BHPian kartikv1<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n Context:<\/strong><\/p>\n Early this year, I started planning for a trip to an unknown place which would make it worthwhile for 2 weeks.<\/p>\n We then started to ponder where shall we go:<\/p>\n Option 2 it was! Option 1 could be done anytime via flights \u2013 wouldn\u2019t be as much fun we figured. We had planned the Ladakh trip and cancelled it multiple times in the past due to numerous reasons, it seemed that the stars had aligned this time around for us.<\/p>\n Nissan Terrano Diesel 85PS 2015 Make<\/p>\n Has clocked 95k km, and has started to show its age, multiple components were identified to be replaced including:<\/p>\n Steering rack, tie rods, shockers, shocker mounts, brake pads, clutch assembly<\/p>\n All of these findings let me double-check with my trusted mechanic \u2013 who confirmed the inevitable \u2013 he advised me not to take the vehicle in its current condition, and I was not very enthusiastic about carrying out these repairs as I planned to sell off this vehicle as soon as possible being in Delhi NCR.<\/p>\n Bought in 2020 Dec, the car has clocked 30k km and has been a dream to live with. We have taken the 330i to places such as Chopta with snow all around, and driven to Ahmedabad in a single day. This machine provided me with supreme confidence in its capabilities. The only concern was the ground clearance but knowing that people have done this circuit in cars like Honda City 3rd Gen \u2013 160mm clearance, I was confident I could navigate Ladakh \u2013 just that it would take more time and of course, it carries with it higher risk in case the car broke down.<\/p>\n I had hardly used the BMW 330i this year \u2013 clocked only 8000 km in the last 12 months. Taking a flight simply didn\u2019t appeal to me, not when I had the beast lying underutilized.<\/p>\n I decided to go ahead with 330i to stick to the touristy frequented circuit of Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. My wife anyhow saw little sense in going to Hanle or Tso Moriri (that\u2019s for the next trip then!)<\/p>\n The car was due for service on August 1, serviced the car at BMW as part of the BSI package. Engine oil and oil filter were changed.<\/p>\n Wheel alignment and balancing are carried out at Pirelli Performance Center in Malviya Nagar, I\u2019ve always preferred them over the BMW service centre \u2013 due to the stark difference in costs of ~4x. They have the data for the latest cars updated and have excellent technicians. Got the tires rotated as well.<\/p>\n Kept the following items in the car for emergencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n Around 25th July, the Delhi Manali to Leh Route had suffered a lot of damage due to rain and landslides, based on this I ruled out this route for to or fro journey from Delhi to Leh to Delhi. And considering the low ground clearance of 330i \u2013 the only route that could be really taken would be the Srinagar Leh Highway.<\/p>\nVehicle Considered<\/h2>\n
BMW 330i Sport:<\/h2>\n
Vehicle Prepping<\/h2>\n
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Plan and Route for the trip:<\/h2>\n
Following is the itinerary planned:<\/h2>\n