The SUV performed flawlessly as usual and delivered an overall fuel efficiency of 14.35 kmpl with 70-75% of air conditioning usage, plus a lot of luggage.
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Got the vehicle’s annual check up + general service + running repairs done at Sai Car Clinic (run by forum member asit.kulkarni93) a couple of weeks ago for our annual Goa trip. Air filter, bonnet cable, handbrake cable, differential oil were changed. Brakes were cleaned, greased and bled. Coolant was topped up and hub greasing was also done. His team also installed my new dash cam for me. Also, big shout out and thanks to sukiwa for the memory card!
Took the Pune – Belgaum – Goa (via Chorla ghat) route during the onward journey on Oct 24 and Goa – Anuskura ghat – Pune for the return journey on Oct 28. Weather in Goa was beautiful, and surprisingly, there was not much of a tourist crowd at least in South Goa. Maybe it will be packed after Diwali.
Scout performed flawlessly as usual (touchwood!), and delivered an overall mileage of 14.35 with 70-75% AC usage, plus a lot of luggage.
Some random pics taken during the trip.
Above 3 photos are taken at our family temple.
With the vehicle about to complete 15 years in Feb ’25, I need to decide whether to sell it now, or spend some money on a few major repairs that Asit has suggested, change the tyres and keep it for 2-3 years more. As my usage isn’t a lot, I am leaning towards the latter option. But as a few friends opined, getting spare parts will become more and more difficult as the days go by, in case some major repair or replacement is needed. After all, M&M is no Maruti Suzuki or Toyota when it comes to supporting old models. Would definitely appreciate some advice if any of you have navigated a similar dilemma.
Cheers!
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