1998 Tata Gurkha td 2.0
Summary:
A reliable spacious plodder
Faults:
Needed new key switch as I broke it in the lock.
New clutch 50k.
Tyres.
Tail pipe of exhaust 65k.
New battery about 60 to 70k.
General Comments:
Very roomy and good visibility.
All electrics and tinted windows.
Fairly slow, but sure.
Very reliable, started after being left outside for over 6 weeks. (You must wait for the ignition light to go out first, as with all diesels)
I was told that it was reasonably constructed an solid, therefore safe.
Would be a good work van owing to the enormous capacity when the back seats are down.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 14th November, 2006
1st Sep 2002, 12:49
Updated news on car - just taken for 42000 mile service and had the following report: Suspension bush missing, needs 2 front shockers, 2 tyres, front wishbone, has a slipping clutch, and the exhaust has gone again. Garage verdict-car is very dangerous! Would I buy another? - NO!! My advice is avoid Gurkhas unless you are willing to spend huge amounts to repair them.