Bought Pre Owned Baleno - Team-BHP

MADMAX111 · 8th May 2008, 10:43

Had to own and drive a Baleno before it went the way of Dodo. So after a search of one month found one on the inetrnet.

A Silky Silver Sep 2005 VXi. Owned by a Sedate family man (CA) the car is absolutely stock and in mint condition with 26780 genuine Kms on the odo ( checked the service history with the servicing garage where the car was serviced throughout). Was thinking of at least getting it serviced out of schedule to check for any problems. However the car was just like new so spent a princely sum of Rs 225 for a wash and polish. And went for a highway drive of 500 kms with my family in 42 degrees temperature of Delhi...

What can I say. All the adjectives associated with Baleno on this forum justified themselves so not repeating them. Only grouse was that I was looking for a 2006 model esp for the climate control, but just could,nt pass up this car being in such a good condition. The owner had recently changed to brand new 185 GIII Potenzas(all 5 wheels) so I don't plan to spend a single penny except for change of registration. The stock ICE is so-so but I can live with that. I spent a total of Rs 3.7 lac. I think I should have got it for 3.5 lac but considering that I will not have to spend a single penny till 50 K(touchwood) I agreed to the price.

I know owning a Baleno is nothing new on this forum but just had to share it with you guys.

P.S looking for a 3M detailing centre in NCR to remove the minor swirl scratches and give her a lustorous shine, if some one can help. Searched the forum but could not find one.

khan_sultan · 8th May 2008, 12:31

Enjoy your new ride buddy. I must say that you have got a good car for yourself.

CaliforniaKnight · 8th May 2008, 12:42

congratulations MADMAX111 on your new ride...enjoy and drive safe.

esteem_lover · 8th May 2008, 12:44

The price is certainly a tad higher considering that it is in delhi
congrats on the new buy. enjoy

vkochar · 8th May 2008, 12:47

The Baleno is an all time favourite among most Bhp-ians here.

It is a lovely car and it has retained its status as even after stopped production, the car is sold at a premium price. A good engine and the fantastic drivers car that it is makes this car an all time favourite.

Post some pics soon mate and congratulations once again.

mclaren1885 · 8th May 2008, 12:58

3.7L for a baleno in Delhi is quite expensive IMO. Congrats on the ride. Seeing your location, I was planning on inviting you to the drive we Bangalore bhpians are having this month.

supremeBaleno · 8th May 2008, 12:59

Madmax111, looks like you got yourself a well-maintained Baleno. Congrats and enjoy the Baleno experience.

maverick74 · 8th May 2008, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADMAX111

Had to own and drive a Baleno before it went the way of Dodo. So after a search of one month found one on the inetrnet.

A Silky Silver Sep 2005 VXi. Owned by a Sedate family man (CA) the car is absolutely stock and in mint condition with 26780 genuine Kms on the odo ( checked the service history with the servicing garage where the car was serviced throughout). Was thinking of at least getting it serviced out of schedule to check for any problems. However the car was just like new so spent a princely sum of Rs 225 for a wash and polish. And went for a highway drive of 500 kms with my family in 42 degrees temperature of Delhi...

What can I say. All the adjectives associated with Baleno on this forum justified themselves so not repeating them. Only grouse was that I was looking for a 2006 model esp for the climate control, but just could,nt pass up this car being in such a good condition. The owner had recently changed to brand new 185 GIII Potenzas(all 5 wheels) so I don't plan to spend a single penny except for change of registration. The stock ICE is so-so but I can live with that. I spent a total of Rs 3.7 lac. I think I should have got it for 3.5 lac but considering that I will not have to spend a single penny till 50 K(touchwood) I agreed to the price.

I know owning a Baleno is nothing new on this forum but just had to share it with you guys.

P.S looking for a 3M detailing centre in NCR to remove the minor swirl scratches and give her a lustorous shine, if some one can help. Searched the forum but could not find one.

Hi. Congrats on the good catch and drive your car and enjoy mate. Dont worry too much of what people say as long as you know you have got a good buy and are happy with it.

Rough Square · 8th May 2008, 13:40

Roughly how many Baleno owners do we have in Team-bhp?

ramie2400 · 8th May 2008, 14:00

hey congrats Madmax thats a wise choice going for a Baleno,enjoy your ride and drive safe..cheers

Ramie

VJ_MAVRICK · 8th May 2008, 14:05

Congrats on your Baleno and its always been rated high by me on my radar and its an awesome machine and with mods and all planned up, its just pleasure. Congrats once again.

spadival · 8th May 2008, 14:05

Welcome to the Baleno club!! It might be a bit expensive, but I can gurantee you will spend nothing on maintenance except oil change till the 50k mark. I found it to be a very reliable car.

AkMar · 8th May 2008, 15:13

Congrats on your new ride. I have always liked the Baleno from the beginning. People say that the styling is very boring, etc etc but I find the styling perfectly alright.

Do keep the thread updated as and when you munch the miles!

shobhit15 · 8th May 2008, 15:46

Does anyone know what is the average distance after which the Baleno stock tyres wear out and should be changed, considering normal drive patterns.

smack_himanshu · 8th May 2008, 17:08

congrats on your new buy.
baleno is a great car.

8th May 2008, 10:43	#1 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 61	Bought Pre Owned Baleno Had to own and drive a Baleno before it went the way of Dodo. So after a search of one month found one on the inetrnet. A Silky Silver Sep 2005 VXi. Owned by a Sedate family man (CA) the car is absolutely stock and in mint condition with 26780 genuine Kms on the odo ( checked the service history with the servicing garage where the car was serviced throughout). Was thinking of at least getting it serviced out of schedule to check for any problems. However the car was just like new so spent a princely sum of Rs 225 for a wash and polish. And went for a highway drive of 500 kms with my family in 42 degrees temperature of Delhi... What can I say. All the adjectives associated with Baleno on this forum justified themselves so not repeating them. Only grouse was that I was looking for a 2006 model esp for the climate control, but just could,nt pass up this car being in such a good condition. The owner had recently changed to brand new 185 GIII Potenzas(all 5 wheels) so I don't plan to spend a single penny except for change of registration. The stock ICE is so-so but I can live with that. I spent a total of Rs 3.7 lac. I think I should have got it for 3.5 lac but considering that I will not have to spend a single penny till 50 K(touchwood) I agreed to the price. I know owning a Baleno is nothing new on this forum but just had to share it with you guys. P.S looking for a 3M detailing centre in NCR to remove the minor swirl scratches and give her a lustorous shine, if some one can help. Searched the forum but could not find one.

8th May 2008, 12:31	#2 (permalink)
khan_sultan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 291 View My Garage	Enjoy your new ride buddy. I must say that you have got a good car for yourself. __________________ Shahnawaz Khan

8th May 2008, 12:42	#3 (permalink)
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 672 View My Garage	congratulations MADMAX111 on your new ride...enjoy and drive safe. __________________ Been there, done that........ but I MISS the MONSOON DRIVE '08

8th May 2008, 12:47	#5 (permalink)
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	The Baleno is an all time favourite among most Bhp-ians here. It is a lovely car and it has retained its status as even after stopped production, the car is sold at a premium price. A good engine and the fantastic drivers car that it is makes this car an all time favourite. Post some pics soon mate and congratulations once again. __________________ Alcohol is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Verna CRDi !! June '08 Accent GLE - April '05

8th May 2008, 12:58	#6 (permalink)
mclaren1885 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 3,848 View My Garage	3.7L for a baleno in Delhi is quite expensive IMO. Congrats on the ride. Seeing your location, I was planning on inviting you to the drive we Bangalore bhpians are having this month. __________________ ICNSAFYNCILWU. WMUL. AWLUFAEAE.

8th May 2008, 12:59	#7 (permalink)
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 1,885 View My Garage	Madmax111, looks like you got yourself a well-maintained Baleno. Congrats and enjoy the Baleno experience. __________________ A bad worker blames his tools. Bad drivers blame the car's rattles for bad performance on track. :-)

8th May 2008, 13:40	#9 (permalink)
Rough Square BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52	Roughly how many Baleno owners do we have in Team-bhp?

8th May 2008, 14:00	#10 (permalink)
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,216	hey congrats Madmax thats a wise choice going for a Baleno,enjoy your ride and drive safe..cheers Ramie

8th May 2008, 14:05	#11 (permalink)
VJ_MAVRICK BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 985 View My Garage	Congrats on your Baleno and its always been rated high by me on my radar and its an awesome machine and with mods and all planned up, its just pleasure. Congrats once again. __________________ Every SAINT has a PAST and Every SINNER has a FUTURE

8th May 2008, 14:05	#12 (permalink)
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 1,463 View My Garage	Welcome to the Baleno club!! It might be a bit expensive, but I can gurantee you will spend nothing on maintenance except oil change till the 50k mark. I found it to be a very reliable car.

8th May 2008, 15:13	#13 (permalink)
AkMar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Slumbai Posts: 80	Congrats on your new ride. I have always liked the Baleno from the beginning. People say that the styling is very boring, etc etc but I find the styling perfectly alright. Do keep the thread updated as and when you munch the miles!

8th May 2008, 15:46	#14 (permalink)
shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 204	Does anyone know what is the average distance after which the Baleno stock tyres wear out and should be changed, considering normal drive patterns.

8th May 2008, 17:08	#15 (permalink)
smack_himanshu Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 48	congrats on your new buy. baleno is a great car. __________________ HiMaNsHu YaDaV

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