clutch Plates or Flywheel cannot be covered in warranty as its a wear & tear item. In some goodwill cases, Mahindra HAS replaced Clutch plates, if they believed a Manufacturing defect ruined them.
Only Master cylinder is covered.
My Cutch Failed at 35k Kms. They replaced Cylinder and it started working like new. SVC believe Clutch plates shall last more than 75K kms. I have achieved 68K Kms now. Yes City traffic puts toll on Clutch.
Only Master cylinder is covered.
My Cutch Failed at 35k Kms. They replaced Cylinder and it started working like new. SVC believe Clutch plates shall last more than 75K kms. I have achieved 68K Kms now. Yes City traffic puts toll on Clutch.
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