New Swift VDi vs 2007 Baleno???

MADMAX111 · 24th February 2008, 15:28

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, 09:39

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, 09:56

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, 10:01

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, 10:12

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

Go for it buddy

spadival · 25th February 2008, 10:29

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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, 10:42

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, 11:21

The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac

narayan · 25th February 2008, 23:43

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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, 23:50

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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, 23:54

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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 · 26th February 2008, 00:26

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, 15:35

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 · 27th February 2008, 00:31

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, 10:24

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, 15:28	#1
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 196 Thanked: 124 Times	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
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25th February 2008, 09:39	#2
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times 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
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25th February 2008, 09:56	#3
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times 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.
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25th February 2008, 10:01	#4
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,223 Thanked: 212 Times	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.
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25th February 2008, 10:12	#5
shailu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: coimbatore Posts: 123 Thanked: 21 Times	Although both the cars are from a diffrent platform.....my choice is always a "Baleno" Go for it buddy
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25th February 2008, 10:42	#7
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,223 Thanked: 212 Times	With only expected 3-4 yrs of ownership or even more, Baleno is No.1 ,2., 3. Only negative: not a new car.
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25th February 2008, 11:21	#8
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 196 Thanked: 124 Times	The quote for Baleno is Rs 4.6lac
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26th February 2008, 00:26	#12
jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum,Kochi,Trissur Posts: 757 Thanked: 2 Times	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.
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26th February 2008, 15:35	#13
pingping BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pondicherry, Chennai Posts: 77 Thanked: Once	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
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27th February 2008, 00:31	#14
blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 406 Times	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!
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