Duratorq-in' with Josh: Ford Ikon TDCi * 4 years 7 months/43,941 km & Letting Go :(

condor · 22nd January 2009, 18:14

@Eddy, that was more for argument's sake.

I appreciate your inputs. But I also hope you are wrong about my car

. I have already taken a one-year wty at time of delivery. I will definitely check the option for the second year as soon as I receive the booklet. Always better to have peace of mind.

Jaggu · 22nd January 2009, 18:23

Extension of warranty is possible IIRC. From the look of the connector, it seems like a snap fit, so should have clips at the sides which needs to be pried open carefully to get em off the horn. Or if its slide type then release the clip and slide em off.

On the other hand as long as the horn has a decent open space to outside world it really doesnt matter if its Mono or Stereo (on each side)

benbsb29 · 22nd January 2009, 19:19

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Originally Posted by condor

Humans age with time, vehicles age with running. If they can already provide a 1L km coverage, then they should be able to provide an VFM coverage for additional time, right ? And the wty's limitations are "which ever is earlier" .. They should have been pricing the extended wty this way - or is it their strategy ? Like what's said about doctors .. "cure you with their pills, but kill you with their pills .."

I had opted for Extended Warranty on my car which is applicable for the second and third year. Here it was for unilimited kms.

condor · 23rd January 2009, 15:28

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Jaggu

: On the other hand as long as the horn has a decent open space to outside world it really doesnt matter if its Mono or Stereo (on each side)

My preferred set-up : a set of nice & powerful horns, directed, one for each side. And being able to control which one to use

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I will try the clip again. thanks ..

condor · 3rd February 2009, 21:35

Driving style : Late up-shifts ( 0-20, 20-35, 35-50, 50-60 ) & 50% ac.
All city driving

14.6 kmpl (483km / 33.15 litres, BP regular @ Cauvery RV Rd, no additives).

theMAG · 4th February 2009, 02:43

Congrats Parvath. Saw this now. Would the Sumo be parked for a longer duration now?

condor · 4th February 2009, 10:53

Thanks, Maggie. Looks like work's been keeping you very busy.

Sorry to hear about Tral. While he cant be replaced, any ideas for someone new in your life ? Let's catch up sometime ..

The last one month has been completely with the Ikon. Now that the clock's crossed 1k, I'm switching equally between these. Looking out for a driver after which I'll be back with the truck.

esteem_lover · 4th February 2009, 11:08

Congrats Parwath. A well thought out & executed purchase. And the detailed review was just too good. Here's hoping you ( & your parents) have many many happy miles with the new car.

benbsb29 · 4th February 2009, 11:08

Parwath, thats decent economy from the TDCi. No highway runs so far, right?
I expect it to return about 19-20 kmpl then.

condor · 4th February 2009, 11:17

John, thank you !

Benny, just the lone trip to the airport soon after getting her home. Not even a proper ring-road run yet !

I'm hoping to better the 20kmpl : Even the TCIC Marina gave that much on the highway.

Meanwhile, work's in progress with the accessories. More updates over the weekend.

condor · 15th February 2009, 20:26

Highway FE : 20.1kmpl.

Conditions:
80% Highway, 20% light city traffic
4 adults, no luggage.
100% A/c. Cruise speed : 80-85 kmph
Late gear-shifts : @ 20/35/50/65.

Current Odo reading : 1500 km.

muneemmk · 16th February 2009, 02:33

That is the best review ever and a really long one at it since you have covered almost all the details all i have to ask is how are the tyres that is currently on the car ?

Proxima · 16th February 2009, 09:55

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Originally Posted by condor

Meanwhile, work's in progress with the accessories. More updates over the weekend.

Waiting for the updates. Want to know what I need to add to my just booked Ikon TCDi.

condor · 16th February 2009, 10:40

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muneemmk

: ... you have covered almost all the details all i have to ask is how are the tyres that is currently on the car ?

@Muneem, thanks ! The 185 section Yoko A-drives give the car a very planted feel. Would definitely recommend that any one going for an Ikon to upgrade their tyres. Meanwhile, after the initial round of Goodyear GPS-2's, Ford is also now having the old MRF's back in tread.

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Proxima

: Want to know what I need to add to my just booked Ikon TCDi.

@Proxima, things have been slow, hence the delay in updating. I have avoided rushing in into the accessories, esp with the dealers. Also shop around for the insurance - I saved about 4k on the insurance, compared to what the dealer offered me.

Accessories so far :
Remote lock (Autocop from Ford).
Chrome Strip above rear number plate - also helps when opening the boot.
Side Skirts : gives a subtle change to the side-profile. (painted outside, and saved atleast 1.5k on that alone).

Seat covers & the usual coatings. Got a very good fit + price + better color coordination than what the dealer had.
Mats : doing a custom cut vinyl mats.

Boot Realase : you know what to do.

Let me know if you have specific queries, so I can try & help you with those.

hrag · 16th February 2009, 11:10

What's the engine RPM like at these late shifts?

22nd January 2009, 18:14	#46
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,243 Thanked: 16,904 Times View My Garage	@Eddy, that was more for argument's sake. I appreciate your inputs. But I also hope you are wrong about my car . I have already taken a one-year wty at time of delivery. I will definitely check the option for the second year as soon as I receive the booklet. Always better to have peace of mind. Last edited by condor : 22nd January 2009 at 18:16.
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22nd January 2009, 18:23	#47
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,380 Thanked: 17,322 Times	Extension of warranty is possible IIRC. From the look of the connector, it seems like a snap fit, so should have clips at the sides which needs to be pried open carefully to get em off the horn. Or if its slide type then release the clip and slide em off. On the other hand as long as the horn has a decent open space to outside world it really doesnt matter if its Mono or Stereo (on each side)
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3rd February 2009, 21:35	#50
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,243 Thanked: 16,904 Times View My Garage	Fe @ 1000 Driving style : Late up-shifts ( 0-20, 20-35, 35-50, 50-60 ) & 50% ac. All city driving 14.6 kmpl (483km / 33.15 litres, BP regular @ Cauvery RV Rd, no additives).
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4th February 2009, 02:43	#51
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,823 Times View My Garage	Congrats Parvath. Saw this now. Would the Sumo be parked for a longer duration now?
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4th February 2009, 10:53	#52
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,243 Thanked: 16,904 Times View My Garage	Thanks, Maggie. Looks like work's been keeping you very busy. Sorry to hear about Tral. While he cant be replaced, any ideas for someone new in your life ? Let's catch up sometime .. The last one month has been completely with the Ikon. Now that the clock's crossed 1k, I'm switching equally between these. Looking out for a driver after which I'll be back with the truck.
	() Thanks

4th February 2009, 11:08	#53
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Congrats Parwath. A well thought out & executed purchase. And the detailed review was just too good. Here's hoping you ( & your parents) have many many happy miles with the new car.
	() Thanks

4th February 2009, 11:08	#54
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,109 Thanked: 14,223 Times View My Garage	Parwath, thats decent economy from the TDCi. No highway runs so far, right? I expect it to return about 19-20 kmpl then.
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4th February 2009, 11:17	#55
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,243 Thanked: 16,904 Times View My Garage	John, thank you ! Benny, just the lone trip to the airport soon after getting her home. Not even a proper ring-road run yet ! I'm hoping to better the 20kmpl : Even the TCIC Marina gave that much on the highway. Meanwhile, work's in progress with the accessories. More updates over the weekend.
	() Thanks

15th February 2009, 20:26	#56
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,243 Thanked: 16,904 Times View My Garage	Highway Star ? Highway FE : 20.1kmpl. Conditions: 80% Highway, 20% light city traffic 4 adults, no luggage. 100% A/c. Cruise speed : 80-85 kmph Late gear-shifts : @ 20/35/50/65. Current Odo reading : 1500 km.
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16th February 2009, 02:33	#57
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	That is the best review ever and a really long one at it since you have covered almost all the details all i have to ask is how are the tyres that is currently on the car ?
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16th February 2009, 11:10	#60
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	What's the engine RPM like at these late shifts?
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