Hey Bharath
Since the model is that old, you are getting a pretty decent discount. Try your luck at pushing the price down probably by another 10-15k.
Frankly what GTO and me feel is that its better to spend on the Lxi since the VXi just offers you alloys, stereo, silver dash and better seat fabric. Which frankly isn't worth the extra 70-80k one spends on it. Cuz in say around 80 k u can get a new set of alloys + wider tyres for 30k, a stereo with 6cd changer for 20k (atleast), leather interiors for 20k, the silver shroud costs only 2-3k (did anyone know, the faux-wood or silver dash costs car cos. just 300 bucks!!!!) and some other interior embellishments.
As for the test drive Rehaan, the thing i really liked about the Baleno is its torque. Even at 80kmph in 4th gear, the car was doing a lazy 2750rpm. The problem with the engine is its too buzzy at speeds above 70kmph. I don't know how Maruti claims to have used 13 noise reduction technologies, cuz i see atleast 1 missing. Overall the car is really a steal for less than 7 lakhs. The interiors cud do with some more sparkle besides the silver dash, the tyres cause the car to understeer even at medium speeds and that rear butt needs a change. With these three changes, i don't see why Maruti shudn't be able to sell 1000+ units of the car against the current 200 odd.
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