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Old 6th March 2006, 14:12   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kvish
Hi Folks!, Anyway, the last and most promising option was the Baleno. Took a test drive and I was really impressed...
Now I am clear as to why Baleno owners are so happy with the car...its a true performer...
First things first. Nice choice, buddy. It is definitely a great car inside of 6L and you would not regret your decision.

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I am just about to finalize the car. But I have some queries which I request the users to help me out:
1. Current discounts offered - 1 year insurance + Around 35K cash discount. On road price around 6.7 for Lxi. After discount around 6.1-6.2
Have any forum members received better deals? I even read some in 5L bracket in this forum...
I don't know about Blore prices. I bought the Lxi in Chennai last year for 5.8L onroad. But you should be able to haggle a little more (try different dealers) and make it below 6L.

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2. Is the 95K price diff to Vxi worth it? Being in the 7L bracket I feel it is closer to newer competition.
Well, this is a little tough one. With the automatic climate control, driver seat high adjuster, alloys, wider rubber, music system, spoiler etc, you could say it is worth the difference.
But then, you also reach the price tag of the low-end Honda City. The looks might not be great, but it is a Honda and the FE would also be better slightly.

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6. I am assuming that maintenance costs are less... is that a wrong assumption?
Quite true. The maintenace cost would be much less compared to other cars in that class.
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