The Black Hawk - My Mahindra Scorpio VLX

[Raja]

No issues bro, Rightly pointed and I appreciate your concerns and I completely agree with you on this point. The whole purpose of me buying the VLX was for the sole reason that it has Airbags. Infact even before I got my car I had enquired on the transparent film in 3M car care thinking that I will not be using any bull bars on the car. It definitely seemed good enough to protect the car from scratches, but I never gave any serious thought about it after I took the delivery. Maybe I was a little over excited with my new car and was not able to comprehend the issues I will be facing if I opt for the bull bars. Thanks again for stressing on this very important issue and guiding me on the same. I would be checking with the 3M guys on this very soon. Again good to know that fellow members on TAI are keen to go to any length when they think that their friends are not able to make the correct decision.

Btw 3M can get expensive at times . Check wruth or any other companies providing transparent bumper guards in assecories shop in Bangalore like this ->

 

[BODHI]

Please don't use sponge to wash your car as it will scratch the paint surface badly and you will end up with swirl marks on the paint surface! For further information google it.

 

[RagMax]

Guys, uploading some more pictures including that of the reverse camera and display.

 

[RagMax]

Guys one more photo. Pardon me for the low quality. It was taken from my mobile in a hurry. Will be uploading more detailed photoes alongwith a brief review of the car so far after I take the snaps from my Fuji camera.

 

[sethumurugan]

Great. How much the set of reverse camera and monitor costs. am looking for monitor alone. and btw why did you had the monitor at the left most end and is the camera is always on or only during reverse gear?

 

[onlymanoj]

Congratulations Ragmax.. Black looks stunning .
Wish you happy miles ahead.
Add few pics of the interiors.
Why did you place rear view camers display on left side corner? Any specific reason?

 

[RagMax]

Great. How much the set of reverse camera and monitor costs. am looking for monitor alone. and btw why did you had the monitor at the left most end and is the camera is always on or only during reverse gear?

The reverse camera alongwith the display was part of the freebies that I got from the dealer so did not cost me anything. No the camera display is not on always and is switched on only when I engage the reverse gear. Works really well.

Congratulations Ragmax.. Black looks stunning .
Wish you happy miles ahead.
Add few pics of the interiors.
Why did you place rear view camers display on left side corner? Any specific reason?

Thanks manoj and wish you the same buddy. Definitely I am trying to find some time off from my work schedule to click some nice photoes and will upload them very soon. The reverse camera display was put up on the extreme left since there is airbag on the top of the glove box and hence cannot be installed there. Moreover since I am contemplating getting a car dock for my galaxy tab, I thought when I use the tab, which will be installed at the centre of the car for navigation it interferes with the camera display. But so far no issues with it and am finding it extremely useful.

 

[onlymanoj]

Thats good
What all the freebies you managed to get from the dealer?
Do update about the tab holder , as I too am searching for my galaxy tab.im using sygic maps on galaxy tab.

 

[swift&furious]

Congrats mate, What about the OTR price ? Did you get any discounts, had recently seen discounts upto 50,000 on TOI

 

[RagMax]

Thats good
What all the freebies you managed to get from the dealer?
Do update about the tab holder , as I too am searching for my galaxy tab.im using sygic maps on galaxy tab.

Nothing much, the reverse camera, mats and a perfume. But the reverse camera is very useful. I am thinking of the tab holder from capdase. Have been using a mobile holder from the same company and it is made up of very good quality. Attached the image below for your reference.

 

[RagMax]

Congrats mate, What about the OTR price ? Did you get any discounts, had recently seen discounts upto 50,000 on TOI

Thanks buddy, There wasn't much discount available on Scorpio anyways as it sells even without much marketing and discounts. But yes the discounts you are referring to also includes a loyalty bonus and exchange bonus which I didn't get as I didn't own any Mahindra car to exchange and also I did not exchange my Swift either. Guess I still love my Swift too much. But I got a discount of 25,000 on the insurance and an additional discount of 5,000 from the dealer.

 

[sudharshang]

The reverse monitor is close to the Airbag location. Is it safe there?

Can it be installed in the centre of the dashboard? The visibility will also be good. Just my 2 cents...

 

[balajislb]

Best Wishes for your New Scorpio Bro.
Welcome to the Scorpio club.

Hawk looks awesome in black color.

 

[RagMax]

The reverse monitor is close to the Airbag location. Is it safe there?

Can it be installed in the centre of the dashboard? The visibility will also be good. Just my 2 cents...

The display has been installed in a way it does not interfere with the airbag. Earlier it was installed on the airbag itself. But I later got it installed at the corner of the dashboard. It is still clearly visible from my seating position. As I said earlier I am planning to use a tab holder for my galaxy tab so hence I cannot mount it in the center of the dashboard.

Best Wishes for your New Scorpio Bro.
Welcome to the Scorpio club.

Hawk looks awesome in black color.

Thanks for the compliments buddy. Yeah even I am impressed with the colour

Guys, need help on the service interval for the scorpio in terms of months. the manual does not say anything regarding this and only says that the first service is to be done at 5,000 kms. The dealer also does not have much knowledge about this as they themselves do not agree with each other's point on this. One of them actually told me that I need to get all the free services to be carried out before the completion of the first year. Was quite amazed to hear this and so consequently has written an email to the customer care. But would like to get a suggestion form our fellow Scorpio gurus.

 

[Superbad]

Guys, need help on the service interval for the scorpio in terms of months. the manual does not say anything regarding this and only says that the first service is to be done at 5,000 kms. The dealer also does not have much knowledge about this as they themselves do not agree with each other's point on this. One of them actually told me that I need to get all the free services to be carried out before the completion of the first year. Was quite amazed to hear this and so consequently has written an email to the customer care. But would like to get a suggestion form our fellow Scorpio gurus.

please put up a snap of the service intervals from your service manual.

i will put mine which will help to cross verify.