[islandman]

Thanks Revvmaster,Rudra, iceman,samurai and speedsatya
for your guidance with regards to various things that I am planning to have on my baleno...

I have got some great news (to be confirmed tomorrow) with regards to pricing of EURO II Vxi. there are 4 cars left with this dealer and he is giving it at a throw price.

The problem is the dealer is Sagar and I have heard a lot of bad things about the dealership. Any comments from the gorup???

Also would like to know if you guys have any suggestions on a reasonable and good Accessories Store in Blr.

Rgds

[arav]

hey man,even the best mordified car is incomplete without a good audio system .my advice to u is that u go for either J B L or audibhan .they all r located in bandra ahed of mc donalds

[speedsatya]

Originally Posted by arav

.they all r located in bandra ahed of mc donalds

hehehheheheheheh ,
dear arav,
islandman stays in bangalore

[islandman]

The problem is the dealer is Sagar and I have heard a lot of bad things about the dealership. Any comments from the group???


Sorry to repeat. This is my primary query to this forum as I have to confirm my order to the dealer?

The questions that arise in my mind is that is the dealer trying to hide something about the car like damaged in transit or damage in the showroom itself like ichibaan honda????

[mohit]

I guess u need to convert it to plain text and post here...... There are more martkups than actual info :-)

[islandman]

Hi All,

Even with plain text its really not looking good.
If anybody needs the spreadsheet, PM me with your Email id and I will send it across.

[islandman]

Trying the post again(this time based on my better half's suggestion)

S.No:::::::Accessories:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Price::::Vendor + Phone Number
1:::::::::::: 14" * 6j Neo Bella Alloy (set of 5):::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 14000::::Cartronics (Anoop) 98450 02514
2:::::::::::: Tyre Upgrade to 195/60 R14 Yokohama es100 (set of 5) in lieu of 165/80 R13:::::::::::::::::6500::::Super Tyre Tech (Prakash) 9451 54540
::::::::::::::Tyre Upgrade to 195/60 R14 Potenza GIII (set of 5) in lieu of 165/80 R13::::::::::::::::::::::::9000::::Bridgestone India 25581206 , Mr Grover 23416666
3:::::::::::: Head lamps exchange to 100/90 with relays with 3 bulbs::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :1200::::Cartronics (Anoop) 98450 02514
4:::::::::::: K&N Filter (only element exchange)::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::3490::::Ozz One Enter(Reddy) 98440 50853
5:::::::::::: Silver trimming (central console and door knobs):::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::1500:::ealor
6:::::::::::: Central Locking MGA 068/Autocop DX 5500:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::5500:::ealor
7:::::::::::: Fog Lamps::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::0::ont know
8:::::::::::: Llumar sunfilm (Rear and sides):::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::4500::::Met hods(Kushala) 98442 46387
9:::::::::::: Llumar sunfilm (Front Wind Screen) AIR 65:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::5500::::Methods (Kushala) 98442 46387
10:::::::::::Baleno Vxi Rear spoiler with brake lights:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::7250:::ealor
11:::::::::::Show piece exhaust pipe (chrome finish)::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 500::::Cartronics (Anoop) 98450 02514

[Buffetfan]

My experience is that even with 185/65 R 14 the ride quaslity becomes quite firm compared to the original 165/80 R 13. I use Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 Tubeless tyres and while the grip is like a Vice...the ride quality at speeds below 20kmph is nothing to write home about. So be careful...any lower profile and you can be in for a bonejarring ride with some extra work cut out for the suspension.
Just got my Baleno 5 days ago..have done 300 km till now.

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by islandman

The problem is the dealer is Sagar and I have heard a lot of bad things about the dealership. Any comments from the group???

Well, maybe this is a little late, but exactly where did you hear bad things about the Sagar dealership? I am asking simply because I just bought a new Baleno Lxi Euro III from them and the overall experience was quite pleasant. From the moment I first walked in to the showroom to the moment I drove the car out of their place, there was nothing I could point my finger at and say "They screwed up here".

In fact, the guy in charge of accessories is actually a very helpful chap who can give you very good advice on wha to go in for and what not to (even if you are not buying them from him). Haven't seen many dealers doing anything like that.

All in all, I would say Sagar is a pretty good dealer and I would recommend them to anyone buying a new Maruti.

Hope this helps.

[speedfreak7116]

Hey guys I've been planning to get a used baleno for the past 4 months and have been seriously searching for the past 3 months...I've been running around all the possible maruti dealers and some local ones too....
I did manage to see one really neat one with imported bumpers adn skirtings...i offered a blank check but the person backed out an said he didnt wanna sell
There is one more car 2001 model with importes mags...he's qouting around 3.8lacs...do you'll think its a good price for the car..should i have a look at it??????

[Insane Devil]

3.8l for a 2001 model is WAY TOO HIGH!

u can get a 2002-2003 model Honda City 1.5 for that price!

About the Audio Systems, one advise to all u guys who dotn invest in Capacitors. When u can spend around 50,000+ on your car systems, then please do invest around 10,000 more for a good Capacitor for your SubWoofers!

[v1p3r]

@islandman, I had no problems with Sagar at all.

The Potenza GIII could be slightly cheaper, but all other prices seem in order. I think the headlight exchange is a bit steep, but I know zilch about electricals!

[Samurai]

Just saw a Black Baleno at Mainland China. It was nicely modded, what was really different was the grille, the OE grille was replaced with a mesh. The license number ends with 44, does it belong to any BHPian?

[speedfreak7116]

I heard that black baleno is some young guy's from indiranagar area and had got it done up in FRK....
I'm getting headers from FRK too...do you'll think he's good coz Vinod got them from there and his car sounds awesome...FRK guy's quoting 10k for headers and free flow kit (installation charges included)....Can i get it done there???

[islandman]

Originally Posted by speedfreak7116

I heard that black baleno is some young guy's from indiranagar area and had got it done up in FRK....
I'm getting headers from FRK too...do you'll think he's good coz Vinod got them from there and his car sounds awesome...FRK guy's quoting 10k for headers and free flow kit (installation charges included)....Can i get it done there???

Who's FRK and any contact number or address?????????????????