I need to update this thread, quite a long time...
The BRUTE (yes, i have named him BRUTE) is still with us in Kerela, touching 2 lakh kmsa. His age is showing now, which is purely due to neglect. Nobody to care for him, no fixed driver, driven around by different bus drivers, nobody to wash him, so he is basically struggling.
The BRUTE's engine is still strong, thought now it has become noisy. Even after changing the engine mounts, some vibrations do creep in from the steering & gear lever. Though apart from that, the engine, gearbox & suspension is working without any issues. Infact, it even returns 11-12 kmpl in Kerela. The gearbox is very very smooth.
Issues faced -
1) Power Steering oil pipe leak - Gave the car to a newly opened Mahindra A.S.S. in Allapuzha (Kerela). Part took 4 days to arrive & costed Rs. 2500.
2) Right fog light now working - Rectified
3) Left rear door not central locking - Rectified
4) AC not cooling - Still not rectified
The A.S.S. did not have the equipement to solve the AC issue & hence we had to take it to a local garage. We spent 6000/- as it had a leak & also for refilling the gas, but still the AC issue has not been solved.
Apart from that, the only issue I am facing is, i think, related to a common source. when the headlights are ON, whenever I switch on the indicator, the head lights flickers for a second. Also, the instrument console light is very dim making the warning lights barely visible in day light. when i switch on the hazards, the cabin light also dims in succession! Battery is in good condition.a
Pics will be uploaded soon.