Baleno Lxi or Ford ikon Exi

Rice_tuner · 24th April 2005, 11:12

The Baleno Definately...the ikon is waaaaay too over-rated in the performance n "josh" department...
the baleno will get u a decent FE too...apart from the silky smooth power dilivery n amazing ratios, (cud be shorter tho) the engine begs to be revved hard...

iceman91 · 24th April 2005, 11:28

it has got to be the baleno...even if ford ikon solved all the issues mentioned avove i still wont buy it for a very simple reason: the position of the power window button and boot opener!!!!

Steeroid · 24th April 2005, 12:16

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Originally Posted by GTO

But ugly and outdated cars will no longer sell.

Not always true. Reason: Toyota Qualis

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Originally Posted by GTO

At the original price of 8 lacs, it sold embarassing numbers. Its selling now, but any car would with a 2.xx lac price cut.
GTO

Again not always true - the Cielo fizzled out despite the price cut. It did do well for a short while but that didnt last.

To sum up, its the value proposition offered by the car as a package that counts over any single attribute such as 0-100 times or good looks or Fuel Efficiency or fancy Bhp figures. We have seen cars succeed despite bad looks or outdated platforms or even bad pedigree. The only single attribute that seems to work against a car without fail seems to be Fuel Efficiency - it can kill a model in no time.

In the case of the Baleno, the price cut has placed the model where it should have been in the first place.

freakr · 24th April 2005, 12:47

baleno would make a better option considered to an icon...

bhp · 24th April 2005, 13:02

go for a baleno man blindly .
i am driving a ikon since more than 2 yrs now and the maintainence of the car is way too heavy and pathetic braking

lamborghini · 24th April 2005, 13:53

This is really a tough one but if i wanted a boy racer kind of thing, i would go for an ikon.
If i wanted an all rounder a Baleno would do just fine.
In the real world, a Baleno or something like an Elantra also... Basically an all rounder car.
If i wanted some thing to replace our Palio which was also a chick magnet, an Ikon 1.6 ZXi.

bhp · 24th April 2005, 14:02

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

This is really a tough one but if i wanted a boy racer kind of thing, i would go for an ikon.
If i wanted an all rounder a Baleno would do just fine.
In the real world, a Baleno or something like an Elantra also... Basically an all rounder car.
If i wanted some thing to replace our Palio which was also a chick magnet, an Ikon 1.6 ZXi.

a chick magnet ??? wat did you mean lambo

jesal · 24th April 2005, 14:26

baleno black 16 or17 inch wheels. good music system. started liking the car after seeing these in black. not sure if it will ever look good with kits

normally_crazy · 24th April 2005, 17:54

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Originally Posted by bhp

a chick magnet ??? wat did you mean lambo

he means the chick magnet who was sitting in the car

islero · 24th April 2005, 19:54

Even I would say Baleno, its the choice of Head wheras Ikon is more of a Heart's choice.

As already said, slap some nice alloys on to it after getting it in black and all the aesthetic issues should be solved.

moralfibre · 24th April 2005, 20:00

My vote for the Baleno: All reasons already included.

tsk1979 · 24th April 2005, 21:23

Baleno loses in looks, but makes up in anything else. But one thing which bothers me is that i have heard baleno spares are too expensive. Eg the Wing mirrors are for 6000. Is it true. Can any baleno owners confirm the cost of spares?

kallil · 24th April 2005, 21:50

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Baleno loses in looks, but makes up in anything else. But one thing which bothers me is that i have heard baleno spares are too expensive. Eg the Wing mirrors are for 6000. Is it true. Can any baleno owners confirm the cost of spares?

in fact the prices have crashed over the last 2 years along with the price of the car

gamerno1 · 24th April 2005, 22:53

depends on your needs ramesh.
baleno if future mods ahead
the 1.6 ikon for the ford comfort

solly · 24th April 2005, 22:58

0-100
Perta 11.54

Top Speed
Petra 189kmph

You should here the 100 Italian horses roar.. it's pure Nirvana

Ride Quality rocks,
Gear box rocks,
Italian disign,
very very entertaining handling
cheap to maintain
not cheap to run.. fuel efficiency!!!
Throw away price..

Need I say more go grab one..

Me test drove Ikon1.6, baleno lxi and petra liked the petra most and planning to go in for it. Only change, H rated 195/60 on 14" alloys...

Guys hows high speed handling and braking of petra, i could only test it till 100.. how the handling 150 and beyond??

24th April 2005, 11:12	#16
Rice_tuner BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 144 Thanked: 15 Times	The Baleno Definately...the ikon is waaaaay too over-rated in the performance n "josh" department... the baleno will get u a decent FE too...apart from the silky smooth power dilivery n amazing ratios, (cud be shorter tho) the engine begs to be revved hard...
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24th April 2005, 11:28	#17
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	it has got to be the baleno...even if ford ikon solved all the issues mentioned avove i still wont buy it for a very simple reason: the position of the power window button and boot opener!!!!
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24th April 2005, 12:47	#19
freakr BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bangalore/vizag Posts: 62 Thanked: 0 Times	baleno would make a better option considered to an icon...
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24th April 2005, 13:02	#20
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	go for a baleno man blindly . i am driving a ikon since more than 2 yrs now and the maintainence of the car is way too heavy and pathetic braking
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24th April 2005, 13:53	#21
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	This is really a tough one but if i wanted a boy racer kind of thing, i would go for an ikon. If i wanted an all rounder a Baleno would do just fine. In the real world, a Baleno or something like an Elantra also... Basically an all rounder car. If i wanted some thing to replace our Palio which was also a chick magnet, an Ikon 1.6 ZXi.
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24th April 2005, 14:26	#23
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	baleno black 16 or17 inch wheels. good music system. started liking the car after seeing these in black. not sure if it will ever look good with kits
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24th April 2005, 19:54	#25
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Even I would say Baleno, its the choice of Head wheras Ikon is more of a Heart's choice. As already said, slap some nice alloys on to it after getting it in black and all the aesthetic issues should be solved.
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24th April 2005, 20:00	#26
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,449 Thanked: 13,967 Times	My vote for the Baleno: All reasons already included.
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24th April 2005, 21:23	#27
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Spare parts Baleno loses in looks, but makes up in anything else. But one thing which bothers me is that i have heard baleno spares are too expensive. Eg the Wing mirrors are for 6000. Is it true. Can any baleno owners confirm the cost of spares?
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24th April 2005, 22:53	#29
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	depends on your needs ramesh. baleno if future mods ahead the 1.6 ikon for the ford comfort
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24th April 2005, 22:58	#30
solly BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 150 Thanked: Once	0-100 Perta 11.54 Top Speed Petra 189kmph You should here the 100 Italian horses roar.. it's pure Nirvana Ride Quality rocks, Gear box rocks, Italian disign, very very entertaining handling cheap to maintain not cheap to run.. fuel efficiency!!! Throw away price.. Need I say more go grab one.. Me test drove Ikon1.6, baleno lxi and petra liked the petra most and planning to go in for it. Only change, H rated 195/60 on 14" alloys... Guys hows high speed handling and braking of petra, i could only test it till 100.. how the handling 150 and beyond??
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