It's a weekend of discovery for world's first Nano owner
It's a weekend of discovery for world's first Nano owner
Ashok Vichare (59), the first owner in the world to get delivery of the Nano, devoted the weekend to his car.
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"I have been driving the Nano for three days now and I desperately need a bumper guard as the Nano has a rear engine," said Vichare who has been titled Nanodeesh by his neighbours.
The car has also attracted over a 100 visitors. "I'm worried that kids may scratch the car, so I've asked the building watchman to stand guard by the Nano and ensure there is no damage," said Vichare.
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No 1: Ashok Vichare driving away with his Tata Nano on Friday. |
The customs superintendent, whose first stop after leaving the Tata Motors showroom on Friday was the Siddhivinayak Temple, has done many numerous laps of Sion and Antop Hill where he lives due to media requests for video shoots.
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That's when Vichare realised he needed yet another thing for the Nano a protection cover against the rain
and sun.
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"But I didn't get it, as the car is just three days old and none of the car accessory dealers have the right size," said Vichare who even tried using a cover made for Honda cars. Dealers say they the right sized cover will be out in a week.
"I'm particularly impressed with the air-conditioning unit which effectively cools even the rear seat with ease and its powerful headlights," added Vichare, who will be driving across the Bandra-Worli Sea Link with his family of four today evening and then to his hometown Ratnagiri for Ganesh Chaturthi later in the month.
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An avid biker he said, "The Nano is a pleasure to drive. Even a 6ft person can sit in it comfortably."
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The 59-year-old has also been lucky to be among the first three owners to get a free car stereo, sun control film for the windows and floor mats as part of the free accessories.
