New Swift VDi vs 2007 Baleno??? - Team-BHP

MADMAX111 · 24th February 2008, 14:28

A relative in quandry!!

Torn between buying a new Swift VDI with ABS at 4.9 onroad(CSD price) or 2007 BSIII Baleno VXI done 20000 Kms, Mint condition(known car) LPG kit fitted and registered.

Heart as usual says Baleno and mind follows.
Cold logic says Swift. But space is a big concern.

Sugesstions to help take the decisions.

Running 1500-1800 Kms . mix of city and highway. plans to keep for three years.

Thanks

ram_hyundai · 25th February 2008, 08:39

go for the baleno if long distance is a usual affair,boot also add to the advantage.now if city commuting is the main concern go for the swift.excellent mileage and torque.baleno-the main advantage is boot ,just calculate the number of times you have thought about a boot to carry luguage.if thats not that important swift would be better.
ram

jkdas · 25th February 2008, 08:56

What quote did you get for the Baleno?

Follow your heard else you gonna look back tomorrow and feel sad.

1800 a month with LPG is as good as having a diesel.

vasudeva · 25th February 2008, 09:01

New Baleno is a much better car than New Swift. Used Baleno with 20K is still better. What price for used Baleno. Consider this: the buyer is paying the penalty for depreciation, and your losses on selling an out of production car after a few years should be lower.

shailu · 25th February 2008, 09:12

Although both the cars are from a diffrent platform.....my choice is always a "Baleno"

Go for it buddy

spadival · 25th February 2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADMAX111

2007 BSIII Baleno VXI done 20000 Kms, Mint condition(known car) LPG kit fitted and registered.

Crucial question is, how long are you planning to keep this car? Only down side with Baleno is that Spare parts costs will soon start going up and dealers tend to keep minimal inventory of the Baleno spares, which means slight delay if any parts are needed.

Butttt, at 20k milage, hardly anything is likely to break. Baleno is a sturdy car - costs next to nothing when it comes to maintenance. Should be good for 3 years with minimal maintenance cost.

vasudeva · 25th February 2008, 09:42

With only expected 3-4 yrs of ownership or even more, Baleno is No.1 ,2., 3. Only negative: not a new car.

MADMAX111 · 25th February 2008, 10:21

The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac

narayan · 25th February 2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADMAX111

The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac

ouch ! isnt that expensive??
and is the SWIFT VDI so cheap ? wats CSD price ?

BUSA · 25th February 2008, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by narayan

ouch ! isnt that expensive??
and is the SWIFT VDI so cheap ? wats CSD price ?

CSD = Canteen Store Department for the Defense Personel.

narayan · 25th February 2008, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

CSD = Canteen Store Department for the Defense Personel.

wow!! so much savings from CSD ?

ot- whats the funda behind buying from CSD ?

its a steal and clear choice - go for the SWIFT buddy ...
good torquey engine, superb ,mileage, excellent chassis...
do u really need a boot ???

jerish666 · 25th February 2008, 23:26

Both cars are good.If you go for Baleno it has better boot space and better leg space as well.If you dont want much boot space you can go for swift.

pingping · 26th February 2008, 14:35

You have been given a benefit on Swift, utilize it and Go for it and you get a new car and peace of mind. Swift VDi in that price is definitely a steal. The engine is the best in its class till now.

Baleno has generation old looks. In three years time baleno would loose its value terribly as its out of production.

Do update us on your decision. All the best for your buy

blue_pulsar · 26th February 2008, 23:31

Swift VDi is definitely a steal at that price. I suggest go for the Swift if and only if you are prepared to compromise on the space part. Also, your mileage of 1500-1800 a month justifies a diesel. LPG is no longer cheap. But if you cannot compromise on space, Baleno is the obvious answer.

Also, I'm not very much aware of used Baleno prices, but resale value of Swift is great! After 3 years, the Baleno will become 4-years-since-discontinued. If you are concerned about resale and mileage, Swift is a better bet.

All the best!

spadival · 27th February 2008, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADMAX111

The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac

Ahem! Go for the Swift.. Listen to your head once in a while

24th February 2008, 14:28	#1 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 62	New Swift VDi vs 2007 Baleno??? A relative in quandry!! Torn between buying a new Swift VDI with ABS at 4.9 onroad(CSD price) or 2007 BSIII Baleno VXI done 20000 Kms, Mint condition(known car) LPG kit fitted and registered. Heart as usual says Baleno and mind follows. Cold logic says Swift. But space is a big concern. Sugesstions to help take the decisions. Running 1500-1800 Kms . mix of city and highway. plans to keep for three years. Thanks

25th February 2008, 08:39	#2 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,564 View My Garage	go for the baleno if long distance is a usual affair,boot also add to the advantage.now if city commuting is the main concern go for the swift.excellent mileage and torque.baleno-the main advantage is boot ,just calculate the number of times you have thought about a boot to carry luguage.if thats not that important swift would be better. ram __________________ *Become MAD SOON and join the MON SOON Drive.* *one more from me-* *hey MAN come SOON for the MONSOON drive*

25th February 2008, 08:56	#3 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,413 View My Garage	What quote did you get for the Baleno? Follow your heard else you gonna look back tomorrow and feel sad. 1800 a month with LPG is as good as having a diesel. __________________ ~ I n d i v i d u a l l y , we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~

25th February 2008, 09:01	#4 (permalink)
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	New Baleno is a much better car than New Swift. Used Baleno with 20K is still better. What price for used Baleno. Consider this: the buyer is paying the penalty for depreciation, and your losses on selling an out of production car after a few years should be lower. __________________ For one who sees Me in all beings and sees all beings in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.

25th February 2008, 09:12	#5 (permalink)
shailu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: coimbatore Posts: 101	Although both the cars are from a diffrent platform.....my choice is always a "Baleno" Go for it buddy __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever,live as if you'll die today"

25th February 2008, 09:42	#7 (permalink)
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	With only expected 3-4 yrs of ownership or even more, Baleno is No.1 ,2., 3. Only negative: not a new car. __________________ For one who sees Me in all beings and sees all beings in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me.

25th February 2008, 10:21	#8 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 62	The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac

25th February 2008, 23:26	#12 (permalink)
jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 590	Both cars are good.If you go for Baleno it has better boot space and better leg space as well.If you dont want much boot space you can go for swift.

26th February 2008, 14:35	#13 (permalink)
pingping BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pondicherry, Chennai Posts: 74	You have been given a benefit on Swift, utilize it and Go for it and you get a new car and peace of mind. Swift VDi in that price is definitely a steal. The engine is the best in its class till now. Baleno has generation old looks. In three years time baleno would loose its value terribly as its out of production. Do update us on your decision. All the best for your buy __________________ The word IMPOSSIBLE itself says I'M POSSIBLE

26th February 2008, 23:31	#14 (permalink)
blue_pulsar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 405	Swift VDi is definitely a steal at that price. I suggest go for the Swift if and only if you are prepared to compromise on the space part. Also, your mileage of 1500-1800 a month justifies a diesel. LPG is no longer cheap. But if you cannot compromise on space, Baleno is the obvious answer. Also, I'm not very much aware of used Baleno prices, but resale value of Swift is great! After 3 years, the Baleno will become 4-years-since-discontinued. If you are concerned about resale and mileage, Swift is a better bet. All the best! __________________ Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi (Jun 2007) (21000+ km) Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i (2005) (17000+ km) blue_pulsar;ಬ್ಲೂ_ಪಲ್ಸರ್;ब्लू_पुल्सर;

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