My Baleno's review at 38,500 kms "The poor man's fast car "

rjstyles69 · 23rd July 2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by praJEEP

Beautifull car riju sad you had to part with her, a heart touching write up if i ever loved a baleno its coz of your's and samurai's (crazyd's) baleno.

Thanks pradeep. There were days when I used to drool over samurai's and hari rama's well kept and ever gleaming black baleno's.

Times change and am really happy that I could find the right owner who can take care of her.
So what happened to your friend's search for a baleno, Hit a deal or a dead end ?

jkdas · 23rd July 2009, 14:53

Got myself updated. Just curious, how much did it go for? I was in market for one,didnt like the one's I saw and some asked sexy rates.

Well, and so, which SUV?

Vid6639 · 23rd July 2009, 15:07

Okay I tried to refrain from posting on this thread. I know how much Riju loved that car and always wanted the best for it even when he was selling it. He wanted to get the car serviced polished and was even contemplating an oil change before giving it to the new owner. The car was always pampered with the best. synthetic oil, carefully selected mods from Raj. Even the ICE was changed in between as he was not happy with the already great ICE he had. Even tyres he had some 3 sets changed. In between he had S-drives for good roads and Apollo aceleres for bad. lol.

Whenever a buyer would be interested in the car he would call me and narrate the experience especially when the buyer had no clue what all the stuff done to the car meant. He used to get pissed off if the person didn't appreciate the hard work put into the car and would flatly refuse the sale.

Sad to see the car go but he has enjoyed the car to the max and as he put it all good things must come to an end.

Good to know the car is in good hands and hopefully you have directed the new owner to t-bhp so you can always know the car is taken care of.

Looking forward to the new ownership thread.

JVH · 23rd July 2009, 15:28

What a touching review! The best Baleno I have seen so far. I remember seeing this on the New BEL road, not very sure though.

Like many here, will look forward to your new ride for now I know very well the kind of maintenance and modification it will go through

supremeBaleno · 24th July 2009, 10:08

Riju, I knew you were dilly-dallying about selling/keeping the Baleno. So finally it is gone. Do keep us updated about your next car.
Loved the "poor man's fast car" tagline. And nice snaps as always.

I am not doubting your FE figures, but just wondering how true your odometer reading would be, given the various tyre changes you did.

s0uljah · 24th July 2009, 10:24

Very thoughtfully written thread! Riju have you got the lucky new owners of your baby to sign on the forum?

rjstyles69 · 24th July 2009, 13:23

viddy thanks for hearing me out man. It used to be frustrating at times when you hear the sentence " Rally car saar ? "

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Got myself updated. Just curious, how much did it go for? I was in market for one,didnt like the one's I saw and some asked sexy rates.
Well, and so, which SUV?

jk a.k.a red carpet fetish

I will send you a PM for that 1st question. Well hang in there brother I will break the ice sooner.

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Originally Posted by JVH

What a touching review! The best Baleno I have seen so far. I remember seeing this on the New BEL road, not very sure though.

Like many here, will look forward to your new ride for now I know very well the kind of maintenance and modification it will go through

I live pretty close by pal, should have given me a shout we could have had a chat over a coffee.

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Riju, I knew you were dilly-dallying about selling/keeping the Baleno. So finally it is gone. Do keep us updated about your next car.
Loved the "poor man's fast car" tagline. And nice snaps as always.

I am not doubting your FE figures, but just wondering how true your odometer reading would be, given the various tyre changes you did.

Thanks Biju. I quite dint get that odometer reading part. Upsizes were always correct AFAIK except for the 205/60/R13.

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Very thoughtfully written thread! Riju have you got the lucky new owners of your baby to sign on the forum?

Anirudh the new owner will sign up in a day or two and post her experience with the car and the buying experience.

JVH · 24th July 2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I live pretty close by pal, should have given me a shout we could have had a chat over a coffee.

Sure.
Will give a shout when you are in your next ride

. Do let us know about it soon.

NIP · 24th July 2009, 13:44

Whoaah ! You sold the Baleno !! Crazy man...sad but true now. Here's hoping a great motoring experience with your new car. I'm thinking SUV...going by your love for photography and outdoors !?

SowmyaHariharan · 29th July 2009, 17:18

I am the heartbreaker who picked up Riju's car.

My ownership thread is at http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...my-baleno.html

You can start throwing tomatoes / pizzas(because I like pizzas) here

revved_up · 30th July 2009, 11:00

Riju, nice review!

I still remember the only time I saw your car, it was at woodrich resort. When you took me to hear it. Both of us were slosshed and I was thinking you would make me listen to your ICE

.

Waiting for the diesel monster now.. if only this recession was not there.. I would have also peted my ride by now.

supremeBaleno · 30th July 2009, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SowmyaHariharan

I am the heartbreaker who picked up Riju's car.
My ownership thread is at http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...my-baleno.html
You can start throwing tomatoes / pizzas(because I like pizzas) here

Oh, so you are the lucky buyer chosen by Riju. Have a nice time with one of the most immaculately maintained Baleno's on the forum.

The tomatoes/pizzas will come flying only when the PETC (People for Ethical Treatment of Cars) hears of any car-abuse.

sushanthr77 · 30th July 2009, 12:28

Awesome story Riju. The Baleno has really touched your heart. It's going to be very difficult for a Diesel SUV to come anywhere close to the fun that Baleno provided. I hope you are buying a fast diesel car instead.

Oh! and btw, Baleno looks great, very classical and fast!

kailashnj · 2nd August 2009, 12:24

Hi Riju,

Sad to know that you have ended your love story with the baleno. You were one of the inspiration for me to buy my own baleno long back (reading your reviews was one of the reason why I had gone for baleno), but atleast the car is in real good hands and surely hope the car is taken car as much as you had.

Awaiting your new car and the new love story to begin with.

Regards,
Kailash

Rudra Sen · 2nd August 2009, 13:10

The nicest, tightest Baleno I've ever seen. Nice to know that it's gone to another TBHPian.

23rd July 2009, 14:53	#62
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Got myself updated. Just curious, how much did it go for? I was in market for one,didnt like the one's I saw and some asked sexy rates. Well, and so, which SUV?
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23rd July 2009, 15:07	#63
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,727 Thanked: 43,462 Times View My Garage	Okay I tried to refrain from posting on this thread. I know how much Riju loved that car and always wanted the best for it even when he was selling it. He wanted to get the car serviced polished and was even contemplating an oil change before giving it to the new owner. The car was always pampered with the best. synthetic oil, carefully selected mods from Raj. Even the ICE was changed in between as he was not happy with the already great ICE he had. Even tyres he had some 3 sets changed. In between he had S-drives for good roads and Apollo aceleres for bad. lol. Whenever a buyer would be interested in the car he would call me and narrate the experience especially when the buyer had no clue what all the stuff done to the car meant. He used to get pissed off if the person didn't appreciate the hard work put into the car and would flatly refuse the sale. Sad to see the car go but he has enjoyed the car to the max and as he put it all good things must come to an end. Good to know the car is in good hands and hopefully you have directed the new owner to t-bhp so you can always know the car is taken care of. Looking forward to the new ownership thread.
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23rd July 2009, 15:28	#64
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,045 Thanked: 207 Times	What a touching review! The best Baleno I have seen so far. I remember seeing this on the New BEL road, not very sure though. Like many here, will look forward to your new ride for now I know very well the kind of maintenance and modification it will go through
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24th July 2009, 10:08	#65
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,697 Times View My Garage	Riju, I knew you were dilly-dallying about selling/keeping the Baleno. So finally it is gone. Do keep us updated about your next car. Loved the "poor man's fast car" tagline. And nice snaps as always. I am not doubting your FE figures, but just wondering how true your odometer reading would be, given the various tyre changes you did.
	() Thanks

24th July 2009, 10:24	#66
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Very thoughtfully written thread! Riju have you got the lucky new owners of your baby to sign on the forum?
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24th July 2009, 13:44	#69
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Whoaah ! You sold the Baleno !! Crazy man...sad but true now. Here's hoping a great motoring experience with your new car. I'm thinking SUV...going by your love for photography and outdoors !?
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29th July 2009, 17:18	#70
SowmyaHariharan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 21 Thanked: 4 Times	I am the heartbreaker who picked up Riju's car. My ownership thread is at http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...my-baleno.html You can start throwing tomatoes / pizzas(because I like pizzas) here
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30th July 2009, 11:00	#71
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 791 Times View My Garage	Riju, nice review! I still remember the only time I saw your car, it was at woodrich resort. When you took me to hear it. Both of us were slosshed and I was thinking you would make me listen to your ICE . Waiting for the diesel monster now.. if only this recession was not there.. I would have also peted my ride by now.
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30th July 2009, 12:28	#73
sushanthr77 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mangalore / DXB Posts: 280 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Awesome story Riju. The Baleno has really touched your heart. It's going to be very difficult for a Diesel SUV to come anywhere close to the fun that Baleno provided. I hope you are buying a fast diesel car instead. Oh! and btw, Baleno looks great, very classical and fast!
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2nd August 2009, 12:24	#74
kailashnj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 958 Thanked: 375 Times	Hi Riju, Sad to know that you have ended your love story with the baleno. You were one of the inspiration for me to buy my own baleno long back (reading your reviews was one of the reason why I had gone for baleno), but atleast the car is in real good hands and surely hope the car is taken car as much as you had. Awaiting your new car and the new love story to begin with. Regards, Kailash
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2nd August 2009, 13:10	#75
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,589 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	The nicest, tightest Baleno I've ever seen. Nice to know that it's gone to another TBHPian.
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