baleno altura vs fusion

sukrit7 · 27th September 2008, 23:29

hey, i own a baleno altura, its getting old now, and is rattling somewhat. + dad finds it 2 big. we plan on selling it and getting a old fusion(then get it fitted with cng) is this a wise decison?
in performance, will the fusion petrol + be better than the baleno.
also how old a fusion can i buy, i believe there were some changes in the car.

ilovefls · 9th October 2008, 13:24

Hey, I have a 2005 model Fusion plus for sale, immaculate condition, selling because I bought a Skoda Rally sport. Let me know if you'd be interested. the details can be found in the classifieds section.

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Originally Posted by sukrit7

hey, i own a baleno altura, its getting old now, and is rattling somewhat. + dad finds it 2 big. we plan on selling it and getting a old fusion(then get it fitted with cng) is this a wise decison?
in performance, will the fusion petrol + be better than the baleno.
also how old a fusion can i buy, i believe there were some changes in the car.

Sowmya · 10th October 2008, 12:58

You can go for Boleno. But Go for a Good one if you are going for 2nd. Driving and Comfort is very nice in this car. Seat height and the Car height is pretty comfortable.
I am not sure about the CNG Conversion.
But its a real Good car in this Segment.

GTO - Touring · 10th October 2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Sowmya

You can go for Boleno. But Go for a Good one if you are going for 2nd.

With due respect, did you even bother to read the opening post properly? He ALREADY has a Baleno. And wants to know if he should swap it with a Fusion.

@ Sukrit : I don't know if its a wise decision to trade in your Altura for the Fusion. The Baleno has a better engine, reliability, fuel efficiency and road manners. These factors will be sorely missed in the Fusion. Plus, I doubt you'd get a decent resale buck on the Altura. Estates aren't exactly popular in India. I'd suggest sprucing up your Baleno and using it for a couple more thousand kms before upgrading for something you really like. New in the showroom.

evo · 10th October 2008, 19:54

I have driven both, and I think the Baleno is far better to drive than the fusion, have you test driven the fusion as yet? Also ford parts prices are crazy. You`ll get hardly anything for the altura, but then a used fusion will also come cheap.

kailashnj · 10th October 2008, 20:33

Keep the Baleno Sukrit. That is far better than the Fusion. You will not like to bulky feeling of the Fusion and also weird road sense that it has. Another thing is the fuel efficiency. Baleno provides with very good FE which you will miss big time in Fusion.

Regards,
Kailash

Guna · 10th October 2008, 21:46

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Originally Posted by kailashnj

You will not like to bulky feeling of the Fusion and also weird road sense that it has.

Can you elaborate on why you think Fusion has bulky feeling? And what is weird about it's road sense.
I am just curious. I know the steering of Fusion is realtively little heavy in slow speeds but am not ware of any other issues. Many reports said it is a fun to drive vehicle.

greenhorn · 10th October 2008, 22:14

In india, F-O-R-D is spelt R-I-P-O-F-F.
Only skoda is worse.

what are you looking for in your new car ?

aaggoswami · 10th October 2008, 22:31

If you are planning to sell Baleno Altura and getting old Fusion, then IMHO, please aviod this move if possible.
Ford Fusion has many negatives, despite the fact that it in production.

1) Both cars have high priced spares, the Ford more so.
2) Both the cars are not successful, but Baleno has got a bigger following, and so more people can solve a query if you have ( technical ).
3) This is decesive factor : After Sales and Service. Ford is not good here. Maruti is better.

evo · 11th October 2008, 11:54

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

In india, F-O-R-D is spelt R-I-P-O-F-F.
Only skoda is worse.

what are you looking for in your new car ?

Hehe, couldnt agree with you more. The fusion front bumper is 17k according to someone I know. Dont know how true though!

sam003 · 11th October 2008, 11:58

I would say buy good 4-5 year old Honda City, which you will get for 3-4 lakhs and still less running cost then FORD.
Man FORD share value in US is Just above $2 stay away

greenhorn · 11th October 2008, 12:04

My manager got a 2nd hand ikon 1.6 for 1.2 lakh. at the time , i thought it was a steal. 60K worth of repairs later, i think the steal was for Ford A.S.S

AirWind · 14th October 2008, 09:26

Clearly the pros outweigh the cons, my recommendation to stay with Altura over buy Fusion!
+A.S.S (big time)
+power
+handling
+FE
+cheaper running costs
=exclusivity (both gets you)
-resale loss (and additional capital to bridge for Fusion)
-GC
-bulky

Guna · 14th October 2008, 11:44

The power is comparable and Fusion should match the baleno Altura. (Sedan would be little quicker).
Fusion feels little lethargic bellow 1500 RPM but has a good torque which makes it tractable in city speeds.

Sowmya · 19th October 2008, 20:23

I dont know why every one is Against Fusion. But I feel it has a good driving feel. As we know that we are always struck to our traditional one most people will be not rethink to move to some other company apart from Maruti.
I agree that the maintainability may be a bit higher than Maruti. But Ford has improved a lot compare to before.
Thanks

27th September 2008, 23:29	#1
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 722 Thanked: 185 Times	baleno altura vs fusion hey, i own a baleno altura, its getting old now, and is rattling somewhat. + dad finds it 2 big. we plan on selling it and getting a old fusion(then get it fitted with cng) is this a wise decison? in performance, will the fusion petrol + be better than the baleno. also how old a fusion can i buy, i believe there were some changes in the car.
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10th October 2008, 12:58	#3
Sowmya BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	You can go for Boleno. But Go for a Good one if you are going for 2nd. Driving and Comfort is very nice in this car. Seat height and the Car height is pretty comfortable. I am not sure about the CNG Conversion. But its a real Good car in this Segment.
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10th October 2008, 19:54	#5
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	I have driven both, and I think the Baleno is far better to drive than the fusion, have you test driven the fusion as yet? Also ford parts prices are crazy. You`ll get hardly anything for the altura, but then a used fusion will also come cheap.
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10th October 2008, 20:33	#6
kailashnj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 958 Thanked: 375 Times	Keep the Baleno Sukrit. That is far better than the Fusion. You will not like to bulky feeling of the Fusion and also weird road sense that it has. Another thing is the fuel efficiency. Baleno provides with very good FE which you will miss big time in Fusion. Regards, Kailash
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10th October 2008, 22:14	#8
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,398 Times View My Garage	In india, F-O-R-D is spelt R-I-P-O-F-F. Only skoda is worse. what are you looking for in your new car ?
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10th October 2008, 22:31	#9
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	If you are planning to sell Baleno Altura and getting old Fusion, then IMHO, please aviod this move if possible. Ford Fusion has many negatives, despite the fact that it in production. 1) Both cars have high priced spares, the Ford more so. 2) Both the cars are not successful, but Baleno has got a bigger following, and so more people can solve a query if you have ( technical ). 3) This is decesive factor : After Sales and Service. Ford is not good here. Maruti is better.
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11th October 2008, 11:58	#11
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	I would say buy good 4-5 year old Honda City, which you will get for 3-4 lakhs and still less running cost then FORD. Man FORD share value in US is Just above $2 stay away
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11th October 2008, 12:04	#12
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,398 Times View My Garage	My manager got a 2nd hand ikon 1.6 for 1.2 lakh. at the time , i thought it was a steal. 60K worth of repairs later, i think the steal was for Ford A.S.S
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14th October 2008, 09:26	#13
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	Clearly the pros outweigh the cons, my recommendation to stay with Altura over buy Fusion! +A.S.S (big time) +power +handling +FE +cheaper running costs =exclusivity (both gets you) -resale loss (and additional capital to bridge for Fusion) -GC -bulky Last edited by AirWind : 14th October 2008 at 09:31.
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14th October 2008, 11:44	#14
Guna Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,010 Thanked: 4,202 Times	The power is comparable and Fusion should match the baleno Altura. (Sedan would be little quicker). Fusion feels little lethargic bellow 1500 RPM but has a good torque which makes it tractable in city speeds.
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19th October 2008, 20:23	#15
Sowmya BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	I dont know why every one is Against Fusion. But I feel it has a good driving feel. As we know that we are always struck to our traditional one most people will be not rethink to move to some other company apart from Maruti. I agree that the maintainability may be a bit higher than Maruti. But Ford has improved a lot compare to before. Thanks Last edited by Sowmya : 19th October 2008 at 20:25.
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