Performance twins on a Budget- Palio 1.6 GTX Vs Ikon 1.6 (Edit - Its a Palio 1.6 GTX)

MileCruncher · 1st October 2009, 15:50

@ Makesh: Whichever car you buy remeber to keep about 50K budget for getting things fixed to your satisfaction.

My personal choice will be the Palio 1.6 though.

Makesh · 3rd October 2009, 10:52

Decided!

Only palio Gtx and nothing else, this is for you Benny.

Now hunt begins to find the right one.

MileCruncher · 3rd October 2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Makesh

Decided!

Only palio Gtx and nothing else, this is for you Benny.

Now hunt begins to find the right one.

Welcome to the cult!

But remember getting a good one will take time so don't loose heart.

nim_peter · 7th October 2009, 15:46

Great choice! I bought a GTX 10 months back and that was the best choice i've ever made. It's a very powerful car with great handling, any driving enthusiasts will fall in love on first ride.

Makesh · 15th October 2009, 16:56

Hola!

When started the search for the Perfect Gtx, I found it very difficult to get a good one. but there are good Siena/Petra/Adventure, so folks please comment on the same.

Is getting a siena/Petra/Adventure (with 1.6) as good as Gtx or is there a diff?

Cheers,

Makesh.

beejay · 15th October 2009, 17:06

Power to weight ratio. The GTX would outdo the others in this front. Gurus, awaiting your comments.

drpullockaran · 15th October 2009, 17:47

After I test drive the CRUZE missile my GTX which is registered in Cochin,Kerala might be up for sale for 1.80lakhs non negotiable. If you want to know about my vehicle you could talk to Mahesh Natarajan of Coimbatore from the Palio Users Group. I go by the name pullockaran in that group.
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trravindran · 15th October 2009, 22:27

Hi Makesh,
I would say go for GTX for its superior safety. All other things seem to be evenly matched between an Ikon 1.6 and the GTX. As beejay said, it doesn't need a poll!

-Ravi.

Makesh · 17th October 2009, 16:42

Hi Doc, No hard feelings but the price is a bit over on what I can offer, but thanks for the offer, I really appreciate it.

Hi trravindran, seems its winning unanimously!

HighOctane · 17th October 2009, 17:19

I had GTX (second hand) for 1 year, amazing power, great handling. There is no other better hatchback for highway drive. I had to sell because of poor fuel economy. I had to get 8-9 kmpl in city, 12 in highway.

Makesh · 19th October 2009, 16:19

Hi Guys,

In a complete twist and turn of events (as did happen before me getting ANHC) I went ahead and booked RE Classic 500 Efi and I am the first person to be getting delivery in Coimbatore after launch, November 4th.

Thank you guys for all the suggestions, may be there is a delay but threre is going to be a 16V 100 in my life for sure.

Cheers,

Makesh.

beejay · 19th October 2009, 16:28

I read your post a while back on the other thread. So its biking now.

Makesh · 19th October 2009, 16:58

Seems so, sorry Beejay was very close in getting a Gtx but your help is much appreciated beyond words and may be sometime next year I will start pestering you again, JW for you is still with me!

Mr_Bean · 19th October 2009, 21:28

congrats, may be I would say you took the right decision on not purchasing an old GTX.

Makesh · 6th December 2009, 20:03

Phoenix!

Watch this space............

1st October 2009, 15:50	#16
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,507 Thanked: 1,359 Times View My Garage	@ Makesh: Whichever car you buy remeber to keep about 50K budget for getting things fixed to your satisfaction. My personal choice will be the Palio 1.6 though.
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3rd October 2009, 10:52	#17
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Decided! Only palio Gtx and nothing else, this is for you Benny. Now hunt begins to find the right one.
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7th October 2009, 15:46	#19
nim_peter BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 188 Thanked: 100 Times	Great choice! I bought a GTX 10 months back and that was the best choice i've ever made. It's a very powerful car with great handling, any driving enthusiasts will fall in love on first ride.
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15th October 2009, 16:56	#20
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Hola! When started the search for the Perfect Gtx, I found it very difficult to get a good one. but there are good Siena/Petra/Adventure, so folks please comment on the same. Is getting a siena/Petra/Adventure (with 1.6) as good as Gtx or is there a diff? Cheers, Makesh.
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15th October 2009, 17:06	#21
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Power to weight ratio. The GTX would outdo the others in this front. Gurus, awaiting your comments. Last edited by beejay : 15th October 2009 at 17:13. Reason: Gurus, .....
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15th October 2009, 17:47	#22
drpullockaran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ERNAKULAM Posts: 961 Thanked: 388 Times	Mine might be up for sale. After I test drive the CRUZE missile my GTX which is registered in Cochin,Kerala might be up for sale for 1.80lakhs non negotiable. If you want to know about my vehicle you could talk to Mahesh Natarajan of Coimbatore from the Palio Users Group. I go by the name pullockaran in that group. PalioUsersIndia : Messages : 61993-62022 of 62022 Last edited by drpullockaran : 15th October 2009 at 17:50.
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15th October 2009, 22:27	#23
trravindran Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	It is GTX, no doubt Hi Makesh, I would say go for GTX for its superior safety. All other things seem to be evenly matched between an Ikon 1.6 and the GTX. As beejay said, it doesn't need a poll! -Ravi.
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17th October 2009, 16:42	#24
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Hi Doc, No hard feelings but the price is a bit over on what I can offer, but thanks for the offer, I really appreciate it. Hi trravindran, seems its winning unanimously!
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17th October 2009, 17:19	#25
HighOctane BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 386 Thanked: 195 Times	I had GTX (second hand) for 1 year, amazing power, great handling. There is no other better hatchback for highway drive. I had to sell because of poor fuel economy. I had to get 8-9 kmpl in city, 12 in highway.
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19th October 2009, 16:19	#26
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Hi Guys, In a complete twist and turn of events (as did happen before me getting ANHC) I went ahead and booked RE Classic 500 Efi and I am the first person to be getting delivery in Coimbatore after launch, November 4th. Thank you guys for all the suggestions, may be there is a delay but threre is going to be a 16V 100 in my life for sure. Cheers, Makesh.
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19th October 2009, 16:28	#27
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,977 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	I read your post a while back on the other thread. So its biking now.
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19th October 2009, 16:58	#28
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Seems so, sorry Beejay was very close in getting a Gtx but your help is much appreciated beyond words and may be sometime next year I will start pestering you again, JW for you is still with me!
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19th October 2009, 21:28	#29
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	congrats, may be I would say you took the right decision on not purchasing an old GTX.
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6th December 2009, 20:03	#30
Makesh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 103 Thanked: 12 Times	Phoenix! Watch this space............
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