I thought getting a super bike loan in Bangalore (or any part of India for that matter) wouldn’t be as tough, especially for a small amount like 6lakhs, that too for a customer like me who has solid credit record, and almost just about everything right in terms of credibility! Indeed, my new Hyosung GT 650R superbike is coming in another 2 days – I was delighted to see it in the showroom yesterday, and I can hardly wait for it to be registered, and delivered to me, but the journey wasn’t too easy, as I had to literally bear lot of frustration almost for a month!
I was hoping to get it this weekend, but since it’s the second Saturday, RTO offices in Bangalore were closed, and hence it couldn’t be registered today!
Basically, I’m writing this post out of the extra enthusiasm bubbling within me, and to share the hassles I had to face (read my update, and see the reason why I’ve made these edits) the experience of getting the superbike loan from Tata Capital.
Getting a Super Bike Loan in India Isn’t Easy At All!
Heard of an Outie Car?
It’s quite funny how a word like “outie car” comes into existence… Basically, when I was researching a few keywords related to Audi cars, I came across this keyword “outie car” and thought that it was a new automotive launch.
But, I couldn’t help start laughing when I did a few google searches, and realized that there’s nothing called an outie car as such.
Basically, I saw a few threads on Yahoo Answers discussing “what is outie car” and the answers were extremely funny! What I could infer from all the discussion was that folks from a particular nation are spelling “Audi” as Outie since it’s pronounced “OW-dee” and due to the difference in their pronunciation even the spelling has changed…
Caterham All Set to Rock the Asian Luxury Car Markets
Caterham is all set to give a rusty time to the likes of Audi, BMW, and other luxury marquees that have been enjoying unperturbed supremacy in the Asian automotive markets, especially the Indian market, which has been the second largest booming automotive market next to the US.
The classic Caterham R500 will soon be seen on Indian roads, but the exciting news is that company is planning to launch their entry level convertible/coupe at an extremely competitive price of just 25,00,000 INR. And, without a second thought, it’d be far cheaper than the likes of BMW Z4, and Audi TT, and appeal to a wider range of automotive enthusiasts.
Basically, there are no roadsters sold in Indian markets around that price range, and this would prove to be a huge advantage for Caterham. What’s more, the company has a very modest target of selling 25-30 units in the first year, which looks very achievable.
But, at the same time, it also makes me wonder as to how many people would really want to shell out 26 lakhs on a roadster that’s not meant for daily driving, and one that doesn’t give you the luxurious feel that a BMW, Mercedes or Audi car offers!
A similar question was posed when BMW Motorrad, and Ducati brought expensive superbikes to Indian markets, and pretty soon Harley Davidson, Hyosung, Triumph, and many others followed the league… And, perhaps Caterhams’ move may pretty well turn out to be the much needed driving force for creating a potential market for roadsters in India. Of course, San Motor tried it, and failed terribly, but then you simply can’t compare San Motors to Caterham, can you?
Coming back to their tentative line-up in India, the infamous R500 will also be seen in Indian markets; however it’ll be priced close to 86,00,000 INR, and the company will also be launching couple of other luxurious models in Indian markets in 2012 – so let’s wait and watch how they fare against the likes of Audi TT & other luxurious models that have already established a strong-hold in the Indian automobile markets.
I recently ordered a Hyosung GT 650R superbike and my next dream was perhaps the BMW X1 crossover, or the Toyota Fortuner, but I guess if Caterham were to enter the Indian markets by end of 2012, I’d most certainly put my money on the Caterham roadster without second thoughts!
Best IRA Providers in US
A good percentage of Americans merely rely on their Social Security to cover their expenses during their retirement days… But, depending upon on the projections of the Trustees of the Social Security fund, the SS fund benefits will start getting drained off by 2027, and they’ll be completely exhausted by 2041.
While a good chunk of population totally relies on their employer-offered retirement accounts as their alternative retirement returns, being a working professional and a US taxpayer, you have the chance to supplement and develop your retirement nest egg by starting IRA accounts.
So, let’s find out some of the best IRA accounts that you can rely on, for planning a safe & peaceful retirement.
How Do I Increase My Website Traffic
So you’re another newbie seeking answer to this basic question – how do I increase my website traffic? Well, the answer isn’t too straightforward, but there are several ways in which, you can increase website traffic.
Blogging has become all the rage nowadays with everybody using it as a medium to express themselves, giving their views or dedicating it to their passion. Hence, today we have a plethora of blogs on all kinds of subjects, personal lives, babies, literature, art, music, sports, etc.
Although there is an abundance of blogs, there are not many that get the attention that they deserve. You must be wondering whether there is some secret recipe to it. As a matter of fact, yes, there is; discover it here!
My List of Top 10 Dream Bikes to Own
Biking freaks just can’t stop adoring the beasts like Harley Davidson Fatboy or the new Suzuki Hayabusa, but not all of these superbikes fall under the budget of common man.
In my case, things are slightly different; despite the fact that I can actually order a Hayabusa or a Ducati Panigale 1199 today, I guess I won’t look that great on them due to my physique, and I don’t really find it worth spending Rs20+ lakhs on a superbike like the BMW R 1200 or even Yamaha R1 for that matter, which sells at about 14.6 lakhs (on-road price in Bangalore) – instead I’d consider buying a VW Beetle for my wife, a Honda Accord (my favorite sedan) or BMW X1 or 4-5 superbikes listed in this post!
