Old is Gold: Maruti 800 DX Ownership Review

[350Z]

That m800 is very lucky to have such an owner.
BTW,could you please tell me whether newer car comes with OEM anti rust treatment.

Thanks. And no, some cars still do not come with anti-rust treatment. Guess, it's another part of cost cutting.

Great, I too had the same problem got the whole chassis painted, I dint know about this anti rust coating, what's the price\cost for this..

I'm not sure about the costs. I think it was much lesser than five thousand bucks.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[carfreak]

Here are the rates by 3M car care Bangalore -

3M Anti Corrosion treatment (2yrs warranty) - @1200 Rs for small car
3M Anti Corrosion treatment (5yrs warranty) - @2300 Rs for small car

 

[Varun560061]

Hi Vibhor, I wanted to ask you one thing..
When you have changed the headlamps to type 3 why not change the tail lamps too ?

 

[350Z]

Hi Vibhor, I wanted to ask you one thing..
When you have changed the headlamps to type 3 why not change the tail lamps too ?

I was thinking to add them too but later shelved off all the plans and decided not to perform anymore accessorizing unless necessary.

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350Z

 

[myetios Munish]

Maruti cars when they are launched they do not get much acceptance either because of shape , color etc reasons, but with time they prove their worth and their visibility increases on road.
My M800 completed its 15 years last year and I sold it off, but even after being 15 years old and carburetor type engine it gave a milegae of 20kmpl on highways and smoothly attained a speed of 110 kmph. It did not have a power steering but still it was very smooth.

 

[350Z]

Surprise! Maruti 800 now has a companion.



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350Z

 

[P3T3R]

What is it? Swift? Ritz? Micra?

 

[350Z]

Nope. Apparently short hood might be misleading.

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350Z

 

[P3T3R]

Just did a quick search and found your thread asking owners opinions. I guess it that car then.

 

[Varun560061]

Surprise! Maruti 800 now has a companion.

Drive Safe,
350Z

Congrats for the new car..! I guess its a Manza / Indica Vista..

Great to know that you are not selling off your 800

 

[350Z]

Thanks. I will answer it soon. Back to the 800, this is one of the recent pictures. Those bumpers have developed the obvious scratches; require a touch up perhaps.



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350Z

 

[Akash]

Hehe...here i come to break the suspense. Should i?

 

[350Z]

Hehe...here i come to break the suspense. Should i?

You know everything, Akash. I will open up a new ownership review soon.

800 Update: The car is running on its second battery (ever since purchase) which is now about to conk off soon.

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350Z

 

[cooldhaya]

Wow 350z you have finally got a new car! Is it the Manza or the Linea? I think you were very interested in both those cars.


Please start an ownership report soon!


BTW i also have some surprise for TAI , will reveal it soon when the time comes!

 

[350Z]

Wow 350z you have finally got a new car! Is it the Manza or the Linea? I think you were very interested in both those cars.

Yes. Both of them are nice cars and I really admire them.

BTW i also have some surprise for TAI , will reveal it soon when the time comes!

I assume it’s about Verna replacement. So when’s the good news?

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350Z