Optimus: Mahindra XUV500 W8 FWD. Long Term Ownership Review


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Hmm, Kinshuk

It might a very good one, but photo clarity killed everything, please post a good one buddy !![cry]
 
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Key chain is nice mate. But I usually avoid key chain as those keep on banging to your steering column and make annoying noice. Just my personal opinion.
 
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Neat key chain, wonderful job but isn't that too long to hold it in your pocket ? is it comfortable?
 
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Key chain is nice mate. But I usually avoid key chain as those keep on banging to your steering column and make annoying noice. Just my personal opinion.
For me its always more the key chains the better it is... My bike has 4....

Neat key chain, wonderful job but isn't that too long to hold it in your pocket ? is it comfortable?
Thanks visran.

The metal part is shorter than the key fob and it is very thin compared to it,
so its not a problem.
 
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@Kinshuk

Thats really great and yes I am also key chain fanboy !! for how much you got it done, if possible I will source one thru' you[:)]
 
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@Kinshuk

Thats really great and yes I am also key chain fanboy !! for how much you got it done, if possible I will source one thru' you[:)]
@Gurrala74:

Got it done for 150rs.

if you want one let me know quickly as I got it made from a nearby handloom fair, dont know how long it will be there.
 
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That's a very reasonable price,the quality and finishing look's top notch.
 
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Though i am late but COngratulations for your Optimus. It is one hell of a car.

And i am very impressed to see the FE that you are getting, can't ask more than that from a vehicle of that size.

Just out of curiousity - Did you reset your FE after taking the delivery?

Maximum FE that i have received from my XUV(DRACO) is 14.1.
 
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That's a very reasonable price,the quality and finishing look's top notch.
@visran: yeah for the price it feels sturdy and good. Its made of Brass.

@Kinshuk

so nice of you buddy !! I just sent a PM
Replied back.

Though i am late but COngratulations for your Optimus. It is one hell of a car.

And i am very impressed to see the FE that you are getting, can't ask more than that from a vehicle of that size.

Just out of curiousity - Did you reset your FE after taking the delivery?

Maximum FE that i have received from my XUV(DRACO) is 14.1.
Hi, The FE is good in my case.
and I normally reset the FE whenever there is a change in the route pattern. like when I am running only in city and I have to go for a trip I reset it at the beginning of the trip.
like in the recent pune-dadar-borivali-dadar-borivali-Pune trip via expressway I got an average FE of around 16+ (as on the MID). this trip included AC, Non AC, bumper to bumper traffic of Mumbai, Expressway, light traffic, ghats etc.

Any link for your ownership thread?
 
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Re: Say Hello to Optimus: A Tuscan Red Mahindra XUV5OO W8 FWD

Hi All,

Sometimes I feel that the first gear while downshifting is a bit hard. Is this normal for SUVs especially XUV or do I need to get it checked?

Kinshuk
 
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Hi All,

Sometimes I feel that the first gear while downshifting is a bit hard. Is this normal for SUVs especially XUV or do I need to get it checked?

Kinshuk
I guess all the mechanical's has to settle down first, give it some time post first service you will be able to notice the difference.
 
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I guess all the mechanical's has to settle down first, give it some time post first service you will be able to notice the difference.
+100, yes kunshik, your car is in run-in period and it takes bit of time to settle everything, yes after 1st service you will feel everything smooth
 

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