Baleno 50000 Km in 3 Years 2 Months - Review (Now clocked 50,000 kms) - Page 3 - Team-BHP

BlackPearl · 29th November 2007, 16:12

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Originally Posted by shuvc

@bp, you seriously need to switch jobs

hmmm.. but other companies would not have tolerated the number of holidays I take in a year

razor4077 · 29th November 2007, 17:24

Very nice review my friend... straight from the heart

Not many have seen what this guy and his Baleno are capable of doing together (and I mean that in the nicest way possible!!). It's really something.

And to echo everyone's advice, and to repeat myself for the Nth time, pls get some upgraded tyres for her!

BlackPearl · 29th November 2007, 17:33

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Very nice review my friend... straight from the heart

Not many have seen what this guy and his Baleno are capable of doing together (and I mean that in the nicest way possible!!). It's really something.

Thanks for the compliment Sir

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And to echo everyone's advice, and to repeat myself for the Nth time, pls get some upgraded tyres for her!

hmmm... dont know where to hide. thinking of logging out of tbhp till I save the the money for the upgrade.

PatienceWins · 29th November 2007, 20:40

Great Review. Heartfelt reviews are good to read and you love your car a lot. BlackPearl is a lucky gal. I believe love for a car mainly depends on two factors:
How much pain we take to buy/ maintain the car.
The memories/ enjoyment that the car has given us.

You experienced both with your car and made me nostalgic about my Santro. Dont sell her even if you are going onsite for long time. Changing oil at 3000-3500 kms shows that you want her to live long. Do not leave her destiny to a strangers hand. Convey my regards to her. I would rate this review as the most passionate review I have read in Team-BHP.

BlackPearl · 29th November 2007, 23:50

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Originally Posted by PatienceWins

Great Review. Heartfelt reviews are good to read and you love your car a lot. BlackPearl is a lucky gal. I believe love for a car mainly depends on two factors:
How much pain we take to buy/ maintain the car.
The memories/ enjoyment that the car has given us.

You experienced both with your car and made me nostalgic about my Santro. Dont sell her even if you are going onsite for long time. Changing oil at 3000-3500 kms shows that you want her to live long. Do not leave her destiny to a strangers hand. Convey my regards to her. I would rate this review as the most passionate review I have read in Team-BHP.

thanks a lot PatienceWins from both of us

IronWolf · 30th November 2007, 01:00

The BlackPearl not only looks good but sounds magnificent.

You just might be the most passionate Baleno owner on this forum. Not just from your Handle or this thread... but from your other posts where you have defended the Baleno well.

Her rear may be ugly ..but she sure knows how to give you a good ride, eh?

Also - You need to PM me Elektra's number so that I can see what the offer when next in chennai.

From one Baleno owner to another.. Keep her and treat her well

BlackPearl · 30th November 2007, 01:23

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

The BlackPearl not only looks good but sounds magnificent.

You just might be the most passionate Baleno owner on this forum. Not just from your Handle or this thread... but from your other posts where you have defended the Baleno well.

Her rear may be ugly ..but she sure knows how to give you a good ride, eh?

Also - You need to PM me Elektra's number so that I can see what the offer when next in chennai.

From one Baleno owner to another.. Keep her and treat her well

Thanks IronWolf for all the compliments. true that I have tried to defend the Baleno and might have gone overboard to the extent that people might call me headstrong, but I cannot blame them

. Surely will keep her well. Sometimes I feel guilty when I think that a few days back I wanted to sell her

. anyway thats over and no point in dragging that episode, but thanks to team-bhp once again for helping me decide to keep her...

planet_rocker · 30th November 2007, 11:54

i will never sit in your car even if you buy new tyres

Sunny/Amittrajit almost gave me a heart attack - wonder what will happen if i get a ride with you. arey! just joking. you gotto give me a ride oneday.

but i have seen the car in person and its one of the most well maintained cars in Kolkata - it sound very good - moves pretty well.

@ Shaved Head / Polished Dome - dont sell her - and dont even think of selling her.

the SS headers look great.

BlackPearl · 30th November 2007, 12:24

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

i will never sit in your car even if you buy new tyres

Sunny/Amittrajit almost gave me a heart attack - wonder what will happen if i get a ride with you. arey! just joking. you gotto give me a ride oneday.

no point in sitting beside me after having a ride with Sunny... you will feel that I cant drive at all

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but i have seen the car in person and its one of the most well maintained cars in Kolkata - it sound very good - moves pretty well.

@ Shaved Head / Polished Dome - dont sell her - and dont even think of selling her.

the SS headers look great.

Thanks Planet....

supremeBaleno · 30th November 2007, 18:51

Nice review BP. And I can see how much you love your car.

BTW, isn't changing oil at 3500kms a little too much ?
For the Baleno, Maruti prescribes oil change at 10000kms. I can understand someone reducing this to 5000kms, but 3500kms is I guess a little too early. Not only does it add to the maintenance costs, but IMO it results in a non-renewable resource not being used to its full potential (a sort of wastage). Just my 2-cents.

BlackPearl · 1st December 2007, 02:41

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Nice review BP. And I can see how much you love your car.

BTW, isn't changing oil at 3500kms a little too much ?
For the Baleno, Maruti prescribes oil change at 10000kms. I can understand someone reducing this to 5000kms, but 3500kms is I guess a little too early. Not only does it add to the maintenance costs, but IMO it results in a non-renewable resource not being used to its full potential (a sort of wastage). Just my 2-cents.

hmmm... good suggestion, will keep that in mind

. had not thought from this point of view and your signature matches with your 2 cents

BlackPearl · 1st December 2007, 02:49

It has been a while since I measured the FE and mosly it has been measured after highway runs. I was not sure how much she returned in purely in-city runs. Tonight measured it and it returned 12.5 kmpl. This has been without AC and a mixture of some sedate and spirited driving. I think I should be very happy with the result. It would be great if oher Baleno owners could give a feedback.

filcord · 1st December 2007, 09:30

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

It has been a while since I measured the FE and mosly it has been measured after highway runs. I was not sure how much she returned in purely in-city runs. Tonight measured it and it returned 12.5 kmpl. This has been without AC and a mixture of some sedate and spirited driving. I think I should be very happy with the result. It would be great if oher Baleno owners could give a feedback.

I obtain 13-14 kpl with a/c on with about 50/50 mix in city and hwy.
Dude, the oil change interval recommended is 10000 km. You could reduce this to say 7500, but certainly no less. Save oil.

Rahulkool · 1st December 2007, 11:28

Which Oil are u using ?

BlackPearl · 1st December 2007, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Rahulkool

Which Oil are u using ?

first 2 years used ELF mineral oil and then Castrol Magnatec.

30th November 2007, 01:00	#36 (permalink)
IronWolf BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 619 View My Garage	The BlackPearl not only looks good but sounds magnificent. You just might be the most passionate Baleno owner on this forum. Not just from your Handle or this thread... but from your other posts where you have defended the Baleno well. Her rear may be ugly ..but she sure knows how to give you a good ride, eh? Also - You need to PM me Elektra's number so that I can see what the offer when next in chennai. From one Baleno owner to another.. Keep her and treat her well __________________ Back in the Drivers/Riders seat - Woo hooooo Right Foot seems more heavy now!

30th November 2007, 11:54	#38 (permalink)
planet_rocker BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 767 View My Garage	i will never sit in your car even if you buy new tyres Sunny/Amittrajit almost gave me a heart attack - wonder what will happen if i get a ride with you. arey! just joking. you gotto give me a ride oneday. but i have seen the car in person and its one of the most well maintained cars in Kolkata - it sound very good - moves pretty well. @ Shaved Head / Polished Dome - dont sell her - and dont even think of selling her. the SS headers look great. Last edited by planet_rocker : 30th November 2007 at 11:59.

30th November 2007, 18:51	#40 (permalink)
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Nice review BP. And I can see how much you love your car. BTW, isn't changing oil at 3500kms a little too much ? For the Baleno, Maruti prescribes oil change at 10000kms. I can understand someone reducing this to 5000kms, but 3500kms is I guess a little too early. Not only does it add to the maintenance costs, but IMO it results in a non-renewable resource not being used to its full potential (a sort of wastage). Just my 2-cents. __________________ Give time a break - be a part of the Chennai-tbhp drive to Pondy. Check out the "Rendez-vouz at Pondichery" thread for details.

1st December 2007, 02:49	#42 (permalink)
BlackPearl BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 656 View My Garage	FE in city measured after a long time It has been a while since I measured the FE and mosly it has been measured after highway runs. I was not sure how much she returned in purely in-city runs. Tonight measured it and it returned 12.5 kmpl. This has been without AC and a mixture of some sedate and spirited driving. I think I should be very happy with the result. It would be great if oher Baleno owners could give a feedback. __________________ Don't quit when the hill is steepest, for your goal is almost nigh; don't quit, for you are not a failure until you fail to try

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29th November 2007, 17:24	#32 (permalink)
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,188 View My Garage	Very nice review my friend... straight from the heart Not many have seen what this guy and his Baleno are capable of doing together (and I mean that in the nicest way possible!!). It's really something. And to echo everyone's advice, and to repeat myself for the Nth time, pls get some upgraded tyres for her!

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PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Great Review. Heartfelt reviews are good to read and you love your car a lot. BlackPearl is a lucky gal. I believe love for a car mainly depends on two factors: How much pain we take to buy/ maintain the car. The memories/ enjoyment that the car has given us. You experienced both with your car and made me nostalgic about my Santro. Dont sell her even if you are going onsite for long time. Changing oil at 3000-3500 kms shows that you want her to live long. Do not leave her destiny to a strangers hand. Convey my regards to her. I would rate this review as the most passionate review I have read in Team-BHP.

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Rahulkool BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 284 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Which Oil are u using ?