TR-40 spotted in Denver Co, still testing as last week. Great photo!

[jmsiowa]

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Originally Posted by howam00

when was this sighted?

03-09-2010

[GoSlicker007]

If anyone gets to see these test vehicles in person, please try to get a look at the odometer... A reading close to 100K is what we all want..

[Forest]

Originally Posted by howam00

when was this sighted?

Post on the other thread was from 3-9-2010

[howam00]

Originally Posted by Forest

Post on the other thread was from 3-9-2010

I see, I thought it was a new pic you had.

[Forest]

I'm just a firm believer of if your talking about a photo you should see it too.

[sirmombo]

With regard to the anti-Mahindra comment from the other forum,

There's no question the TR40/TR20 will be very polarizing. It'll probably get poor reviews and surpass the Pontiac Aztek as the ugliest vehicle ever to hit US soil.

I think many people will buy it because they want a small diesel and don't care about anything else. Other's will buy it because they need a small truck and can't stomach 20 mpg.

His comment about going to a dealer for all repairs and parts availability is a very valid concern. If you buy a Mahindra for your daily driver, you need to be concerned about parts availability and the inconvenience and cost of going to a dealer for all repairs. I think you'd be foolish to buy a Mahindra if your closest dealer is 100 miles away.

On the other hand, if you buy a 6 cylinder Frontier or Tacoma, you're taking a risk with regards to gas prices. If gas prices go up to $4 again, I would spending more over $100 extra a month to fuel a Tacoma versus a TR40. That's assuming diesel costs around premium unleaded and the TR40 gets 30 mpg.

[hsfbfan]

If there are enough of these trucks out there their will be mechanics other than dealers to work on them. Same with aftermarket parts.

[pee wee]

I heard from one of the Mahindra dealers that some work may be allowed to be performed at a VW dealer without voiding the warranty, if so that will ease the situation.

[blue7.3]

Originally Posted by sirmombo

With regard to the anti-Mahindra comment from the other forum,

...and surpass the Pontiac Aztek as the ugliest vehicle ever to hit US soil.

Not possible!

-pete

[TXBlackKnight]

Though the Aztek was ugly, I think we have to remember modern cars such as the Smart car. That car is not only ugly, but for some reason it angers me. I really just want to pull next to one at the stoplight and push it over, then leave.