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Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
ok guys look like they are getting ready see this they already have book this webpage page . So now its confirmed that merlin will be sold as TATA safari Storm
Tata Safari - Safari DICOR
right now it redirecting to safari dicor page but in future they might not
ok guys look like they are getting ready see this they already have book this webpage page . So now its confirmed that merlin will be sold as TATA safari Storm
Tata Safari - Safari DICOR
right now it redirecting to safari dicor page but in future they might not
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
I would suggest you wait till the initial euphoria dies down. Lets a few reviews come in, let a few ownership reviews show the true colours. It is always better to go for a tried & tested car rather than plonking your money in an unknown territory.
Moreover, the Aria, on which the Storm/Merlin is based, had (and still has) teething issues. Look at what happened with the XUV5OO. Why be the guinea pig for manufacturers?
I would suggest you wait till the initial euphoria dies down. Lets a few reviews come in, let a few ownership reviews show the true colours. It is always better to go for a tried & tested car rather than plonking your money in an unknown territory.
Moreover, the Aria, on which the Storm/Merlin is based, had (and still has) teething issues. Look at what happened with the XUV5OO. Why be the guinea pig for manufacturers?
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Yup you are right, will do the extensive TD and read a lot of reviews than only i'll buy it...
Thanks a lot for your advice.
Will be going on 7th to auto expo to watch it in flesh...
that would be followed by 8-10 test drives and in the mean time press reviews will also come and i know service advisors who can help me in getting the inside story from service bay of the vehicle....
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Yup you are right, will do the extensive TD and read a lot of reviews than only i'll buy it...
Thanks a lot for your advice.
Will be going on 7th to auto expo to watch it in flesh...
that would be followed by 8-10 test drives and in the mean time press reviews will also come and i know service advisors who can help me in getting the inside story from service bay of the vehicle....
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
@Raj
Your right bro. A Tata vechile always needs a full review from some expects before we can actually invest. But some one needs to be guinea pig to give us these reviews and actualy issues..
Now who can this ownership..![[evil]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Evil.gif "Evil [evil]")
@Raj
Your right bro. A Tata vechile always needs a full review from some expects before we can actually invest. But some one needs to be guinea pig to give us these reviews and actualy issues..
Now who can this ownership..
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Just saw this on tata safari twitter
Just saw this on tata safari twitter
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Don't worry our dear friend Xover will keep you updated about the Merlin.
@Raj
Your right bro. A Tata vechile always needs a full review from some expects before we can actually invest. But some one needs to be guinea pig to give us these reviews and actualy issues..
Now who can this ownership..
Your right bro. A Tata vechile always needs a full review from some expects before we can actually invest. But some one needs to be guinea pig to give us these reviews and actualy issues..
Now who can this ownership..
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Ya, but THE XOVER ain't going to be one who is buying this first up,got to look towards someone else
Ya, but THE XOVER ain't going to be one who is buying this first up,got to look towards someone else
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Like all Tata vehicles, this one too would have a gestation period of minimum two years during which the poor customer guinea pigs![[clown]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clown.gif "Clown [clown]")
would dejectedly give their feedback on what all has gone wrong with their Merlins and Tata would set about addressing each niggle (hoping against hope !) one by one ![[gun]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Guns.gif "Guns [gun]")
Like all Tata vehicles, this one too would have a gestation period of minimum two years during which the poor customer guinea pigs
would dejectedly give their feedback on what all has gone wrong with their Merlins and Tata would set about addressing each niggle (hoping against hope !) one by one Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Hi Sam,
No, the gestation period for this vehicle will be Zero as a lot of testing has been done on this vehcile. Remember this is based on Aria Platform and many parts have been shared with Aria so most of the niggles are already taken care because of Aria.
I beleive this vehicle might not have niggles. Even Toyota Etios and Liva has niggles. Honda City has niggles. Honda Accord had niggles.![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
So This time Tata is trying their best to keep these minor niggles away from the new Safari...
But yes it is best to wait for 2-3 months before buying a very new product from any brand...
Like all Tata vehicles, this one too would have a gestation period of minimum two years during which the poor customer guinea pigs would dejectedly give their feedback on what all has gone wrong with their Merlins and Tata would set about addressing each niggle (hoping against hope !) one by one
would dejectedly give their feedback on what all has gone wrong with their Merlins and Tata would set about addressing each niggle (hoping against hope !) one by one
No, the gestation period for this vehicle will be Zero as a lot of testing has been done on this vehcile. Remember this is based on Aria Platform and many parts have been shared with Aria so most of the niggles are already taken care because of Aria.
I beleive this vehicle might not have niggles. Even Toyota Etios and Liva has niggles. Honda City has niggles. Honda Accord had niggles.
So This time Tata is trying their best to keep these minor niggles away from the new Safari...
But yes it is best to wait for 2-3 months before buying a very new product from any brand...
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
^^
I am also pleasantly surprised that how niggle free Aria has been for a Tata, apart from two breakdowns of office cabs, nevertheless most private customers of Aria, on TAI and other forums as well as general community are happy, and that's what really matters.Hoping for the same in new Storm.
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I am also pleasantly surprised that how niggle free Aria has been for a Tata, apart from two breakdowns of office cabs, nevertheless most private customers of Aria, on TAI and other forums as well as general community are happy, and that's what really matters.Hoping for the same in new Storm.
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
I fear this is not true. Infact, since it is based on the Aria, it needs even more testing as the Aria itself has shown some major niggles.
True. this is just not for TATA. But you have to be more careful with TATA when compared to Honda & Toyota.
"NIGGLE FREE"? Really? Why are you repeatedly calling those Aria "office cabs" buddy? Did you check with the owners before calling it a cab? Well, based on the PM he sent to me -
The arias were not "cabs". they were bought by the organization to be used by 2 of their CEOs and they had designated drivers for them. they were not meant to be abused. which company buys a 18 lakh Aria as a cab? Both the Arias broke down within few months buddy, please dont say that they were so abused that they could not handle 5000 kms of "torture". They broke down not once, not twice but 3 times, on the road.
Are you really saying private customers of Aria does not face issues? I know you are well aware of all the issues Aria customers are facing as even you browse other forums as I do. What about the case where an Aria was kept in the A.S.S. for 25 days without repairs as parts dint arrive? What about the case where technicians dint know how to repair the car even after 2 years of launch & the car was stranded & waiting for TATA guys to come (this happened just a few kms away from TATA's manufacturing plant). what about the case where a customer's HU was not working from day one? what about the case where another customer had clutch failures? I am not even mentioning the minor niggles like GPS not working, etc.
I understand you are a TATA fan, but when it is in an open forum, please put across honest facts & dont misguide others. Its a lot of money at stake. It also affects the quality & genuinity of posts in the forum. Thanks.
I fear this is not true. Infact, since it is based on the Aria, it needs even more testing as the Aria itself has shown some major niggles.
I beleive this vehicle might not have niggles. Even Toyota Etios and Liva has niggles. Honda City has niggles. Honda Accord had niggles.
"NIGGLE FREE"? Really? Why are you repeatedly calling those Aria "office cabs" buddy? Did you check with the owners before calling it a cab? Well, based on the PM he sent to me -
The arias were not "cabs". they were bought by the organization to be used by 2 of their CEOs and they had designated drivers for them. they were not meant to be abused. which company buys a 18 lakh Aria as a cab? Both the Arias broke down within few months buddy, please dont say that they were so abused that they could not handle 5000 kms of "torture". They broke down not once, not twice but 3 times, on the road.
Are you really saying private customers of Aria does not face issues? I know you are well aware of all the issues Aria customers are facing as even you browse other forums as I do. What about the case where an Aria was kept in the A.S.S. for 25 days without repairs as parts dint arrive? What about the case where technicians dint know how to repair the car even after 2 years of launch & the car was stranded & waiting for TATA guys to come (this happened just a few kms away from TATA's manufacturing plant). what about the case where a customer's HU was not working from day one? what about the case where another customer had clutch failures? I am not even mentioning the minor niggles like GPS not working, etc.
I understand you are a TATA fan, but when it is in an open forum, please put across honest facts & dont misguide others. Its a lot of money at stake. It also affects the quality & genuinity of posts in the forum. Thanks.
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Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Hi,
First of all a very good news that TATA Dealers are/will start bookings for new safari as soon as it will be launch tommorow in auto expo. It would be priced right (as per their words) and delivery might start from Feb onwards.
Just had a talk with my SA who is asking me to book the new Safari and also offering Tata ARIA PW colour pure model in 11L OTR Delhi (which i denied again).
Regarding Tata Vehicles niggles:
I bought my Tata Indigo LS (2005 March Euro II model) the first generation and apart from Starter and Fuel Pump replacement no other niggle is faced till date, so you cannot be sure about kind of quality and product you get from TATA ().
Yes they did a blunder at plant itself that they put LX model headlight (i.e. motorised) in my non motorised headlight vehcile. Flip side i cannot adjust the level of my vehicle headlights due to non availabilty of the wiring and the entire wiring cost me around 10K, so i skipped that...
Waiting for new Safari to see it in flesh (as this is my dream vehicle from last 10 years)..![[:D]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Big%20Smile.gif "Big Smile [:D]")
Hi,
First of all a very good news that TATA Dealers are/will start bookings for new safari as soon as it will be launch tommorow in auto expo. It would be priced right (as per their words) and delivery might start from Feb onwards.
Just had a talk with my SA who is asking me to book the new Safari and also offering Tata ARIA PW colour pure model in 11L OTR Delhi (which i denied again).
Regarding Tata Vehicles niggles:
I bought my Tata Indigo LS (2005 March Euro II model) the first generation and apart from Starter and Fuel Pump replacement no other niggle is faced till date, so you cannot be sure about kind of quality and product you get from TATA (
). Yes they did a blunder at plant itself that they put LX model headlight (i.e. motorised) in my non motorised headlight vehcile. Flip side i cannot adjust the level of my vehicle headlights due to non availabilty of the wiring and the entire wiring cost me around 10K, so i skipped that...
Waiting for new Safari to see it in flesh (as this is my dream vehicle from last 10 years)..
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Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
This is really good news. I will be going to the Tata showroom near my house this weekend. Hope i can see something there.
@Tornada
Please share your reviews after the visit to auto show if possible. I would be more confident to belive a TAIan than a news paper add.
This is really good news. I will be going to the Tata showroom near my house this weekend. Hope i can see something there.
@Tornada
Please share your reviews after the visit to auto show if possible. I would be more confident to belive a TAIan than a news paper add.
Re: Scoop! New Tata Safari (aka Merlin) To Launch Soon
Guys is the launch happening today or tommorow![[confused]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Confused.gif "Confused [confused]")
, am really confused, if its happening today at 2:30 then am hooked all day long
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Guys is the launch happening today or tommorow
, am really confused, if its happening today at 2:30 then am hooked all day long.- Status