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Senior - BHPian | ![]() @infallible, you already came to a decision about the car OR are still deciding ? Quote:
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Spare parts would still be available even if the car is phased out. I had an M800 (85 model), for which I could get spares even as late as 2003, both with MASS and grey market. | |||
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Small weight differences like this can be summed up by items like steel wheels instead of alloys plus extra electrical hardware for power winders, power antenna, power mirrors, power door locks, heavy-duty jack, steel instead of alloy seat frames, etc. Quote:
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On the contrary, the newer offerings often mirror the sinking purchasing power of the dollar. $20,000 in 2006 does not buy as much Detroit Iron or Stuttgart Iron or Nagoya Iron as it did in 1986. ("Iron" of course is figuratively speaking). That said, key parameters among seasoned car-buying experts, are longevity, durability and consistent road behavior over an extended lifespan. Ram | ||||
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Take the Esteem and the Swift as an example. The swift is a smaller car, but being 2 generations ahead of the Esteem, its weight has increased to allow for better crash protection which is mandatory these days. These differences are not only from the increased equipment levels. Quote:
Before a vehicle is allowed to enter the National Rally Championship (in the case of India) or any international event (in the case of the world), it must be homologated with the MAI (India) or the FIA (World). Basically it is nothing but a detailed description of every component that goes into a particular model of vehicle. Although the Japanese made Baleno was visually identical to the Indian made Baleno, Suzuki Japan refused to allow the FIA homologation to hold good in India as, in their opinion, the Indian made Baleno was just not upto the mark. Quote:
Most newer models (there are always exceptions to every rule) do perform better, have better equipment levels, more reliable, run much cleaner and far safer than their predecessors. These are the facts. Lets be realistic about them and not blindly defend a product because we happen to own it. | ||||
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I just want to be sure that Maruti will not phase out Baleno, if that is the case I may end finalising on Fiesta. | |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() see the ACI's september issue. according to them maruti is phasing out the current baleno (check out the new pics) and bringing out the SX4 based new baleno..to be launched in 2007. they also say that now maruti believes in replacing models...not selling three generations side by side. that means the current baleno is here only a for a few more months. atleast i will not buy a baleno if i already know that a better, modern, safer, advanced, new generation model is coming up to replace it. |
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Baleno is VFM and that fact is undisputed. But at the same time it can not be held as a better package in comparison to the present generation cars. There's a generation gap... to cover that Maruti has priced it where it should be. So more than the much appreciated engine its the price that is making the Baleno, a product worth considering. A month back we considered Baleno, Aveo... etc. but ended up buying a NHC!.. one can wonder all day and night as to why the overpriced, underpowered & ugly NHC!!.. but the answer is very obvious... | |
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Needless to say it was nowhere as rugged as the Fiats and Ambassadors we had been used to. The considerations for buying a Maruti 800 (Suzuki Fronte) was that it cost only Rs. 55,000 off the showroom, it was thrifty on fuel and it was more convenient to park. It also had and still has the safety, not far from that of an autorickshaw. Quote:
![]() Offtopic: What do I know about C segment, D segment and E to G segment cars? 1985 onwards, when I was your age, I lived and travelled in California, Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, in these cars: Ford Maverick, Ford Tempo, Dodge Aries, Buick Regal, Ford Fiesta, Ford Escort, Ford Sierra, Ford Taunus, Ford Scorpio, Volvo 340 and 360, Opel Corsa, Opel Kadett, Opel Ascona, Opel Rekord, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Caravelle, Mercedes [COLOR=#000000]190-E W201[/COLOR], Renault 19, Renault 25 and Peugeot 505. BTW, Corsa, Fiesta and Polo are B-segment cars in Europe. Back in those days, the new features salesmen talked to us about were, Double-overhead camshaft, Benzin-einspritzung (Fuel injection), Voice functions in the car (Renault 25) and the fact that diesel was greener than petrol. Some high points for me were test-driving a new Jaguar XJS and a new Ferrari Testarossa in 1986 in Holland. Excuse me for sounding like an old man. I am one -- with many lakhs of global driving miles on me. | ||
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Guys this is my take on Baleno..... Pros: Engine made for easy city driving ...low end torque is awesome... A/C chilller..... Seats are one of the best Handling is brilliant even at 980kg it goes like a stink Cons: Gear shift is not in Suzuki class infact pathetic but its responsive Sheet metal of the boot is as thin as a paper Panel gaps are huge at some places... Lots of plastic things make noise which need to be screwed or tightened Stock tyre 165/80-13 isn't good....wheel spins like crazy even in 2nd gear |
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| ![]() guyz, read in this month auto car or overdrive abt the service exp faced by a delhiate for his honda.........belive me own a maruti and u will have hassle free service. absolutelu no worry abt the spares...i own a zen and have absolutely no complaints. We also own a palio...fantastic car...but service n spares are pain....last time visited the bosch service station...feels like good...lets see....but maruti customer service is top class...and one fantastic reason to own a maruti ![]() |
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