The way she pulls from 3000 rpm to the 6800 rpm redline is sublime even today and will put a lot of modern econobox cars to shame.
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Just thought of updating about this car and reviving this old thread here.
I purchased the car from Gilead two years ago and it has been a great journey so far. Me and the Blu Monster have clocked 25k kms in the last two years, and she recently crossed 90k on the odo.
It took me quite a while to know that a thread about this car exists here. But that is the beauty of Team-BHP. It felt wonderful to read through the memories and discussions of the car from almost 15 years ago.
Regarding the car, I have had to do a lot of maintenance like a full suspension overhaul, to bring her back to what the 1.6 S stood for. And boy does she shine on the twisties and on the highways.
The engine feels just about adequate, especially when compared to the modern turbo petrols. But the way she pulls from 3k rpm to the 6.8k rpm red-line is sublime even today and will put a lot of modern econobox cars to shame.
But the car’s true highlight is the suspension setup. Firm on low speeds, but go anywhere above 80kmph, she hugs the road and gives immense grip while plastering a smile on your face.
More updates on the way on how I found this car and her journey over the last couple of years.
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