Why a 16 year old Maruti 800 is my daily driver

Review of my 16 year old Maruti Suzuki 800 from the streets of Mumbai and beyond. The legendary 800 was made in India by public sector unit Maruti Udyog and its joint venture parnter Suzuki Japan. Maruti 800 changed the dynamics of Indian car industry and was known as the people's car in the country.
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[@baljeetsangrur]

Best thing of this is that every mechanic can repair it

[@motoind]

+Baljeet Singh, yes exactly. Every mechanic in every corner in India

[@BibinVenugopal]

Baljeet Singh 101% true, a mechanic said to me this same dialogue

[@pranjitdas24]

Baljeet Singh you're definitely right! A long time ago we had a Premier Padmini car which need to service everyday, as its a very old car. A garage told us that FIAT parts are very hard to obtain and also hard to repair, and they said the same thing - "Sold the FIAT and buy a Maruti, its parts are very easily findable and repairable". And finally, we sold off the FIAT in 2013 and brought a brand new Maruti 800 AC, which we still kept. We also have a Renault Kwid (2016) car which is taller and a lot bigger than a Maruti, but its driving quality is so bad, very uncomfortable!! We are just thinking to sold off the Kwid till next year, but never the Maruti!! As its a No.1 car of India, no other small car (expect the Maruti) is heavier like that, Maruti is a extremely heavy car, almost like a Tata Sumo and Bolero, no other differences expect the size and speed, these are only differences!! Thanks for reading!! 😊

[@AbhijithBLal]

the best part of this car is that its easy to work on yourself

[@YorumiTech]

I think any bike mechanic knows how to fix it with their toes.

[@tejasgawade]

This is just wow feeling and great review. Never thought of M800 review in 2016. Every bit you said about Maruti is true. One will realize importance of Maruti only after owning other brand cars!

[@motoind]

My feeling exactly. Drove family cars, but now a big fan boy of the Indian legend. I mean it's a piece of Indian automotive history which you can drive every day and live with. No other can can claim that.

[@abhiragsarath3100]

true sir

[@kiransjkd5806]

+motoind can i get second hand for 30k?

[@motoind]

+kiran sjkd, sure you can. Mine was a fine example for sale with a price tag of 25K. You'll have to look a little harder to get a very good example.

[@kiransjkd5806]

+motoind giv me ur number

[@rigpathak6437]

Hit like if this was first car for ur family

[@motoind]

Still single, so first car for single me :)

[@rigpathak6437]

motoind Means ur mom dad and u

[@motoind]

They have their own vehicles. Mix of Fords, Honda, Suzuki's and others.

[@motoind]

We had a Fiat Safari and Contessa as family cars before a Maruti 800. But 800 is the car i grew up with, hence the emotional bond. The car you see in the video was bought by me few years back.

[@BhanuPratapSingh-fz8fl]

My father owned a 1998 Maruti 800 for 14 years. I learnt driving on that. Damn was is so fun to drive and an unbreakable piece of machinery. The thrill of driving a maruti 800 on 100+ kmph is better than driving a sports hatchback at 160+ kmph! Great review of the legendary car that truly changed the Indian automotive industry.

[@motoind]

+Bhanu Pratap Singh, thank you for sharing that with us. I totally agree with what you said. It's like the driver can fully exploit the potential of the car rather than just using 40% potential of the modern sporty hatchbacks. And thank you for the compliment. Subscribe and stay tuned. Hope to see you in the comments more :)

[@leftist786]

Our first car.....Lov dis car ....

[@motoind]

+Prateek Tripathi, very glad to hear. Still enjoying the lovely car in 2018 😇

[@SurajV320]

This review was such a breath of fresh air for a motoring enthusiast like me! Honest, to the point, a dash of humour, fair enough tech info, and a whole lot of love for driving. Subbed and looking forward to more. Cheers mate!

[@motoind]

+Suraj Viswanathan, thank you for that appreciative comment and also for subscribinh. That's what helps me to keep moving forward and grow. Hope to see you in comments section soon.

[@vishnupillai4713]

The car which revolutionised Indian motoring industry..Thankyou Suzuki..Thankyou Japan...

[@786himanshugpt]

drove the 96 model with 4 speed gearbox in pune for 6 months and realised the high quality of these cars. even after so many years it drove like a charm and never gave me any problem.

[@motoind]

ya, we somehow overlook how well made these cars are. It was engineered way head of its time.

[@anuragsarkar60]

My father also owns this Maruti 800 same model....it still runs fine and the 5speed gear box and this engine is a gem...and we are enjoying every bit of this car.

[@motoind]

Dats *thumbsup*. Which color? Stay subscribed and do give your feedback!

[@entourage8555]

motoind gold

[@AjaySaini-pd9gp]

Hi dude.

[@AjaySaini-pd9gp]

Hi dude.

[@AjaySaini-pd9gp]

I waana grab you bro.

[@sachidanands3294]

800 is still a legend.Maintanence and running cost is too low.(arbhadam kurachu kuravanu enna satyam vere)

[@motoind]

+sachidanand.s Sachu, all in all its damn practical no-nonsense Japanese engineering. It was the king of the roads in 90's and future classic IMHO

[@anilbhosale4160]

nice review bro after watching your video I have just purchased maruti 800 car 2006 model for 72000 Rs. It is like new brand car. It costs me bit costly but I love the car.I have just learnt driving in this car. This is my first car.

[@karthikvarma8906]

Congratulations

[@anilbhosale4160]

@@karthikvarma8906 thanks

[@Abhishek-150]

Best steering feedback (almost telepathic). Phenomenal handling. Peppy engine. Outstanding throttle response. Manual everything. 360-degree visibility. Small enough to go about anywhere even remotest roads where most cars can't go. Fun to drive even at slow speeds. Definition of a Workhorse. What else as an enthusiast do you want?

[@dapkermenmarbaniang6292]

We still drive Maruti in meghlaya,, wow

[@soumen8624]

644000km on ODO, thats one reliable car

[@Windows7Pro2009]

Heard of Matt Farah's Million mile 1990 Lexus LS400, which has more than 1,000,000 km.

[@motoind]

That Lexus is legendary 😍

[@mohammedfarman1056]

Tats just 64k km u fool🤣🤣

[@ytlurker220]

@@mohammedfarman1056 read again, fool.

[@kiritbanerjee4426]

Most positive fact: This car can be customizable from Radio to Engine. Because the car is so simple to make and work on, we can make an entirely new car out of this

[@motoind]

You're absolutely right. Drove a Daihatsu turbo 3cyl diesel engine swapped 800 and it felt surprisingly good. The mechanic who did the swap told me, how easy these cars were to work on. 800 Never ceases to amaze me.

[@mangalaprasad4055]

That steering is so cute..even I own a 800.. anything is adorable in that 800

[@Skoda130]

Was called Suzuki Alto in the west. :-) Were very common here once. Now most of them are rusted away, due to the colder climate and salt on our roads during the winter. Engines were tough as nails, but Japanese engines usually are. Got a Daihatsu Sirion MK1 myself, from 1998, so it's turning 20 this year. Never misses a beat.

[@motoind]

Yes, these Japanese run on and on. And the tropical climate in the subcontinent give the cars longer life. You guys have been much luckier lot. The Daihatsu never came to India. We barely get good drivers cars in India because of the 100% import duty.

[@acceleratefaster46]

I have one of this with 4 speed transmission type,I am also a big fan of the steering geometry and feedback as if you are directly connected to the road,i am a hardcore biker so i love the feel so much....Suzuki made maruti what they are today..without suzuki maruti will probably bankrupt..

[@motoind]

+Accelerate Faster, true dat. But Maruti marketed Suzuki products like hell. So it was like a marriage made in heaven. I absolutely love the steering feel :) May be a recently driven Abarth is the only thing I've felt better :) Do subscribe, more on the way

[@acceleratefaster46]

already subscribed bro..You too can check my videos and subscribe .. :)

[@Akashpagol]

"you don't have to drive an expensive and fast car to get the thrill of driving" - we don't realize how true that is.

[@jack3090775]

my father bought me on m 800 at my home and he always love maruti product .i always love toyota but after 33 years now i realize that maruti is Almighty of indian roads and i realize cause of you many anchor described only drive capabilities and features of car but you described the maintenance part and the cost of ownership so thank you and definitely i will show this video to my father he will give you a blessing cheers

[@motoind]

+jack hadwani, thank you so much jack. That would really mean a lot to me. Modern cars are very capable, but in my opinion as the 800 was far ahead of its time it still can throw punches at them.

[@536_apachian5]

the same economy given by my hyundai getz (2009) which has run only 33000 kms and mileage in cities is 12 kmpl and high way it is upto 18kmpl but the maruti 800 which my uncle owns is a 26 year old carburated 4 speed manual gear box and there is some fun in driving it and some cars are abandoned after 10to15 years but a 26 year maruti 800 is still in use and it is a legend and today all maruti cars on road are successfull

[@motoind]

+Ashish Emmanuel, so truly said. It's that connection the driver gets and the Maruti badge that adds the magic to the 800. Infact that is the reason why I bought it without a second thought

[@thomasjoseph3679]

send your resume to autocar or overdrive dude.. u deserve it for such a wonderful review.. :)

[@motoind]

+Thomas Joseph, Thank you Thomas for your kind words, it means a lot. Haha I'm in no way qualified to be part of such prestigious names but will surely give them a run for their money though :)

[@thomasjoseph3679]

motoind I too have a Maruti 800. I never thought of it as special until I saw this review. Now I do... :D

[@som874]

that boost button....god! so true!!! totally co-relate

[@motoind]

Haha, gives that Fast and furious feeling every single time 😇

[@aswinajith1]

I love this car. We had one 2 years back..😃

[@motoind]

+Aswin Ajith, hopefully you had some great memories and trips in it as I'm having now

[@aswinajith1]

Of course yes..😊 still miss her.

[@henrybrar]

This car have taken me places. From Bathinda to Srinagar, Manali, Hemkunt Sahib, Ahmedabad and many more. Today when I look back, it gives me such cool vibes. I still remember we sold our 800 and bought the AC version 4 speed that served us good 7-8 years. Driving a Accord in States today don't give the pleasure 800 used to. Respect to this video. Sub.

[@motoind]

+Harbir Brar, wow you've really run your 800 quite some kms and some places. I agree, in fact most modern cars don't give that mechanical/fun feeling or reliability assurance like the 800 anymore.

[@sayujraphael]

Hey, loved the review, had a 2004 800 but had to sell it due to rising maintenance costs and it was showing signs of nearing an engine rebuild . Just wanted to know something has this car been in Thrissur, Kerala in the last few months? I think I've seen this car here.

[@motoind]

+Sayuj Raphael, Thanks so much man. It means lot to us. Sorry you had to sell it. Yup, the car is currently undergoing overhaul at a bodyshop in Thrissur.

[@sriyeshkerala2904]

Sayuj Raphael 2004 model maruti market rate 30.000 rs

[@sayujraphael]

sriyesh kerala In that case I got a really good deal, I got ₹85,000 for it while exchanging it with a new WagonR 2yrs ago

[@sriyeshkerala2904]

Sayuj Raphael ur old car have air condition. But i also had maruti 800 2004 model just run 50.000 km i only get 50.000 rs exchange and i bought new swift yesterday

[@motoind]

+sriyesh kerala, even in Mumbai for an 800 exchange for swift they provide the following Exchange price - Rs 25,000 - 35,000 Exchange bonus - Rs 25,000 Loyalty bonus - Rs 5,000 - 10,000 Total - Rs 55,000 - 70,000 So please check back again with your dealership. Is it Indus or Popular?

[@ksg7821]

Only after the introduction of Maruti 800, every Indian dreamt and thought of owning a car. This car changed the thinking and lifestyle of every Indian. Maruti is the real trendsetter in the Indian automobile revolution.

[@motoind]

+KS G, it is. The competition always tries to catch up with them. Only the kwid has been the exemption

[@ksg7821]

I think you mean the Kwid is catching up ?

[@motoind]

+KS G, yes. Atleast that's what the sales figures suggests

[@rudrashankarmajumder3228]

@Motoind how is the AC? How long does it take to cool down during summer? Will it effect the pickup of the car if the ac is on?

[@motoind]

AC is sufficient even for Mumbai summer. Say a good 2 minutes. Yes it does, it feels like an extra 10 horses/ NOS power when you switch off the AC. Mine is 5 speed model with 47bhp so the effect on pickup is much lesser than the 4 speed models of 800.

[@talimollier4571]

After seeing this review I got me a 28 year old maruti 800 euro 1.

[@motoind]

Absolutely wonderful decision. Would love to see some pictures. Please join us on facebook group 'Classic Maruti Enthusiasts' (don't forget to answer the questions)

[@BHUVANHOSTING]

I too love this car as I owner one.

[@johannskaria]

Wow ,feels good that i get to connect with people because of 800 :) Same here.

[@diwakarbakshi747]

I m big fan of maruti from my childhood n when my father bought maruti800 first thing that was I see maruti logo and I fall love that logo...

[@motoind]

+diwakar bakshi, glad you shared that with us. It's those memories which makes the car so great. Stay tuned and stay subscribed!

[@rohitvenkat1302]

It brings back my old memories when I had my 800☺️

[@motoind]

Glad to know that. Each 800 will have lot of stories to tell.

[@ndm3755]

i have a 2007 model 800...i wonder that how a 800 cc car can deliver such power.....out standing...per year maintanance cost is nearly 3500 rs.....proud of having it

[@motoind]

+Nakuldev Manmadhan, it was way head of its time and is still relevant. And those costs cannot be ever matched by a modern car

[@kattayilsandeep]

all those pollution control restrictions and hunt for higher milage has made modern cars less fun to drive .

[@GOPALSHARMA-bb3ze]

we r maruti 800 lovers

[@motoind]

+JORDAN SANDHU, glad to have met you. Stay subscribed and stay tuned!

[@thelogicalthinker4112]

I am still using my 800 (16 yrs old). And it is still a pleasure to drive🤟😎

[@mani56789]

Its very glad to see my first love again. Thanks a lot for making me to remind my childhood memories with Maruthi 800. You narration is quite impressive bro. Well done and keep it up bro...

[@chiraggurjar0047]

It's my dad's first car and he still like this,and I want to gift him one.

[@motoind]

Surprise him with one, and in my humble opinion that would be the most memorable gift which dad would love. Good luck with hunting for one, I really wish you get a good one. Please let me know how it goes.

[@DevilMayCryDante4]

Noice review :p Team BHP member? i am following team bhp since 6 month and want to join the community but idk what does admin wants me to answer in sign up question :/

[@motoind]

+Puspendra Singh, thank you. Hey just be yourself and answer those Q's, that's what I did and it worked for me. I'm sure it would work for you too.

[@pthirumurthi]

I own a maruthi 800 of 2004 make. It is still doing fine . happy to watch your video.

[@motoind]

It's pure happiness to see others enjoying Maruti 800 as much as I do. Keep enjoying the car. It will run for years and years to come.

[@rajeevcv9846]

I decided to buy a 2003 model maruthi 800 dx 5speed. Renewal done. But some mechanic says that it is difficult to get the parts for the car. So I am confused. Is it true. Pls help me

[@motoind]

Hi Rajeev, Maruti 800 DX 5speed was manufactured only in the year 2000 and 2001. So I'm assuming yours is registered at a later date. Now as for the parts, your mechanic is partly right. The car had come with Made in Japan parts (SGP - Suzuki Genuine Parts) and is very difficult to source as they were imported. Maruti Genuine parts (MGP) made in India parts can be substituted for the SGP are available at the MGP stores around the country. If not available, they take your order and will be made available. So getting parts is not very difficult if you stick with the Maruti Genuine Parts and it is very affordable too.

[@ponosansrbin4889]

l have 16 yr.old , my first car is Suzuki Maruti..

[@motoind]

The 16 year old mpfi version is lovely. Enjoy the kms!!!

[@NFSprostreet98]

00:05 please dont ever rest your hand on the gear knob like that for a long duration.

[@motoind]

Noted,I'm trying to get of that habit!

[@NFSprostreet98]

I read this in my car manual. Resting your hand fully on a gear knob puts a pressure on the bushings under the gear knob although this wont destroy your gear box or anything but it might cause them to wear out sooner. And its always advisable to keep both of your hands on the steering wheel while driving.

[@ukulkarni]

I grew up driving my dad's Premiere Padmini and bought myself a M800 when I grew up. I consider myself so lucky for that!

[@joshdevdoss9041]

I had a 1997 800 DX that we bought in 2004. which had done 20k kilometers. We drove it out of town three times from Chennai to Shimla and bac. Before her engine blew from a lose pin handle, we drove her for 124,909km. Now we have a 2014 K10. I still miss that car.,

[@motoind]

+Josh Devdoss ouch. But the k10 is no slouch. Have heard rave reviews about them. But the 800 is the historical one :)

[@Jacob-nr9dn]

This is kerala.. I knew it .

[@motoind]

+Jacobpath Mathew, haha ha ya :) Subscribe and more KL contents on the way

[@cueashwarsona6356]

+motoind best car in the world

[@cueashwarsona118]

+motoind maruti suzuki 800 is the best car in the world and Indian legend car

[@salmansafie3167]

maruti 800 return 2019 old model

[@motoind]

Wish they would but unfortunately Alto 800 is their new entry level car

[@dhanajishirke1337]

Great video! Big fan of M800 (Especially 1st gen) Also good sound quality! What mic are you using?

[@motoind]

+Dhanaji Shirke, thank you. Used a brand less lavlier mic from aliexpress.

[@rakeshputta5713]

Which engine oil do you recommend for a 2003 model carb version F8B engine, Mineral oil or synthetic oil ? Kindly please suggest me.

[@zubairsyed23]

Mineral oil is sufficient But change interval must be within 6k kms

[@aravindkumar5672]

Today i have travlled 940 km on 800 mpfi

[@motoind]

They do it so effortlessly !

[@jsoxidisedcollection9447]

Don't you get any problem, while riding 940km.. Continuesly how much km we can ride?

[@jsoxidisedcollection9447]

Old engine is better or mpfi engine is better... I am planning to buy old maruti 800.. That don't have mpfi engine..

[@zubairsyed23]

@@jsoxidisedcollection9447 it may be a late reply But mpfi is the way to go for sure

[@BenJabituya]

Looks like a shrunken Suzuki Swift 1st Generation.

[@motoind]

+Rohan Padiyar, 800 being the great grand father I always like to think Swift is the modern reiteration of 800 :)

[@TheBinoyVudi]

No. The Suzuki Swift is a bloated, fatter (IMO uglier) version of this beauty.

[@farazahmad9680]

Motoin you forget the great great // grand father of all suzuki ss800 maruti... Or here it is called suzuki fx... It was the first car and most spacious... I even have one from my dad..!

[@anshuteambhp2137]

Legends are already dead, the 800, the esteem( that pocket rocket) , The zen....

[@teddybear1607]

Your channel deserves a million subscribers!... Love from Kerala.

[@motoind]

+Tharun Sreekumar, thank you so much. Do keep tuning in. Do miss God's own country :(

[@radhamalviya286]

From where u have checked ur car in term of engine and after how many km you do services

[@motoind]

I do services every 10,000 kms or 1 year which ever comes earlier. All the checks were conducted at my trusted mechanic and for building a service record a second check was conducted by the Maruti service center

[@notyetfrusciante]

T-BHPian spotted!

[@motoind]

+notyetfrusciante, subscribe and keep spotting more bhpians :)

[@notyetfrusciante]

motoind Already subscribed. T-BHPian here too!

[@motoind]

+notyetfrusciante, always a pleasure to meet a tbhpian :)

[@motoind]

+notyetfrusciante based in Mumbai? Handle?

[@notyetfrusciante]

motoind Yup based in Mumbai. Handle is Impala59 :)

[@vishalkundaikar9773]

I have a wagon r but after watching this video,I will definitely buy 800 for daily use.

[@motoind]

+Vishal Kundaikar, IMO WagonR is a good enough car for daily driver, but nowhere as fun though.

[@johnlongs836]

I have a Q ...i have maruti 800 ...and invoice it is writen bs III and euro 2 ...do they combine like that....because some said bsII is euro 2...thn how comes bsIII with euro 2 together in a single car...?? Plzz clarify my doubt...

[@motoind]

As far as I know BS II = Euro 2 norms. Which was implemented from 2001.as for anything else cannot clarify further without viewing the said document

[@sudhirgupta2660]

hi i purchased top model of this car in dec 2005 but i have got only 4 speed manuel gear box . why

[@motoind]

+sudhir gupta, The 5 speed gear box had a very 'limited edition' kind of a run in 2000&2001 model years only. Then Maruti realised the worth of the combination and transferred it to make an all new model, Alto. Infact the earlier 5speed models also had lot of 'Made in Japan' parts and hence even the direct replacements are lot more costlier. Stay tuned and stay subscribed!

[@goaexotic7166]

I own a 1997 maruti 800 which I hardly use,but dont have the heart to sell it.It still starts on the first attempt and never gives any trouble.I want to make it a open top.

[@motoind]

+Goaexotic, wow. Looking forward to seeing your convertible. This should be interesting

[@vishnuvardhanreddy4422]

Din't expect Maruti 800 's review to be this good....that too in 2016.. 1000 likes from my side..👌👌

[@motoind]

+Vishnu vardhan reddy, Thank you so much Vishnu. Do stay tuned

[@govindchalluri4221]

thank u for the review i have one but not the five speed the 2009 model but i need some advice first let me tel u one thing am not going to sell it at any cost now do think i should modify it or should i keep it the original way plz advice me thank u for the review

[@motoind]

+Govind Challuri, not selling it is a good idea in my opinion. Thank you for that appreciative comment. Keep it original, just polished and well looked after.

[@KaranSharma-ue8kh]

Sir i have one doubt .. if we use bs6 fuel in this specific model of M800 5 speed will it cause any problem to life of a car or any issues related to fuel economy or engine

[@motoind]

Absolutely not as far as I know. In fact BS VI fuel might give slight improvement in performance and fuel economy due to cleaner fuel.

[@nawafsharaf]

I started driving at age 10 in an 800, after that I drove almost all the famous german and American cars on the planet including some exotic super cars. I got a chance to drive the 800 again last year and boy, it was exciting !! I felt it somewhat similar to an old Mini Cooper. The steering had amazing feel. After 17 years , I drove my first car again and I can say its a wonderful piece of engineering !

[@motoind]

+nawaf sharaf, now that's exactly the feeling I had too. It's so pure at the same time so simple. Enjoy and keep speeding around motoind comments section :)

[@ANASERAMANGALATH]

the way you did your review was so relaxing, neat and classic.Loved it! And yeah am a proud owner of a 2005 maruti 800! :)

[@motoind]

+ANAS ERAMANGALATH, thank you for your positive feedback. 2005, the last shape. cool ya. Done any mods or stock?

[@ANASERAMANGALATH]

stock actually. its our first car, we like to keep it that way

[@motoind]

+ANAS ERAMANGALATH, a good choice. Enjoy the ownership and please don't ever sell it :)

[@pranaygolden5834]

really wonderful bro....review of old car in 2016 is such a nice step.by seeing this i started loving 800and planning to buy 1

[@motoind]

+Pranay Golden, thank you. Hey it was a perfect fit for me. Please make sure it fits you too and do go for a really well maintained one, not just a cheap one.

[@GregModayil]

Wow man you really gave me some new perspective on deciding my next car 😄 great video greetings from kottayam ✌🏽️💯

[@motoind]

Happy to help anyday! Now just go for it...

[@Vidasenredisla]

You really nail it! congrats bro, great video. Greetings from Spain.

[@tak2malay24]

I LOVE YOUR PASSION OF A TRUE LOVER.....GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE HAS A SIMILAR SOUL LIKE ME...

[@motoind]

+MALAYA CHOUDHARY, thank you man! Stay tuned for more, good things on the horizon

[@milijaiswal2014]

driving 800 from 1999 and it's just awesome

[@motoind]

+Mili Jaiswal, enjoy the experience and stay subscribed!!!

[@abhishekdas5414]

great video.. I own a 1999 Maruti 800 DX (carburetted). Its just an amazing car. Mainly the revolutionary F8B engine. it's a 1979 design but can still compete with the BEST!!

[@motoind]

+Abhishek Das, thank you so much. I agree it feels like it just gets better with age. Or is it that the new cars have lost their way...

[@dubeyg80]

awesome video with true mentioning of m800 i also hve 2001 800 std with 41k reading of milometer and still have a zippy drive with no tension :) just loved it

[@motoind]

+dubeyg80, that's a really low mile gem you should keep for long. Do stay subscribed more 800 things coming up :)

[@carlnathanmier9451]

thanks for the good review man! there's not a lot of English reviews for the alto 800, and yours is a very good and informative one. liked and subbed

[@motoind]

You're welcome. Feels good to know people enjoying it as much as I enjoyed making it :)

[@Himalayan_Stallion]

Loved it yes I feel it doesn't matter how old your car is until u maintain it the way it should be.

[@motoind]

And the stories you get with old cars, priceless

[@vineetsharma5519]

hello brother , i want to buy a used car which one i should buy Maruti Suzuki 800 or Nano

[@motoind]

+Vineet Sharma, Nano if you want a powerful Air conditioner for everything else 800 is better.

[@deeptravel]

what is the top speed the car can hit? and how much was exact fuel efficiency in those top speeds?

[@motoind]

+08oarmas, top speed is what the speedometer indicates. Got a really good 13-14 kmpl at those

[@akhileshlal7701]

I still have a 1998 model !!! I learned driving on it and still is a treat to drive... u can't find that engine sound anywhere...

[@motoind]

+akhilesh lal, totally agree

[@SnV100]

Amazing and clutter free narration, loved it, i too sold out my perfect running Blue color DX 800 in just Rs. 25000 :( 8 years back and now even my new sedan and suv; i cannot reclaim that old world charm of those golden days of late 90s...

[@motoind]

+imedia Infotech, Thank you. Those 90's where the simpler times and the 800 remains the torch bearer of the industry with reliability and fuel efficiency that can shame even the modern cars. IMO that can never be replaced. But do try reclaiming it if it's near by. Would be a he'll of a story. Thank you for watching and so stay tuned.

[@ysu5930]

my first and the most loved one,bought in 2004

[@motoind]

+Shamim Khan, the first love is always special :)

[@rohitvenkat1302]

What is the difference between Maruti 800dx and Maruti 800ac ?

[@motoind]

The DX model used to get Air Conditioner, tinted glass, split rear backseat, left side mirror, different interior cloth pattern and door moldings to prevent scratches over the standard 800.

[@sharathkumar6789]

I liked your presentation 👍🏻 Meanwhile I am also interested and looking to buy this in Bengaluru at reasonable price like you got. How did you find ? How did you bargain? What checklist you did ?

[@motoind]

Thank you Kumar. I found mine through word of mouth. Bengaluru have a loot of really good condition Maruti 800's and a good place to start the search is none other than OLX ads. Also Maruti Suzuki Truevalue is a great place to get good vehicles that are exchanged for much more modern Suzuki models. I did not bargain much as the owner was an old and he price was reasonably within my budget. As for the checklist I did a basic documentation (RC book, insurance, green tax receipts, PUC if any) and physical check of car myself. As for you I would suggest taking the car to a Maruti Dealership service centre so that they even can give a quote for the mechanical and cosmetic repairs which can even help you for negotiating the price. Also you can check the history of the vehicle. (accidental damage, flood damage etc)

[@pranay4915]

This was my first childhood car we had in the family ....came a long way now from maruti 800 to hyundai accent to hyundai verna petrol 2006 to fiat linea diesel to Honda Brv dtec :)

[@motoind]

+Pranay Š, Linea is an interesting choice in that list. The next car on my list to drive. Thank you for watching stay tuned

[@krishnendumondal3159]

Was there any RC transfer issue? because we know that normally cars has validation of 15 years.

[@motoind]

Not really, as I transferred to my Mumbai place of residence. The 15 years rule is only for road tax and green tax renewal and doesn't affect anything else. This being a low displacement Petrol car also helps, if such rule comes in.

[@sayantan520]

Great video man.I have a 10 yrs old maruti zen..which was a legendary car back den, loves it .Lookin forward to watch more videos from you..

[@motoind]

+Sayantan Naskar, zen was the car I always wanted. But a clean one is even more rarer than 800. And then this deal came along, it was too tempting to pass!

[@motoind]

+Sayantan Naskar, thank you for those positive words . You won't be disappointed.

[@sayantan520]

WC :) .Will be waiting for more car videos..

[@vishnuraj10]

I own a Maruti 800 5speed, MPFI, 2000 Model. Bought this on 2014, for around 50,000RS. Had already spend more than 25,000Rs on it,to change 2 tyres, and some service works to get it re-registerd for 5 years. I did make some long rides, I cant explain the feel of happiness and joy that i get from riding my maruti than riding any other modern cars.Proud owner of Maruti 800.

[@motoind]

+VISHNU RAJ T.R., absolute pleasure to meet a fellow owner. Keep enjoying the drives.

[@haridarshan159]

Sir,is 5 speed 800 is a failure vehicle or it gives more trouble then 4speed one please inform which to buy

[@motoind]

I have both 5 speed and 4 speed, both gives very less troubles. And if you maintain it by using Maruti Genuine Parts both are equally easy to maintain

[@blancosanmartin]

Does anyone have the wiring diagram of this car?

[@motoind]

I'm not sure but you can check out at the MGP store for the service module of the car.

[@jeetbehuria1257]

we own this car ..and its part of our lives since 1995 back then i was not born also..and i never expected of a reveiw of this car in 2016..its a completely nostalgic feeling . The journey of this legendery car was a hull..

[@motoind]

+Jeet Behuria, very happy to have evoked such a feeling with the video. It was a great pleasure making it for you guys and glad to see people enjoying it as much as I enjoyed making it. Keep tuned and subscribed for more :)

[@jeetbehuria1257]

Already subscribed..

[@motoind]

+Jeet Behuria, Thank you

[@M.D._Entertainment]

If I buy Maruti 800 of 2005 cng car then can I use it for long drive up 800 km

[@motoind]

You're right. But Maruti 800 never had a CNG variant. So most of them were fitted by 3rd parties in 800 petrol cars. As a result the wear and tear is above average. And the cars are usually run more kilometers than the petrol ones too. Add to that availability of CNG pumps around out country is also less. So please stay away from CNG cars.

[@M.D._Entertainment]

motoind ok

[@M.D._Entertainment]

motoind but if buy 800 petrol car about 16 year old so it will be fine for me

[@motoind]

Get the car fully checked especially for rust. If the car is in really good shape mechanically and cosmetically then you have nothing to worry about.

[@M.D._Entertainment]

motoind 🆗 thank u very much sir

[@28683823]

Hi Does this 5speed variant has booster brakes/ vacuum operated brakes or the regular one? Because stopping my 4speed Maruti 800 takes lot of efforts.

[@motoind]

+chaitanya mhadgut the first 5speed ones had regular brakes, but the 2001 ones had the booster brakes. So i'm getting mine retro fitted with the booster ones.

[@chaitanyamhadgut4008]

Even I want to. Guide me. Actually I am from Mumbai

[@motoind]

chaitanya mhadgut, my mechanic did all the ground work on the car. It's a direct fit it seems.

[@motoind]

+chaitanya mhadgut, please look at the mechanics around your area on team-bhp.com directory section.

[@nitinmodi44]

great review buddy..... this is the most iconic car on the history of India... I'm so happy to see the review.. I'm gonna follow you mate!!!!! drive safe and be safe bud..

[@motoind]

+Nitin Modi, thank you. keep driving and keep following!

[@actorsrinivasvarma]

very true n practical review of the legend which is still the legend for ever..maruthi 800

[@motoind]

Thank you for the kind words Srinivas.

[@Poppykuttan07]

My favourite car... with lots of memories....

[@motoind]

+Poppykuttan07, a nostalgic car indeed

[@tanveer0242]

Hi Johann, I am a college going student and I am planning to get this 5 speed model for myself too. The thing that I am concerned about is spares. Are they still available or do the parts require deep search? Because this car was last produced in 2002 and spares availability is what concerns me.

[@motoind]

+Tanveer02, HI there Tanveer. Spares wouldn't be a problem as Alto has the exact same mechanicals and internals as the 5speed 800 and is hence interchangeable . But many earlier 5 speeds has Made in Japan components, which stands the test of time and that of quality. So a direct replacement even though available is very costly when compared to the Indian manufactured ones. Do keep that in mind.

[@tanveer0242]

Thanks Johann. Would keep that in mind 👍

[@prashantprem1]

Can you please suggest some remedy for the continuous rattleing noises in m800 5speed!

[@motoind]

It can be mechanical things rattling or cosmetic things rattling. Please take it to a good mechanic or someone with sound knowledge who can drive the car and diagnose.

[@DanielWilliamsGeorge]

Nice review. Really loved the way you presented everything.

[@motoind]

+Daniel Williams George, thank you so much for the kind words of support.

[@karlanthonybarraca1641]

Is maruti 800 aircon are cold as most car's a/c?

[@zubairsyed23]

Definitely no

[@amalmathew2751]

for 25k i cannot find anything below 45k on olx where did you get it from?

[@motoind]

+Amal Mathew, I bought it from an individual owner. Keep an eye out for them.

[@ragasruobans4957]

we own a 1999 model (non ac),everything is fine but it starts vibrating after 80kmph. Any solution for that?

[@pranay4915]

ragasruoban s Do wheel alignment

[@motoind]

+ragasruoban s, as Pranay said do check your alignment and also mounting points of the engine. It would be hard to figure it out without seeing the vehicle but these are the first couple of things that can wrong

[@MsAkash1995]

I think you will be getting this question a lot What's the optimum fuel efficiency of the vehicle when driven between 80 to 90 km/hr

[@motoind]

+Akassh VJ, got around 20 at those speeds while driving down to KL.

[@MsAkash1995]

Awesome bro The 800 feels at it's best while driving at 80 kmph

[@motoind]

+Akassh VJ, stay subscribed :)

[@KaranSharma-ip9db]

Sir there will be any problem if we use bs6 petrol in the same M800 5speed MPFI CAR

[@motoind]

Absolutely not as far as I know and to the experts I talked to. In fact BS VI fuel might give slight improvement in performance and fuel economy due to cleaner fuel.

[@KaranSharma-ip9db]

motoind thaankssss sir

[@aravindamondal4647]

I am planning to buy a used Maruti 800 year 2000 model. I am unsure if I will be able to maintain it. Are parts easily available for 800 model?

[@motoind]

The parts are very much available through Maruti Geniune parts stores.

[@amitsable522]

IF I will BUY A SECONDHAND MARUTI 800 which is 10 yrs old aprox and run near about 50k kms then how much money i had to paid on maintenance and other stuff !!!

[@motoind]

+Amit Sable,depends on the car your buy. A well looked after car just needs less than 2000 for yearly maintainance and the amount will go down if you are into DIY