Used Ikon 1.3 - Team-BHP

blueraven316 · 15th October 2006, 12:48

My father just bought a used Ikon 1.3 yesterday without me knowing about it, now it is in good shape single owner car used by some software professional from 2001, run 58,000 KM.
Car felt pretty tight and neat for that much use, so the previous owner has kept it well.

Now Ford Owners : My question ?

-> How is the car's reliability ?
-> What parts have you changed very often if any ?
-> Any deficiencies in the car ?

I know it handles well as it's on bridgestone rubber and engine power is enough for my dad. I am happy that he did not buy a 1.6 cos he wont drive fast and it's not that powerful that I would feel like driving it.

Any replies will be much appriciated, Thanks.

danlalan · 15th October 2006, 12:55

Well the 1.6 is fast and powerfull...ive bought a 1.6 used ikon...00' done 24000 but so far no problems....shes as smooth as they can come...but her previous owner did have an a/c problem..pipe leakage other than tht no other problems...

blueraven316 · 15th October 2006, 14:04

Yeah maybe it suffices, but when I look for power getting 9 mileage, I would prefer a City VTEC with headers and a K&N filter

kpzen · 15th October 2006, 14:18

Check the A/c before buying it has this habbit of blowing hot air even when the A/c is off...

15th October 2006, 12:48	#1 (permalink)
blueraven316 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 917 View My Garage	Used Ikon 1.3 My father just bought a used Ikon 1.3 yesterday without me knowing about it, now it is in good shape single owner car used by some software professional from 2001, run 58,000 KM. Car felt pretty tight and neat for that much use, so the previous owner has kept it well. Now Ford Owners : My question ? -> How is the car's reliability ? -> What parts have you changed very often if any ? -> Any deficiencies in the car ? I know it handles well as it's on bridgestone rubber and engine power is enough for my dad. I am happy that he did not buy a 1.6 cos he wont drive fast and it's not that powerful that I would feel like driving it. Any replies will be much appriciated, Thanks.

15th October 2006, 12:55	#2 (permalink)
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,064 View My Garage	Well the 1.6 is fast and powerfull...ive bought a 1.6 used ikon...00' done 24000 but so far no problems....shes as smooth as they can come...but her previous owner did have an a/c problem..pipe leakage other than tht no other problems... __________________ 2008 DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP - LEWIS HAMILTON 2008 CONSTRUCTORS C'SHIP - McLAREN MERCEDES

15th October 2006, 14:18	#4 (permalink)
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 3,392 View My Garage	Check the A/c before buying it has this habbit of blowing hot air even when the A/c is off... __________________ Prajesh ECLIPSEd

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15th October 2006, 14:04	#3 (permalink)
blueraven316 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 917 View My Garage	Yeah maybe it suffices, but when I look for power getting 9 mileage, I would prefer a City VTEC with headers and a K&N filter