Hello BHP Bhai's
Its finally happened. S0uljah's getting a new ride!!
I hope my starting a new thread is not a criminal waste of server space since there exists threads discussing similar topics. Iv scoured the forum these last few days and have read the existing, "Should I buy a baleno" / "Should I wait for the new baleno" / "Swift vs Getz" threads.
Some points to consider :
* Car will be retained for atleast 5 years
* Mostly city use (occasional long distance, weekend off roading
)
* Average daily running 25-30kms.
* Not for family use (rarely more than 2 - 3 occupants)
* Purchase under finance (car registered in the Company name)
* Minimal Mods (Performance, and some cosmetic for Swift) - Rubber/Rims/Airfilter and maybe a FFE at some point.
First off I have driven the Getz, Swift as well as Baleno. Just for kicks I will go for test drives again. hehe.
Even though I feel the Getz is a better vehicle (family / VFM). Iv ruled it out based on looks/mod worthiness.
The car is pirmarily for my use and my brothers. Rarely will it be the case that it will be used for family outings. I do the occasional long distance every few months, but if I have managed with a Santro for the last few years I guess the space in the swift wont be much to complaing about !!
Swift -
So having dropped the Getz, Swift would be the remaing option (as my dad wants a small car). Im aware of the issues that many of our T-Bhp owners have addressed here :
Rattling / Mileage / Lack of loq torque / Inferior Build Quality (yes a few have said that) / Claustraphobic rear seating / Lack of boot space (really?) / Difficulty parking (due to rear glass) etc etc. Phew !
Like I mentioned earlier, the Swift is being chosen for looks / mod worthiness. Also it would win over the getz in FE (though I didnt list this as the main criteria it obviously does make a difference).
Baleno -
Spoke to my dad about this, asked him to consider if budget was not an issue. He will consider and probably let me know in a week if its feasbile or not.
Like someone said, Baleno is the "official" T-Bhp car it seems like !! Always thought its a great car, but after becoming a T-Bhp member the hype seems to have bitten me even more !!
Ok so now the drawbacks of buying the Baleno :
Outdated (ancient, old, etc..) / Looks (subjective) / Build quality (yes some have stated) / Resale value / Lack of spare parts (again some have voiced their concern) / Launch of New Baleno shortly
Now I have to wait till my dad takes a decision based on price. It is most likely that I will go for the VXI (ABS) if Swift is decided upon. In the case of the Baleno it would be the LXI.
I also know that stocks are running dry for the Baleno. So choice of colour might be limited.
In the Baleno I think black looks stunning. But recently I had a heartbreaking experience when Id left my car parked on the road in Koramangla (outside my girlsfriends house). Someone had taken a stone and scraped the ENTIRE LHS & REAR of my BLACK Santro. All I could was helplessly look and groan. Aaaaaaaaargh !!!!!! So I really dont know if I have recovered emotionally
to go in for a black car again. Had considered white for the swift, but they dont have the superior white and its more an off white so I dont know yet. White car with black alloys isnt HOT but then I think its got a different look. Im aware the white is equally painful to maintain as Black !!
Anyway I think I will end this RANT for now. Feel free to comment / criticize / Flame !!