IS the Baleno VXI a good buy

ksk · 19th September 2006, 15:48

Hi Baleno Gurus !!

I'm keen on a baleno or Accent
Baleno (inspite of being dated) for its comfort, VFM and low cost of maintenence . Accent for being a more recent design ..... performance etc. mostly city drivin and occasionaly hit the highway !!
More inclined to the Baleno though !!

I'm negotiating in Bangalore for a Baleno vxi end 2005 , silver , company owned , 9000 kms clocked, insurance valid for another 6 months 15k worth music system included. What's a good deal for this car ? the chaps quoting Rs. 5.2 L .

Are there any hidden charges in transferring ownership from company to an individual ? LTT is paid though

Need help pls !!

aZa · 19th September 2006, 16:28

KsK, Accent for performance ???? why do you say that ? i think a Baleno is more performance oriented. VXI model would get u the bling bling too... I guess since the car is Company owned and also an year old u should haggle a bit try to get the price below 5L

supremeBaleno · 19th September 2006, 17:37

ksk, both are nice cars, with each having their merits/cons.
Regarding Baleno price, PM v1p3r or mclaren1885 - they are B'lore guys, and I believe have some idea of the used Baleno prices. The fact that it has been used only 9000kms in more than a year, seems a plus to me.

shuvc · 19th September 2006, 17:57

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Originally Posted by ksk

I'm negotiating in Bangalore for a Baleno vxi end 2005

Is it the 'new' VXi ? Does it have climate control ?
If not you could try to bring it down some more since it's the 'older' model.

theMAG · 19th September 2006, 22:00

The Baleni Vxi is a good buy if u dont plan on selling it for a long time. This, due to its rapid depreciation.

From the support team: Why do you need to put the entire quote for your reply?

grvanand · 19th September 2006, 23:31

For about that price, a new Ford Fusion is available with an even eager 1.6 engine thats even more spacious. Do check this car out. Talks of Baleno being discontinued is on in the market.

neoranjit · 19th September 2006, 23:51

Add me to the list. Am breaking my head about the Baleno too.. Is it true that this model is going to be discontinued ? How abt the mileage factor ? At present I drive a Esteem that gives me 11-12 ( describes my driving style and traffic condns )

Any help is highly appreciated.

nitrous · 20th September 2006, 00:01

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Add me to the list. Am breaking my head about the Baleno too.. Is it true that this model is going to be discontinued ? How abt the mileage factor ? At present I drive a Esteem that gives me 11-12 ( describes my driving style and traffic condns )

Any help is highly appreciated.

Think twice,bro.
Frankly, its a cheap "modder's car" in my opinion.

hellspawn · 20th September 2006, 09:35

doesnt make sense buying a used car,that too a baleno for 5.25l.you can get a new ikon,accent for that price and if u can increase your budget a little you cus get the fusion,fiesta 1.4.
does the model you're looking at have climate control,14" alloys etc.if not bargain harder.try to get it down to 4.85l.

ksk · 20th September 2006, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

Is it the 'new' VXi ? Does it have climate control ?
If not you could try to bring it down some more since it's the 'older' model.

No its the one without the climate control......... i have offered 4.95 L .....and waitin to hear from them ........

supremeBaleno · 20th September 2006, 14:00

The Lxi cost me 5.8L onroad in Chennai in 2005. If I remember right, the Vxi was around 6.5L then. Blore prices would be higher due to tax. And also it has done only 9000kms. I feel it is a good deal at 4.95L, though I am no expert on resale values.

premdiv · 20th September 2006, 22:15

Go for baleno as its giving me a mileage of 16 on rainy conditions and full load (5 persons) on my highway trip from trivandrum to kottayam with 50%AC and heavy rains.............. in city it is giving me a consistent 13.5 to 14 kmpl with 50% - 60 % AC and is more performance machine than accent..and also fuel efficient.

speedemon · 20th September 2006, 23:07

You should better stick below 5L, if it is not offering climate control and 14" alloys....

19th September 2006, 15:48	#1
ksk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Baleno Gurus !! I'm keen on a baleno or Accent Baleno (inspite of being dated) for its comfort, VFM and low cost of maintenence . Accent for being a more recent design ..... performance etc. mostly city drivin and occasionaly hit the highway !! More inclined to the Baleno though !! I'm negotiating in Bangalore for a Baleno vxi end 2005 , silver , company owned , 9000 kms clocked, insurance valid for another 6 months 15k worth music system included. What's a good deal for this car ? the chaps quoting Rs. 5.2 L . Are there any hidden charges in transferring ownership from company to an individual ? LTT is paid though Need help pls !!
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19th September 2006, 16:28	#2
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	KsK, Accent for performance ???? why do you say that ? i think a Baleno is more performance oriented. VXI model would get u the bling bling too... I guess since the car is Company owned and also an year old u should haggle a bit try to get the price below 5L
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19th September 2006, 17:37	#3
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	ksk, both are nice cars, with each having their merits/cons. Regarding Baleno price, PM v1p3r or mclaren1885 - they are B'lore guys, and I believe have some idea of the used Baleno prices. The fact that it has been used only 9000kms in more than a year, seems a plus to me.
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19th September 2006, 22:00	#5
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The Baleni Vxi is a good buy if u dont plan on selling it for a long time. This, due to its rapid depreciation. From the support team: Why do you need to put the entire quote for your reply? Last edited by Rudra Sen : 19th September 2006 at 22:17.
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19th September 2006, 23:31	#6
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	For about that price, a new Ford Fusion is available with an even eager 1.6 engine thats even more spacious. Do check this car out. Talks of Baleno being discontinued is on in the market.
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19th September 2006, 23:51	#7
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Add me to the list. Am breaking my head about the Baleno too.. Is it true that this model is going to be discontinued ? How abt the mileage factor ? At present I drive a Esteem that gives me 11-12 ( describes my driving style and traffic condns ) Any help is highly appreciated.
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20th September 2006, 09:35	#9
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	doesnt make sense buying a used car,that too a baleno for 5.25l.you can get a new ikon,accent for that price and if u can increase your budget a little you cus get the fusion,fiesta 1.4. does the model you're looking at have climate control,14" alloys etc.if not bargain harder.try to get it down to 4.85l.
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20th September 2006, 14:00	#11
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,698 Times View My Garage	The Lxi cost me 5.8L onroad in Chennai in 2005. If I remember right, the Vxi was around 6.5L then. Blore prices would be higher due to tax. And also it has done only 9000kms. I feel it is a good deal at 4.95L, though I am no expert on resale values.
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20th September 2006, 22:15	#12
premdiv BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 164 Thanked: Once	Go for baleno as its giving me a mileage of 16 on rainy conditions and full load (5 persons) on my highway trip from trivandrum to kottayam with 50%AC and heavy rains.............. in city it is giving me a consistent 13.5 to 14 kmpl with 50% - 60 % AC and is more performance machine than accent..and also fuel efficient.
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20th September 2006, 23:07	#13
speedemon BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 42 Thanked: 3 Times	You should better stick below 5L, if it is not offering climate control and 14" alloys....
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